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Truck Owners ANGRY and Scared Over Fuel Costs

Discussion in 'Truckers Strike Forum' started by Matthews, Mar 10, 2008.

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  1. Mar 12, 2008 #271
    Brickman

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    I wouldn't need any #### gooberment help if the shippers just stepped up to the plate.


    The reason we are in this mess is largely because of gooberment meddling.
     
    Brickman, Mar 12, 2008
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  3. Mar 12, 2008 #272
    7mouths2feed

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    My hopes are that we can hash out different ideas in forum that will get attention, like e-mails, petitions etc. rather than flat out "strike,strike, strike". I just see more bad things coming from it than good. Tempers will flare somewhere and all the good press and public support we may get will be washed away by one dumb move.
     
    7mouths2feed, Mar 12, 2008
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  4. Mar 12, 2008 #273
    Brickman

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    Here is part of the one that has been sent to Willie Nelson. I only modified it slightly to take out the request for Willie to be a spokes man.


     
    Brickman, Mar 12, 2008
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  5. Mar 12, 2008 #274
    MedicineMan

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    I agree. I didn't get much emailing one today but that's just because I've been running around all day trying to do damage control
     
    MedicineMan, Mar 12, 2008
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  7. Mar 12, 2008 #275
    Brickman

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    If I was closer I would. It would take me close to $2000 in fuel from here to there and back. Its tougher for a car hauler to just grab a load and go. Kinda like bull haulin.

    With that $2000 I would spend on that I need to keep a roof over my head and the electric turned on.
     
    Brickman, Mar 12, 2008
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  8. Mar 12, 2008 #276
    bullhaulerswife

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    I know, my friend. I'm sad that things are getting harder for you. I'm praying that things really turn around.
    You know I'm pulling for you. :biggrin_2557:
     
    bullhaulerswife, Mar 12, 2008
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  9. Mar 12, 2008 #277
    MedicineMan

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    Seeing 20 or 30 bull wagons parked at the capital sends a few different messages now doesn't it!!:toothy4:
     
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  10. Mar 12, 2008 #278
    bullhaulerswife

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    Not to mention plays on the senses! :biggrin_2559:
     
    bullhaulerswife, Mar 12, 2008
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  11. Mar 12, 2008 #279
    broncrider

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    OMG now thats funny

    just need a sign that says " we've heard the BS, now Wheres the cows?"
     
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  12. Mar 12, 2008 #280
    Brickman

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    Roll in with a "load" and open the traps on PA ave, that'll get their attention.
     
    Brickman, Mar 12, 2008
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