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Posted by: Xaos 2 years, 5 months agoAngry Iranian motorists queued for gasoline on Wednesday hours after the world's fourth largest oil exporter imposed fuel rationing, sparking chaotic scenes and the torching of two pump stations in the capital.
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HateKoolAid
June 27, 2007, 6:18 p.m.Sounds like those Iranians got the old good news bad news treatment; good news gas is only .38 cents a gallon, bad news we ain't got none.
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markmawn2
June 27, 2007, 6:35 p.m.Why aren't we also doing this? Does it need to be $6 a gallon? What's OUR tipping point?
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KSUmarksman
June 27, 2007, 6:53 p.m.Iran's problem is a severe refinery shortage.
They have plenty of oil, but they have to export it and import gasoline. Rather shortsighted on their part.
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Shirtless
June 27, 2007, 7:17 p.m.Another fine example of those peaceful and tolerant Moslems. Is there any Moslem who progressed beyond the emotional fragility of a two-year old child throwing a temper tantrum?
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markd2007
June 27, 2007, 7:18 p.m.They ought to hang that loud mouthed a**wipe Ahmedimichaelmoorijad by his nutsack. Doesn't look like he's keeping those big promises to his people. And after him, maybe Venezuelans will grow some and do the same to that missing link president of theirs.
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Teech
June 27, 2007, 7:20 p.m.The president of Iran is doing exactly what the president of the U.S. is doing......cleaning up and making billions on this deal.
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CloseUSAborders
June 27, 2007, 7:44 p.m.Burn Iran with 72 virgins. Your pedophile prophet Muhammad is waiting for you. Allahu Akbar
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markd2007
June 27, 2007, 8:08 p.m.Loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo looooooooooo!!!!!
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markd2007
June 27, 2007, 8:26 p.m.Hahaha, by golly it is? How does that fit in with those moronic sounding women in Islamist countries who chant that? Is it also true that they have a shortage of toilets and they're trying to say that they need to go pee? lol
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pcknowledge
June 27, 2007, 8:32 p.m.I don't detect a difference between "those moronic sounding women in Islamist countries" and you at this point. I worked & lived in islamic country's as do many Americans, Europeans & Asians. Funny, I didn't witness any chanting there. Must have missed out :(.
I can only conclude you listen to Bush & gangs islamic propaganda which has affected your ability to think for yourself.
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markd2007
June 27, 2007, 8:50 p.m.I can't tell the difference between you and them either. Once again "blame it on Bush". Those people spit the same BS here as they do there.
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pcknowledge
June 27, 2007, 9:43 p.m."Is it also true that they have a shortage of toilets and they're trying to say that they need to go pee?"
Guess what they have toilets!...and most islamic country's have free medicare, even for their middle class who could afford to pay. That news must be so disappointing to your stereotypical image based on Bush & gang's propaganda.
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HateKoolAid
June 27, 2007, 10:05 p.m.What your getting pcknowledge is a lesson in stereotyping. It's really kind of funny until you realize it was because of this type of stereotyping that caused right wing patriots to beat up and even kill Sikhs, who are not even Muslim, right after 9/11.
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WCFIELDS
June 27, 2007, 10:23 p.m.What the Hell is wrong with these G.D. people. The West had to show them what to do with the oil under their feet. Now they haven't in 100 years figured out how to make gasoline. What do they do all day? Pray to Allah and abuse their women?
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FunkySpaceMan74
June 27, 2007, 10:24 p.m.We need to have this happen to us so we can go back to the days of riding horses!!!!!!!!!LMAO!!!!
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innocent-bystander
June 27, 2007, 10:51 p.m.Mahmoud's mouth is his own worst enemy. It hurts when you only friends are Fidel, Hugo, Bashar, Hasan and Ismail. Most hated? Someone pass the hat.
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innocent-bystander
June 27, 2007, 11:43 p.m.80s flashback: Inflation was 18% and interest was at 22% in the deepest recession since the depression. USSR was in Afghanistan, Angola, Mozambique, Grenada, Nicaragua and El Salvador. There's gasoline lines and rationing. Carter said the future was inherently limited, the malaise condition we brought on ourselves and get used to lowered expectations. Carter, "For the 1st time in the history of our country the majority of our people believe that the next 5 years will be worse than the past 5 years." and "Whatever starts in California unfortunately has an inclination to spread." Reagan responded with enormous clarity, "your cousin loses his job it is called a recession. You lose your job it is a depression. Carter loses his job it is a recovery." Inflation dropped to 4% and unemployment to 5%. Reagan responded to the USSR,"we win, you lose." Reagan detente in two words: Evil Empire. The Berlin Wall fell and the USSR disappeared.
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pcknowledge
June 27, 2007, 11:49 p.m."That kind of thing is very wrong, but at least they were doing what they thought was in the defense of their Country. What were you doing, hiding under your bed?"
Bush& gang attacked Iraq to defend America? Yeah right. Bush & gang attacked Afghanistan instead of going after BL who was reportedly not in Afghanistan at the time? An announced attack of "shock & awe" wow I bet Bush really believed BL was going to stick around in Afghanistan.
What was I doing? I already wrote what I was doing, having a blast exploring the Middle East. Talked with many muslims who were very friendly, educated & could hold friendly discussions about politics. Their medical facility's were excellent, & the doctor charged me about 10 dhrs (that was less then $2-3) because I didn't have any medical ins yet. Just got sick because I ate to much the food was great. His meds got me well right away.
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pcknowledge
June 27, 2007, 11:55 p.m."That kind of thing is very wrong, but at least they were doing what they thought was in the defense of their Country. What were you doing, hiding under your bed?"
I hope you don't expect me to believe Bush & gangs propaganda something like all "muslims are islamic fascists "& partake in ridiculous wars? Now if Bush & gang proposed cover operations against terrorist cells I would be all for it. The US government has very sophisticated weapons, they could if they wanted to find terrorist cells & destroy them. Special US forces could go after terrorists alone. That type of strategy would safe the US troops lifes as well. But blasting country's w/bombs from high above & fighting a ground war in Iraq where Inspectors found no WMD's is simply ridiculous if not more.
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innocent-bystander
June 28, 2007, 12:02 a.m.The US removed Hussein from the fighting in Iraq that has been constant because of him since 1979 and now the fighting is within the Iraqi borders.
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NelsonR
June 28, 2007, 12:05 a.m.I want to assist the Iranian regime for conserving energy and attaining higher horse power while pursuing nuclear energy. This is only for the Iranian elitist so for the average Iranian do not do this, leaders only.
Take out some radioactive plutonium, rub it on your hands and face after you add it to your petrol. Better gas mileage and I assure you, your future energy needs will be curtailed along with your improved skin complexion.
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