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Ethanol – Another Trump Flip-Flop

Ethanol is a big deal in Iowa. Almost half the corn grown in Iowa is used for ethanol production, and Iowa produces almost 30% of all ethanol in the US. So it is not a big surprise that it was a big issue during the Iowa caucuses. Donald Trump came out swinging, claiming that Ted […]

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Biting Irony

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Oil Prices and Egypt

© Vic Harville The largest American oil company, Exxon Mobil, recently announced that their profits for the fourth quarter of 2010 had increased by a staggering 53%. This was in line with strong increases in profits of other large energy companies, largely due to rising oil prices. But it gets worse. Oil prices are continuing […]

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Get the F*cking Booming Right, F*cking BP!

If you are offended by profanity, don’t watch this video. Otherwise, it should be required viewing: Meanwhile, testimony of the oil rig workers indicates that BP made a “fundamental mistake” that led to the explosion and blowout. But there is going to be plenty of blame to go around.

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Obamaco

© Jack Ohman

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