Let's Drill. There's oil in them thar hills.

[red states rule]

The answer to lower gas prices is so damn simple. Drill for the oil we have in the US AND increase refinery capacity


Let's Drill
There's oil in them thar hills.
by Fred Barnes
05/26/2008, Volume 013, Issue 35


Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, the Mr. Magoo of American politics, stumbled onto the truth last week. He discovered the law of supply and demand. "We want to put [more oil] on the market to increase supply and lower prices," Reid said. "With oil and gas prices continuing to break record highs every day, much more needs to be done."

Indeed it does. But Reid won't allow it. His understanding of economics only extends to matters in which he might embarrass President Bush. The oil he wants on the market is the oil the administration is buying for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), now nearly full. Reid got his way. The administration now plans to stop oil shipments to the SPR next month.

Beyond that, Reid and his party are committed to suppressing increased oil production in this country, as they wait for that magical day when fossil fuels are no longer needed to supply the nation's energy needs.

That day may come in 50, 60, 70 years--or never. In the meantime, America needs oil, and the good news is we're awash in the stuff. If the oil reserves miles off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and in federally owned lands in the West and Alaska were tapped, our dependence on foreign oil could begin to be reversed. In 10 years, half of America's oil could be produced at home (up from 40 percent), with more coming from increased exports from Canada.

We wouldn't achieve energy independence. That's a pipedream, and anyway it isn't necessary in a global economy with multiple producers. But America would be taking a big step toward energy security and reducing the flow of dollars to unstable countries--notably Iran and Venezuela--that do not wish us well.

http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/104oiivq.asp?pg=1

[namvet]

I agree !!!! but we have to get rid of the EPA first. their blocking the deal

[ranger]

But this makes sense, doesn't embarass big oil or President Bush, and would help the country so you know the Democrats will have to ignore it.

[namvet]

update: get rid a Reid. he's nothing but dead weight

[red states rule]

But this makes sense, doesn't embarass big oil or President Bush, and would help the country so you know the Democrats will have to ignore it.

What the hell is the Dems energy plan?

They are opposed to drilling, building nuclear plants, and coal

They think tens of billions of new taxes on oil companies will lower the price at the pump

Then they call oil company profits obscene, while taxes are 4 to 6 times what the oil companies make on a gallon of gas

[ranger]

What the hell is the Dems energy plan?

They are opposed to drilling, building nuclear plants, and coal

They think tens of billions of new taxes on oil companies will lower the price at the pump

Then they call oil company profits obscene, while taxes are 4 to 6 times what the oil companies make on a gallon of gas


Yes, but the taxes go to the government, not some greedy profitmongering company getting rich on the back of those poor people.

It's the start of socialism. They get to decide what's obscene profit and take the ecess from the company. Today it's big oil, tomorrow it'll be someone else until they control it all.

[red states rule]

Yes, but the taxes go to the government, not some greedy profitmongering company getting rich on the back of those poor people.

It's the start of socialism. They get to decide what's obscene profit and take the ecess from the company. Today it's big oil, tomorrow it'll be someone else until they control it all.

I have seen pointy head libs on TV calling for an INCREASE on the gas tax - so consumption will go down. I guess they really do want the US in a recesion

Hillary has openly said she will "take those profits" and invest them as she sees fit

Much like her buddy Hugo has done

[namvet]

Yes, but the taxes go to the government, not some greedy profitmongering company getting rich on the back of those poor people.

It's the start of socialism. They get to decide what's obscene profit and take the ecess from the company. Today it's big oil, tomorrow it'll be someone else until they control it all.


not some greedy profitmongering company getting rich on the back of those poor people.


what country do live in !!???

[red states rule]

what country do live in !!???

It is a clear picture of what Dems really want to do

[Classact]

By November the Democratic Party will own the high gas prices and be shown to be going down on their environmental lobby in public. McCain sucks on no drilling in ANWAR but at least he will drill off shore and do nukes and clean coal. The Democrats are like a ship without a rudder and they want to power it with a solar panel.

[red states rule]

By November the Democratic Party will own the high gas prices and be shown to be going down on their environmental lobby in public. McCain sucks on no drilling in ANWAR but at least he will drill off shore and do nukes and clean coal. The Democrats are like a ship without a rudder and they want to power it with a solar panel.

I think gas prices have nearly DOUBLED since Dems took over Congress. They also promised they would LOWER gas prices if they were elected

What they hell are they waiting for?

[NightTrain]

I've all but given up on ANWR being opened up.

Perhaps when gas hits 5 bucks a gallon the rest of the country will stop buying into the Greenies' bullshit and we can start drilling.

Alaska's been ready to roll, Congress has stopped every effort... very frustrating to us up here.

[red states rule]

I've all but given up on ANWR being opened up.

Perhaps when gas hits 5 bucks a gallon the rest of the country will stop buying into the Greenies' bullshit and we can start drilling.

