Gas in Iraq is 5 cents a gallon

[Robert]

Instead, Iraqis seem to be the only people getting cheap gas as a result of the invasion. They pay just five cents for a gallon — thanks to hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. taxpayer subsidies.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040605/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_cheap_gas&cid=540&ncid=716

What the hell do they need gas for anyways? Don't they walk everywhere they go? :rolleyes2

We need the gas!

[Bruce]

Meh. At least our gas prices are going down again.

I can find it now for as low as $1.89, compared to the $2.08 last week.

[darkcurves]

Iraqi drivers protest that the price difference between a gallon of gas in the United States and Iraq is fair, because the average Iraqi earns around $1,000 per year, a thirtieth of the average U.S. wage.

I think that's fair in a way.

[glassowater87]

They only had their country torn apart, they deserve a discount.

[cowax]

There are two gas stations competing here with gas prices, right now at $1.75. Everywhere else around here is $1.99.

Then there an article in todays paper about Europe's gas prices reaching above $4.50. I wish people would stop -----ing about gas prices. I swear I'm the only one around here that doesn't pay attention to prices (despite working at a unimart :p) If the US's prices rose to $5.00 for about a year, then dropped to $4.00 everyone would be saying about how cheap it is.

[Conscript]

Yeah, quit -----ing about gas prices, most of you pay $5 a gallon for bottled water anyway!

[Daniel]

Yeah, quit -----ing about gas prices, most of you pay $5 a gallon for bottled water anyway!

That's because we're running short on fresh water supply. That causes the high price in bottled water.

As for gasoline, we got enough to last atleast another 20-30 years, and the reason of such a high price in gasoline is based primarily on this war against Iraq.

[jmiller]

Meh. At least our gas prices are going down again.

I can find it now for as low as $1.89, compared to the $2.08 last week.Per gallon?
Here we tend to do it by litre.

[stabme]

fresh water supply going low? you afraid of using recycled water-plant water? it's only what nature's been doing for the past thousands of years.. only faster.

[Robert]

fresh water? in a bottle? Why do they put the nutrient facts on a bottle of water?

[Robert]

There are two gas stations competing here with gas prices, right now at $1.75. Everywhere else around here is $1.99.

Then there an article in todays paper about Europe's gas prices reaching above $4.50. I wish people would stop -----ing about gas prices. I swear I'm the only one around here that doesn't pay attention to prices (despite working at a unimart :p) If the US's prices rose to $5.00 for about a year, then dropped to $4.00 everyone would be saying about how cheap it is.
Comparing Europe to America like comparing apples to Oranges. They are twice our size (and probably twice as powerful if they combined all their militaries).

The whole point is that , yes, they only make $1,000/year, but their gas prices are so low because "thanks to hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. taxpayer subsidies"... that's the problem. We are funding these cheap gas for them? What next? Free Health Care system in iraq for them? Free Education?

[Bruce]

Yeah, quit -----ing about gas prices, most of you pay $5 a gallon for bottled water anyway!
Maybe you do. http://thaportal.com/upload/files/wtf.gif
I can get it for $1.29.

I usually stick to tap water though.

[Bruce]

Per gallon?
Here we tend to do it by litre.
Yes, gallon.

The only thing we measure in liters is soda, at least that I can think of at teh moment.

[Conscript]

I don't know about the places you live at, but in Chicago we have Lake Michigan which is one of the world's largest single fresh water source. The water is filtered as well before it gets to our respective homes here in Chicago and it has been shown that tap water here is about as good bottled water, yet it is pretty much free. (In Chicago we pay a small flat fee for water which lets us use as much as we want.)

[GregT]

Water can be gotten for .29cents a gallon here. (bottled) :o
Only gas sign I've seen today was for $1.99/g.

[bogdana.org]

I'm going to Iraq :)

[Robert]

I'm going to Iraq :)
You'll be shot before you even can say your name.

[bogdana.org]

I'll be sure to take my bullet proof vest with me :)

[Ben]

Ever heard of a kneecap? Say it with me now: nee-cap.

[bigperm]

Comparing Europe to America like comparing apples to Oranges. They are twice our size (and probably twice as powerful if they combined all their militaries).



Are you saying that Europe is twice the size of America?

