deerslayer

Trump brokered a deal with OPEC for THEM to reduce oil production during a time when oil was already cheap and the world was suddenly faced with a drastic reduction in demand due to people staying home during the pandemic. Your CNBC oil expert paints a pretty grim picture: The sharp decline in oil prices spurred giant capex and job cuts across the U.S. shale industry, which has some of the highest production costs in the world. Trump initially thought the price war between OPEC an Russia would be a good thing for American consumers, but But Yergin said: ”(Trump) came to see this as a national security issue, also an employment issue, and a very important factor in the U.S. economy … and he just jumped in.” So the point is, at a time when there was surplus oil and prices were in danger of crashing, Trump convinced OPEC to cut production, but we made no such commitment. The apparent result was he maintained American energy production and saved American jobs in the process. Did you even read the entire article?

I did. Twice. I noticed you left out this part: OPEC+ is hoping that nations outside of the group, including the U.S., Canada and Norway, will also cut back on production in an effort to shore up prices. For his part, Trump has noted that market forces would naturally curb output stateside, after previously stopping short of saying the U.S. would scale back production. So again, how much was US oil production reduced as a result of this agreement?

Was domestic production reduced as a result?

I drove home from 240/Millbranch and wanted to drink by the time I got home. Everybody but me wanted to turn on their flashers and go 10 mph.

The F-class guys use the e-targets, which are really cool, but there's just something about taking home a paper target with a good group.

Quick question--was all shooting strictly on paper targets? No e-targets? If so, what kind of spotting scopes did they use or was their $4k 55x riflescopes good enough? I want a spotting scope, but it's pointless if I can't find 6mm holes on a white background at 600. We were out there one day and a guy was shooting a benchrest rifle on paper and was able to do this with his riflescope. No idea what it was, though. Probably something worth more than my truck.

So demand decreased.

The good old days…

Problem is Pravda or whatever it's now called is feeding Russian citizens garbage. My sister spent part of a summer over in Ukraine years ago as a guest teacher. She ate supper with one of her students one night because her parents wanted to meet a real, live American. They peppered her with questions like "Why did you kill Indians? Wasn't it terrifying living under the reign of the horrible Ronald Reagan? What was it like standing for hours in line for bread?" They were educated before the end of the Soviet Union and my sister quickly realized that it involved some serious propaganda. That was years ago, but I bet much of the Russian press is pretty similar today.

…and no one talks about this painfully obvious irony. I have to wonder if the end game is no cars for the unwashed masses. I have gradually come to the conclusion that certain politicians would prefer to see us riding in double decker buses instead of driving places. Cars = freedom and that just doesn’t sit well with some folks.

All that makes sense, but it seems (and I’m going strictly by memory) that gas prices started to rise well before people started driving back to work or taking trips on a significant level. I could be wrong, though.

I’m all for nuclear, but we (USA) have the means and capability to eliminate many of the the oil/gas/fossil related problems you describe. Also, the resources needed for electric cars are becoming harder to obtain.

Because supply was limited, but that wasn’t so with gas.

Also, why did world markets freak out after the 2019 terrorist attack on Saudi oil refineries, but no one over here noticed?

Of course POTUS doesn’t set the price, but why was gas cheaper before the pandemic, when everybody was driving to work and going on vacations and demand was higher than ever? I haven’t read about reduced oil refining capabilities due to covid-induced labor shortages in the oil industry.

Would a boost in supply from new US production not theoretically reduce the price? Assuming the Saudis or somebody didn’t respond by reducing production.

Exactly. Gas was $1.89 two or three years ago. Wonder what changed.

That won’t be a significant accomplishment. Are surpressors allowed/not allowed, change what division you’re in, etc?

20 rounds sounds better than the 60 or so the F class guys shoot. I got 600 certified about a year ago. When do the benchrest guys shoot? I think F class is (was?) 1st Saturday. I’ve heard people joke that Benchrest is competitive reloading, not competitive shooting.

Nice shooting! For a while now I have meant to go embarrass myself with my Bergara at the next F-class match there. Is that the new Ruger target rifle? Also, did this get you 600 certified?

My dad’s cousin got killed on one and my in-laws both died on one back in 2013, so my riding days are probably in the past. I don’t fault anybody for riding, but I do tell every biker I know to please be careful and try to be smart.

My new Springfield Garrison .45 ACP. Ken Mays installed some usable sights and an ambi safety, took the trigger from 5.5-6 pounds down to 3.75, blended the Smith & Alexander magwell with the frame, checkered the front strap, put a mild undercut on the trigger guard, and gave the gun an overall massage. I added the LOK Bogies camo grips. It’s gonna be my new CDP gun for IDPA. Thanks Ken!

I saw $4.84 diesel yesterday at a gas station on the way to Little Rock. Same station was $5.04 today on the way back. I wouldn't be surprised if it's $6 next weekend.

Pretty much. Otherwise, I can't think of a reason our leaders would refuse to increase American oil production, which would A. lower the price for Americans already fighting inflation B. Supply the rest of the world or much of it and C. Make dickheads like Putin irrelevant. Instead, supporting the green energy cult is more important than national security.

What are yous guys talking about?