One Battle At A Time...."Prioritize"

[BANDIT]

.....Yesterday here, unleaded reg. went from $3.53 to $3.65 per gal. .Today it went to $3.70 per gal. They also said on local news that "Experts" say that oil will reach $300 per barrel within a yrs time. We really need to stop this raping of American Citizens now. We can't wait till it reaches $300. Please wake up America. I know there are many other issues that plague us truckers today, but right now the Biggest and Most Important is the COST OF FUEL TO OPERATE. We have got to get this blatant Price Gauging stopped and the gas & fuel prices brought back down to a manageable cost range before it breaks all our backs and puts us out of business. All the rest of the concerns aren't going to help us a bit if the oil companies keep stealing more and more money right out of our pockets at the pumps. We need to get this stopped now for ourselves and for the American People before it's too late. Once we get our operating costs to where they are manageable, we will be much Stronger and able to Fight the rest of the Battles and have a much better chance to win. We are now having to fight with one arm tied behind our backs, and our legs shackled. Break the bindings first, then come back fighting. We need to get organized and come up with really good plans to put a stop to Big Oil Greed & out-n-out stealing from all American Citizens. Please post any and all info and suggestions and most of all, any ideas on what we need to do to win this first battle. Ya'll Have An Awesome Day

[BANDIT]

Wow ! ! It's been 10hrs. since I opened this thread, and not one single response from anyone. I guess I need to go in another direction, because it is obvious that this one doesn't interest anyone. I sure thought I was on the right track with this. I'll let it go one more day to see if I'm right or wrong. Have An Awesome Day

[Out0fTheMist]

Hi Bandit,
I agree with you completely. In this past, week one of our agencies had to close it's doors for the 1st time in 20+ years. I have been a volunteer with this one agency for 9 years. This particular agency helped any and all in need of emergency funding, no questions asked. In the past 6 months the agency spent 3x has much as it had in the past 2 years on a daily basis. Most of this cost went towards gas and groceries (versus in the past funds were used for light bills and heating cost) for the elderly and the poor along with single moms and dads.
The rising cost of fuel is affecting every area of our lives.
I know that the truckers have many other issues that are staining their budgets but the rising fuel cost is hitting every American not only at the pumps but in the grocery lines.
If we as Americans don't join together now and fight the rising cost of fuel we don't stand a chance for a future.
^0^'s on duty and Blessings

[Flatbedpete]

I am here with you bandit, just in oil 125.57 per barrel

[Cerberus]

went to ga and back and gas was high everywhere. highest in west virginia at 3.89$ a gallon and even south carolina which i have always found cheap gas but it was high also. can't remember right off hand what it was but i'm thinking 3.55 or so.

[freaking rookie]

We all agree with you buddy. We are all stumped about what to do. What can we do? All we can do is bend over and take it like a slave! Until someone in a higher position fights, nothing can be done, short of an all out, gun fighting revolution. We freed our Country from Brittish opression with a revolutionary war. Is that what it is going to take to get our country back from those oppressing us now. Other than that what can we do? I'm not advocating starting a revolutionary war, but we are being held captive by the weathy segment of our society. How do we fight them? Are people willing to sacrifice thier lives( the way we live) to bring them down? Can we endure living in poverty? If we stop trucking goods, it will bring this nation to a screaching halt. People will lose thier jobs and all thier income. We will not be able to feed our families, put a roof over thier heads. Are Americans willing to make that sacrifice? In order to wake up the rich, we have to take away thier income. We need to stop giving them money. That is what it is going to take, and it scares the hell out of people! Are you willing to do that? Can you put this country in a deep depression? That is what it is going to take to beat the rich.