Where did you go to school? Oh wait... probably America. nevermind.

[Dean]

Not many people know this- but

AUSTRALIA is an island that is also a continent. It consists of two land masses: the mainland and Tasmania. In area it is the 6th largest country and the smallest continent. Its area is 7,682,300 square km. It is about the size of the mainland states of the United States, excluding Alaska, and approximately 24 times the size of the British Isles.

[Conscript]

Actually Europe's military is a fraction of what the US has. Their capabilities are much worse too. I think even collectivley they spend less or on par on their militaries and they have much less capability as far as deployment goes.

In short, if there was a war between Europe v. USA, the USA would rock their world.

[Robert]

Are you saying that Europe is twice the size of America?

Where did you go to school? Oh wait... probably America. nevermind.
Obviously Europe is not larger than the U.S. in size. Being from Italy, I have much pride in Italy and in Europe. I can't speak for all the countries, but Italy is a wonderful country, people are laid back and while their economy may not be as stable as the U.S., they are more relaxed and enjoy life more.

Their gas is expensive because their taxes are higher and that's why gas is so high in Europe.

As far as their military goes, they don't need to have a combined military force as strong as the U.S., because 1) We'd never attack Europe as a whole.. maybe individual countries and 2) If anyone ever attacked them, the U.S. would step up and defend them.

Besides our conflict with Afag, and Iraq ( and other middle eastern countries), we're pretty much friends with everyone.. or we think. lol.

[conkermaniac]

Robert, I have agreed with you for your position on the Iraq war, but now it seems like we've opposed it for radically different reasons. You opposed it primarily because it was bad for the American troops, while I opposed it primarily because it was bad for the Iraqi people. Your post might even be considered borderline racist (although I know that you aren't). Considering that the Iraqis get first-hand oil, don't you think they deserve it for so cheap a price? I mean, they could choose not to sell the oil to us at all, meaning that you couldn't even power your cars (must less buy oil, albeit at exorbitant prices). Sure, the OPEC folks aren't the nicest people in the world, but we should at least be thankful that they are offering oil at a cheaper cost than if we were to produce it ourselves.

I don't understand your last point either. Why would the high taxes in Europe have any bearing on the oil prices?

[jmiller]

I'll be sure to take my bullet proof vest with me :)Yes, we all know how well a kevlar vest protects against missiles and grenades. :wink2:

[bogdana.org]

If i were to die... at least i would die happy knowing i bought 5c gas :P

[Robert]

Robert, I have agreed with you for your position on the Iraq war, but now it seems like we've opposed it for radically different reasons. You opposed it primarily because it was bad for the American troops, while I opposed it primarily because it was bad for the Iraqi people. Your post might even be considered borderline racist (although I know that you aren't). Considering that the Iraqis get first-hand oil, don't you think they deserve it for so cheap a price? I mean, they could choose not to sell the oil to us at all, meaning that you couldn't even power your cars (must less buy oil, albeit at exorbitant prices). Sure, the OPEC folks aren't the nicest people in the world, but we should at least be thankful that they are offering oil at a cheaper cost than if we were to produce it ourselves.

I don't understand your last point either. Why would the high taxes in Europe have any bearing on the oil prices?My country before anyone else. Therefore, my biggest reason why I oppose the war is cAmerican lifes were taken by a war that IMO was not needed, was uncalled for, and has no "direction". I do feel for the Iraqis - I don't think it's fair that we invade their country and automatically tell them how to live their lives.

According to the article, "Since Iraq has little capacity to refine its own gasoline, the U.S. government pays about $1.50 a gallon to purchase fuel in neighboring countries and deliver it to Iraqi filling stations. A three-month supply costs American taxpayers more than $500 million, not including the cost of military escorts. "

If I understand this correctly, we are purchasing the fuel from neighboring countries to refile Iraq's gas stations. 3 months costs of $500 million, which is about $166 million a month to help them keep their gas low.

I understand they need the gas for work and what not and their budget is less than ours (Until they can get an education and we start outsourcing to them).

As far as me sounding racist, nah. I don't hate Iraqis, I don't dislike them. I have no hate for anyone from another country - I will not judge a group of people because of the actions of few. Unfortunantly, most people judge all Americans based on the actions of a few.