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Utah delegation in middle of gas price debate, but legislation at standstill
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Anonymous | 1:36 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
It just goes to show you that Washington is a broken mess. These men and women
are so interested in their own interests that thay have no vision for the future
or the realities of everyday living Americans. Oh they all know how to say the
right things and certainly be victims of the "other party" but actual
work where they "may" be held acountable, I don't think so. Of
course you and I are the real saps for re-electing this folks to not represent
us the people but their party.
Tommie | 1:44 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
From what I hear, Democrats are loving the high gas prices, because it is
forcing Americans to cut back and leave less of a "carbon footprint",
which is a joke. Some Republicans have vowed to stay at Congress even though the
session is over, they are protesting, asking President Bush for a special
session to be called. We need to support these guys, they are staying away from
their breaks to make a point, that Americans want lower gas prices.
We need to do the same thing we did when Congress failed to pass that illegal amnesty bill that we all fought against. It was because of our voices that the bill failed, and it is only going to be because of our voices that prices will go down, and Congress decides not to listen, then we will vote them out of office, a lot of them are up come November, and they know that, and of course they don't want to lose their source of income. Speak up everybody, its the only we will solve our gas price probelem, drill more here and look at alternative energy, both needs to be done, especially drilling, so call your reps!
We need to do the same thing we did when Congress failed to pass that illegal amnesty bill that we all fought against. It was because of our voices that the bill failed, and it is only going to be because of our voices that prices will go down, and Congress decides not to listen, then we will vote them out of office, a lot of them are up come November, and they know that, and of course they don't want to lose their source of income. Speak up everybody, its the only we will solve our gas price probelem, drill more here and look at alternative energy, both needs to be done, especially drilling, so call your reps!
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Ike | 1:51 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
How can anyone think that by allowing the oil companies even more leeway to
drill and experiment will drastically reduce the price we pay at the pump? If
they started drilling today we may see a slight and I mean a slight dent in
prices in say six to ten years. Is it worth it when the oil companies already
have so many other options for drilling and exploration? Do they really need our
protected lands to foul up? These companies are already showing record breaking
profits quarter after quarter, how much more are we going to give them? Bush
will most likely hand out even more no-bid contracts to his braintrust of oil
execs anyways. This is Bush's way, give till it hurts...us, the people. All
of Bush's biggest contributors are showing record profits as the rest of
the country wallows on the brink of destruction. Bush and the
Republican/Democratic (they are after all pretty much the same) party has put
our country back five or six decades with thier over spending and removal of our
freedoms. Hey people fear is a money maker, wake up and take the country back!
ike | 2:03 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
I added a comment but it vanished...I wonder why? It did not contain profanity
or anything overtly negative.
I just said that Bush has given his biggest supporters huge breaks and the Democratic/Republican party could care less about us, the people. Money and power are what sells in Washington. Do not give the oil companies more land, they have more than enough to explore already. Our untouched lands need to stay that way. With oil companies showing record profits quarter after quarter why give them more? Even if we drill today we wouldn't see any relief at the pump for six to ten years and the amount would be laughable, maybe a few cents. Don't give Bush the opportunity to hand out any more no-bid contracts, just say no. Fear sells people, lets take our country back from the corporations. For the people by the people...not For the major corporations by the major corporations.
I just said that Bush has given his biggest supporters huge breaks and the Democratic/Republican party could care less about us, the people. Money and power are what sells in Washington. Do not give the oil companies more land, they have more than enough to explore already. Our untouched lands need to stay that way. With oil companies showing record profits quarter after quarter why give them more? Even if we drill today we wouldn't see any relief at the pump for six to ten years and the amount would be laughable, maybe a few cents. Don't give Bush the opportunity to hand out any more no-bid contracts, just say no. Fear sells people, lets take our country back from the corporations. For the people by the people...not For the major corporations by the major corporations.
Cougar Blue | 2:13 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Mr. Hatch--If you want to increase the supply of gasoline on the American market
and lower the prices in the process, why don't you talk the big oil
companies into stopping or at least reducing the amount of gasoline and heating
fuel they export from our country every day. Just yesterday, Forbes Magazine
which is about as accurate as you can get, had an article stating that our
exports of gas and heating oil were rising rapidly. And the figure they quote
from the Department of Energy will shock you--it is 1.6 million barrels per day.
That's right, per DAY. Wow, why won't they put it on our market?
