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J.C. WATTS in: 7-Eleven and Citgo

The lead paragraphs in The Associated Press story out of Dallas were simple enough:

"7-Eleven dropped Venezuela-owned Citgo as its gasoline supplier after more than 20 years as part of a previously announced plan by the convenience store operator to launch its own brand of fuel.

"7-Eleven officials said that the decision was partly motivated by politics."

Hurrah for 7-11. Good politics and good business as a result. Gas is fungible, and they should be able to replace Citgo with another company that provides gas just as cheaply.