Soon I will have a picture of this image that made me laugh yesterday.
I was filling up my American made SUV (which is my cross to bear) last night with $4.09 gas and looked at the screen on the pump.
Usually on this screen you see one word that says "FUELING".
Not yesterday, instead the marketing whiz's at Royal Dutch Shell decided to push patriotism.
Shell's screen had the following message on it:
"GOD BLESS AMERICA"
My research shows me that Shell had global profits of $27.31 Billion last year, the screen should say, "Thank You America".
I'm not trying to be anti-capitalist, but I can do without being patronized when being screwed me with my pants when it comes to cost. Seriously, when filling up your vehicle with gas,,, is patriotism one of your feelings.
I should have checked to see if I could have bought a flag lapel pin inside the gas station.
About Me
- 17 People
- I started this blog as a way to catalog or document my thoughts. However being a political junkie I got very taken about writing about the Primary between Senators Clinton and Obama. I try to incorporate my everyday thoughts with my political coverage, but this election is too important to be silent on. 17people is about 'the truth' and telling the story from my perspective. I worked on campaigns for almost four years out of college and while I don't fight on the political front lines anymore, I still want my voice to be heard. And more importantly to say, 'see I told you so!' To send me hate mail or to tell me how brilliant I am or to say how bad my grammar is feel free to email me at 17people@live.com.
3 comments:
The people of the United States having to pay that much for gas reminds me of the Civil Rights movement.
Since Hillary's latest speech, Patrick's been comparing everything in this house to the civil rights movement.
Me: We are out of coffee.
Patrick: Well that reminds me of the civil rights movement... bla bla bla..
It's kinda amusing.
have you guys considered selling your life as a reality show?
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