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Mon Jun-23-08 08:42 AM
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Will 1 fucking person in the media ask McCain why 1 of his top campaign guys created the Enron... |
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...loophole.
Enough of this shit already.
McCain has received the most money from big energy and has Sen Enron Gramm as his sidekick.
Can we pretend he is a missing blonde in Aruba or a "crazy" black preacher so this gets the attention that it deserves?
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:45 AM
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1. Is this true? And can you explain to me the Enron loophole? |
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I honestly dont know what that is.
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:48 AM
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:48 AM
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:49 AM
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5. It allows speculation in the energy industry |
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Basically, legislation was created to crack down on speculation in various markets, but an exception was made for the energy industry (known as the Enron loophole). Speculation is believed to contribute a sizable amount to the rising energy prices. Investors essentially bet on the prices of energy (most notably oil) increasing and they make a profit if it does.
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:50 AM
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The "Enron loophole," exempts energy speculators who make trades electronically from US regulation. Some argue that the unregulated energy speculation, codified in 2000, can account for $20 to $25 in the jump in oil prices.
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:46 AM
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2. Ask a Republicker tough questions? You've lost it, my friend |
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Edited on Mon Jun-23-08 08:46 AM by TechBear_Seattle
Here, try on this nice coat; it ties in the back.
Since when has the media EVER asked tough questions of Republickers? Even CNN has become a GOP waterbearer.
Edited for spelling.
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:50 AM
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7. Nope, that "crazy" black preacher business only applies if the candidate is... |
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himself black, and your subliminal message is, "be very afraid because you can't just cross the street to avoid this black man if he becomes president".
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:51 AM
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8. A relatively complex concept that most Americans (and talking tv heads) |
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can't get their heads around. They will lose interest in 4.3 seconds if there aren't enough nipples, blond hair, blood or rabid liberal leftists with pitchforks.
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Mon Jun-23-08 08:56 AM
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10. Bill Clinton signed it n/t |
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Mon Jun-23-08 09:13 AM
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11. I've been wondering this myself. |
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How the hell can he get away with Phil Gramm in his campaign. Obama should be bringing this guy up every day. Maybe the two sides have called a truce over picking off campaign aids?
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