"One of the defining characteristics of politicians is a penchant for saying dumb things when they think it might make them more popular and win some votes"

A quote from the National Post referring to Obama's talk of "dirty oil" from the Alberta Oil Sands. As a worker on the Oil Sands, I find it unbelieveable that anyone would want to put it to a close. Obamas talk of Americans being handcuffed because of their dependibility on "foreign oil". Canada is Americas largest supplier of oil.The biggest alternative sources are Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq, Algeria, Angola and Russia. So wherer is he looking to get oil from? Maybe Mexico, though reliability is an issue, as its oil is running out. I really cant see any actually moves being made, seems like talk "we should do something", although i doubt anything will actually will be done (I cant see how he could afford to do anything but talk).

Any thoughts or insights on this issue?

I say we make Iraq pay us back(as was told,sold) in oil.Cut off the large suppy going to China(by sanctions str8 from the UN) Open up the reserves,cut out the gas tax,cut the war funding and use that money for future tech(wind/water/solar power)

I guess it really depends on if the american government wants to lower gas prices

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"Years ago, my mother used to say to me, In this world, Elwood, you must be oh, so smart or oh, so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. And you can quote me." Elwood P Dowd.

B. Hussein O'Bama will say whatever he feels people want to hear. His goal is to attain power, pure and simple. If he wants my vote, here's what he needs to say:

"If elected president, I will immediately use my office to influence Congress and the Senate to remove as many restrictive regulations against the oil companies as possible, while keeping the environment stable. I will direct the Department of Energy to authorize the immediate building of nuclear energy plants and new hydro-electric dams throughout the country as needed. I will encourage a large scale shale-to-oil program in the various states that contain those resources. I will meet with the leaders of industry to encourage alternate solutions. I will encourage the auto manufactures, through tax incentives, to build hydrogen, Hybrid and plug in electric cars. I will encourage NASA to do research on energy solutions. I will make energy independence the top priority of my administration. If President Kennedy's program of putting Man on the moon was successful, how can we, as Americans, the most productive people the earth has ever known, fail in our endeavor to succeed at energy independence? We won't fail. We cannot fail. We will lead the world in the technology that will ensure our success and the success of our neighbors throughout the world. Thank you my friends ... I am looking forward to your vote in November."

Vi

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Liberals are people that will believe anything twice.

He said that already........

~lol~ He did?

Vi

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Liberals are people that will believe anything twice.

B. Hussein O'Bama will say whatever he feels people want to hear. His goal is to attain power, pure and simple. If he wants my vote, here's what he needs to say:
I seriously doubt that he needs or wants your vote. I'm pretty sure he'll do just fine without it. Why would he want someone as crazy as you voting for him, an oxymoron for sure.

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Life is good, the water is sweet. The ground keeps moving beneath my feet.

Hope, change.........doesn't that mean whatever you want it to mean?

Personally, I'm getting a new red rider bb gun if Obama gets elected.......and I'll be able to smoke weed in the movie theater, guaranteed. (If they ever come out with a movie worth seeing...)

Vi get off it, it doesn't matter who gets in office be they Liberal, Conservative, Libertarian, Socialist or flat out Communist, they will all sell us down the river. Neither Party or politician, be they Ron Paul, McCain, Obama, Nadar or Mickey Mouse they will all do the same thing. None are our saviours.

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"Dissent is the Highest form of Patriotism" -- Howard Zinn

Med ...

We can discuss politics like two gentlemen or we can have a real shit-fest. For the record, I prefer the gentlemanly approach.

Your call ...

Vi

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Liberals are people that will believe anything twice.

So Dank ... are you now the self appointed arbiter of what is said and not said here in the forum? Let's see your badge.

Vi

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Liberals are people that will believe anything twice.