Controversial opinions

[Sangre Naranjada]

Don't you know that Kroger hates their decision to violate the handshake agreement they made with Howard back in the 30s.

What was this agreement? I'm taking a blind guess, but I suspect it had to do with a gentlemen's agreement to stay within given regions of the state.

You don't compete with me here, and I won't compete with you over there...

 

[mchammer]

What was this agreement? I'm taking a blind guess, but I suspect it had to do with a gentlemen's agreement to stay within given regions of the state.

You don't compete with me here, and I won't compete with you over there...

A lot of companies made deals during the Great Depression to stay alive. It was an alternative to the government bailouts that are prevalent today.

 

[SabreHorn]

SN,

We have a WINNER!

Austin, San Antonio, Corpus, RGV

A lot of Charlie staying out of Houston for so long came from his friendship with Robert and his family. Kroger invaded Austin, and when Robert sold out to Safeway, Charlie and the boys went into Harris County like Hitler "went into" Poland.

 

[Chop]

The nature and character of the people are what make a nation great--much more so than geography and natural resources.

 

[Chop]

Proximity to petrochemical plants substantially increases your risk for cancer. Judges have been protecting the industry for generations.

Yes, yes, yes, I'm well aware "it's the smell of money..." (says some blow-hard teacher who never opened or shut a valve other than a water faucet in her life)

Refinery row(s) = a double-edged sword.

Mixed feelings. It's got to be somewhere. Wouldn't want to live next door to it...

 

[Chop]

Proximity to petrochemical plants substantially increases your risk for cancer. Judges have been protecting the industry for generations.

Yes, yes, yes, I'm well aware "it's the smell of money..." (says some blow-hard teacher who never opened or shut a valve other than a water faucet in her life)

Refinery row(s) = a double-edged sword.

Mixed feelings. It's got to be somewhere. Wouldn't want to live next door to it...

You can't find a bigger supporter of the E&P side of the business than me, but I've soured a lot on the refining end. At least anywhere within 10-12 miles of me.

 

[SabreHorn]

Chop,

PNG was located two blocks from the world's largest chemical complex (not to mention refineries for Texaco (3), Gulf, Atlantic Richfield, Pure Oil, Mobil all with 5-6 miles). School has no AC, so windows always open. Studt showed class of 62 was about 150; class of 63 about 225; class of 64 about 325; classes 65 and up over 550. Classes of 65 & 66 had huge cancer losses within 10-15 years.

My dad worked in the middle of that for 48 years while smoking three packs a day and never got cancer.

 

[Vol Horn 4 Life]

My number 1 ranked store is an HEB store. They do really well.

(reading comprehension...)

You listed HEB as #7....(ranking comprehension). The COMPANY was rated #1 not just Central Market. Tom Thumb, Sprouts, Trader Joes, Randalls, etc are not better than HEB....period.

 

[SabreHorn]

Before Robert sold Randall's & Tom Thumb to Safeway, he would give Charlie a run for his money, but they were friends, even using the same bank.

 

[Chop]

Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame.

The last few Commissioners should grovel before Pete's grave, flagellate themselves, and apologize for Pete's years of unwarranted exclusion from the Hall.

 

[SabreHorn]

Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame.

The last few Commissioners should grovel before Pete's grave, flagellate themselves, and apologize for Pete's years of unwarranted exclusion from the Hall.

So should Roger