President Bush Does The Right Thing, Now The Dems Turn

Now it is only the Democrats keeping you from paying over $4 dollars at the pump

Hey folks,

Happy Tuesday to you. Last night I posted the Video and text of the speech given by President Bush about his lifting the Executive Order to allow OSD {Off Shore Drilling} and the fact that it is only the Democrats standing in the way of us getting and using our own resources. It is the Democrats that are now keeping the price above $4.00 dollars at the pump. While they give us NO REAL answers, pipe dreams and wonders, we continue to pay more than we need to. We continue to be dependant on foreign oil. We continue to have the energy crises we have today.

House Republican Whip Roy Blunt said this.

"With the president's decision today to lift the ban on the responsible development of America's deep-ocean energy, only one obstacle remains between the American people and accessing the abundant reserves of homegrown energy that are rightfully theirs: Democrats in Washington, D.C.

Unfortunately, reports indicate the only energy-related legislation we'll see this week is a bill to 'unlock' an energy field we've already been exploring for 25 years, along with an effort to advance the once-failed, and thoroughly discredited 'Use It or Lose It' language. Needless to say, neither plan will help the millions of American families struggling in a world of $4 gas, $150 oil, and prohibitively high electricity rates.

Back in 1990 when this executive ban was first established, oil sold for $18 and $1.20 could get you a gallon of gas just about anywhere in the country. Almost a generation later, our nation's energy outlook has changed more than anyone could've predicted back then - but reflexive Democratic arguments against responsible, homegrown energy production have not.

Enough is enough. It's long-past time for this country to take a meaningful step toward the achievement of genuine energy security. The president did his part today. Now it's time for Congress to finally act."

He is right. American Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Jack N. Gerard issued the following statement:

"Today's historic announcement by President Bush is a positive sign of change and a significant step in the right direction for U.S. energy policy. While today's action alone does not solve the problem, it takes us one step closer to a comprehensive solution and a more affordable, secure energy future. We're encouraged not only by today's news, but also the important bipartisan talks taking place in the House and Senate among lawmakers exploring energy legislation that could include domestic supply."

Why do we have a bipartisan movement growing in the House and Senate? Because of YOU. Because YOU keep telling the Representatives and Senators that YOU want this. You WANT them to stop the game playing and the day dreaming and actually DO something. YOU are tired of dropping a hundred dollars every time you fill up. YOU know it does not have to be that way, and YOU know that it is them FORCING you to.

"Clearly, the ground is shifting on energy policy. As the crisis has grown, as it has become clear to Americans that the United States is jeopardizing our own economy and our ability to compete globally by not moving forward with expanded domestic energy development, and as poll after poll have shown that more than two-thirds of Americans support it, we've seen growing interest in this issue among lawmakers of both parties. We strongly encourage the House and Senate to continue exploring comprehensive energy legislation that includes efficiency; diversity, including renewables and other lower-emission sources and technologies; and expanded domestic energy supply."

Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE) President and CEO Robbie Diamond said this.

"Today's action by the president is yet another sign that the American people understand that the status quo is unacceptable and are demanding that their leaders address the fundamental issues of energy supply and demand. Now the buck truly stops with Congress: they still must lift their moratorium before production or even exploration can commence. Democrats were crucial last year in helping to pass legislation to reduce demand, but that is only half the job; now it is time to address supply. We remain hopeful that both parties will act swiftly, and that this progress indicates a turn away from the half-measures that have until now too often substituted for comprehensive, effective energy policy.

We must also remember that increasing our domestic production of oil and natural gas is only one component of a comprehensive solution to our energy security vulnerabilities. Demand reductions, increased funding for research and development, advanced biofuels, and eventually electrification of the transportation sector are all elements that must come together for us to truly end our destructive dependence on oil."

As I have been telling you. We really can do both at the same time. What is the Democrat response? What did you expect? Speaker of the LWL, I mean House, said this.

"Once again, the oilman in the White House is echoing the demands of Big Oil.

The Bush plan is a hoax. It will neither reduce gas prices nor increase energy independence. It just gives millions more acres to the same companies that are sitting on nearly 68 million acres of public lands and coastal areas.

If the President wants to bring down prices in the next two weeks, not the next two decades, he should free our oil by releasing a small portion of the more than 700 million barrels of oil we have put in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

It's time to tell the oil industry: 'You already have millions of acres to drill. Use it or lose it.'"

{Sigh} THERE IS NO OIL THERE. Same old tire lies and idiocies. Once again, those that are beholden to the Envionuts in Congress, stand in the way of solving the problem.

OK let me ask you this. I give you two addresses. It will cost you about ten grand to get to either. I tell you, address one, may or may not contain a briefcase with possibility one million dollars. Maybe more, maybe less. Maybe. Address two ABSOLUTELLY contains a briefcase with ten million dollars. Maybe even MORE. Which address are you going to invest your Ten Thousand dollars into going to? EXACTLY.

But here is the problem. I tell you, show you proof that these briefcases exist, then I tell you, you know what, forget address two. Just spend your money on address one and go get the case, that may or may not be there. I decided, you do not need to go to the sure thing.

THIS is what Congress is telling US. Not the Big Oil Companies. US. WE are the ones paying for the trip. WE are the ones that will benefit from it. WE are the ones that need to tell Congress, LET US GO WHERE WE KNOW THE OIL IS. LET US STOP PAYING UNNESSARY AND OUTRAGOUS ENERGY COSTS. STOP PLAYING GAMES.
Peter

Sources:
President Bush
Office of the House Minority Whip Roy Blunt
Office of The Speaker of the House
American Chemistry Council (ACC) President
Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE) President
Commonsense