Land of the never free...

Gonna call bullshit on this mostly because I can't imagine anyone in the petroleum industry, top to bottom, who's not a Republican.

@ardgedee Franchisees running stations are moms and pops from all walks. I buy it.

going to keep my eye on the front page of the newspaper for an obituary and a fill up.

@MackReed Corporate franchise operators tend to be big on Prosperity Gospel faith and practice. Not necessarily all of them but being a mom or pop doesn't buy a pass.