Oilfields are being ignited by Iraq

[rikzilla]

I guess it'll begin in earnest now! The scorched earth policy of Saddam Hussein is being implemented.

Darkness now falls.....

Originally posted by rikzilla
I guess it'll begin in earnest now! The scorched earth policy of Saddam Hussein is being implemented.

Darkness now falls.....

We like sources around hyar, pardner.

[rikzilla]

Originally posted by sundog


We like sources around hyar, pardner.

Watchin tv @ work Sundog....Rick Leventhal on Fox News

(I know...Fox News :rolleyes: But the guys here like what they like ya know?)

It's on right now....no webpages to quote....yet

[Doubt]

Riz,

Got a link? Or at least list a source such as broadcast outlet of something?

Really, I think most of us would want to see the source. Otherwise, recent posts of yours cannot be distinguished from rumors.

[headscratcher4]

Originally posted by rikzilla


Watchin tv @ work Sundog....Rick Leventhal on Fox News

(I know...Fox News :rolleyes: But the guys here like what they like ya know?)

It's on right now....no webpages to quote....yet

Rik: no offence, but Fox? They got that Tariq Aziz thing right...of course they could be actively engaged in a dis-information campaign. Methinks pictures are what is necessary to believe this one...

[rikzilla]

Originally posted by Doubt
Riz,

Got a link? Or at least list a source such as broadcast outlet of something?

Really, I think most of us would want to see the source. Otherwise, recent posts of yours cannot be distinguished from rumors.

True Doubt,

I'm sorry...but I did post the Aziz thread with a ? This report from Fox news is not being reported as sketchy or rumors...they're saying it's true...but as we know, all preliminary reports during war are going to be more than a little suspect...I'm just posting what's being reported as "breaking news"
Don't disparage the messenger!!
-z

[Denise]

As long as you're not telling bad news to Saddam, you are still alive.:D

[rikzilla]

Originally posted by headscratcher4


Rik: no offence, but Fox? They got that Tariq Aziz thing right...of course they could be actively engaged in a dis-information campaign. Methinks pictures are what is necessary to believe this one...

None taken....I must conceed that you're right of course.....better to wait and see pics.....but at least I can say you heard it from moi first! :D I'm skeptical too after the Aziz thingy...but who knows? Maybe they're gonna start getting it right? If they're wrong on this I'm tellin the guys to turn the friggin' channel!

-z

Originally posted by rikzilla


Watchin tv @ work Sundog....Rick Leventhal on Fox News

(I know...Fox News :rolleyes: But the guys here like what they like ya know?)

It's on right now....no webpages to quote....yet

All our TV's are in the cafeteria and they are all on MSNBC.

They started out being on FOX when we moved into our new facility but were switched to MSNBC - too many complaints. :D

Don't make the Jedi Error, taking one early report and running with it.

[rikzilla]

They are now reporting from the Pentagon that the oil well fire reports are accurate!

[Denise]

Now being confirmed by the Pentagon. Only two for now.

[rikzilla]

Originally posted by Denise
Now being confirmed by the Pentagon. Only two for now.

Denise!!

I feel soooo much closer to you now!! :D ;) We're all watching FOX now! :D :eek:

Originally posted by rikzilla
They are now reporting from the Pentagon that the oil well fire reports are accurate!

Then FOX had a genuine scoop and you stand revealed as a prophet. ;)

[rikzilla]

Originally posted by sundog


Then FOX had a genuine scoop and you stand revealed as a prophet. ;)

Ahhh...(basking in the light of Sundoggy's adoration)

Sticking out my skeptical neck was worth it's just rewards!! :D :D :cool:

[RandFan]

Saddam is now waging a scorched earth policy against his own country.

Such a warm and fuzzy man.

[Jedi Knight]

Originally posted by sundog


All our TV's are in the cafeteria and they are all on MSNBC.

They started out being on FOX when we moved into our new facility but were switched to MSNBC - too many complaints. :D

Don't make the Jedi Error, taking one early report and running with it.

What Jedi error?

JK

Originally posted by Jedi Knight


What Jedi error?

