Posted on 05/16/2008 9:14:46 AM PDT by Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabian leaders made clear Friday they see no reason to increase oil production until their customers demand it, apparently rebuffing President Bush amid soaring U.S. gasoline prices.
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What the hell is wrong is George Bush? While we are at it, what the hell is wrong with Liberals, Environmental Whackos, and frankly much of mainstream America?
We have countless oil reserves off shore from the West Coast, off shore from the Gulf states, in Alaska, and throughout the continential United States. We must look like completely self-destructive, hypocritical, foolish, morons to the rest of the oil producing world.
Our working class, and over-extended middle class, are now fighting $100-$125 gasoline fill-ups. A huge chunk of the money we pay for crude oil, and petroleum products, goes right into the hands of our enemies, and so-called allies (who hate our guts and hope we and Israel die).
We waste billions, and billions, and billions of dollars fighting a war on poverty (that will never be won), a war on (some) drugs (that will never be won), a war of (some) terror (that will never be won so long as morons refuse to seal our borders) - yet we won't spend a penny to help ourselves with the oil crisis?
I grew up in the oil fields. Almost every man in my family worked in the California (and Oklahoma, and Texas) fields at some point. I worked in an oil productio supply warehouse starting at 10 years old. BEfore that, I would ride in the fields with my grandpa and dad as they drilled and produced oil.
This is what needs to be done:
1 - We need to build 3 massive refineries. One in the Gulf, Two on the West Coast. We haven't built a refinery in decades, and the ones we have are above maximum capacity.
2 - We need to lift almost all regulations and taxes on oil exploration, oil drilling, oil pumping, oil shipping, oil refining.
3 - We need to make sure that all of those oil related companies, above a certain $ level, are publicly traded and thus can be invested in by each and every american.
4 - We need to open drilling. Gloves Off. Drill offshore (each of our shores). Drill Alaska. Drill on land. And drill with international partners.
5 - We need to use the massive burst to our economy to partially invest in solar, wind, nuclear, other-atomic, and other forms of cheaper, cleaner, renewable energy, as well as technology to CHEAPLY increase fuel efficiency.
6 - we need to make Iraq pay for its own liberation by taking enough oil from them, or buying at cost, until we have been repaid each and every damn dollar we spent on the war to liberate them. And, we need to take enough more to pay the families of each and every dead soldier one million dollars.
When it has reached the point that we are begging terrorists to please pump more oil, the madness has got to stop.
Awesome post!
yes all you say is true
We also need to also hold back all military and other aid to Saudi Arabia.
Our Nation sure has stooped pretty low hasn’t it? Disgraceful, I say.
This is all for show. Bush and virtually every POS politician could care less.
Why don’t you use the actual title of the article instead of dogging the President.
Our biggest problem, supply wise, is with Mexico. They nationalized the oil production system and don’t know how to expand or maintain it. They used to be our number 1 (possibly only 2) supplier and now are down to at least number 3 or lower.
Mostly we have refining problems as you mentioned.
To prevent duplication, please do not alter the title. Thanks.
Maybe we should give them a reason. Like getting enough money together to rebuild Mecca.
First, your name calling is completely uncalled for. Second, if you’re gonna talk like a big boy, at least have the decency to support your position. How about you explain yourself? I would be interested to see how you think there’s nothing wrong with begging overseas nations for oil, while our reserves go unused and our economy tanks.
What a load. Want to buy a refinery? 220,000 barrels per day. Good market for jet fuel.
I agree with the aforementioned proposals, but lets go a step further. Based upon any relevant evidence, Saudi Arabia should be added to the list of nations that are considered to aid terrorists and their cause. This would effectively end foreign aid to them and cause them to reevaluate their position.
You are correct my friend. Our elected politicians and family, many of whom are stock holders in oil companies, love the big dividend checks, love the increased value of the stock, love the extra tax revenue (no conflict in owning stock in an industry they regulate, nah)....As well, the oil companies are very happy not to drill more, build more refineries...why not, profits keep going up...The Saudis and the rest of the oil producers laugh all the way to the bank as they live the high life....Hey, who cares if the little guy is screwed at the pump...Our elected officials and their families are happy and the oil companies and their stock holders are happy, the Saudis and their friends are happy...whats not to like?
IMHO - This will only increase our reliance on oil we do not control. Instead, I would suggest that we need to construct electrical generation plants, coal, hydro, whatever; even nuclear (though they take 10 years to build). And, we "immediately" undertake a national effort of "land a man on the moon" scale or greater, to maximize the use of the electric "plug in" vehicles (pure electric or hybrid) which are very close to being introduced.
Electrical power can come from many different sources (even "green" people can be satisfied), and, since most vehicles would be charged at night, we have adequate infrastructure to begin.
REMEMBER RIYADH!
I object to the use of the word begging and the lefties would be screaming if he didn't try to do something about gas prices. Jeez.
Why should they? It’s in their best interest to make a buck off our stupidity.
They are probably thinking about all the help we did not give them back in the 90s when the price of oil was $14 a barrel. It’s pure business, nothing more. You’ve got to look out for number one. Unfortunately, our politicians have not done that.
“What the hell is wrong is George Bush?”
He’s just responding to political pressure directed upon him by the media. It’s not so much Bush who is the blame for this fiasco as it is the media.
In fact, I would say that the media is pretty much to blame for all of the problems this nation faces.
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