Alaska's been ready to roll, Congress has stopped every effort... very frustrating to us up here.

That is what Dems are goping a majority of voters do - give up. Then they can put their enviro wacko ideas into law, and really fuck up America

If Dems would not have been kissing the ass of the enviro wackos, oil would be flowing from ANWAR today

[namvet]

5 bucks a gallon is nothing for rich politicians. after all they get a free ride. courtesy of the taxpayers.

[red states rule]

5 bucks a gallon is nothing for rich politicians. after all they get a free ride. courtesy of the taxpayers.

$5 gas will start to really hurt the economy, and perhaps then the people will speak up and force them to back down

It worked for the amnesty bil

So far Dems have done zip to even try and tackle high oil prices - they just use it as an campaign issue

[NightTrain]

That is what Dems are goping a majority of voters do - give up. Then they can put their enviro wacko ideas into law, and really fuck up America

If Dems would not have been kissing the ass of the enviro wackos, oil would be flowing from ANWAR today

The latest maneuver is forcing the Polar Bear listing. Next time ANWR or more Alaska oil exploration up north comes up in Congress, watch the Greenies scream about further endangering the Polar Bears.

[Pale Rider]

dems, repubs... fuck 'em all. They're all guilty. Vote for someone completely new in November. Shit can all these sons a bitches that have been in Washington for years. They're the ones that have fucked things up, dem and repub alike. They gotta go.

[red states rule]

The latest maneuver is forcing the Polar Bear listing. Next time ANWR or more Alaska oil exploration up north comes up in Congress, watch the Greenies scream about further endangering the Polar Bears.

Why the hell the Bush administartion allowed this farce with the poloar bears fo through is disgusting

The polar bear population is on the rise, and the polar ice caps are not melting

Why the hell does the kook left and the gennies want to screw America and its workers? Do they really belive the bullshit they sprew?

[red states rule]

dems, repubs... fuck 'em all. They're all guilty. Vote for someone completely new in November. Shit can all these sons a bitches that have been in Washington for years. They're the ones that have fucked things up, dem and repub alike. They gotta go.

and McCain, while not as bad as the enviro wackos, buys into the global waming bullshit

We are fucked on this issue Pale, no matter who wins in November. More of our tax money will be pissed through trying to solve a nonexistent problem

[Pale Rider]

and McCain, while not as bad as the enviro wackos, buys into the global waming bullshit

We are fucked on this issue Pale, no matter who wins in November. More of our tax money will be pissed through trying to solve a nonexistent problem

We wouldn't be fucked if we had a Libertarian for President. Yes we're fucked if it's mcamnesty or whamalamabambam or hitlery. That's just more status quo.

That's why I'm voting for either Ron Paul or Wayne Root. I'm going to do MY part to get RID of these cock suckers in Washington that have fucked everything up.

I'm pissed off.

[red states rule]

We wouldn't be fucked if we had a Libertarian for President. Yes we're fucked if it's mcamnesty or whamalamabambam or hitlery. That's just more status quo.

That's why I'm voting for either Ron Paul or Wayne Root. I'm going to do MY part to get RID of these cock suckers in Washington that have fucked everything up.

I'm pissed off.

Yep, we are screwed in this election Pale. Dems will hole the House and Senate. If Barry wins we might as well drop our pants, and grab the ankles

If McCain gets in it will not be so bad

Now, how is the liberal media "reporting" high gas prices? How is it hurting working folkes? How bad is it effecting thier lives?

Well read it and laugh. Meanwhile Dems do NOTHING to solve the issue


ABC's Latest Gas Price Victim Can 'No Longer Take Joy Rides'
By Brent Baker | May 20, 2008 - 08:48 ET

Six days after ABC's World News fretted over a New Jersey woman who said she must skip breakfast to put $4 a day toward gas, Monday's newscast featured an even more hapless woman, a Massachusetts resident who to afford gas sacrifices a “much needed” $45 prescription, says she can “no longer take joy rides on my days off” and, horror of horrors, has been forced into “buying store brands instead of name brands.” Now, Rosaria Giamei complained in a soundbite: “I don't get out and enjoy things anymore. I just kind of sit at home and only go to and from work and, like, grocery shopping and that's it.” How about taking a walk or riding a bike?

“Tonight, gas and diesel hit another record,” anchor Charles Gibson teased his lead story, “people tell us they're sacrificing food, health, and their lifestyle just to fill the tank.” Dan Harris reported:

The pain is being felt all over the country. We here at ABC News are getting flooded with messages from people like Rosaria Giamei, who says, "I even stopped filling a much needed monthly prescription that costs $45 so I will have more money for gas." We found Rosaria in Massachusetts today fuming at the oil companies and bemoaning the changes she's had to make in her personal life.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brent-baker/2008/05/20/abcs-latest-gas-price-victim-can-no-longer-take-joy-rides

[Pale Rider]

Well hang on to your hat, because it's going to get a whole lot worse before it gets better.

