10.65 BILLION..

Released1980

McNairn wrote:

what is that as a % of their revenue?
just curious

US$383.221 billion (2010)

usamamasan1

Released1980 wrote:

"I only know one party, and that is freedom"

WOOT!

awesome

Released1980

Black73 wrote:

Released1980 wrote:

Exxon Mobil makes 10.65 BILLION dollar PROFIT, first quarter. That's Jan./Feb./Mar... The Federal Government is providing a 4 BILLION dollar tax subsidie prior to this profit. And they dont plant ONE F*&KIN TREE! PJ20 should in no way be held in a state ran by a weak minded far right wing republican, why? to bring revenue to a state that doesnt believe in collective bargaining...IMO/ And also, are the roadies/stagehands that facilitate PJ shows belong to a union? I'm mad as hell and will continue to take it up the keister until Canada convinces me otherwise! :evil:

So how long has it been since you've purchased gas from Exxon Mobil?

2 years.. I use shell E85.
Like thats much better. :oops:

PJ_Lukin

Unless you are extremely wealthy and don't give a shit , how could you defend a corporation making obscene profits while people can not afford to put gas in their cars? At what point is not OK to profit from the misery of others?

McNairn

so in a quarter they have about 100 billion in revenue and make 10 billion profit which is 10%
do they ever lose money in a year or a quarter?
i doubt it

i do think that the higher gas prices are, the more likely we will move to alternative energy sooner and it will speed up the development of better technology that is cost effecive for people to adopt so they are sort of shooting themselves in the foot-

Released1980

PJ_Lukin wrote:

Unless you are extremely wealthy and don't give a shit , how could you defend a corporation making obscene profits while people can not afford to put gas in their cars? At what point is not OK to profit from the misery of others?

Now we're getting somewhere... on foot though.

usamamasan1

1. Exxon made 6% of the aformentioned profit selling gas and refining gas in the US. (Other parts of its business, like selling oil and natural gas overseas, accounted for much more.)


2. Exxon doesn't controll the price of oil or gasoline

3. The world is consuming more oil now than it did before the recession, raising demand


Why do people get so bent out of shape when companies make money around here?

did you see this...what an outrage! Shouldn't people with lower incomes be able to have an IPAD?
Apple reported net income of $6.0 billion, or $6.40 per share, on $24.7 billion in sales compared to net income of $3.3 billion or $3.33 per share, on $13.5 billion in sales during the year-ago period.
Apple reported gross margins for its fiscal second quarter of 41.4%, compared to the 39% analysts polled by Thomson Reuters had been expecting.

Released1980

usamamasan1 wrote:

1. Exxon made 6% of the aformentioned profit selling gas and refining gas in the US. (Other parts of its business, like selling oil and natural gas overseas, accounted for much more.)


2. Exxon doesn't controll the price of oil or gasoline

3. The world is consuming more oil now than it did before the recession, raising demand


Why do people get so bent out of shape when companies make money around here?

Because "We the People" provide the huge tax subsidie which they recieve via OUR TAX DOLLARS..
Any entity making a $10 billion profit that recieves a tax break from the federal tax laws, which BTW were enacted by GW is sickening. Thats how I feel. It's kinda like going to the diner, and watching the waiter eat your fries...

Black73

Released1980 wrote:

Black73 wrote:

Released1980 wrote:

Exxon Mobil makes 10.65 BILLION dollar PROFIT, first quarter. That's Jan./Feb./Mar... The Federal Government is providing a 4 BILLION dollar tax subsidie prior to this profit. And they dont plant ONE F*&KIN TREE! PJ20 should in no way be held in a state ran by a weak minded far right wing republican, why? to bring revenue to a state that doesnt believe in collective bargaining...IMO/ And also, are the roadies/stagehands that facilitate PJ shows belong to a union? I'm mad as hell and will continue to take it up the keister until Canada convinces me otherwise! :evil:

So how long has it been since you've purchased gas from Exxon Mobil?

2 years.. I use shell E85.
Like thats much better. :oops:

Good on you...was hoping you weren't stopping there each week to top off your tank. BP/Amoco is currently on my "Despised" list, after hearing Eddie's 2007 Lolla "Don't Go to BP/Amoco" punk anthem...then they officially moved to my "Don't Frequent" list after their LA Gulf fiasco.

As someone else said though, time is short before this is relo'd to AMT. Before that, I'd challenge you to think not just about the "far right wing republican," but also the "far left wing democrat" representatives elected and paid by us to be in WI to do a job...only to be MIA...and STILL getting paid! Now how's that for a tax subsidy on their profit?

PJ_Lukin

usamamasan1 wrote:

1. Exxon made 6% of the aformentioned profit selling gas and refining gas in the US. (Other parts of its business, like selling oil and natural gas overseas, accounted for much more.)


2. Exxon doesn't controll the price of oil or gasoline

3. The world is consuming more oil now than it did before the recession, raising demand


Why do people get so bent out of shape when companies make money around here?

So next qtr, when that number is 9% and they have only made 2 or 3 billion on gas while working people are forced to park their cars because they can not afford the $60 to fill the tank it will still be ok?

Profits are fine, even necessary. Corporations like exxonmobilibmmicrosoft or whatever they are now, are to blame for the absolute, at all costs, maximization of profits.

Sorry, I will never agree that a faceless, soulless entity like a corporation is more deserving than real, breathing, flesh and blood people who are just trying to get by.

Since you edited, I will too.

Apple get no subsidy from the US government.

