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Don't pump gas on April, 15 2012
KEEP SENDING THIS - Let's all try this, wonderful if it helps.
Il do it! If running low, just get your gas the day before on April 14 or the day after on April 16. Every little bit helps.
In April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.
On April 15, 2011, all internet users are not to go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $1.20 a liter/$3.87 in most places.
If all users did not got to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on April 15th and let's try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one day.
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Whether you buy gas on the 14th, 15th, or 16th it really doesn't matter. The oil companies are not going to be missing out any of your money. These gas boycotts are a complete waste of time.
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I think it is an interesting concept but I have to agree does it really matter when we buy the gas. I would think it would be a bigger hit to the gas companies if we all didn't drive for one day.
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The speculators will be furious.
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im game
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This is an untrue story. Do this if you want to, but a one day protest of this fashion will have absolutely zero effect. It would be akin to the junky telling his dealer that he isn't going to buy dope from him on one Sunday out of the year but will continue to do so on the rest.
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Nobody think this will work? I just say this from an email so posted it on here to hear what you guys have to say about this ?
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This is not going to work, people who are running outta gas and need to be somewhere are going to get gas....
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Nobody think this will work? I just say this from an email so posted it on here to hear what you guys have to say about this ?
I think the main problem is, that other countries will pretty much purchase all the oil they can at the given prices. When dealing with that there isn't much one can do unless they can force, and maintain, a world wide boycott. I don't even think supply versus demand is in effect here anymore.
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This is all over facebook. We will see how many adhere to it.
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I don't see how this would work. People will still buy the same amt of gas, just a different day. How is that gonna change anything?
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If you really want to make a dent buy a car that does not use gas such as an electic or alternate fuel like propane or liquid natural gas.
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We have to look at other sources of energy. Eliminate the engine and the fuel tank! Yes. build the auto body. Now what? An all electric motor vehicle or what else?
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You are dumb. The gas at the stations has ALREADY BEEN PURCHASED FROM THE OIL COMPANIES!!!
You are not sending big oil a message doing this, only making local gas stations suffer.
Dummies
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I agree with sigmai1501. What is at the local stations has already been purchased and paid for to be available for the public to purchase.
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I'm not sure it will do much good, but sure, I'll participate. What can it hurt?
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Thats not going to do a thing, the gas company still going to get money no matter what.
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Don't pump gas on April, 15 2012
KEEP SENDING THIS - Let's all try this, wonderful if it helps.
Il do it! If running low, just get your gas the day before on April 14 or the day after on April 16. Every little bit helps.
In April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.
On April 15, 2011, all internet users are not to go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $1.20 a liter/$3.87 in most places.
If all users did not got to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on April 15th and let's try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one day.
Can you say "Urban Legend", because that is all this is!
Analysis: False and misleading. Here's why:
1.The flier above was copied verbatim from a chain email that circulated five years ago, in April 2007. The date is new, but the message is old: If every American who reads the posting refuses to buy gas on the same day, we are told, it will cut into the profits of oil companies and force them to lower gasoline prices. Well, it didn't work in 2007, and it won't work in 2012, for exactly the same reasons.
2. Contrary to what's stated above, there was no nationwide "gas out" in 1997. There was one in 1999, and it did generate media attention, but it didn't cause gas prices to drop 30 cents per gallon overnight — in fact, it didn't cause gas prices to drop at all. Despite the popularity of the chain letter, the 1999 boycott attracted few active participants and was completely ineffectual.
3. The figures don't add up. If (unlikely as it is) 100 million U.S. drivers did join forces and refuse en masse to refill their tanks on April 15, the total amount unspent could add up to as much as $3 billion. It doesn't follow that a one-day boycott would decrease the oil companies' revenues by $3 billion, however, given that normal gasoline sales per day, across the entire United States, is less than half that much to begin with.
4.The boycott is ill-conceived. Whether the total impact on revenue was a half-billion, 3 billion, or 10 billion dollars, the sales lost due to a one-day consumer boycott wouldn't dent the oil companies' profits at all. Think about it. Every driver who refuses to buy gas on Sunday is still going to have to refill their tank on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, making up for Sunday's lost sales. Industry profits for the month as a whole, if not the week, will end up being normal, or very close to it.
An effectual gas boycott would require participants to actually consume less fuel — and to do so in a sustained, organized, disciplined fashion over a defined period of time — not just skip a day before filling up as usual.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/government/ss/April-15-Gas-Boycott.htm (http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/government/ss/April-15-Gas-Boycott.htm)
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I always check urbanlegends when I get an email that sounds a bit funky rather than just sending junk on to my friends because they seem to be very gullible based on what they send me ;D ;D I will always send the link back to whoever sent me the email so maybe they'll be more likely to check before sending the next one :thumbsup:
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I always check urbanlegends when I get an email that sounds a bit funky rather than just sending junk on to my friends because they seem to be very gullible based on what they send me ;D ;D I will always send the link back to whoever sent me the email so maybe they'll be more likely to check before sending the next one :thumbsup:
Lol! I do the same thing. ;)
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gotta go to work
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Sounds good to me. It's a Sunday, anyway. Just stay home or fill up the day before. Would be nice if it works.