Now, quit whining about needing to drill for more oil. Oh, but I forgot, the
Republican attack dogs are in bed with the giant oil moguls. Silly me!
jr | 2:16 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Daddy Bush stopped the explorations back in his time, it is a known fact and in
reality there is enough areas option to exploration but the oil companies have
chosen not to do anything other than make huge profits. The big shareholders
are grinning all the way to the bank - that is that latest facts folks. Not
Nancy or the Dems. Ask yourself how much is Dick and George making from the oil
racket? Why have they not maintained their refineries in this country? George
has given them big tax breaks but it is Nancy's falt. Come on listen to
the news, read papers outside of Utah, get the facts. America is being raped by
corporate greed
To: ike, Cougar Blue, jr | 2:28 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Typical response: Bush's are lining their pockets. Oh, wait, it's the oil companies - yeah, they're the culprits.
May I say that you're wrong.
Oil is a worldwide commodity. Price is driven by supply and demand, which in turn pushes speculators.
Simple solution. All we (US congress) have to say is that we are serious about exploring our own resources. You'll see the price of oil drop over night.
Drill here. Drill now. Pay less.
jr - you're mistaken | 2:29 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Mr. JR. I love to hear these arguments that don't make any sense
whatsoever. If you are convinced that corporations are to blame, then why not
open up offshore for more drilling, it won't do anything anyway right?
Corporations won't drill there because they are being enriched by the
Bush/Cheney families, so why not open it up. Let's just see if you are
right.
Of course, you would rather live in a conspiracy theory world than a free market place. That conspiracy says that all republican's and big businesses are bad, and you can't believe anything they say. Wake up and use your brain, instead of listening to and repeating the ignorant lies of the socialists.
Of course, you would rather live in a conspiracy theory world than a free market place. That conspiracy says that all republican's and big businesses are bad, and you can't believe anything they say. Wake up and use your brain, instead of listening to and repeating the ignorant lies of the socialists.
Anonymous | 2:35 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Matheson was the swing vote that turned off the lights to Congress this
afternoon. He does not want a debate or vote on the energy situation. Very
arrogant.
Tommie | 2:59 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
To those that say Bush and the oil companies are to blame:
Not true. Alot of the problem is from OPEQ, that is why drililng in America could help solve the major fuel crisis we have, because we wouldn't be dependent on other countries for that fuel.
Not true. Alot of the problem is from OPEQ, that is why drililng in America could help solve the major fuel crisis we have, because we wouldn't be dependent on other countries for that fuel.
Down with . . . | 3:04 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
all the environmentalists and any politicians who are in bed with 'em like
Obama, Pelosi, etc.
why wait? | 3:05 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
So if we drill now, it wont make any difference? Well what about 10 years form
now when gas prices are pushing 8-10 dollars a gallon?
If we begin exploring now, in ten years the country wont be crippled becuase truly unaffordable gas prices. This would ease the crunch while alternatives are explored, and if nothing viable comes up, the country will still be able to function because we planned ahead wisely now.
Democrats are going to truly truly bring this counrty to its knees in the future if they dont compromise for some kind of reasonable solutions now. Its a simple fact.
If we begin exploring now, in ten years the country wont be crippled becuase truly unaffordable gas prices. This would ease the crunch while alternatives are explored, and if nothing viable comes up, the country will still be able to function because we planned ahead wisely now.
Democrats are going to truly truly bring this counrty to its knees in the future if they dont compromise for some kind of reasonable solutions now. Its a simple fact.
4 U Utah whiner's | 3:07 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
The problem with this country today is that we have too much to say, and not
enough clout to back up what we say. We have never, in our lifetimes, endured a
war on our soil. No one in this country has never been held back from going to
work, or stopped from going to a grocery store, or had necessities like water,
sewage, gas, etc. witheld from them. And the reason for that, is because we
bring it to everyone. We have never had to personally fight and really struggle
for our freedoms. We have brave men and women that do it for us. I don't
care why we are over in Iraq/Afghanistan. I am glad we have men and women who
make the sacrefice to ensure our safety, and more importantly our ability to
consistently provide for our families. We should have been in Iraq 12 years ago,
but Clinton was too busy dodging his impeachement, and riding high on
Regan's economical plans, to take the time to really research the
situations arising in the Middle East.