[Greyfoxx]

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Originally Posted by freaking rookie We all agree with you buddy. We are all stumped about what to do. What can we do? All we can do is bend over and take it like a slave! Until someone in a higher position fights, nothing can be done, short of an all out, gun fighting revolution. We freed our Country from Brittish opression with a revolutionary war. Is that what it is going to take to get our country back from those oppressing us now. Other than that what can we do? I'm not advocating starting a revolutionary war, but we are being held captive by the weathy segment of our society. How do we fight them? Are people willing to sacrifice thier lives( the way we live) to bring them down? Can we endure living in poverty? If we stop trucking goods, it will bring this nation to a screaching halt. People will lose thier jobs and all thier income. We will not be able to feed our families, put a roof over thier heads. Are Americans willing to make that sacrifice? In order to wake up the rich, we have to take away thier income. We need to stop giving them money. That is what it is going to take, and it scares the hell out of people! Are you willing to do that? Can you put this country in a deep depression? That is what it is going to take to beat the rich.

Google "The North American Union" and don't think its a joke.....

[freightmaster]

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Originally Posted by freaking rookie We all agree with you buddy. We are all stumped about what to do. What can we do? All we can do is bend over and take it like a slave! Until someone in a higher position fights, nothing can be done, short of an all out, gun fighting revolution. We freed our Country from Brittish opression with a revolutionary war. Is that what it is going to take to get our country back from those oppressing us now. Other than that what can we do? I'm not advocating starting a revolutionary war, but we are being held captive by the weathy segment of our society. How do we fight them? Are people willing to sacrifice thier lives( the way we live) to bring them down? Can we endure living in poverty? If we stop trucking goods, it will bring this nation to a screaching halt. People will lose thier jobs and all thier income. We will not be able to feed our families, put a roof over thier heads. Are Americans willing to make that sacrifice? In order to wake up the rich, we have to take away thier income. We need to stop giving them money. That is what it is going to take, and it scares the hell out of people! Are you willing to do that? Can you put this country in a deep depression? That is what it is going to take to beat the rich.

Yes rook, A revolution is in order! impo

[BANDIT]

Today our unleaded reg. went to $3.70 a gal. and diesel fuel went to $4.30 a gal. We need to put our heads together and come up with a battle plan and some good strategy, otherwise we're all going to be crippled by this license to steal. It's obvious that our corrupt government isn't going to stop this. It's entirely up to all of us to show and tell them that we've had ENOUGH. We have to pick one major city, or one major oil company and enact a strong boycot against them. It's alot easier than trying to shut down the entire trucking industry. All you need to do is not take any freight at all to the certain city, or not buy ANY products from one certain oil company. Don't take any loads to that certain city. Example, Don't buy any oil, like for example EXXON/Mobile. Buy your gas elsewhere. Make them hurt and take notice. Show them we're not playing games anymore.

[Flatbedpete]

Unleaded here in Northern IN is 3.86 Diesel is 4.25

[rollnthunder]

Fuel in central Fla. is $4.27. Gas is still holding at $3.69

Better start calling your elected officals again and telling them we cannot afford this anymore. We voted them in...we can vote them out!
Pat

[Flatbedpete]

Gas in Illinois 3.93 - 4.03 my buddy just sent an e-mail

[SilverSurfer]

Bill S.2973 (American Energy Production Act of 2008) is on the Senate calender. The legislation contained within this bill were discussions we had with Sen. Sessions in our meeting on the hill in D.C. The need for ALL American citizens to contact their representatives now, on a daily basis - if not hourly - is crucial. The passing of this bill will not only begin a process of repair our economy desperately needs, but will also send a signal to the global market that America is going to do what is necessary to protect our country. America initiated the Synthetic Fuels Corportation in the 80's, the reaction by the global market was a dramatic decline in oil prices, which ultimately brought about the demise of Synthetic Fuels Corporation...although our Air Force has been using the technology of coal-to-liquid fuel since.

There is also a bill being introduced by Sen. Meeks, FL which has legislation giving authority to pursue, and prosecute, market manipulators. The laws against market manipulation are already in place, but the legislation to enforce those laws is not. This bill addresses that issue. I'll try to locate the bill number and get back with everyone.

A major attempt to reach every American with a computer about the need to contact their representatives is what's needed at the moment to get something done on the hill. The media has proven time and again that pertinent information will be censored by them. We must use the internet to reach the American citizens.