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Will this truly make an impact or get the point across to Gas Companies as it will on our neighborhood gas stations? What if Gas prices went up the day before and after, how effective will this boycott be seeing that gas is a necessity? Isn't there a more impacting way of demanding or requesting change rather than a move that will increase sales on the day before and after the strike? Not being a pessimist I’m just evaluating the cause…
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Oil is priced in US dollars. A weak dollar means it takes more dollars to buy a barrel of oil. Strengthen the dollar and gas prices will come down eventually.
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Oil is priced in US dollars. A weak dollar means it takes more dollars to buy a barrel of oil. Strengthen the dollar and gas prices will come down eventually.
The above is so true and it works with everything. That's also why food and most everything else keeps going up. The government keeps printing more money and that makes the value of the money go down.
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who knows what really would happen if you didn't get gas the 15th but no matter how much you tell people, they'll forget or we just can't tell everyone in time
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You know what I will do it with you....So times the little people count for something. We may not make a big difference to the corporation but the gas stations in the neighborhood will sure feel it. I'm in Kentucky and the gas is between 3.75/3.81. I will spread the word. :wave:
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:angry7: :angry7: :angry7: :dontknow: :bs: The one email going around that seemed to make the most sence is the one that says do not buy from Exxon and Mobil indefinitely. They are the biggest (and now one company), when they start to feel and drop the price the smaller stations would follow suit. That seems like worth a try.
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Did anyone bother to read my post above (message ID 514965) about this being 100% BS?! A 'boycott' will do nothing, zip, zero, zilch!
"I'm not sure it will do much good, but sure, I'll participate. What can it hurt?"
"We may not make a big difference to the corporation but the gas stations in the neighborhood will sure feel it."
Yes, there ya go! Hurt the little guy who is trying to make a business work, pays LOTS of tax dollars that in turn support your own city and it's infrastructure, and is NOT able to set the price of gas because they are at the mercy of the oil/gas suppliers. Hurt the owner of the station who is trying to feed his/her family just like you all are. How does that make any sense whatsoever?! :angry7:
It is beyond discouraging to see how easily people who complain about NOT being able to find work, not making enough to buy a home, the price of food, you name it, get sucked into myths like this one. And yet you wonder why life doesn't get any easier and the majority of this country is waiting to see what the next strike against trying to have a decent 'existence' will be.... :(
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I think it would be more effective to simply boycott one oil company totally. If everyone refused to buy xyz gas forever, might send a message.
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I think it would be more effective to simply boycott one oil company totally. If everyone refused to buy xyz gas forever, might send a message.
Exactly HOW would driving one of the oil companies out of business, causing LESS competition help at all???
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This seems like a good idea in theory, do not know how well it would actually work in practice.
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In theory, sounds like a good idea. In practically, will never work. Impossible to get enough of the population to support the cause to make a difference.
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I like this. Let's do it guys!
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Whether you buy gas on the 14th, 15th, or 16th it really doesn't matter. The oil companies are not going to be missing out any of your money. These gas boycotts are a complete waste of time.
Can you explain to me please
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Whether you buy gas on the 14th, 15th, or 16th it really doesn't matter. The oil companies are not going to be missing out any of your money. These gas boycotts are a complete waste of time.
Can you explain to me please
Because you have to EVENTUALLY buy gas again. THINK!!!!
It's like not buying toilet paper for one day. Unless you stop poopin they are eventually gonna sell you the toilet paper.
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I think boycotting one or more of the biggest gas companies would have a big effect
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I think boycotting one or more of the biggest gas companies would have a big effect
HOW??? Even if the boycott is sucessfull and bankrupts one company, the others thrive. There is less competition, the cost goes UP! C'mon.
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Protests of any kind in my opinion are a complete waste of time. They rarely rarely ever work. Companies will do what they want no matter what we feel.
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I haven't gotten gas for about a month and I think I'll be able to make it at least 10 more days. :thumbsup:
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i wont. april 15th is a sunday. I have no reason to be going anywhere
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If you really want to make a dent buy a car that does not use gas such as an electic or alternate fuel like propane or liquid natural gas.
Exactly. I want to buy an electric car and screw the oil company over permanently. I would also like to have solar panels to power my home and car to screw over the coal company.
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This will only cause the cost of gas to go up even higher in the future so in a sense you will just be shooting yourself in the foot (gas tank)!
