# The "Oil Prices" thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 10, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739 "2008-03-10T10:44:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/81 "2008-03-11T08:01:28Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > And i bet that is the only time you drive you car, right? You are not going to convince anyone that you ONLY drive when necessary. Says the camaro owner with a .6XX lift cam and hugeee gears šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/82 "2008-03-11T08:04:19Z")
> [@FormulaLS1](#): > > Says the camaro owner with a .6XX lift cam and hugeee gears šŸ˜ƒ I see what you are trying to say but i am not the one that is complaining of the gas prices. If i cared about the gas prices i would drive sometning else or drive less. I know you were just poking fun(you fag) but the glove dosent fit asshole!!! :wiggle: ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/83 "2008-03-11T08:06:20Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > And i bet that is the only time you drive you car, right? You are not going to convince anyone that you ONLY drive when necessary. So should I sell my 69 Camaro because I donā€™t need to cruise with it or show it? Itā€™s not a necessity, but it is a hobby. But the point is why are we paying over $1.00 more for a gallon of gas than we were paying last year? With no end in sight for it to drop in price. Then the trickle down effect to everything else like food, etc. And my paycheck isnā€™t increasing at the same rate either. :uhh: ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/84 "2008-03-11T08:06:21Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > Can I get a keg of colombian powder? Delivery, please. I was trying to come up with something, you beat me to it. blast. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/85 "2008-03-11T08:09:49Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > So should I sell my 69 Camaro because I donā€™t need to cruise with it or show it? Itā€™s not a necessity, but it is a hobby. But the point is why are we paying over $1.00 more for a gallon of gas than we were paying last year? With no end in sight for it to drop in price. Then the trickle down effect to everything else like food, etc. > > And my paycheck isnā€™t increasing at the same rate either. :uhh: Those are choices that you make, and we have to assume you make these choices while aware of the fuel costs. And, why are we paying more? Because the dollar is worth shit. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/86 "2008-03-11T08:11:21Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > And, why are we paying more? Because the dollar is worth shit. Truth. If the dollar were even with the Euro like it used to be oil would be $69/barrel. Youā€™re buying an international commodity with a currency that is worth jack shit internationally right now. And because itā€™s an election year and all the feds are looking for are short term improvement itā€™s not going to get any better. Rate cuts = low dollar, and theyā€™re still hinting at more rate cuts. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/87 "2008-03-11T08:11:44Z")
We just need to invade one of these huge oil producing countrys and take their oilā€¦its the American thing to do. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/88 "2008-03-11T08:12:45Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > So should I sell my 69 Camaro because I donā€™t need to cruise with it or show it? Itā€™s not a necessity, but it is a hobby. But the point is why are we paying over $1.00 more for a gallon of gas than we were paying last year? With no end in sight for it to drop in price. Then the trickle down effect to everything else like food, etc. > > And my paycheck isnā€™t increasing at the same rate either. :uhh: Yea thats what i saidā€¦ Or that if you cant afford it and its that big of a deal you could consider other alternatives. Do you think i am an advocate of high priced oil HAHAHAHA. All i said was that there are other means to combat the problem but if simply being upset and bitching about issues is how you solve problems then go ahead. Its just not how i solve mine. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/89 "2008-03-11T08:14:58Z")
> [@FormulaLS1](#): > > We just need to invade one of these huge oil producing countrys and take their oilā€¦its the American thing to do. My vote is for Venezuela. Columbia is an ally right next door, itā€™s not that far from the US, weather is pretty nice, and ā€œthe state of Venezuelaā€ has a nice ring. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/90 "2008-03-11T08:16:09Z")
You know where there is oil, and they donā€™t even have an army? A L A S K A ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/91 "2008-03-11T08:18:08Z")
INVADE ALASKA NOW! Waitā€¦ Wat? ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/92 "2008-03-11T08:45:09Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > You know where there is oil, and they donā€™t even have an army? > > A L A S K A +1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/93 "2008-03-11T08:48:37Z")
Bros sorry but im not fucking invading Alaska its too fucking cold there. Besides they would throw iceballs, not much is worse then getting blasted by an iceball. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/94 "2008-03-11T08:51:04Z")
but think of all the eskimo pies! ![http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/15/80/23268015.jpg](http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/15/80/23268015.jpg) And $2/gal 147 octane gas! ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/95 "2008-03-11T08:54:44Z")
By the time we end up tapping into Alaska for the oil, itā€™s not going to be worth anything since weā€™ll have more of an alternative fuel available. At least based on what they are trying to push us towards. Itā€™s almost like we are banking on the oil for the future of our economy. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/96 "2008-03-11T09:00:28Z")
Joe - do you have any timelimes as to when alternative options be 100% viable & marketable? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/97 "2008-03-11T09:01:37Z")
> **[Prudhoe Bay Oil Field](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prudhoe_Bay_oil_field)** > > Prudhoe Bay Oil Field is a large oil field on Alaska's North Slope. It is the largest oil field in North America, covering 213,543 acres (86,418Ā ha) and originally containing approximately 25 billion barrels (4.0Ɨ109Ā m3) of oil. The amount of recoverable oil in the field is more than double that of the next largest field in the United States, the East Texas oil field. The field is operated by BP; partners are ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips Alaska. > The field is located 400 miles (640Ā km) north o... ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/98 "2008-03-11T09:19:41Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > Joe - do you have any timelimes as to when alternative options be 100% viable & marketable? No clue. But isnā€™t that ā€œtheirā€ goal to get us off our dependency of oil? I mean, I could give you a timeline, but Iā€™d be less accurate than the local weatherman šŸ˜‰ Iā€™m just pissed off at the cost of oil and everything else nowadays :shoot: ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/99 "2008-03-11T10:39:53Z")
We Really need to get on with ThermalDepolymerization > **[Thermal depolymerization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_depolymerization)** > > Thermal depolymerization (TDP) is a depolymerization process using hydrous pyrolysis for the reduction of complex organic materials (usually waste products of various sorts, often biomass and plastic) into light crude oil. It mimics the natural geological processes thought to be involved in the production of fossil fuels. Under pressure and heat, long chain polymers of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon decompose into short-chain petroleum hydrocarbons with a maximum length of around 18 carbons. Ther... ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2008, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739/100 "2008-03-11T10:43:34Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > [Prudhoe Bay Oil Field - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prudhoe_Bay_oil_field) I donā€™t know if youā€™re being sarcastic, so: are You really quoting Wikipedia? > [@camarojoe](#): > > No clue. But isnā€™t that ā€œtheirā€ goal to get us off our dependency of oil? > > I mean, I could give you a timeline, but Iā€™d be less accurate than the local weatherman > > Iā€™m just pissed off at the cost of oil and everything else nowadays I know I knowā€¦ just saying. Ethanol is more damaging overall then Oil isā€¦ and will make your groceries more expensive (regardless of the Dollars value). Not too mention that I think Big Oil could get oil out of Alaska more quickly then they could ethanol into every pump in the nation. But I dunno the exact numbers off hand. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-oil-prices-thread/44739.md?page=6)