The only other avenue outside of that is to literally shut-down, and this country is not organized enough yet to get that accomplished...but I will say that Americans are not far off from that actually being accomplished. Eventually, this is going to get really bad for everyone.

Here's a link that makes it very simple to locate your specific representative's contact information...
Contact Elected Officials: USA.gov

Well that's my $0.02.

Safe Trails and God Bless,
Frederick (SilverSurfer) Schaffner

STAND UP, SPEAK OUT OR ACCEPT WHAT COMES!!!

[Cerberus]

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Originally Posted by freaking rookie We all agree with you buddy. We are all stumped about what to do. What can we do? All we can do is bend over and take it like a slave! Until someone in a higher position fights, nothing can be done, short of an all out, gun fighting revolution. We freed our Country from Brittish opression with a revolutionary war. Is that what it is going to take to get our country back from those oppressing us now. Other than that what can we do? I'm not advocating starting a revolutionary war, but we are being held captive by the weathy segment of our society. How do we fight them? Are people willing to sacrifice thier lives( the way we live) to bring them down? Can we endure living in poverty? If we stop trucking goods, it will bring this nation to a screaching halt. People will lose thier jobs and all thier income. We will not be able to feed our families, put a roof over thier heads. Are Americans willing to make that sacrifice? In order to wake up the rich, we have to take away thier income. We need to stop giving them money. That is what it is going to take, and it scares the hell out of people! Are you willing to do that? Can you put this country in a deep depression? That is what it is going to take to beat the rich.

Whats wrong with this post ? give up ? all the questions. and Rook has made a good point. nobody knows what , who, where, when and why to do anything. everybody wants something done but nobody knows what and if they do then they can't get enough people together at one time. people are starting to feel beat down and broken and this is what the gov't wants. we're all running around like ants that just got the mound messed up by some little snot nosed kid. and that little kid(the gov't)is just sitting back and laughing. and they will continue to laugh til something is done. these high prices aren't hurting them. they got fat pockets because we all work and we pay their salary each year. do i have a simple answer and solution to this ? HELL no i don't. but i do know what has been done isn't working. it's time to go back to the drawing boards and try something new. it's fourth and long people. do we punt and go on the defensive hoping for a big play or to we come up with a play that shocks the nation and is talked about for years too come.

[TN. TRUCKERS WIFE]

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Originally Posted by BANDIT Today our unleaded reg. went to $3.70 a gal. and diesel fuel went to $4.30 a gal. We need to put our heads together and come up with a battle plan and some good strategy, otherwise we're all going to be crippled by this license to steal. It's obvious that our corrupt government isn't going to stop this. It's entirely up to all of us to show and tell them that we've had ENOUGH. We have to pick one major city, or one major oil company and enact a strong boycot against them. It's alot easier than trying to shut down the entire trucking industry. All you need to do is not take any freight at all to the certain city, or not buy ANY products from one certain oil company. Don't take any loads to that certain city. Example, Don't buy any oil, like for example EXXON/Mobile. Buy your gas elsewhere. Make them hurt and take notice. Show them we're not playing games anymore.

I agree Bandit, I think this is the direction we need to go in. They can force us to pay these ungodly prices but they can not force us to purchase from one oil co. or the other, we still have that power. This is a way to take money out of their pockets. Yes we have to have fuel but we don't have to have EXXON'S fuel. This is a way to make them suffer. Lunachic and I had started this but i think we should all focus on it. It will also have an impact on their stocks.

[BANDIT]

