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Why would Total have bought into this if nothing is going to happen?
Hi midtieroil.....I'm sure this is a really complex mess, but I don't feel good about anything anymore. Knowing that BP cut corners and thus created the nightmare in the GOM, and gov't regulations were not applied to them, only reinforces the idea "for me" that big oil (and gov't) has contributed to the destruction of the Niger Delta. I just feel awful about the whole mess. :^(
This was on yahoo news this morning. There is a brief commercial before the video starts. What a terrible situation for the Nigerians. Is there no integrity in the oil business?
http://news.yahoo.com/video/environment-15749659/20733363
From a few articles I've read, there was a remote valve control that BP decided not to install because US regulations do not require it. However, BP has installed this control on other wells because certain other countries do require it. Also, it was mentioned that Halliburton might also hold some responsibility due to their concrete pouring. Who knows if we'll ever know what really happened.
So, Hawk700....you just might get your March 7th birthday wish!!! :^)
MN, you deserve something really special after all that time!!! Hope your waiting pays off big! :^)
Hi MN - I'm thanking Mark for his behind the scenes efforts to get us some information. Nothing more, nothing less. I hope it's really good. It's better than rehashing what we already know. Whatever Mark is doing, it's action that I, for one, would never be able to take for lack of knowledge, contacts, etc. He has a life and obligations that his attention is being taken from on our behalf. That's how I see it anyway.
Thanks for all your efforts Mark!!
re: kayakbob's post
You know, I was thinking the same thing. Maybe that's why info is so held back right now. There is something in the works . Sinopec buys ERHC and funds go to the new entity. Who knows?
The Red Sox won the 2004 World Series under a Blue Moon Lunar Eclipse, so I guess anything could happen! :^)
That went so fast "Hawk" - didn't it! :^) ...and it sure would be a wonderful bday present that we all can share in.
Now that was fun!!!!! :^)
Weren't there a few people who said it would get ugly when drilling started and until we had official drilling results? I'm not surprised what's happening on this board and with the SP. I would hate to see anyone leave the board, particularly Mark.
This kind of thing happens everywhere. We are a microcosm of the macrocosm - a mirror image of what happens in the world at large. I'm sure there are worse things than this going on where big $$ is concerned. Times are tough and scary. Hang in there everyone, and try not to feed the energy of those posts that you do not like.
jm2¢
I am new to this company and board. Would someone be kind enough to share a quick explanation of what happened with the merger? Also, would the stock name change? Will I have to do anything on my end if such a change happens, or if they move to a different exchange?
Thanks much!!!
Thank you, Doug. Can anyone tell me which Oily's to take seriously and which ones not too? :^)
What does this mean....and where did everyone go?
Hi dbernet,
It's a special name, given to me by a Seneca Indian elder at a teaching clan initiation.
Strass,
You would be surprised how often people who do not consider themselves psychic, have dreams/visions etc. that come out of the blue .... and are often right on. Let's hope your dream comes true!!!
wzebra33....is that your dog?
MN - thanks for your reply. I wish my purchases were all over a year old. I'm fairly new to this venture. You, by the way, are an inspiration in patience! :^)
That's what I was afraid of. :^( Thanks for the info VIP and Magic.
That's what I meant. :^) Couldn't think of the right word for it.
Hi everyone,
I've got a tax question for you. Someone mentioned in a recent post the 15% tax rate on long term capital gains. I looked it up and it is 1 year from date of purchase to date of sale. My question is - if you have made multiple purchases of the same stock, do you have to prorate the year time frame for each purchase separately?
I know I will have to check with an accountant too, but right now I'm really curious. Thanks much!
I don't know how you long-timers do it. I've only been in this since early '08 and this roller-coaster ride is driving me crazy! I read this board everyday, and want to thank all of you for your input - it's what keeps me on the ride. :^)
Now that's really disturbing.... :^(
OT - What is the "other board"? Thanks.
I'm new to all of this, so please excuse this basic question: what is an MM?