Pelosi rolled over big time for big oil.

Well, at least they have to have the off-shore rigs 50 miles off shore.

Anyone with an oceanview home along California's coastline just saw
the property value of their home cut in half.

Nothing like opening the drapes of your oceanview home in the morning and have to stare at beauty of a big ol'off-shore oil rig pumping away.

Pelosi tried to build a firewall.

She crafted legislation that would have opened all areas beyond 50 miles to drilling, but only if states went along with sharing any of the royalties from the oil to be pumped. It passed the House and died.
.....she scrapped the proposal.

Trust me, there will not be a single new offshore oil rig established let alone producing oil for at least 10 or 12 years. The lead-time for traditional land based drill rigs is already a several years, so why would anyone think that 'drill, baby drill' will have any effect for years, and after that amount of time, exactly what are we going to be getting in terms of oil production and how much will it be compared to our consumption at that time?

OCU

Friends don't let friends vote Republican!

Sorry, OldBadBruiser, but you're crazy if you think that we're not going to need oil in a few years. Why shouldn't we use our own? You've been reading too much from Barackaby Baby's website. By the way, he's for drilling now, too. After he was against it.

College closes because of western NC gas shortage

Nothing like opening the drapes of your oceanview home in the morning and have to stare at beauty of a big ol'off-shore oil rig pumping away.

Frankly, I could careless, these are the exact same people who are screamin for more drilling and supporting the bush and republicans, let them get what they wish for.

Chris,
Can you actually see an oil rig 50 miles away from the shore? Your eyesight is definitely better than mine.

Sorry, OldBadBruiser, but you're crazy if you think that we're not going to need oil in a few years. Why shouldn't we use our own?

I didn't realize the legislation mandated the oil stay in the US. I just assumed it would be put on the world market.

"Chris,
Can you actually see an oil rig 50 miles away from the shore? Your eyesight is definitely better than mine.

#7 | Posted by Frosty "

She can see Russia from downtown Burbank.

Besides cheap wine what else is California good for. We need the oil and they should be drilling on Malibu Beach to get it.

you're crazy if you think that we're not going to need oil in a few years.
Cook-even the oil companies say the first oil is 7-10 years away.

As for Reps scoring-it just took drill baby drill out of Mcsame's hands. Remember, he wasn't exactly a fan of offshore until Dubya told him to be.

Pelosi had to eat dirt.

you're crazy if you think that we're not going to need oil in a few years. Why shouldn't we use our own?

#4 | Posted by cookfish

First: Where did he say we're not going to need oil in a few years?

Second: What make you believe that oil pumped from close to our coasts will stay in the U.S.?

We need the oil and they should be drilling on Malibu Beach to get it.

#10 | Posted by fwthom

You have some kind of proof that this is going to increase the immediatly available suppy? I'd sure like to see it.

Do you a lot of you rightards live really close to high voltage power lines, or what?

YYYYeeeessssss

"Besides cheap wine what else is California good for. We need the oil and they should be drilling on Malibu Beach to get it.

#10 | Posted by fwthom "

Not old enough to actually buy wine, are ya?

And, don't know much about California at all, dumbass. Ever heard of Huntington Beach? You know, Surf City USA??

That's an oil well, doofus.

The same people who are now pushing the bailout were behind the idea for more drilling. Good luck with that. Suckers. And the sad part is, the only purpose for "drill baby drill" was to give McCain something to campaign on....and so far it ain't working. Too bad the economy imploded before they planned.

Lib Logic: Tell the farmer that he shouldn't plant any seeds because that won't help our food supply immediately and if he ever harvests the crop it will probably be sold overseas anywa so why bother.

I have never met a lib with any logical thoughts, only emotional outbursts and a bovine sense of collectivism.

Bwahahahha. The Democrats get another boot in their Majority ass.

"and so far it ain't working."

"Chris,

Can you actually see an oil rig 50 miles away from the shore?
Your eyesight is definitely better than mine.

#7 Posted by Frosty "

She can see Russia from downtown Burbank.

#9 Posted by Dumb_as_Rocks

ff for Dumb_as_Rocks

Maybe after my "50 mile" comment I made in my post (#1) I should switch usernames and
start using yours instead. It describes me better. lol

Danni says...."The same people who are now pushing the bailout were behind the idea for more drilling. Good luck with that. Suckers. And the sad part is, the only purpose for "drill baby drill" was to give McCain something to campaign on....and so far it ain't working. Too bad the economy imploded before they planned."

Danni I see your up to your same elitist BS. HOW can you ignore that this was a BiPartisan issue agreed to by BOTH parties? I guess by your selective thinking heh?

Schumer: Senate Has Consensus' on Need for Bailout Bill

Reid tried sneaking in an extension ban on shale oil.

Bought and paid for whores. Both parties.

Friends don't let friends vote Republican!

With friends like you (not letting me make my own decisions) who needs enemies? *grin*

My friends don't really give a damn who I vote for. Our relationships are not based on politics

Frankly, I could careless, these are the exact same people who are screamin for more drilling and supporting the bush and republicans, let them get what they wish for.

#6 | Posted by moneywar at 2008-09-25 07:20 AM | Reply

Your response to Chris' dumb post was pure stupidity. Left Coast Liberals own beach-front houses in California, you dipshit.

These are the same people who drive their SUV 400 miles to attend a demonstration against a new power plant, and when they get home realize they left the a/c running.

Like all Liberals, they don't live in reality.

I still say fuck 'em, but for completely different reasons. Maybe seeing an oil rig once in a while will remind them of what powers their cars, refrigerators, stereos, espresso machines and bread makers.

