Well, he was for it before he was against it, evidently.
Where candidate Obama decries the Bush and Cain policy of offshore drilling.
And where, two years later, he embraces drilling as “part of a broader strategy” to make America energy independent.
Funny what a difference a few years, a new job and a massive economic turndown can do to one’s positions on key issues. Don’t fret though, Obamaniacs, this lift on the moratorium for offshore drilling has few teeth.
Yes, it is a move in the right direction, but the question of how hard will the administration push to get the proper footwork and paperwork into place that will allow drilling to begin remains. Also, the moratorium on drilling off the whole west coast is still in effect. This Obama plan only covers the east coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the possibility of some limited new drilling in Alaska.
Republicans are pleased with this step in the right direction, but notably skeptical about implementation of the plan. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said, “…the proof of the administration’s announcement will be in the implementation: Will the administration actually take concrete steps to finish the studies, approve the necessary permits, and open these areas for production? Will they stand by as their allies act to delay the implementation in the courts?”
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This reminds me of a comment I once heard of in regards to Sen, Ted Kennedy – who also was supposedly an opponent of offshore drilling. After Kennedy was seen carrying on an amorous relationship on his sailboat, Republican Senator Howell Heflin was said to have commented that it appeared that Kennedy “had done changed his position on offshore drilling.” Just like Obama, hypocritical and phony – just in a different way! LOL
This is the first president i can remember calling the american people out with his comments like “thats a fight i want to have” regarding 60% wanting healthcare reform repealed. He has a non violent civil war on his hands meaning his agenda is declaring war on the producers of america. I cant wait for 11 2 2010!
Dear Galt,
Do you think that is why he wants to take our right to guns away – so the Civil War remains non violent. In other words, so he wins.
Abortion – gun control eco enviro terror – demonizing religion are the corner stone of liberalism or progressivism. Support of these is meant to dehumanize the individual and promote a secular society a utopia whereas the individual subjagates to the state and its agenda. King obama, feckless reid, football face pelosi and little dick turbin will only win if americans tire, falter or “shut up and sit down” myself i am doubling down on americans remaining engaged in this non violent counter revolution.
Dear Joe,
When are you going to do another article on organized crime and when do you expect it to come out?
Joe i found a comment on another thread about this blog being a “potential disaster” extremely amusing. Libel and slander laws protect law abiding private people not criminals or verbal bomb throwers like cerone etc. Affadavitts are great but im sure many in chicago may jump at the opportunity to dipose your foes. Could you educate me on the difference between a person in the public eye vs a private person as it relates to current technology? In the mean time i will remain “clinging to my god, guns and ktf media!”