and just because their costs are high doesnt somehow make me feel better about their obscene "raw" profits as you put them.


Im not sure if I understand the distinction you are trying to make though. Profit is profit. the costs are spent, the profit is made. exxon made 44 billion in 2013


anyways, im not the most qualified to speak on this but I dont think the economy as a whole is gonna suffer if exxon only PROFITS 20 billion this year