Might even remind them that the illegal Mexicans who do the yard work and clean the house pay the same prices.

I didn't realize the legislation mandated the oil stay in the US. I just assumed it would be put on the world market.

#8 | Posted by katieberry at 2008-09-25 03:23 PM | Reply

ATTENTION ALL LIBERALTARDS:

Domestically produced oil, by law, must stay in the United States. The only exception is Alaska oil, which mostly goes to Japan -- Japan is closer to Alaska than any U.S. facilities.

And it does not matter anyway, to the price. Oil is a global commodity, like corn, lumber and orange juice. The price is set globally.

Where it matters is in how the money moves. If Americans buy more American oil then the money does not transfer to other countries. That's a good thing.

Hey Libs! Repeat after me: DRILL BABY DRILL! Now take the money you are going to save (thanks to the people and Republicans) and buy some Kleenex.

Oil is a global commodity, like corn, lumber and orange juice. The price is set globally.

By The Verminator.

OK verm, I'll bite.
Since Oil IS a global commodity-what makes you retards think that once it DOES start flowing-OPEC won't just adjust their output to keep the price up?

I know-I know-you keep using your own calculator.....
Thanks fer playin'.

Hey Frank2.5, no birthing women to tell you how they can feel you penetrating tonight?

If Americans buy more American oil then the money does not transfer to other countries. That's a good thing.

Is it-verm?
Citgo is Owned by the Venezuelan Oil Co.

BP is British Petroleum-One of our Companies owns a partial stake-but still...

as for the rest-according to the sources I looked at-at least 45% of them are owned by "Mutual Funds" "Private Investors", and Other "Institutional Investors".
In other words-very little of the money stays here.
I'm not sure, but I THINK it's called "Globalization"-SOMETHING THE RETHUGLICUNTZ HAVE BEEN PUSHING ON US FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS-AND YES-I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SOME DEMS HAVE TOO.

Bought and paid for whores. Both parties.

#25 | Posted by Shawn

Exactly. the democrats and the repubs both knew that a majority of americans, according to all the polls, needed a good screwing so they obliged them. but the good part is that the oil companies can be very grateful for a job well done.

In a matter of months, Republicans turned offshore oil drilling into political gold.

Really, Kerrin?
From what I can see-all they've won-

is another ass-raping for the rest of us.

This crap isn't any fun anymore. I'm tired of being taken advantage of by foreigners and Big Business, and then told by the rethugs it's a good thing.

Nope, whizzingclod, yer on yer own tonite.

Thanx fer playin' though...

This crap isn't any fun anymore. I'm tired of being taken advantage of by foreigners and Big Business, and then told by the rethugs it's a good thing.

#34 | Posted by frankf55

No shit? Learn to deal with walking. Lord knows his half-brother has.

Since Oil IS a global commodity-what makes you retards think that once it DOES start flowing-OPEC won't just adjust their output to keep the price up?

Frank, I explained this on another thread a couple of weeks ago, but you must've missed it.

What you say is true, of course -- OPEC simply needs to decrease their output (and their revenues) to keep oil at a sustained price. However, if we are importing only 30% instead of the current 50% (or whatever it is) the extortion stick they beat us with will have much less power. Also, in the case of an outright embargo as in the '70s, we will be missing only 30% of what we need to operate this country instead of 50%. Painful, yes, but not as painful if we have our own readily available supplies.

Now let's wait as the usual goatman trolls crawl out of the slime and start their usual, predictible shrill cries of "OIL SHILL! OIL SHILL!"

but not as painful if we have our own readily available supplies.

but not as painful if we don't have our own readily available supplies.

Now let's wait as the usual goatman trolls crawl out of the slime and start their usual, predictible shrill cries of "OIL SHILL! OIL SHILL!"

#37 | Posted by goatman

AU will be along shortly. He's busy beating the hell out his wife for ordering those Palin glasses from Eye Care Optical.

AU's cool. He's not one of the trolls I was talking about.

Vernumbskull -

Your response to Chris' dumb post was pure stupidity. Left Coast Liberals own beach-front houses in California, you dipshit.

These are the same people who drive their SUV 400 miles to attend a demonstration against a new power plant, and when they get home realize they left the a/c running.

#27 | Posted by vernon

Wow, thanks. Sounds like you've now given me title to some nice beachfront property in California
along with a nice SUV 400.

Say, can you give me the address of the California oceanfront home I'm suppose to own? And is that SUV 400 you say I drive sitting in the driveway of my fancy new beach house? Hope the keys are in it. Next time you find yourself on PCH some sunny afternoon be sure and drop by my beach house. I'll roll a few joints, make us a batch of tofu sandwiches, put some strawberry wine in a cooler, and we can have a picnic on the beach. Oh yeah, and guess if I'm a true lefty/hippie-type -- like you say everyone in California is -- then my picnic on the beach should be "swimsuits optional" too. Can you handle it, big boy? LOL

You just gave him cardiac arrest.

How do you say pretty please in Brazilian?

Three Brazilian Soldiers

Donald Rumsfeld is giving the president his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed."

"OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"

His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the President sits, head in hands.

Finally, the President looks up and asks, "How many is a brazillion?"

Jim DeMint caught that sneaking little weasel Reid...

Our relationships are not based on politics

#26 | Posted by goatman

I try to befriend as many misguided lefties as possible.
Then very subtly enlighten them to facts from both positions.You know...fair and balanced...you decide...lol.
I have "kerrinized" a few...I even help order absentee ballots for the lazy ones....but only the converted lazy ones.

"espresso machines and bread makers."

#27 | Posted by vernon

From my cold dead hands...LOL!

I suppose a discussion about not using so much oil is out of line? Thought so.