See U at the polls in Nov. | 3:10 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Just be glad that you can drive your car to work, no matter how expensive gas
is, and remember, if you think you have it bad here, I dare you to go somewhere
else. Because if you are homeless in MANY other countries, you don't have
shelters to go to, you die of starvation on the street. If you don't have
health insurance, you don't get to go into a hospital and get even enough
care to stabalize you, you just bleed to death on the street. You don't get
welfare, you don't get food stamps, you don't get WIC, you don't
get MOST of these things, in MANY countries. We need to stop blaming everyone
else for our problems, and we need to have PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY! Focus on
your community, your own family, and stop thinking that because you elect ONE
MAN, that ONE MAN can change the country in a day, a month, a year, or a 4 year
term. We have to focus on ourselves. Be glad that you have what you have here.
We have created a system of moochers in this country. BE ACCOUNTABLE!
tony | 3:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Do you think they care one bit the tax payers have already put 0ver $250000 in
their gas tanks.
lkf | 3:43 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Oil companies are in business to make a profit. That is why any company is in
business; to make a profit. The only way they can make a profit is to produce a
product and sell it for more than it costs to produce. If they are sitting on
any leases, there must be a reason for that. Most likely because those leases
are not profitable; if they were, they would be pumping oil from them. They
can't make money by holding on to their product and not selling it.
Hoboclown | 3:58 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Global supply and demand, plus the value of the almighty dollar dictates the
price you pay at the pump. If more Americans used locally produced compressed
natural gas in their autos demand would fall for
(that old dirty) gasoline.
(that old dirty) gasoline.
Let's think about this | 4:25 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Why are we waiting here for Congress to do something? Let us (Americans) take
action now. If congress does not want to act, fine, then we shall. Here is what
I propose.
First, oil and gas prices are effected by supply and demand, so what can we do, Drive less. I know this hurts and for some of us it would be hard, because we must drive because there are no other options, I live were the is no public transportation.
Second, Let's cut back on our vacations, do activities around our homes. If we stop traveling we are not supporting the Oil Companies.
Third, Car pool, for those who can or use public transportation. With less cars on the road the demand for gas should go down.
Forth, let's work on electing Representitives and Senators who will represent and take action for those who voted them into office.
There are probably many many more things we can do, but it comes down to us as Americans to do something. We are all fed up with promises that never come true.
Wake up America, WE THE PEOPLE, need to take charge of this situation and do something about it.
First, oil and gas prices are effected by supply and demand, so what can we do, Drive less. I know this hurts and for some of us it would be hard, because we must drive because there are no other options, I live were the is no public transportation.
Second, Let's cut back on our vacations, do activities around our homes. If we stop traveling we are not supporting the Oil Companies.
Third, Car pool, for those who can or use public transportation. With less cars on the road the demand for gas should go down.
Forth, let's work on electing Representitives and Senators who will represent and take action for those who voted them into office.
There are probably many many more things we can do, but it comes down to us as Americans to do something. We are all fed up with promises that never come true.
Wake up America, WE THE PEOPLE, need to take charge of this situation and do something about it.
Tommie | 5:16 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Standard of living is also different in other countries, just to inform
"See U at the polls"
The pound is worth more than the dollar, and gas is more expensive there, because of the difference, so that is half of the reason why some countries have higher prices, the other half is that some countries have no way to support themselves with oil so they have to import it, which forces it to cost more.
The pound is worth more than the dollar, and gas is more expensive there, because of the difference, so that is half of the reason why some countries have higher prices, the other half is that some countries have no way to support themselves with oil so they have to import it, which forces it to cost more.
other news other than in Utah | 5:32 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Speaking of The Obamacon Messiah, he was heckled today in St. Petersburg
Florida. OBAMACON: Hold on a second. (heckles) Hold on a second. (booing)
That's all right. That's right, all right. Listen. Excuse me.
(shouting) Hey. Hold on a second. (chanting) Hold on, everybody. Excuse me,
young man. This is going to be a question-and-answer session, so you can ask a
question later. Let me make my statement. (applause) Why don't you all sit
down. Then you can ask a question. That's all sit down. You'll,
you'll have, you'll have a chance to answer your question, but you
don't want to disrupt the whole meeting. Just be courteous, that's
all. All you gotta do is be courteous. That's all. Just be courteous and
you'll have a chance to make a statement. Just relax. That's all.
Just relax. You'll have a chance. All right. Where was I, and what was I
talking about? Obama wants another stimulus check sent to every American. He
wants the check to be in the amount of $1,000. And do you know who he wants to
be responsible for paying for this? Big Oil.
