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America and Republicans are being played for fools by Pelosi (Drilling for oil)
8/3/08 | Poman

Posted on 08/03/2008 12:47:46 PM PDT by Popman

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To: Popman

Grandma Polosi should well remember what happened to Tom “The Rat” Dashel when he forgot who he really was working for. Enjoying retirement, Tom? Move over, you weasel...you are going to have company.


21 posted on 08/03/2008 1:25:09 PM PDT by GoldenPup
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To: pawdoggie
That's why McCain's advisors have not heeded the repeated and frenzied calls by every pundit from Rush Limbaugh to Dick Morris to go "all drilling, all the time" in their advertising.

I would think if McCain went "all drilling, all the time" now, he would simply tell the American people "It's nice to see the junior Senator from Illinois has finally agreed with my position" after Obama flips

Seems like a win to me.

22 posted on 08/03/2008 1:25:58 PM PDT by Popman (McCain as POTUS is odious, Obama as POTUS is unthinkable.)
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To: Popman
Nancy and Obama have stood so steadfast against drilling for so long, that Obama's 180 degree turn, is seen for what it is, pure political pandering, and not pure political thoguht.

Obama and Nancy saying they want drilling would be like them denouncing Roe v. Wade, nobody believes them.

23 posted on 08/03/2008 1:26:57 PM PDT by DallasBiff
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To: Mother Mary; All
If this is the dem plan, McCain should start predicting that Obama will soon come around to supporting McCain's drilling plan. That should prevent the Dems for getting any credit for it when it happens.

Sounds good except for the fact that the DBM always carries the dems water whether they have to recreate the truth or not.

Just look at what happened Friday we revolted with 50 of our reps willing to stay all afternoon and protest that a drilling bill won't be put up after Piglosi turned the light down.

Who reported it? Only FNC and they had to be spoon fed the info by our people like Starwise and others.

We will always get screwed by the DBM. Our best hope may be a special session,even then Piglosi will always find a Marxist idea for not doing the right thing.

Today it was all GW 's fault if you read the interview tape with Stephy. They never give in or up only retreat.

24 posted on 08/03/2008 1:31:21 PM PDT by rodguy911 (LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE)
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To: Nick Danger
Nancy Pelosi does not want to become is Tom Daschle, the "retired" Democratic leader

Not going to happen

Pelosi and Daschle are from two very different districts. Pelosi could be propped up as a corpse and half the people in her district would not know or not care.

Daschle on the other hand is from middle America, where liberal politicians are tolerated by not given a free pass. He screwed up and lost by having a conservative run against him.

Pelosi on the other hand would not know if a conservative lives in her district more or less have one run against her.

25 posted on 08/03/2008 1:32:49 PM PDT by Popman (McCain as POTUS is odious, Obama as POTUS is unthinkable.)
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To: oust the louse
Then when Republicans vote no on the proposal, Dems and the media will scream to high heavens that the Republicans are in the pockets of big oil blah blah blah....

That is the democrats hope, present a bill just odious enough for the pubbie leadership to say NO

Of course the DBM will think it's the next best thing to sliced bread and carry Obama water

26 posted on 08/03/2008 1:40:25 PM PDT by Popman (McCain as POTUS is odious, Obama as POTUS is unthinkable.)
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To: Nick Danger
Pelosi will be in congress as long as San Fran is on another planet covered in smug (from all the Prius’). But ghuranteed she won't be speaker or even the minority whip if those 15 Dems who voted with the pubbies on Thursday loose in November. Dems don't like losers, just ask John F’in Kerry!
27 posted on 08/03/2008 1:48:40 PM PDT by Pharmer (How am I supposed to rule the world when I surrounded by freakin liberal idiots!)
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To: Popman
I would think if McCain went "all drilling, all the time" now, he would simply tell the American people "It's nice to see the junior Senator from Illinois has finally agreed with my position" after Obama flips

I would refer you to the recently-posted International Herald Tribune (NYT) "McCain Joins Obama on Off-Shore Drilling" article. In a way, it tends to support your concern that the Democrats may be "luring" the Republicans into an off-shore drilling "trap", which the DNC can then "flip-flop" to their advantage. Or McCain could do what you now suggest, and pronounce this a "win" (if he can keep his "advisors" feet out of their mouths).

