Couldn’t agree more Thomas & tcarver.
In an election year the MSM always turn to the “miserable economy” if they’re trying to get a Dem elected. Unfortunately, this time I think they may be right. The issue, however is not pointing at what I percieve as the true culprit, their “green” buddies.
I would argue that the world economy runs on oil today. The movement of goods and services depend on this “puss”, like it or not. High oil prices effect everything from farming to internet commerce to the handyman with a truck and ladder. High oil increases the cost of any business and equally affects every household. Do I fill up the car to get to work and buy higher priced food or buy the latest must have item. Simple.
Our tree hugging friends have prevented us from tapping a huge resource in our own country and also prevent us from refining it. I can guarantee their cool little foriegn 300 mile/gallon smart car didn’t arrive in the country by sailboat. The blocking of drilling and refineries in this country has allowed foreign powers to dictate world oil prices and supply…FACT. Now until a viable alternate source is created we need oil at a stable price…FACT. If the economy stalls, their is less money to invest in alternate source research…like it or not FACT. Build all the windmills you want, but a windmill can’t run an airplane, truck or cargo ship (things that move goods).
The blocking of refineries and drilling rely very heavily on the belief that we are still using 1970s technology which was less reliable and efficient. It will cause environmental chaos and disaster they chant. Bull#@*! It will actually increase revenues and allow for more research for alternatives and safety precautions. Here’s a nasty little secret…the oil companies know that oil is a nonrenewable resource so they need to look to the future too. They need alternatives as well for when it runs out.
Once again the liberal chant “Don’t interupt my emotional argument with facts”. They made this SH#! sandwhich and now we all have to take a bite. Thanks for that and pass the ketchup.
