Joe Biden 2022: Enter Dark Brandon

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,900]

wonder how the trolls will turn this into a talking point

 

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

Mustard, pizza, yada yada yada.  

[Trey3216 15,379]

 

 

 

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,900]

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,900]

lol, salty Joe is always best Joe

 

[George Clooney 378]

 

Jay Carney better make sure his spin is on point from now on. We need more of Irish Joe

[Trey3216 15,379]

On 4/5/2022 at 1:28 PM, crash_davis said:

to all the fucking idiots with the Joe Biden Did This stickers.

 

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-signals-record-quarterly-profit-oil-gas-prices-2022-04-04/?utm_source=reddit.com

HOUSTON, April 4 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Monday said its first-quarter results could top a seven-year quarterly record, with operating profits from pumping oil and gas alone of up to $9.3 billion.

A snapshot of the largest U.S. oil company's quarter ended March 31 showed operating profits from oil and gas, its biggest unit, could jump by as much as $2.7 billion over the prior quarter's $6.6 billion.

Exxon does not hedge, or lock in oil sales, and results generally match changes in energy prices. Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushed up oil by 45% last quarter over the final period of 2021, to an average of $114 per barrel, the highest in seven years. read more

The estimates suggest total earnings for the quarter of about $9.8 billion at the mid-point of Exxon's estimates, according to Scotiabank global equity research.

Exxon shares, which have jumped 36% year to date, rose slightly on Monday to $83.16. Official results are expected to be released on April 29, according to a securities filing.

The outlook implies adjusted earnings around $2.29 per share, Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng said in a note. The total would guarantee Exxon its highest quarterly profit since at least 2014.

The blockbuster oil and gas profits offer a preview of what lies ahead for other firms' oil earnings. Such results could strengthen calls by U.S. and European Union lawmakers for windfall profit taxes on energy companies.

Big bad Exxon.  They've had such an awesome 5 years...

[YChang 3,463]

39 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

Big bad Exxon.  They've had such an awesome 5 years...

I totally get that you feel motivated to have a rebuttal to crash or the libs in this forum... but how does it change the fact that oil corporations have an impact on gasoline prices? And If your sentiment that it's not all from corporate greed, then I can agree. But at the same time, am I supposed to feel particularly bad that Exxon didn't earn as much money as they could have the past 5 years? 

[Trey3216 15,379]

3 minutes ago, YChang said:

I totally get that you feel motivated to have a rebuttal to crash or the libs in this forum... but how does it change the fact that oil corporations have an impact on gasoline prices? And If your sentiment that it's not all from corporate greed, then I can agree. But at the same time, am I supposed to feel particularly bad that Exxon didn't earn as much money as they could have the past 5 years? 

Just putting some things into perspective.  One big quarter doesn't tell a story.  How many people bitching about Exxon's big quarter are typing their anger on their iPhone?   Fucking lunacy

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,900]

wat?

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

4 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

Just putting some things into perspective.  One big quarter doesn't tell a story.  How many people bitching about Exxon's big quarter are typing their anger on their iPhone?   Fucking lunacy

Big oil has the financial wherewithal to actually make a difference when John Q. Public is taking it in the shorts because of gas prices. Smaller companies are struggling to raise the capital to drill, but Exxon has no excuse.  They just don't fucking care. 

[fattyflattie 4,638]

13 minutes ago, YChang said:

But at the same time, am I supposed to feel particularly bad that Exxon didn't earn as much money as they could have the past 5 years? 

Of course not. But I think you are one that understands they work for their shareholders, not to ensure fuel prices are in line with Americans expectations. 

[Trey3216 15,379]

23 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Big oil has the financial wherewithal to actually make a difference when John Q. Public is taking it in the shorts because of gas prices. Smaller companies are struggling to raise the capital to drill, but Exxon has no excuse.  They just don't fucking care. 

So overdrill now so they can get stuff to market in 18 months?   

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,900]

 

[YChang 3,463]

36 minutes ago, fattyflattie said:

Of course not. But I think you are one that understands they work for their shareholders, not to ensure fuel prices are in line with Americans expectations. 

Yep yep, which brings us back full circle with crash's post about how stupid those I did this stickers are. 😄

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

18 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

So overdrill now so they can get stuff to market in 18 months?   

Overdrill?  We have a supply problem.  They could take a little heat off, but they won't.  Fuck 'em.

[YChang 3,463]

Just now, jimmyjazz said:

Overdrill?  We have a supply problem.  They could take a little heat off, but they won't.  Fuck 'em.

To be fair... they can increase the supply, but the existing infrastructure to process it isn't there. Now is the lack of foresight, greed, or penny pinching to go through regulations and build new plants on Big Oil? Yeah I lean that way. 