28 posted on 08/03/2008 1:51:26 PM PDT by pawdoggie
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To: Popman

If nothing else, Congress could have lifted the moratorium on off shore drilling as a start. Noooooo....They have to have some big “scr** Americans and the oil companies FIRST.


29 posted on 08/03/2008 1:57:54 PM PDT by Sacajaweau (I'm planting corn...Have to feed my car...)
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To: Popman

Chameleon is the “right” word to describe Obama...


30 posted on 08/03/2008 1:59:41 PM PDT by Sacajaweau (I'm planting corn...Have to feed my car...)
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To: Popman

They look at the poll numbers every day.


31 posted on 08/03/2008 1:59:59 PM PDT by Mark (Don't argue with my posts. I typed while under sniper fire..)
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To: Popman

The guy is pretty much right on. The only issue the Repulicans had to limit their losses will be off the table. McCain’s stupidity has no bounds. He should have come out strong for drilling everywhere, including ANWAR, the rest of Alaska, and the western shale. Instead, like a complete idiot, he tries to please the enviroloons by continuing to resist drilling in ANWAR. Obama will soon be to the right of McCain on drilling. Pathetic.


32 posted on 08/03/2008 2:08:11 PM PDT by Oldhunk
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To: Oldhunk
Obama will soon be to the right of McCain on drilling.

Not really, but the MSM will make it look like Obama is a genius for thinking outside the box

33 posted on 08/03/2008 4:05:26 PM PDT by Popman (McCain as POTUS is odious, Obama as POTUS is unthinkable.)
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To: Popman

You’re right on this one. The only thing that can salvage this disaster is Bush signing an executive order making Congress come back-now and vote on this issue. He should address the issue on national TV and explain why he is calling Congress back. He shouldn’t tell anyone what he’s going to talk about on the telecast. The longer this goes on, the more likely the Dem’s will twist the issue around the GOP’s neck. McCain is an idiot and not capable of handling this on his own. I hope the GOP will wise up soon.


34 posted on 08/03/2008 4:09:12 PM PDT by baiamonte
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To: baiamonte
McCain is an idiot and not capable of handling this on his own.

Of course he can. Geesh, that back stabbing ole' RINO has had plenty of political battles. The question is: is he willing to pay out some political capital to do it.

When the Senate returns McCain can present his own energy plan and force Obama out into the open to defend his plan. McCain can force the Senate to compromise on Obama plan and make it a draw.

I hope the GOP will wise up soon.

Well, that will never happen

35 posted on 08/03/2008 4:23:43 PM PDT by Popman (McCain as POTUS is odious, Obama as POTUS is unthinkable.)
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To: KansasGirl

Obama flip flopped but, he said “limited” drilling
Of course, any bill introduced would probably tax the oil companies (windfall profits) to death, contain wind, solar and alternative fuels technology (anything but nuclear)
Costs would be passed on to the Americans in the form of taxes and higher gas prices
Then, when there is no relief, the rats will be saying “We told you so”


36 posted on 08/03/2008 4:29:53 PM PDT by mouse1 (DRILL OR GET OFF THE HILL!!)
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To: Popman
Pelosi on the other hand would not know if a conservative lives in her district more or less have one run against her.

I don't share your apparent belief that one must be a conservative to run against Nancy Pelosi. She's already taking considerable heat in her district for failing to end the war. If she signs up for offshore drilling, her moonbat constituents will go nuts. Her problem won't be conservatives; it'll be a run from the left.


37 posted on 08/03/2008 8:25:17 PM PDT by Nick Danger (www.swiftvets.com)
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To: AdmSmith; Berosus; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Fred Nerks; george76; ...

Stephanopoulos to Pelosi: Why No Up or Down Vote on Drilling?
Newsbusters
Posted on 08/03/2008 10:59:10 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2055812/posts

Nancy Pelosi Grilled, Tries To Defend Her Position On Offshore Drilling, Fails
Stuck On Stupid | August 3, 2008 | Quaker
Posted on 08/03/2008 6:19:05 PM PDT by Quaker
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2055992/posts


38 posted on 08/03/2008 11:30:01 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_________________________Profile updated Friday, May 30, 2008)
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To: Popman

bump ‘cause I told you so


39 posted on 08/12/2008 5:10:11 PM PDT by Popman (McCain as POTUS is odious, Obama as POTUS is unthinkable.)
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