Let all the politicians know that if they don't do something about the oil All incumbents
will be voted out Even if Mickey Mouse is running against them Come to think about it Mickey would probably do a better job then some of the politicians we have now :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot:

Gas at $4.00 a gallon. Who's to blame?



Thanks to the environmentalist lobby and its influence on Democratic legislators in Congress, the U.S. has, for decades, been prohibited from drilling for oil in places that we know contain billions of barrels of proven reserves.

Check out this map:



All of the No Zones are places where the U.S., thanks to the Democratic Party, is prohibited from drilling for oil. The image above shows part of the zone but that’s not all. There’s the North Slope of Alaska with one of the world’s largest reserves of oil but it, too, falls in the No Drilling Zone. Then let’s not forget the world’s largest reserves. That would be oil shale in Wyoming and Colorado. Most experts say that there’s enough oil locked in the shale to last the U.S. for at least 200 years, but the Democrats say no.

But wait, it gets better. China, Cuba, Canada and others continue to drill off our shores where US companies are not allowed to drill because of Democratic policies!



Yes, that's right. China and Cuba are actively exploring oil fields 50 miles from Key West, Florida while U.S. companies are barred from working in this area because of U.S. policy . So, instead of allowing the most environmentally responsible companies to operate there and increase our domestic supply, China, who has a dismal environmental record, is preparing to suck our close, lucrative oil reserves dry. Unbelievable!

Investor's Business Daily recently explained how irresponsible the Democrats have been on the energy crisis. ( http://biz.yahoo.com/ibd/080429/issues.html?.v=1 )

They lay into what they consider to be the worst Congress ever for failing to allow drilling in ANWR. ( http://blogs.dailymail.com/donsurber...congress-ever/ )

We have, as President Bush noted, estimated capacity of a million barrels of oil a day from this source alone, enough for 27 million gallons of gas and diesel. But Congress won't touch it, fearful of the clout of the environmental lobby; as a result, you pay through the nose at the pump so your representative can raise campaign cash.

Refusing to build new refineries: The U.S. hasn't built one since 1976, yet the EPA requires at least 15 unique boutique fuel blends that can be sold in different areas around the nation. This means that U.S. refinery capacity is stretched so tight that even the slightest problem at a refinery causes enormous supply problems and price spikes. Congress has done nothing about this.

Turning its back on nuclear power: It's safe and, with advances in nuclear reprocessing technology, waste problems have been minimized. Still, we have just 104 nuclear plants, the same as a decade ago, producing just 19% of our total energy. (Many European nations produce 40% or more of their power with nuclear.) Granted, nuclear power plants are expensive, about $3 billion each. But they produce energy at $1.72/kilowatt-hour vs. $2.37 for coal and $6.35 for natural gas.

Raising taxes on energy producers: This is where a basic understanding of economics would help. Higher taxes and needless regulation lead to less production of a commodity. So by proposing 'windfall' and other taxes on energy companies plus tough new rules, Congress only makes our energy situation worse.

These are just a few of Congress' sins of omission, all while India, China, Eastern Europe and the Middle East are adding more than a million barrels of new demand each and every year. New Energy Department forecasts see world oil demand growing 40% by 2030, including a 28% increase in the U.S.

Americans, who are worried about the direction of their country, including runaway energy and food prices, should keep in mind the upcoming election isn't just about choosing a new president. We'll also pick a new Congress.

If you agree with the need to let the American people know who's really responsible for the sky-high gasoline prices we're seeing today, please forward this e-mail to everyone you know.

If we elect a liberal Democrat as president in November and keep the same Democrat-controlled Congress, nothing will change, except for gasoline prices which will keep going up.

For more on china, you can go to:

http://www.americanfreepress.net/htm..._drilling.html

http://www.heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=19479

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewPolitics....20080611e.html



(sorry - I have to review my Photobucket skills for the graphs n maps)

BSLINY: You are right, look to what have representing us in the Senate for NY, it is shame. I cant wait to leave this State of liberals good for nothing.

It's always one parties fault. I am an independent, so I have loyalties to none. I have one question though. Just a couple of years ago the republicans controlled the senate, congress, and the presidency, why didn't they make the changes you are crying about?

Garfield explained why we can't find our oil. as aln commented so well, our oil is in alaska, colorado, wyoming, north dakota, montana, etc but our dipsticks are all in washington.....

