What I don't understand is W's lack of response to the rise in oil/gas prices. Congress is not going to pass his energy bill. So isn't it high time for an executive order authorizing drilling at Anwar, etc?
He needs to get off his ass and do something.
No kidding. That would start a sh*tstorm wouldn't it?!
I don't see how he would lose on it though. Something along the lines of "Some in Congress, specifically my opponent, have blocked passage of my comprehensive energy bill for 3 years. I will no longer stand by and allow the economy to be harmed to satisfy the lunatic fringe of the Democrats leftist environmental wing."
I would really prefer the Reaganesqe: "My fellow Americans, I have just signed legislation outlawing idiot environmentalists from meddling in Alaska. The DRILLING will begin in 5 minutes."