Posted on 10/06/2008 3:33:46 AM PDT by markomalley
Barack Obama and John McCain have been talking about finding new forms of energy, bringing down its cost and finding alternatives to oil. At the recent Clinton Global Initiative summit, both addressed how they would solve an energy "crisis" that has led to pain at the pump for Middle America. Unfortunately, offshore-drilling prospects remain entangled in red tape and legal challenges.
A Gallup poll last month revealed that only 1 percent of McCain supporters and 2 percent of Obama supporters consider energy their most important issue. Yet, the cost of energy plays a significant role in the overall health of the economy. It stands to reason that if gas and electricity are more expensive, these costs will be reflected in the prices of everyday items.
Relief could be on the horizon. Congress finally let the 26-year-old ban on offshore oil drilling for both coasts expire last week. It means that the United States can now begin researching and developing new ways to explore for oil in its own backyard. Whether Congress leaves the expiration intact is still uncertain, since it could be reinstated in 2009 by a new president and a new Congress. In the meantime, the idea of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) is one great solution, as it would get America away from dependency on Middle East oil. .
Mr. Obama and Mr. McCain both oppose drilling in ANWR. Mr. McCain supports offshore drilling, while Mr. Obama does not. Both continue to talk about alternative energy sources, such as solar, wind, biofuels and clean coal. And finally, nuclear energy is being considered.
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An intense effort to explore the mineral wealth of the US should be put into place ASAP. This will create millions of new jobs. And America is going to need jobs, lots of jobs.
We also need a resurgence in American engineering and production, in order to change this from a consumption (credit) economy to a production based economy. This may require some protectionist and isolationist principles put into place; taboo words at best in our brave new world order.
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In my opinion the price of gas has played a huge part in the downfall of our economy. Having to budget $1000.00+ a month for gas is killing us. I wonder if that accelerated the number of foreclosures. Going out to dinner, a little shopping here and there, vacations, etc. all those little extras is what fueled the economy, now it’s all going to fuel our cars so we can get to work.
Thats is why these polls are BS. Everyone I know is livid about the Oil crisis.
How can nobody be concerned about gas prices? These polls are a joke.
Pray for W, McCuda and Our Troops
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