Bc Gas prices

[bloopbloob]

Originally Posted by Jamie

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...mjzTow&theater

Its the internet. Take it for what it's worth

Your link is not working for me. But I already have my opinion, so not too worried. I know where I stand.

[Busywyzy]

That oil companies do not pay carbon tax on exploration and production expenses right....True Story

[bloopbloob]

I don't want to start a new thread, because I'd probably be banned. The company I work for, just got a $1.5 million contract, only based on the UCP winning. The next day, after election, we got the contract. If not, they were going to pull out completely. Customer laid it out just like that. NDP wins, we're pulling out and going to the States. Simple as that.

[6.5 shooter]

Originally Posted by bloopbloob

I don't want to start a new thread, because I'd probably be banned. The company I work for, just got a $1.5 million contract, only based on the UCP winning. The next day, after election, we got the contract. If not, they were going to pull out completely. Customer laid it out just like that. NDP wins, we're pulling out and going to the States. Simple as that.

That song has been sung all over the province....As well as the if JT wins again...were gone.
Can't blame them.

[CaberTosser]

Originally Posted by bloopbloob

I don't want to start a new thread, because I'd probably be banned. The company I work for, just got a $1.5 million contract, only based on the UCP winning. The next day, after election, we got the contract. If not, they were going to pull out completely. Customer laid it out just like that. NDP wins, we're pulling out and going to the States. Simple as that.

I don't imagine that was the only contract signed in the last day. I'm led to believe that a number of deals held off until after the election so that their $$ figures would not be attributed to the previous administration. Congrats to your company, things are looking up!

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by bloopbloob

I don't want to start a new thread, because I'd probably be banned. The company I work for, just got a $1.5 million contract, only based on the UCP winning. The next day, after election, we got the contract. If not, they were going to pull out completely. Customer laid it out just like that. NDP wins, we're pulling out and going to the States. Simple as that.

What are you building?

[CanuckShooter]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

I believe this is the only way to break this stupid deadlock. Until those who oppose 'dirty oil' and are principled about it, are made to pay for their hypocrisy (and all you have to do is look at the carbon footprint of the BC ferry system to see how much hypocrisy there is. And Suzuki)...at the gas pumps, every day, and really feel the pain like we have here....it won't change. BC will ship mega-tons of coal to China while blocking LNG projects....and it doesn't take a rocket surgeon to see which is better for the environment. I'm so sick of the Holier Than Thou attitude. I hope the price at the pump hits $3 or $4 a liter for them. Suck it and think about it, green bitches.

Thing is BCers have never gotten a vote on this, and the pain at the pumps hits a lot of pipeline supporters over here too. I could agree with you if BC industry supporters could get a rebate after being raped at the pumps.

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by CanuckShooter

Thing is BCers have never gotten a vote on this, and the pain at the pumps hits a lot of pipeline supporters over here too. I could agree with you if BC industry supporters could get a rebate after being raped at the pumps.

I appreciate those who support the industry, but somehow it doesn't translate into getting tidewater access. I can only suggest BC elect a different government next opportunity. In the meantime, if pump prices are painfully high, blame those who oppose the pipeline, not those who work in the industry.

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by bloopbloob

Your link is not working for me. But I already have my opinion, so not too worried. I know where I stand.

Bloop its just a picture of a esso sign with prices above $2.00 Some place in Vancouver

[bloopbloob]

Originally Posted by MountainTi

What are you building?

We build a lot of things. This particular contract was for Sand Silos.

[Kim473]

It's funny that the BC. premier blames everyone else for the high cost of fuel and does not think that his carbon tax, pst, as well as blocking of the transmountain have nothing to do with it. From my understanding, Alberta supplies BC. about 75% of their oil and fuel. His government even supports the two bills that the feds are putting thru that would drive the price of fuel up even higher. Kenny passed the turn the taps off bill and the BC. gov. has asked the courts to stop it already. Idiots in the BC government. If they built and expanded their refineries, supported the pipeline, they could have their cake and eat it too !

If we offered $1.00 / barrel of the flow thru the line, I would bet it would be almost built by now. What would that amount add up to be ? Just a guess, $350,000 per day or more.

The same thing with Quebec.

Why don't they try a line to the Hudson's bay ? Bypass Quebec. Just wondering. Too many / long winter freeze overs ?