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I no longer own a car and I walk most places I need to go. I take the train if it is too far to walk.
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Whether you buy gas on the 14th, 15th, or 16th it really doesn't matter. The oil companies are not going to be missing out any of your money. These gas boycotts are a complete waste of time.
Can you explain to me please
Because you have to EVENTUALLY buy gas again. THINK!!!!
It's like not buying toilet paper for one day. Unless you stop poopin they are eventually gonna sell you the toilet paper.
And I laughed. Thank you.
Even if I feel kinda low brow for laughing at toilet humor :P ::)
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Pooping is a great description!
The gas stations profit margin on each gallon is pretty small. They aren't setting the price on the gallons they buy and they will have already paid for what you do or don't pump on the 15th.
I think the only solution is to get off mid eastern oil as much as possible. We need other energy sources and domestic production.
I never read those forwarded emails which probably means that someday I'm going to miss the secret to weightloss and the universe.
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This will not help, you could never get 100 percent of the country to do this!! What about delivery trucks, Semi truck drivers, People that drive for a living (taxi cabs, Bus drivers Etc) plus the next day or the previous day will make up for the day that you don't get gas, if you don't curb your driving. We would be better off with less cars on the road. Back in the 50/60's we had about 1/4 of the cars on the road, Just in the US, not counting other Populated countries like India and China that went from rickshaws/bikes to cars that are causing the problem. The demand is too high worldwide and just in this country you see 3-4 cars in the drive, You were lucky if you had 1 car in a drive 40 years ago. We as Consumers have to stop our over consumption of products, this is what rises product prices.
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How about instead of not filling up write you congressman and senators about the high prices of gas. They can in turn maybe cause the president to release some of the reserve oil to lower prices. This might not work but a boycot on buying gas for one day won't effect the price.
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Unfortunately, a one day strike would not make much of a difference.....it would probably take several straight days for people to actually make somewhat of a dent....issue is that we're so addicted to oil that people wouldn't have the courage to do it for that long......
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In April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.
Hey, if it worked in 1997 then maybe it's a good idea. Someone mention that the oil companies won't miss any money. Yes, that is true, but that isn't the point. The point is, it WORKED...We know the oil companies are some very wealthy heartless sons of the "B" word, but it's about making things a little better for us, the public...The question is, will I participate? I'm going to be honest, I don't know. It depends on what I'm doing on the 15th, but I'll keep it in mind. ;)
GAS OUT 2012!!
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@yaayme,
It did NOT work! I am reposting my original answer to this topic, since no one appears to bother reading anything before posting their own replies.
Don't pump gas on April, 15 2012
KEEP SENDING THIS - Let's all try this, wonderful if it helps.
Il do it! If running low, just get your gas the day before on April 14 or the day after on April 16. Every little bit helps.
In April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.
On April 15, 2011, all internet users are not to go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $1.20 a liter/$3.87 in most places.
If all users did not got to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on April 15th and let's try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one day.
Can you say "Urban Legend", because that is all this is!
Analysis: False and misleading. Here's why:
1.The flier above was copied verbatim from a chain email that circulated five years ago, in April 2007. The date is new, but the message is old: If every American who reads the posting refuses to buy gas on the same day, we are told, it will cut into the profits of oil companies and force them to lower gasoline prices. Well, it didn't work in 2007, and it won't work in 2012, for exactly the same reasons.
2. Contrary to what's stated above, there was no nationwide "gas out" in 1997. There was one in 1999, and it did generate media attention, but it didn't cause gas prices to drop 30 cents per gallon overnight — in fact, it didn't cause gas prices to drop at all. Despite the popularity of the chain letter, the 1999 boycott attracted few active participants and was completely ineffectual.
3. The figures don't add up. If (unlikely as it is) 100 million U.S. drivers did join forces and refuse en masse to refill their tanks on April 15, the total amount unspent could add up to as much as $3 billion. It doesn't follow that a one-day boycott would decrease the oil companies' revenues by $3 billion, however, given that normal gasoline sales per day, across the entire United States, is less than half that much to begin with.
4.The boycott is ill-conceived. Whether the total impact on revenue was a half-billion, 3 billion, or 10 billion dollars, the sales lost due to a one-day consumer boycott wouldn't dent the oil companies' profits at all. Think about it. Every driver who refuses to buy gas on Sunday is still going to have to refill their tank on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, making up for Sunday's lost sales. Industry profits for the month as a whole, if not the week, will end up being normal, or very close to it.
An effectual gas boycott would require participants to actually consume less fuel — and to do so in a sustained, organized, disciplined fashion over a defined period of time — not just skip a day before filling up as usual.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/government/ss/April-15-Gas-Boycott.htm (http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/government/ss/April-15-Gas-Boycott.htm)
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I am not sure this works, they get their money than the day before or day after