ALL legislation is at standstill | 5:35 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Obama wants a new windfall profits tax on Big Oil because of these huge profits
that they announced yesterday and another $1,000 stimulus check to every
American that qualifies (which would be most, certainly not me) paid for from
this windfall profits tax. This is idiotic. Once again it's pure
pandering and pure populism and these guys can't figure out who their
villain is going to be. When oil was approaching $150 a barrel, of course the
evil villains are the spectators. Now it's back to Big Oil. Even the Los
Angeles Times today got it right in an editorial: Nearly 50% of those profits
reported by Big Oil are taxable. That means federal taxation on the Big Oil
profits. So whatever you read, $11 billion, whatever the number, half of it
already goes to the federal government, and they want a windfall profits tax.
Nancy Pelosi and the gang have left town. There is nothing going to be done for
five weeks, not a single appropriation bill, nothing on drilling. They want you
suffering. The Dem's.
Joyce Johnson | 6:00 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
All I know is that I only live on $1,140.00 amonth and I know that I am very
lucky to have that. But I also need money for gas and food and a little extra
and since the price of gas and food has gone up I feel like I am house bound.I
live alone and I need to have a ride now and then. Maybe able to buy me a new
dress or gift for my family. I sure people that are more educated then I am will
say getting over your self but I want to enjoy what life I have left also. I
belive it is just greed with people that has lots of money and don't have
to worry about where the next dollar is comming from.
Dale | 6:08 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
No, no. Natural gas looks good now but in the long term, it will go up too and
then we'll all be paying to heat our homes. The long term solution is the
electric car. The basic technology exists. Electricity is the one thing we can
produce right here in the US. We need to spend billions on windmills and solar
farms starting now. Touching an electric wire along the freeway would alow the
electric car to go coast to coast. This is all doable. It will get us out of
the middle east and clean the air. I hope the price of gas goes up, not down!
GO PEOPLE GO!!! | 8:15 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
THIS IS NOT ABOUT DOING MORE HOLES OR NOT IN US TERRRITORY...WE DONT HAVE ANY
REGULATION TO CHECK HOW MUCH MONEY THESE "OIL THIEVES" ARE
MAKING!!!
WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY, C'MON GUYS "OIL PROBLEM" IS ABOUT MONEY AND POWER NOT ABOUT 'CAUSE THERE IS NO OIL TO PRODUCE!!!
BUSH KNOWS HOW TO MAKE BUSINESS IN OIL PROFITS, HE IS A OIL BUSINESS SHAREHOLDER LIKE HIS DAD, EVERYBODY KNOW THAT, AND HE DOESNT KNOW HOW TO STOP THIS...WHAT A JOKE!!!THIS IS NOT ABOUT IF YOU ARE DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, "NONE" OF THEM ARE WORKING FOR US NOW, THEY ARE WORKING AGAINST THEMSELVES AND MONEY, PERIOD!!!
WE NEED TO REGULATE THESE OIL MAFIA...WE NEED TO SPEAK OUT!!! NOT SAYING "THOSE DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS" "THEY NEED TO DO SOMETHING...WE ARE PAYING FOR THEIR JOBS...AND BUSH...PLEASE QUIT!!!
WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY, C'MON GUYS "OIL PROBLEM" IS ABOUT MONEY AND POWER NOT ABOUT 'CAUSE THERE IS NO OIL TO PRODUCE!!!
BUSH KNOWS HOW TO MAKE BUSINESS IN OIL PROFITS, HE IS A OIL BUSINESS SHAREHOLDER LIKE HIS DAD, EVERYBODY KNOW THAT, AND HE DOESNT KNOW HOW TO STOP THIS...WHAT A JOKE!!!THIS IS NOT ABOUT IF YOU ARE DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, "NONE" OF THEM ARE WORKING FOR US NOW, THEY ARE WORKING AGAINST THEMSELVES AND MONEY, PERIOD!!!
WE NEED TO REGULATE THESE OIL MAFIA...WE NEED TO SPEAK OUT!!! NOT SAYING "THOSE DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS" "THEY NEED TO DO SOMETHING...WE ARE PAYING FOR THEIR JOBS...AND BUSH...PLEASE QUIT!!!
everything is just peachy | 9:20 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
The MidAmerica Coin Expo in Schaumburg, July 10-13, proved to be a success. In
fact, many dealers reported being pleasantly surprised at how much business
occurred. Big-ticket coins were selling well, and at least one dealer was
fortunate enough to generate $1 million in retail sales, consisting of many five
and six-figure specimens. While retail business was certainly taking place,
wholesale activity dominated the show, and those dealers holding inventories of
rare, original material had little difficulty finding buyers and completing
transactions. Fresh, premium quality coins, especially Type, was in high demand,
while ugly and over graded slabs were simply not selling. Such fastidiousness
from collectors, combined with high-volume demand, creates the problem of a
severe deficit of high quality material, and once again, the report from Chicago
is that more PQ coins are needed in this market.