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by Kim473

It's funny that the BC. premier blames everyone else for the high cost of fuel and does not think that his carbon tax, pst, as well as blocking of the transmountain have nothing to do with it. From my understanding, Alberta supplies BC. about 75% of their oil and fuel. His government even supports the two bills that the feds are putting thru that would drive the price of fuel up even higher. Kenny passed the turn the taps off bill and the BC. gov. has asked the courts to stop it already. Idiots in the BC government. If they built and expanded their refineries, supported the pipeline, they could have their cake and eat it too !

If we offered $1.00 / barrel of the flow thru the line, I would bet it would be almost built by now. What would that amount add up to be ? Just a guess, $350,000 per day or more.

The same thing with Quebec.

Why don't they try a line to the Hudson's bay ? Bypass Quebec. Just wondering. Too many / long winter freeze overs ?

Hudson Bay is definitely being looked at, has been for quite some time

[WesternAlien]

Vancouver prices may easily be "supply and demand". Huge city, with numerous cars drinking a lot of gas (and probably burning a lot more than it needs in permanent traffic jams), quite isolated from the rest of the country, with thin supply lines and production saturated to capacity - very easy to run into pretty much any kind of shortage, not just gas. Any small breakage or delay in any link of the supply chain will trigger it.

For the same reasons, pretty easy for many involved parties to intentionally induce all kinds of shortages. So, whicheveris happening today... take your pick.

[Purple Farmer]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

I'm so sick of the Holier Than Thou attitude. I hope the price at the pump hits $3 or $4 a liter for them. Suck it and think about it, green bitches.

While I agree that the expense will provide pressure on a shaky alliance between NDP and Greens there are many BCers who didn't vote for the clowns and are trying to get to work to keep food on the table, just as Albertans have over the last 4 years.

The only way to solve this is the fall of their fragile government or compromise by their government.

Either way the people will be on the hook, You and I likely enjoy a much higher standard of living than the average bc voter and I hope they don't get too messed up by all of this BS.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by Purple Farmer

While I agree that the expense will provide pressure on a shaky alliance between NDP and Greens there are many BCers who didn't vote for the clowns and are trying to get to work to keep food on the table, just as Albertans have over the last 4 years.

The only way to solve this is the fall of their fragile government or compromise by their government.

Either way the people will be on the hook, You and I likely enjoy a much higher standard of living than the average bc voter and I hope they don't get too messed up by all of this BS.

I agree, Purple Farmer.

[CaberTosser]

I'm excited to see what gas will hit in BC on Victoria Day long weekend later this month, there's never a price increase that times alongside that holiday Muhahahaha!

[Bigwoodsman]

Originally Posted by Purple Farmer

While I agree that the expense will provide pressure on a shaky alliance between NDP and Greens there are many BCers who didn't vote for the clowns and are trying to get to work to keep food on the table, just as Albertans have over the last 4 years.

The only way to solve this is the fall of their fragile government or compromise by their government.

Either way the people will be on the hook, You and I likely enjoy a much higher standard of living than the average bc voter and I hope they don't get too messed up by all of this BS.

Horgan enjoys the limelight too much to do what is right for the people of BC. To him it's about being the number one politician in BC, and he will do whatever he has to, to maintain that position.

BW

[WesternAlien]

Originally Posted by Purple Farmer

I hope they don't get too messed up by all of this BS.

I wouldn't count on it. While in BC last week (West Kooternay to Vancouver), had a chance to look into their "mindset" - through local newspapers, TV, external advertising... Sharp impression - a climate change / global warming obsession on a scale I could not imagine! Good luck finding any article in the newspaper that does not touch the subject sooner or later (if not totally dedicated to it). Good luck hearing any TV/radio discussion not diving into the "issue".

Climate change is a household name for them. Well past any doubts or indecisions. A daily reality, more real than the Game of Thrones! Typical BCer (not just Vancouverer) wakes up every morning with a though "what climate change will bring me today?" He drives to work, thinking "how will climate change affect my morning commute?" He approaches every minor task through the day, keeping this big white elephant in mind. If he gets distracted for a second, he is immediately reminded about it - by a poster over the coffee machine, by radio broadcast in the background... He goes to bed, surprised that he survived the day, not killed by the climate, nervous and unsure about tomorrow...

I don't know whether this mindset is a true majority or just a media-induced "tying to look like majority". But this is the only agenda, the only mindset that exists in public. No one, including opposition politicians (I'd say, especially opposition politicians) can openly object it.

So, in the end, true or just perceived majority, does not make any difference.
I may be too pessimistic (in fact, I hope I am), but this "Canadian California" looks an already lost case.

[jungleboy]

Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't the BC Libs fighting the pipeline tooth and nail as well before they got the boot?