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Originally Posted by SilverSurfer Bill S.2973 (American Energy Production Act of 2008) is on the Senate calender. The legislation contained within this bill were discussions we had with Sen. Sessions in our meeting on the hill in D.C. The need for ALL American citizens to contact their representatives now, on a daily basis - if not hourly - is crucial. The passing of this bill will not only begin a process of repair our economy desperately needs, but will also send a signal to the global market that America is going to do what is necessary to protect our country. America initiated the Synthetic Fuels Corportation in the 80's, the reaction by the global market was a dramatic decline in oil prices, which ultimately brought about the demise of Synthetic Fuels Corporation...although our Air Force has been using the technology of coal-to-liquid fuel since. There is also a bill being introduced by Sen. Meeks, FL which has legislation giving authority to pursue, and prosecute, market manipulators. The laws against market manipulation are already in place, but the legislation to enforce those laws is not. This bill addresses that issue. I'll try to locate the bill number and get back with everyone. A major attempt to reach every American with a computer about the need to contact their representatives is what's needed at the moment to get something done on the hill. The media has proven time and again that pertinent information will be censored by them. We must use the internet to reach the American citizens. The only other avenue outside of that is to literally shut-down, and this country is not organized enough yet to get that accomplished...but I will say that Americans are not far off from that actually being accomplished. Eventually, this is going to get really bad for everyone. Here's a link that makes it very simple to locate your specific representative's contact information... Contact Elected Officials: USA.gov Well that's my $0.02. Safe Trails and God Bless, Frederick (SilverSurfer) Schaffner STAND UP, SPEAK OUT OR ACCEPT WHAT COMES!!!

Thanks SS, I totally agree. We all need to hound the hell out of the people in DC. I mean really HOUND THE SHIT OUT OF THEM with phone calls, emails, and snailmail. Let them know that we're pissed, we're hurting, and we're not going down without a good fight. Tell them if they don't get something done, and get it done now, we're going to start boycotts against big oil companys one by one starting with the biggest. We know we can't effectively make a nationwide truck shutdown work right now, the larger trucking companys aren't hurting bad enough to get behind us yet, but we can boycott and make it work when we do it one company at a time. It will have a huge financial effect on that one company and will open someones eyes to the fact that we DO MEAN BUSINESS. Ya'll Have An Awesome Day

[BANDIT]

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Originally Posted by Cerberus Whats wrong with this post ? give up ? all the questions. and Rook has made a good point. nobody knows what , who, where, when and why to do anything. everybody wants something done but nobody knows what and if they do then they can't get enough people together at one time. people are starting to feel beat down and broken and this is what the gov't wants. we're all running around like ants that just got the mound messed up by some little snot nosed kid. and that little kid(the gov't)is just sitting back and laughing. and they will continue to laugh til something is done. these high prices aren't hurting them. they got fat pockets because we all work and we pay their salary each year. do i have a simple answer and solution to this ? HELL no i don't. but i do know what has been done isn't working. it's time to go back to the drawing boards and try something new. it's fourth and long people. do we punt and go on the defensive hoping for a big play or to we come up with a play that shocks the nation and is talked about for years too come.

That's exactly right Cerberus. That's what this thread is for. For people to come up with fresh, new ideas that we can all fine tune on and get a brand new strong offensive going that we can make work this time. Not something that we just throw up and run with and hope it comes together on the way to the fight, but something we can get together and get totally organized before hand, and be able to get the word out to everyone to get the most people possible involved.

[freaking rookie]

Problem is, it is all of them. Not just Exxon. Targeting one will not break the others.

[BANDIT]

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Originally Posted by TN. TRUCKERS WIFE I agree Bandit, I think this is the direction we need to go in. They can force us to pay these ungodly prices but they can not force us to purchase from one oil co. or the other, we still have that power. This is a way to take money out of their pockets. Yes we have to have fuel but we don't have to have EXXON'S fuel. This is a way to make them suffer. Lunachic and I had started this but i think we should all focus on it. It will also have an impact on their stocks.

Yes Ma'am, I know you and lunachic started working on this exact thing not too long ago. I think it is a good way to go right now, because as you say, it's one way we still have CONTROL. We need to be able to CONTROL to be able to win. I think we need to HOUND THE PEOPLE TO DEATH in DC, and at the same time, get this first boycott together so we can show that we aren't going down without kicking some big bucks ass first.

[BANDIT]

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Originally Posted by freaking rookie Problem is, it is all of them. Not just Exxon. Targeting one will not break the others.

You're right, no it won't, but it will damn sure send them the message, "Sit up and take notice Assholes, You're Next". If we boycott one major company and hurt them financially, all of them, including the people in DC will sit up and take notice, I promise you.