CITGO

[Haut Medoc]

Re: CITGO

Snicker! How true! .....JK

 

[Blackgang]

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Citgo got wind of a possible boycott and has started changing its station names to PetroExpress. fyid






When the experts panic... They call the Fire Dept.

 

[rodbolt]

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citgo could careless of a boycott. the refinery would just sell the gas to a different market.
citgo refines petroleum products for a lot more than just citgo gas stations.

 

[Skinnywater]

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As long as we do not develop alternatives to their oil, we will maintain the status quo of allowing these two bit dictators to have a voice on the world stage.

Frankly, if this is really the all out clash of civilizations that we have been warned about, we would do something to lessen our demand for oil, and stop financing our enemies. Put a $2.00/gal war tax on oil products, and perhaps a tax break to developing alternatives, especially those alternatives we can market world wide.

It's a great idea and I agree with it all except for the tax. Especially since that action would automatically raise the price of fuel substantially.

 

[Ralph 123]

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Sign off, Hugo: Pol lights into Bush-bashing Venezuelan loudmouth
By Laura Crimaldi and Renee Nadeau
Friday, September 22, 2006 - Updated: 03:25 AM EST

In a move that could ignite a civil war between Red Sox Nation and the United States of America, a Boston city councilor wants to replace Fenway’s famed Citgo sign with Old Glory to show a world leader that he’s the real “el diablo.”

Allston-Brighton City Councilor Jerry P. McDermott wants the Hub to fire back at Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for calling President Bush “the devil” at the United Nations on Wednesday. His modest proposal: removing Kenmore Square’s famed Citgo sign, which is owned by Citgo Oil, a Venezuelan subsidiary.

“Given the hatred of the United States displayed by dictator Hugo Chavez, it would be more fitting to see an American flag when you drive through Kenmore Square,” said McDermott, who yesterday filed a resolution with the city clerk to have the sign removed. “I think people would soon forget the Citgo sign.”

Not so fast, said some members of Red Sox Nation.

“The sign is an icon,” said U.S. Rep. William D. Delahunt (D-Quincy), who has supported American relations with Chavez in the past, but slammed him for his recent remarks about Bush. “A resolution condemning the comments of Hugo Chavez would be more appropriate.”

“We leave the politics to the politicians,” said Citgo spokesman David McCollum, who noted Citgo retail stations, which are independently owned and operated, don’t necessarily even sell gas from Citgo refineries.

Citgo attempted to dismantle the “neon god” in 1983, but abandoned the plan under protests from the city. Last year, Citgo paid about $1 million to refurbish the sign by replacing the neon bulbs with brighter LEDS, a company spokesman said.

The Citgo-owned sign sits atop a Boston University building and is permitted for display by the city. A Red Sox spokesman declined to comment on McDermott’s proposal, which goes before the City Council next week.

“He’s just looking for a name for himself,” said Marty Foley, 61, a Hingham electrician who has taken care of the sign since 1965. “The Citgo Corp. keeps a lot of Americans working.”

Given Venuzuela’s warm diplomatic relations with the likes of Iran, McDermott’s resolution even had the Fenway faithful wondering whether to root against the sign.

“They (Venezuela) are playing footsie with Iran. Words do one thing, but Iran is a dangerous country,” says Peter Garmley of Natick, who once climbed the Citgo sign. “It’s an icon, but I’m a little on the fence, because I think you should invest in what you believe in.”

http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=158718&format=text

 

[PW2]

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12 footer

I don't have a gas card. I have a Visa and Amex card(s)

I buy from whomever is handy, and cheaper. There is no such thing as an effective political statement from where one buys gas. It's just like taking water out of the south end or the north end of a lake. It may make a difference to you, but the lake doesn't really care.

 

[12Footer]

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But it makes a difference to me personally, PW. Not one more penny from my household to citgo. Will it break chavez? 'course not. But I'll feel better about it.
I'm looking at the Hess card. The reason I want to keep using a "fuel only" card is so my ballances can be maintained / itemized seperately from all other purchases.
"Pay-first" is right out. It takes longer to pay for it than it does to pump it.

 

[Limited-Time]

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ooops...........sorry............never mind, mistake

 

[OLDSPUD]

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Never bought Citgo, thought it was part of the Southland Corp (7-11).

Always thought their gas was crap anyway.

 

[rmmpe]

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I have been told that 7-11 has disolved it's relationship with CITGO (which I've never used).
Any firm news out there?

 

[Speedwagon]

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I have been told that 7-11 has disolved it's relationship with CITGO (which I've never used).
Any firm news out there?

I don't have a link, but I heard that all over the news the past few weeks. 7-11 is ditching Citgo, in favor selling it's own brand of gas. They "say" it's not related to the Chavez statement though.