US pays $400 per gallon for gas in Afghanistan

[Blair]

What?

Don't the teabaggers keep saying they are so worried about spending, the debt, the deficit?

Seems like a pretty big issue they could be taking a stand on! ;-)

How bout we just send in the troops we need, kick some ass and get the hell out of there and worry about gas prices here.....seems more productive than *****ing about Haliburton

 

[scooterbug44]

What is so wrong with questioning insane expenditures by the government?

In case you haven't noticed, there is a lot of red ink and debt that I think we need to be aware of and dealing with.

People pitched an absolute fit when gas cost us $4 a gallon - so why can't I be concerned that we are outright wasting so much money instead of finding better methods overseas?

 

[Blair]

What is so wrong with questioning insane expenditures by the government?

In case you haven't noticed, there is a lot of red ink and debt that I think we need to be aware of and dealing with.

People pitched an absolute fit when gas cost us $4 a gallon - so why can't I be concerned that we are outright wasting so much money instead of finding better methods overseas?

Nothing at all....It's our duty

Stevie Wonder could see that!....

People did but not everybody....You can be concerned all that you want but it's not like they're pulling up to a BP station in Afghanistan and getting a $100,000 fill up...I think they'd be open for suggestions

 

[scooterbug44]

I know that isn't the price we're paying at the pump - but as I pointed out earlier, this type of war is not new and is what we will be continuing to deal with in the future so we need to find a BETTER way to deal with the issue.

 

[Beanstalk]

Nothing at all....It's our duty

Stevie Wonder could see that!....

People did but not everybody....You can be concerned all that you want but it's not like they're pulling up to a BP station in Afghanistan and getting a $100,000 fill up...I think they'd be open for suggestions

I will say this in plain English. It is NOT happening and the entire story is fabricated. How easy some are to follow the seed of the false information circle.

I will say it again. WE Tank our own petrol into the area for many reasons. Security being one. And having control of having access. Anyone that would take a step back and think for a minute might figure this out. I know we are not the brightest light on the street but come on... We will pay $400.00 per gallon for unsecured random petrol? Even the best Gomer Pyle?s would know better.

I do not need any "Articles" to read to know the facts on that. As I said, I KNOW that is not and has not ever happened.

Proof here is that there are some that will drink the kool aide and post to just post for cause even when it?s not true. Interesting.

Jack

 

[scooterbug44]

Noone is saying that we are PAYING $400 a gallon for gas, what we are saying it that it is COSTING us $400 a gallon (or more) to get gas to our troops.

EXCUUUUUUUUUUUUSE ME for thinking it's time to find a better solution and either reduce or redirect those BILLIONS of dollars.

 

[Blair]

I will say this in plain English. It is NOT happening and the entire story is fabricated. How easy some are to follow the seed of the false information circle.

I will say it again. WE Tank our own petrol into the area for many reasons. Security being one. And having control of having access. Anyone that would take a step back and think for a minute might figure this out. I know we are not the brightest light on the street but come on... We will pay $400.00 per gallon for unsecured random petrol? Even the best Gomer Pyle?s would know better.

I do not need any "Articles" to read to know the facts on that. As I said, I KNOW that is not and has not ever happened.

Proof here is that there are some that will drink the kool aide and post to just post for cause even when it?s not true. Interesting.

Jack

I think we're on the same page here dude......

 

[Beanstalk]

Noone is saying that we are PAYING $400 a gallon for gas, what we are saying it that it is COSTING us $400 a gallon (or more) to get gas to our troops.

EXCUUUUUUUUUUUUSE ME for thinking it's time to find a better solution and either reduce or redirect those BILLIONS of dollars.

Scooterbug, I honestly am not questioning your stance on this. The TITLE of this thread is we are spending $400.00 per gallon for gas in Afghanistan. I can Honestly tell you factually that this is an incorrect statement and one that belongs on snopes.com. This is the old $5,000.00 hammer and the $50,000.00 screw theory. No doubt the government waste money. But they are certainly not paying $400.00 per gallon. Truth be known when you look at the cost per gallon for our troops you would most likely come up with less than $1.00 per gallon. Keep in mind the majority of the cost on petrol is taxes. We do many odd things but I seriously doubt the government is taxing the troops fuel. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Jack

 

[Beanstalk]

I think we're on the same page here dude......

Yes Blair, I posted on yours as a continuum not as a rebuttal. You are correct in your posting on this.

 

[Lake View Too]

Scooterbug, I honestly am not questioning your stance on this. The TITLE of this thread is we are spending $400.00 per gallon for gas in Afghanistan. I can Honestly tell you factually that this is an incorrect statement and one that belongs on snopes.com. This is the old $5,000.00 hammer and the $50,000.00 screw theory. No doubt the government waste money. But they are certainly not paying $400.00 per gallon. Truth be known when you look at the cost per gallon for our troops you would most likely come up with less than $1.00 per gallon. Keep in mind the majority of the cost on petrol is taxes. We do many odd things but I seriously doubt the government is taxing the troops fuel. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Jack

Jack: Did you read the article? According to the article, it is costing our government $400 per gallon. Please come up with a source that disputes that. Have a nice day.