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

1 minute ago, YChang said:

To be fair... they can increase the supply, but the existing infrastructure to process it isn't there. Now is the lack of foresight, greed, or penny pinching to go through regulations and build new plants on Big Oil? Yeah I lean that way. 

It certainly is a function of what they're pulling out of the ground and where it comes from, I'll give you that.

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,900]

for all of his flaws, I feel like Joe is just a good guy. you'd never in a million years see a pic like this of TFG. 

 

[TexEx15 17,574]

1 hour ago, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

for all of his flaws, I feel like Joe is just a good guy. you'd never in a million years see a pic like this of TFG. 

 

Except you know the right will turn this into some kind of meme about creepy Joe or some stupid shit.

[Longhorn_Fan68 33,900]

4 minutes ago, TexEx15 said:

Except you know the right will turn this into some kind of meme about creepy Joe or some stupid shit.

who gives a shit? they're lost people already. focus on those worthy of your time

Edited April 7, 2022 by Longhorn_Fan68

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[PenelopeWitherspoon 19,171]

4 minutes ago, Cement said:

 

Yes, let's listen to the guy who is RNC Research.  

[Cement 314]

6 minutes ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

Yes, let's listen to the guy who is RNC Research.  

Ok shit-for-brains would it make you feel any better if it was from a CBS reporter?

 

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19,171]

1 minute ago, Cement said:

Ok shit-for-brains would it make you feel any better if it was from a CBS reporter?

 

Bless your heart.

[Bookman 4,644]

On 4/6/2022 at 4:25 PM, jimmyjazz said:

Overdrill?  We have a supply problem.  They could take a little heat off, but they won't.  Fuck 'em.

A lot of oil and gas producers went bankrupt under Trump, and many of those who didn't can't afford to drill right now.

[Fudge Nuggets 19,229]

50% think the election was stolen.  They're fucking idiots.

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

4 minutes ago, Bookman said:

A lot of oil and gas producers went bankrupt under Trump, and many of those who didn't can't afford to drill right now.

I mentioned that either right before or right after the post you quoted.

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

4 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

50% think the election was stolen.  They're fucking idiots.

It's the same 50%, isn't it?

[Fudge Nuggets 19,229]

5 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

It's the same 50%, isn't it?

[Beantown Express 2.0 6,559]

1 hour ago, Cement said:

 

Most of this country is made up of idiots on both the left and right so these polls don’t mean shit.  I assume you consider yourself an intelligent person so let me ask you what your thoughts are on how Biden has handled the four above items.  Those being crime, immigration, the economy, and inflation.  What has he done wrong with regards to these issues and what should he have done better?  Once you have given your viewpoints then we can all have a real discussion on these issues. I will hang up and listen. 

[Incredulity 11,684]

Lets start here.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/03/25/politics/border-surge-immigration/index.html
 

Immigration policy and execution of Biden’s policy at the border is a dumpster fire.  I am pro-immigration and think immigrants bring innumerable positives to the United States.  The free flow of trafficking victims across Mexico into the US is completely inhumane.

[Underdog 28,808]

On 4/6/2022 at 1:55 PM, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

lol, salty Joe is always best Joe

 

Go Joe Go. 

[hornmpa96 2,622]

39 minutes ago, Incredulity said:

Lets start here.

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/03/25/politics/border-surge-immigration/index.html
 

Immigration policy and execution of Biden’s policy at the border is a dumpster fire.  I am pro-immigration and think immigrants bring innumerable positives to the United States.  The free flow of trafficking victims across Mexico into the US is completely inhumane.

I agree with you on this and the situation at the Border is terrible. What specific Biden admin policies do you think should be changed?

[Poe It Up 126]

6 minutes ago, hornmpa96 said:

I agree with you on this and the situation at the Border is terrible. What specific Biden admin policies do you think should be changed?

Well, he certainly shouldn’t roll back Title 42. He also needs to figure out why his messaging seems to be encouraging illegal crossings. 

[hornmpa96 2,622]

3 minutes ago, Poe It Up said:

Well, he certainly shouldn’t roll back Title 42. He also needs to figure out why his messaging seems to be encouraging illegal crossings. 

Title 42 is interesting. If Title 42 wasn’t in force, it may allow for removal proceedings or criminal prosecution for illegal entry. Instead Title 42 results in being immediately returned to Mexico where the person can try and cross again.

On the messaging front, I certainly don’t want to see a return to the Trump messaging of separating families, etc. However, I acknowledge that there is a middle ground here which could hopefully slow the surge.

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

12 minutes ago, Poe It Up said:

Well, he certainly shouldn’t roll back Title 42. He also needs to figure out why his messaging seems to be encouraging illegal crossings. 

