[oldhats]

It just doesn't make sense to vilify American oil companies for their success--even great success, especially when they compete against (mostly) state-owned foreign companies. Bottom line is that when we go after American companies, we hurt the consumer, the American oil worker, shareholders and everyone who has a pension package or mutual fund that includes oil (which is almost everybody!)

[SquarePeg101]

Not only do these companies contribute huge sums to charity but they also reinvest huge sums into R&D. I think the last stat I read had them investing about $2 million per day! Keep up the good work!