The Politics of Petrol
Seen on the street in downtown Madrid, NM:
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I will give you some facts gathered over the last 40 years or so
WHenever a new business opened up. Often existing businessmen who are in a similar business (And Gas Stations are one of the biggies here) will automatically file in opposition to the newcomer. and likewise go to great lengths. I've seen people spend MILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep a competitor from coming to town. WHy? Well a new competitor means more competition, lower prices, you get the idea.
So Bear this in mind. (IT may also mean more jobs and more prosperity as it is now easier for Truckers to stop there, deliver in the AM and be on their way).
WHenever a new business opened up. Often existing businessmen who are in a similar business (And Gas Stations are one of the biggies here) will automatically file in opposition to the newcomer. and likewise go to great lengths. I've seen people spend MILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep a competitor from coming to town. WHy? Well a new competitor means more competition, lower prices, you get the idea.
So Bear this in mind. (IT may also mean more jobs and more prosperity as it is now easier for Truckers to stop there, deliver in the AM and be on their way).
