I've been saying for some time that the economy is what will decide the election, not iraq or WOT. The irony is that part of the reason energy prices are high is because the Democrats have refused to implement Bush's policies, so if Bush loses it could be due to the Democrats' policies, meaning the U.S. will be electing someone who's policies have contributed to the problems we're having, rather than keeping someone in office who would fix the problems.
yes, indeed.
"The irony is that part of the reason energy prices are high is because the Democrats have refused to implement Bush's policies, "
Which of Bush's policies has the GOP-controlled Congress refused to implement?
I don't blame Bush for high oil prices (I blame OPEC and the oil companies who refuse to build new refineries), but I don't see how the minority Dems in Congress now have done much.
If you're thinking 'ANWR'...even if ANWR was opened up (something I have no problem with), it'll take a few years to build the infrastructure and get the wells pumping.
Bush needs to do something here to lower oil prices, even if it's just a political move. Securing Iraq's oilfields and pipelines is hopefully priority #1, as we should be sucking that country DRY. That, and a hard-lined approach to OPEC would be good starters.