[Alberta's Child]

Something all Freepers should keep in mind is that this pipeline isn't about "energy independence" or developing domestic energy resources. One of the major factors in the development of this pipeline is that it will serve as a conduit to transport oil from the Great Plains and western Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast. A lot of this oil will be exported.

With the ongoing decline of the U.S. dollar we are rapidly approaching a point where we'll be like a Third World country in which our own resources are more and more difficult for us to afford.

[jazusamo]

Yes and thanks.

Correct me if I'm wrong but it's my understanding there's refineries in So Texas that can refine this type oil and much of the product shipped out will be the refined product.