Title 42 is a public health law that was invoked near the end of the Trump administration to help curb a possible influx of covid from across the border.  The CDC has determined that the threat is no longer significant, and that it should be rolled back.

Title 42 is not an immigration policy per se.  Using it as such is typical Republican buffoonery.

[Poe It Up 126]

16 minutes ago, hornmpa96 said:

Title 42 is interesting. If Title 42 wasn’t in force, it may allow for removal proceedings or criminal prosecution for illegal entry. Instead Title 42 results in being immediately returned to Mexico where the person can try and cross again.

On the messaging front, I certainly don’t want to see a return to the Trump messaging of separating families, etc. However, I acknowledge that there is a middle ground here which could hopefully slow the surge.

Attempts at re-entry are certainly higher, but we’re also talking about the deportation of more than 2 million illegals. 

 

There’s a way to ensure that surge gets worse, and that’s by ending Title 42. I’m hoping common sense prevails here and we avoid pouring gasoline on this dumpster fire. 

[Brisketexan 105,465]

Attempts at re-entry are certainly higher, but we’re also talking about the deportation of more than 2 million illegals. 
 
There’s a way to ensure that surge gets worse, and that’s by ending Title 42. I’m hoping common sense prevails here and we avoid pouring gasoline on this dumpster fire. 

Or…..Congress could do what it has studiously avoided for well over 30 years, and pass some common-sense immigration legislation. You know, Congress. The legislative branch that the GOP has had full control of several times in that period.

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

10 minutes ago, Poe It Up said:

Attempts at re-entry are certainly higher, but we’re also talking about the deportation of more than 2 million illegals. 

 

There’s a way to ensure that surge gets worse, and that’s by ending Title 42. I’m hoping common sense prevails here and we avoid pouring gasoline on this dumpster fire. 

Did you read my post?  Title 42 is "immigration law" only in the context of protecting the States from disease.  It is not intended to address general immigration issues.  Using it in that manner is wrong.

[Poe It Up 126]

3 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Did you read my post?  Title 42 is "immigration law" only in the context of protecting the States from disease.  It is not intended to address general immigration issues.  Using it in that manner is wrong.

I read it, your issue seems to be on the spirit of the law. I’m just more focused on the end result, which has been surprisingly effective. Biden seems intent on making a bad situation worse, it’s very bizarre. 

[Poe It Up 126]

22 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Or…..Congress could do what it has studiously avoided for well over 30 years, and pass some common-sense immigration legislation. You know, Congress. The legislative branch that the GOP has had full control of several times in that period.

Well, sure, and I want to bang Jennifer Aniston. But we have to live in reality. 

[Incredulity 11,684]

23 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

Or…..Congress could do what it has studiously avoided for well over 30 years, and pass some common-sense immigration legislation. You know, Congress. The legislative branch that the GOP has had full control of several times in that period.

The D’s currently hold control of Senate, House and Presidency….but it’s the Republicans fault nothing is happening to reform  immigration.

 

[workswithseed 2,122]

29 minutes ago, Incredulity said:

The D’s currently hold control of Senate, House and Presidency….but it’s the Republicans fault nothing is happening to reform  immigration.

 

I mean both of y'all are right on this one. He's also not going to vote GOP, because racism against Mexicans when they say they should tighten the border, so nothing will get done

[Fudge Nuggets 19,229]

2 hours ago, Incredulity said:

I am pro-immigration and think immigrants bring innumerable positives to the United States.

Bull fucking shit. 

[Incredulity 11,684]

Just now, Fudge Nuggets said:

Bull fucking shit. 

Lol.

 

what a fucking douche bag.

[Goofyboy 3,300]

The D’s currently hold control of Senate, House and Presidency….but it’s the Republicans fault nothing is happening to reform  immigration.
 

No, they don’t. The Ds control the Senate of and when Manchin’s owners tell him to be democrat.

[Incredulity 11,684]

Just now, Goofyboy said:

No, they don’t. The Ds control the Senate of and when Manchin’s owners tell him to be democrat.

Love it when Leftists sulk over the fact not every Dem is a Socialist.

”We’ve tried nothing and we’re completely out of ideas”

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

46 minutes ago, Poe It Up said:

I read it, your issue seems to be on the spirit of the law. I’m just more focused on the end result, 

Yes, the Machiavellian approach is always the best approach.

[jimmyjazz 46,300]

Just now, Incredulity said:

Love it when Leftists sulk over the fact not every Dem is a Socialist.

”We’ve tried nothing and we’re completely out of ideas”

If you're such a fucking "immigration reform" guy, then maybe you should ponder why your guys have never enacted reasonable immigration reform.