>>> I heard reported that Exxon paid 10 billion in taxes this quarter. So
they had
>>> 11 billion in profits and 10 million in taxes.
>
>>> Pretty good windfall for the US Government.
>
>> So, let's see. Exxon found the oil, transported and refined it, then
>>delivered it to the point of sale... and the government did nothing but
>>regulate, harass and bad mouth the company, but took half the profit.
>Half? Your math is fuzzy!
You have a delayed reaction here. ;-) You will see the 10 million was
incorrect on the original entry... it should have read 10 billion. Now I refer
you back to my analysis.
--
Larry Miller
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