[MHGinTN]

With the democrat controlled Congress obstructing the drive for energy independence, of course we are doomed! That is precisely what the democrap party wants, our economic failure to empower their complete takeover of this nation. [If you doubt they would have such notions in their dark hearts, look at how they have supported, defended and funded the abortion holocaust as a means to empower their political party!]

BUT, if leadership would make the case for a 'moonshot' style drive for energy independence, the development of our resources --including of course the brilliant American citizen lead technology to exploit-- would drop price for oil immediately and become the means to end out debtor status and make us not only independent but the provider for the rest of the world seeking answers!

[Freedom of Speech Wins]

Mergers and acquisitions causing job losses, tight credit further limiting opportunities, free trade vs. fair trade shifting jobs to other countries, and outsourcing all look like things that could create a populist wave that the Democrats will try to ride to the White House.

I think voters care more about what is happening here in the U.S. than they do what is happening in Iraq.

[LS]

I bet we could get gas prices down in two years from the moment of an "open drilling" moment. I think you'd see a 20% immediate fall in prices due to the end of speculation on higher prices.

The problem is, even a President McCain will have to FIGHT for these: will he? Has he ever indicated a willingness to FIGHT THE DAMN DEMOCRATS on anything? No. He has only fought his own people.