ENRON: Got what they deserved.

[PKRWUD]

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
PKRWUD Energy cost more in California for a reason and it has nothing to do with per capita energy use.....

I know. That's what I was saying. I just find it amusing that there is only one other state that conserves more than we do, yet we still pay (paid) the most.

Originally posted by Dark_5.0
Ok heres the deal since Californians gets price gauged localy.....everyone bends over California it is an oilfield tradition.
My company where I work charges 10% more for products sent to California because they gladly pay it and they are used to grabbing there ankles.

I THINK CALIFORNIA IS GETTING WHAT THEY DESERVE.

And the fact that we do allow such lame practices to exist is our fault, and for that we do deserve whatever happens. I firmly believe in taking responsibility.

As far as oilfield work here, oil is the number one source of income for Ventura County, followed by produce. This town in particular was built on oil fields, and still outproduces most other states. We love oil. It keeps bread on our tables. Where we got screwed was with the deregulation of the electric companies.

I completely agree with Jim's feelings towards Davis, and look forward to his replacement next year. He managed to secure our well lit future, but at a cost. he has it set up so that we now have several times more electricity than we could possibly use, but, because of the "deal" he made to get it, we are paying more for it than we can sell it for. We are still many times better off than we were last Spring, but a 5th grader could do better business than Davis does.

As far as us (Californian's) getting "bent over" by everyone, I guess it's a matter of perspective. I've lived all over this country, and in fact, the world. There are only 8 states that I have not visited. That being said, there is no other place on earth I would rather live, and if that means a higher cost of living, so be it. I wouldn't live in Texas if the cost of living were half of what it is now. In my eyes, you're the one getting screwed.

Take care,
-Chris