Democrats Oppose Drilling for Oil Off U.S. Coasts

Human Events ^ | May 1, 2008 | Staff

[Red Badger]

...want tax dollars to do it.

I'll take door number 3, Monty.........

[brydic1]

In case you forgot, it was GHW Bush that signed the order to bar the exploration of oil off the West Coast and East Coast. The Pubbies have hands so dirty in this matter that it will be darn hard to separate them from the Demorats. Conservatives have been so betrayed by the Republican Party that it almost defies logic that republicans continue to give support to that party.

[Thommas]

And opened more refineries?

FEINSTEIN: Well, that's not the issue here.

Huh? Energy resources and production ARE the core issues, you obstructionist twit. You also hate nuclear energy and the construction of hydroelectric facilities. You and your fellow travellers want us all at the same level of proletariat servitude. You are disgusting, your Highness.

[yankeedame]

Democrats cause a reduction in the supply of energy and therefore a rise in price.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but even if the amount sold doesn't increase doesn't the government stand to make more and more money as the price of oil, gasoline, et. al. increases?

Let's say oil is $10 a gallon and the tax 10%. The government skims off (as opposed to actually making) a buck. When oil goes to $15 the government's cut rises to $1.50; $18.00=$1.80, etc. Sure, people and industries might buy less but would it really matter? The 10% is still the same.

Just wondering...

[avacado]

REP. NANCY PELOSI (D.-CALIF.): "Absolutely not. What we have to do, what our nation has to do, is make a decision to be energy independent. We should be spending our energy dollars on the Middle West, not the Middle East. Mr. [James] Clyburn [D.-S.C.] and Congresswoman [Rosa] DeLauro [D.-Conn.] talked about alternative energy sources where we and our own agriculture area would be able to have sources of oil that would reduce our dependence on foreign oil. They're [Republicans are] thinking so tiny, tiny, small. They have to think beyond that. They have got to think of our national security, our economy, our environment, and they have got to think about America's consumers. As long as they are only thinking big oil, they will come up with these small solutions."

Huh?

[HoosierHawk]

Of course the Dems oppose drilling. They always have, even back in 2006, which is the actual date of this article.

Some things are just timeless.

[Thommas]

The Los Angeles and San Francisco populations LOVE their Democrat masters and will never vote them out. They would rather live in squalor and stand in bread lines than admit that capitalism, a republic, and an 8 hour job are more beneficial than socialism.

[anoldafvet]

There is nothing even remotely on the horizon that could be ready in 5 years. everything being proposed would require a massive change in our lives (How many of our 125 million cars are capable of burning alcohol?). There is absolutely no infrastructure for hydrogen and electric cars would require massive amounts of new generating capacity (Nuclear?) None of this is going to happen, at least within the next 15 years or with the current crop of “experts” in congress, so basically, we’re screwed. Our lifestyles are about to take a dramatic turn downward and nobody cares.

What we should demand is that every politician declare whether they support drilling the off-limits areas, building nuclear and constructing refinerys. Those that support increasing our energy supplies get our vote, whether they are Republican or democrat, those that don’t can go sit in the dark in their cold houses.

[The South Texan]

The Republicans do have a winning issue, but they have been the most inept in American political history at trying to explain it.

Whenever this issue comes up, the Democrats and their allies at the Sierra Club, EDF, and whatever other eniviromental group start calling them “anti enviroment” and wanting to “Dirty our water and air” and they fold like a cheap tent. Especially the Northeastern Republicans.

And GOP idiots that are leaders in Congress wonder why they are having trouble raising money???????????

[RightWhale]

As long as they are only thinking big oil

Speaking of thinking small, whatever happened to the solar power satellites?

[Maine Mariner]

Yes, the Northeastern Republicans are the worst.
The only problem is that the moonbats in the Democratic Party are even worse.

[KC-10A BOOMER]

We have a nuclear power plant planned for my county in Idaho. As far as I am concerned they can start breaking today. Screw the EPA studies and other bureaucratic red tape full speed ahead!

[Lou L]

Isn't it interesting how when it's a question of "where to drill?" it's a question left to individual states.
California: "Californians have spoken, and they don't want it [offshore drilling]."

But, when it's a national question of becoming more independent of the Middle East, it's all on President Bush. "Where's his energy policy?" or, "his energy policy's a failure!"

If these politicians believe they have a say in what happens near or in their states, they should be putting forth bills that govern where additional energy sources can be found and developed. Congress in the past two years, has failed to produce any energy bills; prior to that, the Democrats have always blocked bills that would permit drilling or exploration.

[demshateGod]

“How much has crude and gasoline skyrocketed since the dims stole the 2006 elections? Hmmm??”

We can thank the Pubs for allowing them to steal the elections and allowing them to drive up gas prices.

[biff]

And that majority of “thems” will pay the price. I no longer have sympathy for the working man when the price spikes like the current situation. That working man has voted for decades for idiots that want to cripple this country over imported oil just as a crack dealer does their addicts.

Screw-em, let them pay the price.

[Dick Bachert]

Amen.

The Dems — and some middle-east oil connected Pubbies who shall go nameless — want as much pain and suffering among the voters so they can offer more GOVERNMENT as the solution.

Works darn near every time.

[Gatún(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)]

Ref post #15:

http://www.anwr.org/photo.htm

You are correct.

[mmichaels1970]

And that majority of “thems” will pay the price.

And, sadly, so will the minority of "us's". I'm starting to prepare the kids for cutbacks in extracurriculars such as choir, softball, and basketball.

[Renkluaf]

Sorry, have to disagree. Please leave them with all the sharp objects that can be found.

[windsorknot]

Democrats are for drilling......the rich.