I can see riots over the price of gas once it hits six or seven dollars a gallon. People will turn into mobs and march on Washington, and they're not going to be a happy bunch. I'll probably march with them. I'd love nothing more than to fuck some shit up in Washington. It seems to be the only way you can get these rat bastards attention.

[NightTrain]

While I like to piss and moan when I'm filling up my truck, there's a lot more we're paying in other areas because of the sky-high fuel.

I was talking to an independent trucker the other day, we got to discussing how damned expensive diesel is. I mentioned it cost me $130 to fill up my Dodge, he grinned and told me he just shelled out $1400 to fill up his rig. That all gets passed on to all of us consumers at every store we enter.

Gallon of gas in Wasilla : $4.10
Gallon of milk at store : $3.50

Pretty sad when a gallon of gas costs more than a gallon of milk.

[red states rule]

Well hang on to your hat, because it's going to get a whole lot worse before it gets better.

I can see riots over the price of gas once it hits six or seven dollars a gallon. People will turn into mobs and march on Washington, and they're not going to be a happy bunch. I'll probably march with them. I'd love nothing more than to fuck some shit up in Washington. It seems to be the only way you can get these rat bastards attention.

and while the libs (and RINO's) kiss the ass of the enviro wackos, they will blame the oil companies and Republicans for the high gas prices

MFM tried in vain to duck the fact Dems have done nothing to try and lower gas prices.

Libs think higher taxes will lower them, and they can grin over sticking it to another corporation

[red states rule]

While I like to piss and moan when I'm filling up my truck, there's a lot more we're paying in other areas because of the sky-high fuel.

I was talking to an independent trucker the other day, we got to discussing how damned expensive diesel is. I mentioned it cost me $130 to fill up my Dodge, he grinned and told me he just shelled out $1400 to fill up his rig. That all gets passed on to all of us consumers at every store we enter.

Gallon of gas in Wasilla : $4.10
Gallon of milk at store : $3.50

Pretty sad when a gallon of gas costs more than a gallon of milk.

You can thank Congres for a big part of high food prices

Remember they thought rthanol was going to liberate the US from oli?


Hannity Exposes Gore’s Connection to Ethanol and Higher Food Prices
By Noel Sheppard | May 13, 2008 - 14:29 ET

Since media began recognizing the international food crisis and its ties to biofuels, NewsBusters has been wondering when press members will expose how intricately linked Nobel Laureate Al Gore is to this controversial issue.

On Sunday, Fox News's Sean Hannity finally did just that.

In a segment on "Hannity's America," the host addressed much of what NewsBusters has been reporting for the past several months about this matter, and established a template that hopefully others in the media will emulate if they are indeed interested in helping to solve this growing problem

for the video

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2008/05/13/hannity-exposes-gore-s-connection-ethanol-higher-food-prices

[manu1959]

I think gas prices have nearly DOUBLED since Dems took over Congress. They also promised they would LOWER gas prices if they were elected

What they hell are they waiting for?

they would but bush and the pubs in congress won't let them......but if you vote a dem into the pres and vote all the pubs out we will be able to do something....until then our hands are tied.....

[red states rule]

they would but bush and the pubs in congress won't let them......but if you vote a dem into the pres and vote all the pubs out we will be able to do something....until then our hands are tied.....

Right now, Pres bush and Republicans should be screaming about more drilling and more refineries. Why they are not is beyond me.

Libs realy love the high gas prices. They more people are hurting, the happier libs are. They will do nothing to lower gas prices - they want high gas prices as a campaign issue

If Obama gets in - OMG - watch gas prcies skyrocket and Dems pass tens of billions in tax increases on the oil companies

Which is fine, with the tax increases Dems will put on companies and workers - we will not have jobs to drive to, so we will not have to buy as much gas as we were before the election

[Pale Rider]

they would but bush and the pubs in congress won't let them......but if you vote a dem into the pres and vote all the pubs out we will be able to do something....until then our hands are tied.....

What is it we'll be able to do that's going to help us if a dem is voted into the White House?

[red states rule]

What is it we'll be able to do that's going to help us if a dem is voted into the White House?

First thing that I thought of is pray the Book of Revelations will come to pass

[Pale Rider]

First thing that I thought of is pray the Book of Revelations will come to pass

There's nothing more I can think of that I would love to see than the rapture.

[red states rule]

There's nothing more I can think of that I would love to see than the rapture.

and look at the faces of the libs who want to remove all references of God from the public view

[Pale Rider]

and look at the faces of the libs who want to remove all references of God from the public view

As you're being lifted up to heaven.... I suppose the Lord would frown on it if you flipped them off at that point.... :laugh:

Sure would be fun though.

[red states rule]

As you're being lifted up to heaven.... I suppose the Lord would frown on it if you flipped them off at that point.... :laugh:

Sure would be fun though.

or listen to them demand an ACLU lawyer before being judged :laugh2: