“Pelosi got the door slammed in her face by the GOP members participating in the House Oil Party this month. Their message — follow or get out of the way”
Actually, the BEST solution here is for the Republicans to “get out of the way”, too.
That is - if no action is taken - even if NO legislation is passed of ANY kind - the offshore drilling ban WILL expire on September 30th.
It should be permitted to die a “natural death”. Nothing - repeated for emphasis: NOTHING should be done to try to “compromise” in the face of its coming demise.
This is the essential first step to be taken before ANY type of legislation is enacted to improve America’s energy outlook in the future.
Of course, the Pubbies are going to take a lot of heat if they are to go this way. The ‘rats - and the sycophant media that supports them - will SCREAM BLOODY MURDER that “no action is being taken!!!!”
It will be difficult for Republicans to resist such torments. Yet to win, we must hold our ground.
One thing is certain: if the Republicans fall to the ‘rat’s temptation for “compromise legislation”, they are going to lose. They - and WE - will loose this as surely as if we had fallen for Congress’ temptation of “guest workers” and “comprehensive immigration reform”. Everyone on FR knows what that meant.
In the face of the immigration controversy, the cries from the conservative side were, “build the wall first!” Secure the borders, then we’ll talk about what’s next.
So it must be with taking the chains off energy production here in the U.S.A.
Simply letting the ban expire on its own, is as important and essential a step as securing the border.
Once the ban is gone, then - and ONLY then - should we entertain legislative solutions to address our energy problems.
DO NOT COMPROMISE!
LET THE BAN EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 30th!
- John
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Pelosi has done an end run around letting the drilling ban expire. The extension of the drilling ban has always been attached to some “must have” appropriations bill. Now it will be attached to some “can’t tolerate” energy bill.
Great idea BUT, Piglousy has already said that the drilling ban WILL be attached to the new budget, and if it isn't passed the D-RATS will blame Republicans for the government shutdown.