"They're up against oil, the best competitor that ever appeared," he said.

The Horizon had two ways to defend against oil and gas surging to the rig.

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They also promised to keep up the agitation against big oil if their demands for greater political power are not met.

Polypropylene carpets are known to have good stain resistance but not against oil based agents.

Then there was last year's disastrous bet against oil.

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The dollar has also gone down against crude oil.

"They signed contracts that were a hedge against $40-a-barrel oil," he said.

He puts himself on the side of the small entrepreneur, the local innovator, against big oil and big banks.