JK

It seems to me that sometimes you are prone to take one early report about something and believe it before there's much verification. The CommieFoam discussion comes to mind. ;)

[Jedi Knight]

Originally posted by sundog


It seems to me that sometimes you are prone to take one early report about something and believe it before there's much verification. The CommieFoam discussion comes to mind. ;)

The commie foam thing I was talking about was 100% correct. Absolutely no flaws in that information.

JK

[UnrepentantSinner]

Originally posted by Jedi Knight


What Jedi error?

JK

You're confusing a specific Jedi error, with Jedi Error, which constitutes the majority of the content of your posts.

[Jedi Knight]

Originally posted by UnrepentantSinner


You're confusing a specific Jedi error, with Jedi Error, which constitutes the majority of the content of your posts.

Nonsense. You are just jealous of the vast Jedi intellect.

JK

[shanek]

Not being anywhere where I can see a TV, I've been looking on the internet for this...news.google.com came up with nothing, and I couldn't find anything on the Fox News website. Anyone have a link or anything?

[roger]

Originally posted by shanek
Not being anywhere where I can see a TV, I've been looking on the internet for this...news.google.com came up with nothing, and I couldn't find anything on the Fox News website. Anyone have a link or anything?
www.foxnews.com

[rikzilla]

Originally posted by shanek
Not being anywhere where I can see a TV, I've been looking on the internet for this...news.google.com came up with nothing, and I couldn't find anything on the Fox News website. Anyone have a link or anything?

Sorry...I don't have any links....it's all on tv and appears to be escalating rapidly now......there's a briefing from the Pentagon about to get under way.....

[roger]

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=FUUL2DUBOG5ECCRBAEOCF EY?type=topNews&storyID=2416537

[roger]

Iraq denies fires: http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=focusIraqNews&storyID=2416545

[rikzilla]

"This report that was given to you is a film from the American gangs and is misleading and prejudiced," Rasheed told Reuters in a statement from his Baghdad office.


:rolleyes: Well...we are faced with a choice....Iraqi state media, or Fox News! :confused: :confused: What a quandry! ;)

[Barkhorn1x]

Originally posted by rikzilla

:rolleyes: Well...we are faced with a choice....Iraqi state media, or Fox News! :confused: :confused: What a quandry! ;)

Good one!! :)

Barkhorn.

[headscratcher4]

Though, there is a distinct possibility that Iraqi state media is at least as accurate as Fox... after all, they both operate on the same journailstic principals.:p

[shanek]

The first Reuters report is iffy at best, and of course, the Iraqi, Kuwaiti, and Iranian sources all have their biases and their reasons to lie. I don't think there's any real way to tell yet one way or the other. I'll await more news stories.

[roger]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=540&e=2&u=/ap/20030320/ap_on_re_mi_ea/war_iraq_fire - eyewitness accounts

http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/03/20/sprj.irq.war.main/index.html - military confirms

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/international/AP-War-Iraq-Fire.html - ap report

[roger]

Shanek,

I share your scepticism of Reuters, in as much they proclaim on their front page that we missed Saddam. Which may well be true, but the US is still stating that it is not known.

It does look like the well story is true, though it does seem like the evidence is still not well verified.

[Tmy]

Can the oil compaines start with there profiteering now???

I swear soemone ought to keep an eye on them. Price gouging during war is the lowest of the low.

Originally posted by Tmy
Can the oil compaines start with there profiteering now???

I swear soemone ought to keep an eye on them. Price gouging during war is the lowest of the low.

I believe the price of oil actually has dropped this past week.

[Troll]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=540&ncid=540&e=2&u=/ap/20030320/ap_on_re_mi_ea/war_iraq_fire_11

Maybe Fox reads the AP and other's don't?

[Wyrd1]

Please, Luke, where do you live? Everywhere around here, including the Marine Base had the price of gas go from $1.75 per gallon to $2.07 per gallon. The base is hanging at $1.98 per gallon. By the time I get home it won't surprise me in the least to see Gas at $2.50. San Diego had been as high as $2.40 already.

[rikzilla]

Originally posted by Wyrd1
Please, Luke, where do you live? Everywhere around here, including the Marine Base had the price of gas go from $1.75 per gallon to $2.07 per gallon. The base is hanging at $1.98 per gallon. By the time I get home it won't surprise me in the least to see Gas at $2.50. San Diego had been as high as $2.40 already.