As most of us can remember when the supply was cut off in the 70's. The American people went out and bought vehicle that obtained high mileage. What did our elected officials do. Not a darn thing. We are being held hostage again by our friends in the middle east. Didn't we come to their aid with our military. Look how they have repaid us. Let's start building refineries, drilling where possible, scrap the space program and place all the great minds on coming with a vehicle that is not dependent on fossil fuel. We can then tell the Arab world to keep their oil and fight their own battles.

Seems like we have nominated the wrong guys if we want to get this Country moving once again.


Can we write in Newt?
http://youtube.com:80/watch?v=UOpcPfAarjY

Yeah Bull.........when Pelosi and the Dems took over they voed that they would fix our energy woes. They sure did the price per gallon has doubled.

Let's continue to put our nation's wealth into oil, and while we're at it, let's continue to be the worlds leader in the use of consumer throw away merchandise. If we truly want to become oil independent by some time in the future, we need to stop being dependant on oil period.

Stop producing the big gas guzzling cars, and recreational boats. Invest in clean renewable energy forms. Promote and inspire the inventions and ideas that will take us away from the dirty combustion engines of today. And we all need to stop using so many of the following products, or at least find alternative products that are not oil based.

It won't be easy, but we need to start. It's time to tell the huge oil lobby (probably funded by OPEC) in DC to take a hike. I believe more than ever, this country needs sweeping change. The old status quo just will not work in a global economy. I sure don't have all the answers, but I do know it will not come from either the Republicans or Democrats. It's not going to be some hero from the right or left. It's going to you and me and the rest of us who have an honest desire to reach above politics.

This is not meant to be an all inclusive list of oil based products.

Clothing Ink
Crayons
Parachutes
Telephones
Enamel
Transparent tape
Antiseptics
Vacuum bottles
Deodorant
Pantyhose
Rubbing Alcohol
Carpets
Epoxy paint
Oil filters
Upholstery
Hearing Aids
Car sound insulation
Cassettes
Motorcycle helmets
Pillows
Shower doors
Shoes
Refrigerator linings
Electrical tape
Safety glass
Awnings
Salad bowl
Rubber cement
Nylon rope
Ice buckets
Fertilizers
Hair coloring
Toilet seats
Denture adhesive
Loudspeakers
Movie film
Fishing boots
Candles
Water pipes
Car enamel
Shower curtains
Credit cards
Aspirin
Golf balls
Detergents
Sunglasses
Glue
Fishing rods
Linoleum
Plastic wood
Soft contact lenses
Trash bags
Hand lotion
Shampoo
Shaving cream
Footballs
Paint brushes
Balloons
Fan belts
Umbrellas
Paint Rollers
Luggage
Antifreeze
Model cars
Floor wax
Sports car bodies
Tires
Dishwashing liquids
Unbreakable dishes
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Combs
Tents
Hair curlers
Lipstick
Ice cube trays
Electric blankets
Tennis rackets
Drinking cups
House paint
Rollerskates wheels
Guitar strings
Ammonia
Eyeglasses
Ice chests
Life jackets
TV cabinets
Car battery cases
Insect repellent
Refrigerants
Typewriter ribbons
Cold cream
Glycerin
Plywood adhesive
Cameras
Anesthetics
Artificial turf
Artificial Limbs
Bandages
Dentures
Mops
Beach Umbrellas
Ballpoint pens
Boats
Nail polish
Golf bags
Caulking
Tape recorders
Curtains
Vitamin capsules
Dashboards
Putty
Percolators
Skis
Insecticides
Fishing lures
Perfumes
Shoe polish
Petroleum jelly
Faucet washers
Food preservatives
Antihistamines
Cortisone
Dyes
LP records
Solvents
Roofing

The situation has been brewing since the 70's....so all the hot air about what party did what or did not do that is exactly that ....hot air. A lot of both donkeys, elephants and everything in between have come and gone. What has been accomplished?
In the 70's we imported 25% of our oil.

In the 90's we imported 42%.

In 2007 we imported 75%.

So what else does everybody need to know that nothing was done......nothing is being done.....and nothing will be done AGAIN!!!!!!!

All the Democratic rhetoric about we can't drill our way out is more hot air. If we would have started in the 70 or 90's the hot air about how long it takes to realize results.

