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Obama loses drilling moratorium appeal

He understands, but disrespects the law. So his socialism is purposeful.

i have to ask..
what is your thoughts on the last administrations comments and actions regarding civil liberties and the constitution? i recall a few moments that really stood my hair on end.
1. the patriot act. (which to date has not been changed/altered no matter the claims made by some to adress it)
2. bush's comment regarding the constitution being "just a g.d. piece of paper".(after being publicly confronted about its ambiguity)
3. outing of the undercover agent.
4. the firing/dismissal of us attorneys.
each of which would create bloody rage in the streets in this overcharged political environment.
back then the fear of govt and the "youre with us or youre against us" oppressive speech seemed such that many simply buried their heads for fear of being the next one on the chopping block.
whereas today it seems very much in reverse, with fear of facing political retribution to almost everything thats been proposed.(good, bad or indifferent its damned if you do and damned if you dont)

IMO, the above items and a few others are what people voted against last election, moreso than anything else. the bar was really lowered and the people wanted "change" in govt.. though im pretty sure the current out-of-balance administration isnt what they wanted.
in any case, itll soon change and many will again realize there is not a true public servant among the entire self serving bunch.(right, middle or left) they all owe someone something.
my only fear in the upcoming elections is the newly unbridled monetary influence that a corporation can have.(particularly those with nothing more than a corporate base in the US)
 
The problem is that an instant switch would have costs associated with it that most people could not afford. You can't simply tell everyone that they have to get a hybrid car TODAY. It is too expensive for most Americans. You can't insist that everyone buy solar panals for their homes. They are too expensive for the average person. So, sad to say, we need to continue drilling for the foreseeable future. In doing so, we need to do it on our own soil in as safe conditions as possible. Drilling closer to shore is MUCH safer and easier than drilling further out...

i would certainly not advocate a instant switch to be forced upon the american public, but youve surely heard the urban legends of oil and auto companies(and certainly others industry defacto leaders) "stifling" advancements by immediately buying the idea from the inventor/entrepreneur to maintin the status quo.

another urban legend.. years back there was some evangelist that made claims about a huge oil find in alaska, in which the company that leased the area quickly covered up to maintain the value of oil on the market(not unlike the diamond cartels and the hoards they have)..
when i look now all i find is the "gull island' controversy that i find as much fact as fiction and i cant tell which is which..(same ol' "one indian lies and the other tells the truth, but which is which" thing.
who knows, but i am aware there are many "tapped and capped" wells(right here in central illinois, let alone the rest of the US) just waiting until its most profitable to be re-opened. (btw, right here, right now, we get about $60+ per barrel)
 
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i would certainly not advocate a instant switch to be forced upon the american public, but youve surely heard the urban legends of oil and auto companies(and certainly others industry defacto leaders) "stifling" advancements by immediately buying the idea from the inventor/entrepreneur to maintin the status quo.

another urban legend.. years back there was some evangelist that made claims about a huge oil find in alaska, in which the company that leased the area quickly covered up to maintain the value of oil on the market(not unlike the diamond cartels and the hoards they have)..
when i look now all i find is the "gull island' controversy that i find as much fact as fiction and i cant tell which is which..(same ol' "one indian lies and the other tells the truth, but which is which" thing.
who knows, but i am aware there are many "tapped and capped" wells(right here in central illinois, let alone the rest of the US) just waiting until its most profitable to be re-opened. (btw, right here, right now, we get about $60+ per barrel)

I presume you will forgive me if I don't put too much stock in "urban legends" that don't have any support to back them up...
 
i think the moratorium is a great idea, and the judge sucks.

Why is it such a great idea? You enjoy putting people out of work? I bet that judge don't want to be labled as the guy that directly unemployed a few hundred thousand people. If Obama was such a dickhead, he wouldn't either. But, we all know what his real agenda is.
 
i have to ask..
what is your thoughts on the last administrations comments and actions regarding civil liberties and the constitution? i recall a few moments that really stood my hair on end.
1. the patriot act. (which to date has not been changed/altered no matter the claims made by some to adress it)
2. bush's comment regarding the constitution being "just a g.d. piece of paper".(after being publicly confronted about its ambiguity)
3. outing of the undercover agent.
4. the firing/dismissal of us attorneys.
each of which would create bloody rage in the streets in this overcharged political environment.
back then the fear of govt and the "youre with us or youre against us" oppressive speech seemed such that many simply buried their heads for fear of being the next one on the chopping block.
whereas today it seems very much in reverse, with fear of facing political retribution to almost everything thats been proposed.(good, bad or indifferent its damned if you do and damned if you dont)

IMO, the above items and a few others are what people voted against last election, moreso than anything else. the bar was really lowered and the people wanted "change" in govt.. though im pretty sure the current out-of-balance administration isnt what they wanted.
in any case, itll soon change and many will again realize there is not a true public servant among the entire self serving bunch.(right, middle or left) they all owe someone something.
my only fear in the upcoming elections is the newly unbridled monetary influence that a corporation can have.(particularly those with nothing more than a corporate base in the US)

You still pushing that lie? That was debuncked years ago. Besides, you think that if he did say it, it's ok for Obama to do whatever the hell he wants?
 
Good. I hope you carry on with the same bravado and posturing next time you are standing at the gas pump. Remember, now, it was that damned, dirty Louisianna oil rig worker that just made you run out that tank of gas and then turn around and pay the company that employed him for another one.

Do you get light headed from the lack of oxygen way up there on your pedastal?

What are you talking about Jallman, I'm sure someone as self righteous as her couldn't possibly be funding such a "dirty" industry by buying or using...

Anything Polyester
Anything with permanent press
Beads
Bracelets
Panythose
Nylon Zippers
Plastic Hangers
Purses
Flip Flops
Earrings
Windbreakers
Shoe Laces
Rain Coats
Sneakers
Umbrellas
Ball point pens
computers
copiers
calculators
printer cartridges
binders
erasers
cameras
frisbees
footballs
golfballs
earphones
kites
life jackets
playing cards
poker chips
rollerskates
baby oil
plastic laundry baskets
many bath soaps
pacifiers
baby bottles
disposable dipers
aspirin
pepto-bismol
bandaids
prescription medicine (due to their bottles)
eyeglasses or sunglasses
cough syrup
egg cartons
trash bags
microwavable dishes
milk jugs
wax paper
ice trays
plastic containers
fabric softener
baggies
measuring cups
hair brushes
lipstick
perfume
mascara
combs
curlers
shampoo
hair spray
hair dryers
show curtains
plungers
water pipes
garden hose
antifreeze
car batteries
motor oil
coolant
tires
wind shield wipers
cars in general
CD's
DVD's
bubble gum
flashlights
disposable lighters
etc

I would hate for her to be contributing to such a dirty industry and their employees and those that support them.
 
For the reasons cited by TWO courts already?!?!?

In fairness, only one court has said it was illegal. The 5th circuit ruling was only on the issue of granting a stay while the arguments over the merits will take place in August it looks like.

I think I jumped the gun in earlier posts as well, but that is what that ruling was about.
 
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