$1.63 near where I live in northern Virginia

[aerocontrols]

Originally posted by Wyrd1
Please, Luke, where do you live? Everywhere around here, including the Marine Base had the price of gas go from $1.75 per gallon to $2.07 per gallon. The base is hanging at $1.98 per gallon. By the time I get home it won't surprise me in the least to see Gas at $2.50. San Diego had been as high as $2.40 already.

Useful Link (http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html)

[Brooklyn Dodger]

Originally posted by Wyrd1
Please, Luke, where do you live? Everywhere around here, including the Marine Base had the price of gas go from $1.75 per gallon to $2.07 per gallon. The base is hanging at $1.98 per gallon. By the time I get home it won't surprise me in the least to see Gas at $2.50. San Diego had been as high as $2.40 already.

The price per barrel is not yet reflected at the pump. It's true that the price per barrel has come down several dollars in the last two weeks.

[DanishDynamite]

Whiners. In this country it's....[converts currencies and volumetric convensions]...$4.30 per gallon.

[shanek]

Originally posted by aerocontrols


Useful Link (http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html)

More useful links:

http://travel.howstuffworks.com/gas-price.htm
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/williams1.asp

[schplurg]

DanishDynamite:

I hear ya! Funny how many of us Americans whine about the USA sticking its nose in other people's business, while at the same time these same individuals cry about the rising gas prices as they juice up their cars and SUV's. Can't have it both ways.

[DanishDynamite]

Originally posted by schplurg
DanishDynamite:

I hear ya! Funny how many of us Americans whine about the USA sticking its nose in other people's business, while at the same time these same individuals cry about the rising gas prices as they juice up their cars and SUV's. Can't have it both ways. Hi schplurg. I admit that I often chuckle when I hear some Americans shout "the sky is falling!" with regard to gas prices.

BTW, perhaps you can clear something up for me. What exactly is a SUV? I seem to recall someone saying it means "Surburban Vehicle". Is that correct? If so, what exactly is that?

[My Final Spider]

An SUV is a "Sports utility vechile". It's a big honking car that gets incredibly low milage per gallon and is a massive waste of resources.

[Segnosaur]

Originally posted by DanishDynamite
BTW, perhaps you can clear something up for me. What exactly is a SUV? I seem to recall someone saying it means "Surburban Vehicle". Is that correct? If so, what exactly is that?
SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle (although sometimes I call it a Suburban Utility vehicle). Its a big vehicle, designed for at least some off-road action, driven primarily by people who will never take it off the main roads.

A Hummer is probably the 'ultimate' SUV.

Originally posted by Segnosaur

SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle .

There's one SUV ad that kills me. The one where the nice couple watching a deer in the forest in their "good" SUV have their calm ruined by a fat idiot in a "bad" SUV driving up loudly, scaring the deer away and saying "What are you looking at?"

The white professional upperclass yuppie couple in the correct SUV roll their eyes in disgust.

Cracks me up every time.

[Segnosaur]

Originally posted by sundog


There's one SUV ad that kills me. The one where the nice couple watching a deer in the forest in their "good" SUV have their calm ruined by a fat idiot in a "bad" SUV driving up loudly, scaring the deer away and saying "What are you looking at?"


Me, I drive a Canyonero!


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Can you name the truck with four wheel drive,
Smells like a steak, and seats thirty five?
Canyonero! Canyonero!
Well, it goes real slow with the hammer down
It's the country-fried truck endorsed by a clown
Canyonero! Canyonero!
Hey, hey!
Twelve yards long, two lanes wide,
Sixty five tons of American pride!
Canyonero! Canyonero!
Top of the line in utility sports,
Unexplained fires are a matter for the courts!
Canyonero! Canyonero!
She blinds everybody with her super high beams
She's a squirrel-squashin', deer-smackin' drivin' machine
Canyonero! Canyonero! Canyonero!
Whoa, Canyonero! Whoa!

[Roadtoad]

No surprise that Hussein is burning the wells. ABC News is reporting the Marines moving into the area are entering wearing chemical suits. What's that tell you about the enemy?

Thanks, France.