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To: Ditchdigger who wrote (19816)	10/23/2006 7:38:58 PM
From: Galirayo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23958

No Citgo for Me. Let em Flooggg the Issue if they want. Posted on Fri, Oct. 20, 2006 ENERGY Citgo launches campaign against boycott Citgo Petroleum, a subsidiary of Venezuela's state-owned oil company, launched a campaign this week against calls for a boycott, making the point that its stations are owned by private businesses. BY JANE BUSSEY jbussey@MiamiHerald.com Citgo Petroleum launched a campaign this week to blunt criticism and calls for a boycott, taking out full-page ads in a number of U.S. newspapers, including The Miami Herald. Calls for the boycott of Citgo stations increased this month following Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's controversial remarks, calling President George Bush ''the devil'' at the United Nations General Assembly in September. Citgo Petroleum, headquartered in Houston, is a subsidiary of Venezuela's state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela SA. The company said consumers had been ''inundated with misleading and inaccurate information,'' especially after 7-Eleven reported a supply agreement with Citgo was ended because of politics. It was a business decision, Citgo said. ''Inaccuracies such as these have led to numerous calls for a boycott of our products,'' the ad said. It contended Citgo was being squeezed for political or economic gain while ignoring the effects of a boycott on American business and the public. Citgo and its station owners have been on the offensive in recent weeks, making the point that Citgo stations are owned by private businesses. The ad underscored that Citgo provides about one-third of gasoline sold in Florida, much of it in non-Citgo stations. ''We understand that, as a corporation, we cannot always control the environment,'' said the advertisement, adding its commitment to employees, business partners, customers and consumers was ``to responsibly provide the quality energy products the Florida market needs.'' While calls for a boycott circulate on the Internet, other e-mail messages and websites have been calling on consumers to fill up at Citgo stations as a show of support for the energy company, which has provided low-cost fuel to towns in the United States. Citgo spokesman David McCollum said the ad campaign was not a sign that the boycott was affecting the company. ''This is a sign that we are supporting our marketers and retail owners,'' said McCollum from his Houston office. ``We are trying to set the record straight.''

To: Ditchdigger who wrote (19816)	10/25/2006 1:14:06 PM
From: Sergio H	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23958

Ditch, I was wondering how your parents are doing, particularly their travel plans. I'm not a Bush fan, but in his defense, the truth void theme was greatly enhanced during Clinton's term. That disconnect between the metal and miners ...which one is the leading indicator?

To: Ditchdigger who wrote (19816)	12/5/2006 1:14:01 PM
From: Sergio H	Respond to of 23958

Hi Ditch. ARGN (climate controlled seats) hitting new highs. Hope your Dad took an interest, but in any event, please send him regards and many thanks for sharing the travelog and interesting stories.