There's no shortage in the coin collecting department, and no lack of gas either.
Try a new line of work if your unhappy, and it's there in Utah as well.
There's no shortage in the coin collecting department, and no lack of gas either.
Try a new line of work if your unhappy, and it's there in Utah as well.
arc | 9:32 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Well, we have some people posting without a clue.
We need to be energy independent. To do that, we need oil, natural gas, wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, nuclear, bio from sugar cane & sugar beets, tar sands, shale oil, etc.
Car gas from corn is a stupid idea.
We need to drill more oil for "short" term solutions. If we are going to generate more electricity, and use natural gas for cars, we need to use more ground based heat pump systems for heating a cooling commercial buildings, and houses). You know, the slinky or well systems. So far, neither side is doing anything for ground base heat pump systems. The short term cost is just a little too much based on current prices, but if you are using electricity for energy, it will save a ton.
Lets put Jason Chaffetz back there. At least we will have one vote. Since the democrats have been brain dead on this issue, lets get rid of a few back there. Where is Matheson on this?
We need to be energy independent. To do that, we need oil, natural gas, wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, nuclear, bio from sugar cane & sugar beets, tar sands, shale oil, etc.
Car gas from corn is a stupid idea.
We need to drill more oil for "short" term solutions. If we are going to generate more electricity, and use natural gas for cars, we need to use more ground based heat pump systems for heating a cooling commercial buildings, and houses). You know, the slinky or well systems. So far, neither side is doing anything for ground base heat pump systems. The short term cost is just a little too much based on current prices, but if you are using electricity for energy, it will save a ton.
Lets put Jason Chaffetz back there. At least we will have one vote. Since the democrats have been brain dead on this issue, lets get rid of a few back there. Where is Matheson on this?
Oil is a problem? | 10:06 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Tommie] Democrats are loving the high gas prices, because it is forcing
Americans to cut back and leave less of a "carbon footprint"] Nancy
wants to save the planet!
Nancy's home state, California has dumped more carbon foot prints into the stratosphere this year, than all the cars ever invented in history.
environmentalist friendly wild fires.
Nancy's home state, California has dumped more carbon foot prints into the stratosphere this year, than all the cars ever invented in history.
environmentalist friendly wild fires.
MTM | 10:10 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
The answer is simple, drill what we have and stop importing oil. To claim more
drilling won't impact oil prices is silly. More oil will drive the price
down. If it wasn't true, then why does the price of oil drop when they
start producing more from wells in the Middle East???
Not for BIG oil | 10:14 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
Big Oil does not want to get more oil...50 Billion in profits delivered by the
oil men in the white house is the motivation. Offshore driling will only
perpetuate profits 10 years form now....plus lots of money for Republican
candidates.
Democrats Making Big OIL $$$$$ | 10:55 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
If Democrats had signed off on off-shore drilling and ANWAR, under Clinton,
we'd have it now when we need it! Clinton said he was against it because
we wouldn't see it until 10 years out. Well guess what, inaction is
costing us!!! On top of that, we are at the mercy of our enemies. Hugo
Chavez, and Iran! We can turn coal to oil for $55/barrel, which is less than
half the cost of a barrel of oil, and we have enough coal for 200 years! We
will be into alternatives way before then! The problem is that the Democrats
think that we can get into the alternatives now! They thought this 10 years
ago. The technology is closer, but we are still 5 to 10 years out. Here's
an idea: Instead of complaining that the oil companies aren't drilling on
their leases, why don't they pass a rule where the oil companies are given
an automatic permit to drill when they buy the lease. Then perhaps, they might
be able to drill on a lot of their leases. It ticks me off that the Democrats
are using that excuse when exploration has to happen and permits granted first!
