Category: Fossil Fuels

You may be wondering about the latest propaganda coming out of the American Petroleum Institute, one of the major lobbying groups for Big Oil. Well, it’s this attempt to convince us that government is forcing us away from fossil fuels, …

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Most people in developed countries today disbelieve in the concept of hell, i.e., a place of everlasting punishment to which the souls of unrepentant evil-doers descend after death, even though Christ clearly believed in it, as inferred from his detailed …

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From this ad:  Attention Accredited Investors: Have you ever considered investing in Oil & Gas? Yes, I did.  In fact, in the early 1980s, I was a consultant to a company that owned Chevron stations all over Northern California. That …

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From the ad at left: Implementing modern drilling and recovery methods for a sustainable future. Prospera Energy aims to become a low-cost producer, operating in compliance with regulatory and environmental standards. Sorry, but I don’t think I know anyone stupid …

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From this ad soliciting limited partners: Our flexible financial options fit your needs by creating custom deals to help you grow your business. All backed by industry-leading customer service. What are you talking about? If you want to contribute to …

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Here’s an offer in the energy space.  Texas Oil and Gas says:  Oil Prices Are Surging!!!  Own a piece of Texas Oil & Gas!  NOTICE: YOU MUST BE AN ACCREDITED INVESTOR TO QUALIFY! My response: Yee haa! Ford, General Motors, …

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If I told you that you’re an “energy citizen,” what would you take that to mean?  Doesn’t it sound like a good thing? Doesn’t it seem to imply that you’re concerned about reducing the carbon footprint (and other forms of …

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These folks say: Butane-Propane News (BPN) is a leading business publication for propane distributors, marketers, suppliers, and other leaders allied to the industry. I don’t doubt that, but I would also suggest that selling hydrocarbons might not be the place …

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When I talk to  people about “investment” opportunities like this, I caution them about three things: a) Scam/fraud.  How confident are you that these people are actually using your capital for oil/gas extraction, as opposed to luxury vacations and offshore …

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From the ad here: X Stone Energy presents an unprecedented opportunity for you to own a piece of the booming oil and gas market in the Lone Star State. Is the oil and gas industry really “booming?” GM built 6 million …

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