Gas prices are coming down.

Chow : You haven't even made a halfway cogent argument... "It's not rocket science" is not a political argument. ; )

Joe :
Damn Joe... You are making me log out so I can see who the hell you are arguing with. This one side of the conversation is making my curiosity kick into overdrive. 🤣

Joe : There's no point in talking to you about it because you're politically defensive always have been. Politicians and parties are tied to O&G companies, there's huge political influence. Law makers (politicians) determine laws It's simple, nobody holds them accountable

How have O&G companies done this year? I wonder what their P&L reports look like

Sophos3 :
Et tu Sophos?

Chow :
Actually the opposite. You clearly are thinking of someone else maam.

Chow : Ahh...I know...it's exhausting having to actually attempt to make a rational argument backing up beliefs...making clear points rather than vague accusations...life's tough...and when you don't feel like it, you talk about people being "emotional" or how there's "no point talking" to someone... ; ) Ok.

Joe : You're not making any sense, you're deviating! What I'm saying is right, O&G is politically clogged from one side of the isle to the other and unfortunately we bear the burden

Chow : Joe Then there is this….
" I SummaryIn 2026, the oil and gas industry has reported record-high profits, largely driven by increased energy prices due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict involving Iran. Major companies like Exxon and Chevron have seen their profits soar, with Exxon doubling its profits to $14.53 billion and Chevron nearly quadrupling to $12.07 billion during the second quarter alone.
energycapitalhtx.com2026 Oil and Gas Industry Profit Overview
The oil and gas sector has experienced significant profit growth in 2026.Record Profits - Major oil companies reported unprecedented profits, with the three largest U.S. firms averaging $404 million in daily profits.
Geopolitical Impact - Increased energy prices were largely influenced by the U.S. and Israel's military actions against Iran, disrupting oil supplies.
Profit Per Second - Leading companies like Chevron and Exxon are projected to earn approximately $2,967 every second in 2026.
Market Conditions - The industry faces rising costs and shifting policies, but opportunities in LNG and digital transformation are emerging.
NPR

MissAmericanPie : It's criminal, that's my beef

Chow : I just think theres a lot of manipulation that goes on and that it costs us the consumer. Why so much profit when theres a war and we only own 20% of the whole big picture. I know its complicated. But at the end of that complication is just men in suits making decisions.

Joe :
Damn Joe... You are making me log out so I can see who the hell you are arguing with. This one side of the conversation is making my curiosity kick into overdrive. MissAmericanPie :
Curious what prompt you used as usual.

Sophos3 : Lol! O&G profits in 2026,
Ooooh pretty straight forward lol

MissAmericanPie :
Hey, I don't want KDC to become just a place where AI's are talking back and forth to each other. Please write your own messages when debating, ditch the AI-talk. I think I mentioned this request to you a week ago, too. We're trying to be a little different than Facebook/Twitter/etc. where the bots have taken over.

Sophos3
Perhaps ignore should be that they can't see you, but you can see them. I actually want to see al but one person. I want to now what's going on on the uptown train and at the Kingwood DSA chapter.