Wacky conspiracy theories | 11:38 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008
It is interesting to read all the crazy conspiracy theories such as Bush and
Cheney controlling the entire world market for oil. The problem that some of
you can't seem to grasp is the fact that oil is traded on the
"world" market, so yes, refined fuels get exported, imported, you name
it. Commodities are sold to the highest bidder. Bush/Cheney, the Congress, the
Supreme Court cannot change that fact unless you want our government to
nationalize the entire industry and we know how efficient the government is in
managing resources so things would most likely get worse. The best thing to do
in the short term is to balance the budget which would boost the dollar's
value considerably, put more crude on the world market by drilling for more, and
promote conservation. In the long term, we need to have a doable plan to get
off of fossil fuels entirely. Our world's economies are based on fossil
fuels, so this will take some time to change our infrastructure and bring new
technologies online. The best solution is for Congress to compromise and be
logical rather than emotional about our energy problems.
Cherilyn Bacon Eagar | 12:15 p.m. Aug. 2, 2008
If Matheson was the swing vote that shut down the discussion before
Congress' vacation, he needs to be replaced in November.
Utah cannot wait around for Washington to fix this problem. It�s time for our State Legislature to take charge under the 10th Amendment for the good of the people they represent.
Governor Huntsman, John Valentine, Curt Bramble and Utah majority leadership: We need your courage to step up to the plate now to do whatever is required to call a special session and to take action to access our vast resources confiscated by an unconstitutional Presidential executive order.
The fundamental questions are: Why is the federal government allowed to dictate to local private business in the first place? Or have we become a socialist-fascist, top-down, bureaucratic economy controlled by Washington D.C.?
Environmental policies have fronted for socialist economics for too long. They have passed regulations under both Democrat and liberal me-too GOP leadership.
The only recourse now is to work through our state legislature and to act independently of Congress. Which of our state elected officials will have the courage to take the first step?
Cherilyn Bacon Eagar
World Class Education Research
Utah cannot wait around for Washington to fix this problem. It�s time for our State Legislature to take charge under the 10th Amendment for the good of the people they represent.
Governor Huntsman, John Valentine, Curt Bramble and Utah majority leadership: We need your courage to step up to the plate now to do whatever is required to call a special session and to take action to access our vast resources confiscated by an unconstitutional Presidential executive order.
The fundamental questions are: Why is the federal government allowed to dictate to local private business in the first place? Or have we become a socialist-fascist, top-down, bureaucratic economy controlled by Washington D.C.?
Environmental policies have fronted for socialist economics for too long. They have passed regulations under both Democrat and liberal me-too GOP leadership.
The only recourse now is to work through our state legislature and to act independently of Congress. Which of our state elected officials will have the courage to take the first step?
Cherilyn Bacon Eagar
World Class Education Research
Truth-Sayer | 1:26 p.m. Aug. 2, 2008
So if we don't drill for oil it won't make a difference for six years
huh? If we don't drill for oil now we can triple the price of gas in six
years and we still won't have any new oil drilled!
It never ceases to amaze me how shortsighted and downright stupid people can be when they let their ideologies override common sense!
Until we have vehicles that don't need oil and gasoline we still have to have oil and gasoline! What's so hard to understand about that?
It never ceases to amaze me how shortsighted and downright stupid people can be when they let their ideologies override common sense!
Until we have vehicles that don't need oil and gasoline we still have to have oil and gasoline! What's so hard to understand about that?
Charles London | 2:14 p.m. Aug. 3, 2008
Obama will announce a "Manhattan Project" for energy if elected. It
will be for everything under the sun except oil. Accordingly, oil prices will
continue to skyrocket. So as they do, no matter if OBAMA gets to tax the oil
companies, they will just add it to the price. The net effect is that American
tax payers will suffer, we will not increase our energy, and big oil will keep
on laughing. The answer is competition. We must open up oil shale, coal to
liquids, etc. If this is done simultaneously with environmental best efforts,
everyone wins. Look for OBAMA to make oil shale bipartisan as it was in the
70's under Carter.
Bravo | 3:21 p.m. Aug. 5, 2008
We can thank Matheson for his vote to adjourn congress last week before voting
on an domestic energy bill. Thank You Jim.!!! Thanks for looking out for the
little guy.
Beekman | 3:33 p.m. Aug. 5, 2008
"My constituents know that I look for practical solutions to these
problems."
Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't he represent the voice of his constituents? A majority of them support drilling. Contact Jim and thank him for his vote to adjourn congress last week.
Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't he represent the voice of his constituents? A majority of them support drilling. Contact Jim and thank him for his vote to adjourn congress last week.
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