When will the American people wake up. Your elected politicians did not, have not and are not doing the job of taking care of the needs of the people. Their job is to take care of their careers first. Special interest and lobby groups second.

I always wondered why when certain movies projecting life in the future sort of seem to show a deteriorated environment....no oil....no food....living like the stone age again.....

That's where we are headed if the politicos are not dealt with.

I grow weary beating my gums (and fingers) trying to motivate the masses to action.

Don'tcha see what the special interest groups can make happen? Doncha?

BTK

It's nice to blame liberal democrats for off shore restriction on oil drilling, however in 1990 George Bush and a republican controlled congress sharply restricted acreage available for off shore drilling.

Mr. Bush blocked new drilling off the coasts of much of California, Florida, Washington, Oregon and New England until at least the year 2000. He also permanently blocked any drilling in a marine sanctuary he created in California and ordered a delay on new leases until 1996 for an area of Southern California where drilling is already under way.

His decision is a significant departure from the offshore leasing policies of the Reagan Administration, which tried to make the entire 1.4-million-acre outer continental shelf available to industry.

In a statement issued at the White House, Mr. Bush said the decision reflected his belief ''that the development of oil and gas on the outer continental shelf should occur in an environmentally sound manner.''

In his announcement, Mr. Bush said the sale of leases off Florida and Southern California would be put off until at least the year 2000. About 87 tracts off San Luis Obispo in Southern California will be put up for sale after 1995, but only if studies find that they will not harm the environment or local economies.

The President also said he was creating a national marine sanctuary in central California's Monterey Bay that would be permanently off limits to drilling or other development.

In a surprise, the President also announced he is cancelling lease sales on the Georges Bank off New England and off the coasts of Oregon and Washington.

Oil industry officials said the President's decision would substantially reduce the total amount of oil that would be taken from the outer continental shelf at least until well into the next century. The American Petroleum Institute, a trade group of major oil companies, estimated that as a result of the policy the country will lose about two million barrels of oil a day, about a fourth of current domestic production.

In a statement made public today, the institute complained: ''These decisions on offshore oil and natural gas leasing are harmful to our country and economy. They will lead to decreased domestic production, more imports , more dependency on OPEC, more tanker traffic, and the export of jobs and investment overseas.''

And I believe your talking about George senior based on your dates. However that was an entirely different time. Gas was $1 a gallon, imports were only 35% of our total use, and our balance of trade was positive. So maybe back than it made some sense to do those things. However today we are at $4 a gallon, imports are 70% and we are running a negative balance of trade deficit. And yes now today it is the "green" folks who are blocking our energy Independence. I still say we need ALL types of energy. Oil, coal, wind, solar, tides, natural gas, nuclear, more drilling, more refinery capacity, oil shale, and any other type I missed. The idiots in Washington need to stop bickering about what type of energy we need and just realize we need every type. If we go after it all, at some point the best will rise to the top and become the predominant source. But doing nothing is not acceptable.

I just got my membership here, so I am new. Let me chime in on this one. Our oil problem is not going to be solved by drilling new wells. Here are some facts. The WTO has made it possible to establish free trade which has been bad for all American workers, but great for workers in India and China. With a total population of five billion people, the once poor nations now have an emerging middle class. Since the oil would take about 7 years to go online, we will be looking at (at minimum) a new middle class the size of the United States total population that wants to drive cars and consume in the same way we will. If we drill, the new supply will reduce the cost of gas, but it will not be a difference of 2 to 4 dollars a gallon, but the difference between 20 to 22 dollars a gallon. It is simple supply and demand. By the time this goes online, we will have far passed our ability to stay at the same rate of consumption. 10 years ago we were about 7% of the worlds population and we were consuming about 80% of the natural resources. Now the rest of the world wants it too.

The only solution is to look at this as a national security problem. During WWII we were able to convert all the resources of this country as well as the manufacturing base from making cars into making war products like planes and tanks. We need to do this again, but to make energy. We should have every house in this nation with solar panels (providing to themselves and a central grid) within 2 years. We should immediately convey production lines to only making cars with the highest gas standards within 2 years. We should immediately pass laws prohibiting undo waist (why does my software has to come in a 10 gallon create). We could preserve our way of life by taking some real measures, but no one seems willing to do it. And the thing is, none of these are political, they are common sense conservation. We have proven that we can do this in the past, so there is no reason we cannot do it now.