Black73

PJ_Lukin wrote:

Sorry, I will never agree that a faceless, soulless entity like a corporation is more deserving than real, breathing, flesh and blood people who are just trying to get by.

Neither will I...the middle class is looking like a thing of the past.

On the flip side of the coin, why are people opposed to the law of supply and demand? If gas prices climb to $5, $10, $20, hell $100 a gallon, is that the point where we as consumers will finally say enough is enough? Will we then get serious about alternative sources for fossil fuels? Will we finally stop buying SUVs and park our gas-guzzlers?

I know my family and I don't steak very often, b/c it's too expensive for us. Gas prices are forcing us to re-evaluate our summer plans, as well as our first formal family vacation. Am I pissed? Yup. What can I do about it? Change my consumption behaviors. Is it making a difference? Not to big meat or oil corporations, but it is impacting our household bottom line...more money for PJ20!!!

Released1980

Good on you...was hoping you weren't stopping there each week to top off your tank. BP/Amoco is currently on my "Despised" list, after hearing Eddie's 2007 Lolla "Don't Go to BP/Amoco" punk anthem...then they officially moved to my "Don't Frequent" list after their LA Gulf fiasco.

As someone else said though, time is short before this is relo'd to AMT. Before that, I'd challenge you to think not just about the "far right wing republican," but also the "far left wing democrat" representatives elected and paid by us to be in WI to do a job...only to be MIA...and STILL getting paid! Now how's that for a tax subsidy on their profit?[/quote]

I agree with you 100%. The U.S needs to get its house in order. Far right, far left, center right, center left( Way Way in the Back) Our reps need a kick in the ass like never before. Everyone needs to let them know that we will Remember In November.

usamamasan1

Released1980 wrote:

Everyone needs to let them know that we will Remember In November.

oh yeah!

Black73

usamamasan1 wrote:

Released1980 wrote:

Everyone needs to let them know that we will Remember In November.

oh yeah!

That would send a message, wouldn't it? "Obama...you're fired!"
Hey Mamasan...been asked before but not sure I saw your reply: who are the lovelies you've been using as your avatars?

Black73

Released1980 wrote:

I agree with you 100%. The U.S needs to get its house in order. Far right, far left, center right, center left( Way Way in the Back) Our reps need a kick in the ass like never before. Everyone needs to let them know that we will Remember In November.

Thanks for not being a hot-headed antagonist Released...appreciate the good, sensible debate with you. Agree...the pendulum is currently swinging to far in each direction on good old terra firma.

usamamasan1

Black73 wrote:

Hey Mamasan...been asked before but not sure I saw your reply: who are the lovelies you've been using as your avatars?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0

Released1980

Black73 wrote:

Released1980 wrote:

I agree with you 100%. The U.S needs to get its house in order. Far right, far left, center right, center left( Way Way in the Back) Our reps need a kick in the ass like never before. Everyone needs to let them know that we will Remember In November.

Thanks for not being a hot-headed antagonist Released...appreciate the good, sensible debate with you. Agree...the pendulum is currently swinging to far in each direction on good old terra firma.[/quote

never looking for a fight, just venting and discussion from likeminded individuals. A lil jibba jabba here and there never hurts. I appreciate the discussion as well Black. In the state this country and its economy are in right now really makes me so glad I am a 10club member and a Pearl Jam fan. Makes things a bit easier when a song like Comatose can be played at any given moment no matter where I am... Well maybe Greivance would be more appropriate in relation to this thread.." I pledge my greivance to the flag" :twisted:

Released1980

metsfan wrote:

Black73 wrote:

Released1980 wrote:

Exxon Mobil makes 10.65 BILLION dollar PROFIT, first quarter. That's Jan./Feb./Mar... The Federal Government is providing a 4 BILLION dollar tax subsidie prior to this profit. And they dont plant ONE F*&KIN TREE! PJ20 should in no way be held in a state ran by a weak minded far right wing republican, why? to bring revenue to a state that doesnt believe in collective bargaining...IMO/ And also, are the roadies/stagehands that facilitate PJ shows belong to a union? I'm mad as hell and will continue to take it up the keister until Canada convinces me otherwise! :evil:

So how long has it been since you've purchased gas from Exxon Mobil?

Dude, just had to say.. Love that sig..hysterical.

Black73

usamamasan1 wrote:

Black73 wrote:

Hey Mamasan...been asked before but not sure I saw your reply: who are the lovelies you've been using as your avatars?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0

30 seconds in, and I was one of the 200M+ "dislikes."

evenflow

PJ_Lukin wrote:

Sorry, I will never agree that a faceless, soulless entity like a corporation is more deserving than real, breathing, flesh and blood people who are just trying to get by.

Uh (raises hand) here's a face you can use when you think of ExxonMobil. If mine doesn't work for you then use my daughters. Not only do I work for them, but I am in charge of waste management division, which means that every single barrel of industrial waste that leaves the BR Refinery has my signature on it.

Besides me, about 1,500+ other people in BR and the surrounding areas make their living at this one plant (and there are 2 other Exxon plants in this one city, so that numbers probably twice as high for total employees). I'm sure that there are probably a few CEO's that make insane salaries, but at the same time, there isn't anywhere else I could have gone in Baton Rouge and make what I make straight out of college. Exxon is known for not only paying their employees (and I'm not only talking about the boardroom exec's, I mean all the way down to the begining wage employees) but they also offer one of the best retirement plans in the industry.

Okay I'm sick of typing on this iPhone, so I'll finish this later on my computer, plus I gotta crash, I've gotta be at the most evil corporation in the history of the world in the morning.