Sarah Palin wants to terminate all energy subsidies, including ethanol

The Los Angeles Times ^ | May 31, 2011 | Andrew Malcolm

[2ndDivisionVet]

Sarah Palin was asked Tuesday about the sticky subject of ethanol subsidies, and she said that not only they should they be squelched but that all federal energy subsidies should be eradicated.

"I think that all of our energy subsidies need to be relooked at today and eliminated," Palin told Real Clear Politics at a coffee shop in Dillsburg, Pa. "And we need to make sure that we're investing and allowing our businesses to invest in reliable energy products right now that aren't going to necessitate subsidies because, bottom line, we can't afford it."

Ever the maverick, Palin was responding was in direct opposition to Mitt Romney, who last week in Iowa, came out in favor of government subsidies for ethanol, the fuel produced from corn and other farm products.

"I support the subsidy of ethanol. I believe ethanol's an important part of our energy solution in this country," Romney told a supporter from West Des Moines on Friday.

Neither former governor has officially stated his or her intention to run for the GOP nomination for president; however, Romney is expected to throw his hat in the ring later this week.

One former governor who has committed to running is Tim Pawlenty. In fact, it was in his statement announcing his candidacy that he also backed the elimination of ethanol and other energy subsidies. Unlike Palin, however, Pawlenty wants to take it slowly.....

[2ndDivisionVet]

Don't worry: Milt will change his mind again if it benefits him.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

This should get the Left wee-weed up.

[ASA Vet]

Sarah Louise Palin

Born February 11, 1964 in Sandpoint, ID (Meets the Jus Soli Requirement)

Parents were
Charles R Heath, born in ID
Sarah Sheeran, born in WI

Both parents were US Citizens at the time of her birth (Meets the Jus Sanguinis Requirement)

Sarah Palin is a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN unlike Barry Soetoro aka Barack Hussein Obama.

51:9

[Lurker]

I would crawl over broken glass, naked, covered in lemon juice to vote for this woman.

[RobbyS]

The lady got a good insight into how the energy industry works when Murkowski appointed her to the board. Crony capitalism.

[BitWielder1]

I agree.
There is really no such thing as subsidies, there is only forcing someone else (taxpayers) to pay for it.

[Jim Robinson]

"I support the subsidy of ethanol. I believe ethanol's an important part of our energy solution in this country," Romney told a supporter from West Des Moines on Friday.

FUMR!!

Drill, baby, drill is the solution!!

[Jim Robinson]

"I support the subsidy of ethanol. I believe ethanol's an important part of our energy solution in this country," Romney told a supporter from West Des Moines on Friday.

FUMR!!

Drill, baby, drill is the solution!!

[mewykwistmas]

“Sarah Palin is a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN unlike Barry Soetoro aka Barack Hussein Obama.”

She most likely is, but I haven’t seen her long form birth certificate.

[Doctor 2Brains]

Wow! IF she sticks with this, I will be VERY impressed. The number of pols who advocate cutting off welfare-begging bums, and who then stick with it, without trying to backpedal is VERY small.

[Navy Patriot]

Sarah's right, Romney's a looter.

Subsidies are crony capitalism (=fascism), and ethanol is, bottom line, less efficient and more polluting.

Disclaimer: Ethanol is efficient in beer.

[Prokopton]

I would crawl over broken glass, naked, covered in lemon juice to vote for this woman.

Um, I think this might put a damper on voter turnout...

[hinckley buzzard]

Based on her experience in Alaska, Sarah knows the energy business better than anyone currently in Washington--or trying to get there. This is her wheel house and she should use it to every advantage.

[griswold3]

Define ‘subsidy’

[USS Alaska]

I would crawl over broken glass, naked, covered in lemon juice to vote for this woman.

Nekked? Don't think that's a legal vote {unless you're voting for the demonRATs} then you can vote two or three times.

[HollyB]

If she had a parent who was not an American citizen and only visited the US before being kicked out, and then bragged about understanding foreigners because she lived abroad most her life, then apologized to our enemies after she fraternized with terrorists, I'd want to see hers too.

In Sarah Palins case, she was born in the US to two US citizens who were born in this country, she's an open book, doesn't hide anything, even when the media is pounding on her. Her views are American Made. She is all American!

[ZirconEncrustedTweezers]

“Disclaimer: Ethanol is efficient in beer.”

It’s even more so in tequila. :)

[misterrob]

The only reason why any candidate supports it is because Iowa is first in the primary season. Send them to the back of the line and suddenly ethanol becomes a non-issue.

[11th Commandment]

Mitt Romney, who last week in Iowa, came out in favor of government subsidies for ethanol, the fuel produced from corn and other farm products...

So wierd, Romney pandering.... who would have thunk?

[screaminsunshine]

Ugh. It ruins your Outboard Motor. They nominate Romney I stay home.