|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:26 PM Original message |
Why isn't anyone mention that domestic offshore drilling doesn't guarantee that oil stays in the US? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yes, I want them to mention that also |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:36 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. There's nothing like throwing the "socialist" tag back at a Repig |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:39 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Very true |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Puzzler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
22. Yes, you're 100% correct... it would require some "socialist" measures to keep the oil in the US. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
CitizenPatriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 10:49 PM Response to Reply #3 |
30. i like! n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Heather MC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:42 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. I don't know if the numbers are right but I read somewhere |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #1 |
25. Windfall Profit Taxes were removed for one major reason: OIL WAS $10 a BARREL |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
2. good post. I hope Obama will give this air time soon |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:42 PM Response to Original message |
5. I think Kerry and Biden have both mentioned it - I wish Obama would emphasize it. nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:48 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. The framing has to be very simple and volatile... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Muttocracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Giving a lease to a private company doesn't mean oil in the hands of Americans. nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:51 PM Response to Reply #11 |
24. Yes, that's the point to make |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
7. If we are exporting it instead of using it domestically there are most likely two |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
cottonseed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
8. I think it's weird that the Oil Major's pet political project has now become... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
10. The gimmick should be exposed completely - little oil, big risks, long timeline, sold on world mkt. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #10 |
20. I would hope Obama surrogates have this understood... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Nick at Noon (100 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
12. Congress should move to close that loophole |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
whistle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
13. Just nationalize the domestic oil industry now! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
14. Thank you! This is what I have been thinking for the past week. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
15. Oh, and please vote this to greatest page if you can |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. OK it needs one more |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Major Hogwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
17. "Drill here, drill now, ship it overseas" - McCain's new slogan!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Nikki Stone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:42 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Could you recommend the thread? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
19. Oil is fungible. A barrel shipped to China is the same as a barrel shipped to Milwaukee. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Evoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
21. Lol...McCain doesn't give a shit where the oil goes. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Kurt_and_Hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
23. Oil independence is a somewhat odd concept--it is more expensive |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
26. I try to bring that fact up on every thread on this subject! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 04:03 PM Response to Reply #26 |
27. An ad needs to be done that plays on that notion |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DianaForRussFeingold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
28. K&R"US oil companies are shipping record amounts of gasoline and diesel fuel to other countries. " |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-06-08 10:43 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Still the MSM remains silent. They are complicit in keeping this a secret n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Wed May 01st 2024, 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC