How much have the Democrats cost you at the pump?

[GaryC 7]

Both parties are to blame for the failed US energy policy. It hasn't made a difference whether the Dems or Reps have been in control. Clinton vetoed ANWAR drilling, but when Bush and the Reps could have done something they dropped the ball. They could care less as long as they keep power. We need to drill, build refineries, build coal and/or nuke plants, and look at developing alteratives, not one or the other.

The reps didn't drop the ball, the dems knocked it out of their hands. Again, I remind you of the facts.

Arctic Refuge drilling was again approved by the House of Representatives as part of the Energy Bill on April 21, 2005,[7] but the Arctic Refuge provision was later removed by the House-Senate conference committee. The Senate passed Arctic Refuge drilling on March 16, 2005 as part of the federal budget resolution for fiscal year 2006.[8] That Arctic Refuge provision was removed during the reconciliation process, due to Democrats in the House of Representatives who signed a letter stating they would oppose any version of the budget that had Arctic Refuge drilling in it.[9]

On December 15, 2005, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) attached an Arctic Refuge drilling amendment to the annual defense appropriations bill. A group of Democratic Senators led a successful filibustering of the bill on December 21, 2005, and the language was subsequently removed from the bill.

[HAL 9000 96]

Both parties are to blame for the failed US energy policy. It hasn't made a difference whether the Dems or Reps have been in control. Clinton vetoed ANWAR drilling, but when Bush and the Reps could have done something they dropped the ball. They could care less as long as they keep power. We need to drill, build refineries, build coal and/or nuke plants, and look at developing alteratives, not one or the other.

Not look at developing... its obviously better to actually develop the alternatives.

AS for the petroleum lobby groups and the industry itself... they will have to get ready to adjust. Somehow I doubt they are that draconian in thinking they will profit in the future if they don't push the alternatives envelope a lot more than trying to siphon off more profits with what has been marvelous assistance from Uncle Sam thus far.

[LoriLawless 0]

Come on, dude. It's not as if the Republicans didn't control Congress for over a decade until 2006 and it isn't as if they didn't control the White House for the last two terms. They had close to 6 years of majorities in Congress plus the Pres in the white House. And they blame the Dems for things not being right? Gimme a damn break. Time for the GOP to embrace and live their personal responsibility message.

How long are you going to use this excuse though? How long are we going to blame the past and the current administration for today's, 2008, issues?

This is not a parliamentary system where the buck would stop with GWB and his party alone. This is actually why the system in America does not work. Because the democrats are clearly stalling congress to make GWB look bad. Basically win at all costs regardless of the consequences for America or americans.

Gotta say I agree with this. I don't care who's to blame. I want to know what's going to happen to fix it!

[Sinergy 3]

Well acting like a child and pointing fingers just for the sake of wanting to argue is NOT going to fix the prob

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

So, the Republicans can't get anything done and that's the Democrats fault. The Democrats don't deliver, it's the Democrats fault. In short, anything and everything is the Democrats fault. Always. The Republicans are always right. You're hilarious, Gary. You really are.

Come on dude. The democrats are in charge now and have been so for a while now. It is not as if they were elected yesterday.

Come on, dude. It's not as if the Republicans didn't control Congress for about a decade until 2006 and it isn't as if they didn't control the White House for the last two terms. They had close to 6 years of majorities in Congress plus the Pres in the white House. And they blame the Dems for things not being right? Gimme a damn break. Time for the GOP to embrace and live their personal responsibility message.

Lay the blame where it belongs.

Arctic Refuge drilling was again approved by the House of Representatives as part of the Energy Bill on April 21, 2005,[7] but the Arctic Refuge provision was later removed by the House-Senate conference committee. The Senate passed Arctic Refuge drilling on March 16, 2005 as part of the federal budget resolution for fiscal year 2006.[8] That Arctic Refuge provision was removed during the reconciliation process, due to Democrats in the House of Representatives who signed a letter stating they would oppose any version of the budget that had Arctic Refuge drilling in it.[9]

On December 15, 2005, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) attached an Arctic Refuge drilling amendment to the annual defense appropriations bill. A group of Democratic Senators led a successful filibustering of the bill on December 21, 2005, and the language was subsequently removed from the bill.

Gary, you seem to think that drilling in Alaska is the only solution. It isn't. Conservation and development of alternative energy sources is how we need to go about this. The sooner we start to do that, the better. America needs to be a leader once again.

[GaryC 7]

So, the Republicans can't get anything done and that's the Democrats fault. The Democrats don't deliver, it's the Democrats fault. In short, anything and everything is the Democrats fault. Always. The Republicans are always right. You're hilarious, Gary. You really are.

Come on dude. The democrats are in charge now and have been so for a while now. It is not as if they were elected yesterday.

Come on, dude. It's not as if the Republicans didn't control Congress for about a decade until 2006 and it isn't as if they didn't control the White House for the last two terms. They had close to 6 years of majorities in Congress plus the Pres in the white House. And they blame the Dems for things not being right? Gimme a damn break. Time for the GOP to embrace and live their personal responsibility message.

Lay the blame where it belongs.

Arctic Refuge drilling was again approved by the House of Representatives as part of the Energy Bill on April 21, 2005,[7] but the Arctic Refuge provision was later removed by the House-Senate conference committee. The Senate passed Arctic Refuge drilling on March 16, 2005 as part of the federal budget resolution for fiscal year 2006.[8] That Arctic Refuge provision was removed during the reconciliation process, due to Democrats in the House of Representatives who signed a letter stating they would oppose any version of the budget that had Arctic Refuge drilling in it.[9]

On December 15, 2005, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) attached an Arctic Refuge drilling amendment to the annual defense appropriations bill. A group of Democratic Senators led a successful filibustering of the bill on December 21, 2005, and the language was subsequently removed from the bill.

Gary, you seem to think that drilling in Alaska is the only solution. It isn't. Conservation and development of alternative energy sources is how we need to go about this. The sooner we start to do that, the better. America needs to be a leader once again.

Yawn, It may not be the only solution but if the dems hadn't blocked exploration and the development of new nuclear power plants the current problem wouldn't be so bad. It seems all you want to do is yet again lay blame where it doesn't belong and ignore the real facts.

[rebeccajo 14]

Well acting like a child and pointing fingers just for the sake of wanting to argue is NOT going to fix the prob

Do I hear common sense talking?

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

So, the Republicans can't get anything done and that's the Democrats fault. The Democrats don't deliver, it's the Democrats fault. In short, anything and everything is the Democrats fault. Always. The Republicans are always right. You're hilarious, Gary. You really are.

Come on dude. The democrats are in charge now and have been so for a while now. It is not as if they were elected yesterday.

Come on, dude. It's not as if the Republicans didn't control Congress for about a decade until 2006 and it isn't as if they didn't control the White House for the last two terms. They had close to 6 years of majorities in Congress plus the Pres in the white House. And they blame the Dems for things not being right? Gimme a damn break. Time for the GOP to embrace and live their personal responsibility message.

Lay the blame where it belongs.

Arctic Refuge drilling was again approved by the House of Representatives as part of the Energy Bill on April 21, 2005,[7] but the Arctic Refuge provision was later removed by the House-Senate conference committee. The Senate passed Arctic Refuge drilling on March 16, 2005 as part of the federal budget resolution for fiscal year 2006.[8] That Arctic Refuge provision was removed during the reconciliation process, due to Democrats in the House of Representatives who signed a letter stating they would oppose any version of the budget that had Arctic Refuge drilling in it.[9]

On December 15, 2005, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) attached an Arctic Refuge drilling amendment to the annual defense appropriations bill. A group of Democratic Senators led a successful filibustering of the bill on December 21, 2005, and the language was subsequently removed from the bill.

Gary, you seem to think that drilling in Alaska is the only solution. It isn't. Conservation and development of alternative energy sources is how we need to go about this. The sooner we start to do that, the better. America needs to be a leader once again.

Absolutely. My first reaction to this article is Americans, not Democrats, are costing themselves more at the pump. No one is forcing them to drive SUVs.

[rebeccajo 14]

Absolutely. My first reaction to this article is Americans, not Democrats, are costing themselves more at the pump. No one is forcing them to drive SUVs.

No kidding.

I still can't figure out how we as Americans got away from the 70's rash for small cars to the gas guzzlers of today. I've been watching it unfold for the last 20 years or so and frankly can't figure it out.

And I'm not speaking from a perspective of complete innocence either. My ex-husband owned a behemoth Ford F350.

Edited May 23, 2008 by rebeccajo

[Peikko 1,575]

I don't think there is an easy solution to the energy 'crisis', certainly there isn't a pallatable solution. Something has to change which could be the attitude on the environment, screw it and let's have the oil that's there or people have to learn to accept that oil is just going to get more and more expensive not only because of politics, but also because there are more and more people chasing fewer and fewer reserves. Any short term quick fix is just that.

[HAL 9000 96]

I don't think there is an easy solution to the energy 'crisis', certainly there isn't a pallatable solution. Something has to change which could be the attitude on the environment, screw it and let's have the oil that's there or people have to learn to accept that oil is just going to get more and more expensive not only because of politics, but also because there are more and more people chasing fewer and fewer reserves. Any short term quick fix is just that.

Precisely why those with a little more long term vision can see that devastating a wildlife area, one of the last remaining ones thanks to other wonderful environmental policies in this country, can see how a short term solution will not bring back the damage brought about by drilling- even if its slanted drilling.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

So, the Republicans can't get anything done and that's the Democrats fault. The Democrats don't deliver, it's the Democrats fault. In short, anything and everything is the Democrats fault. Always. The Republicans are always right. You're hilarious, Gary. You really are.

Come on dude. The democrats are in charge now and have been so for a while now. It is not as if they were elected yesterday.

Come on, dude. It's not as if the Republicans didn't control Congress for about a decade until 2006 and it isn't as if they didn't control the White House for the last two terms. They had close to 6 years of majorities in Congress plus the Pres in the white House. And they blame the Dems for things not being right? Gimme a damn break. Time for the GOP to embrace and live their personal responsibility message.

Lay the blame where it belongs.

Arctic Refuge drilling was again approved by the House of Representatives as part of the Energy Bill on April 21, 2005,[7] but the Arctic Refuge provision was later removed by the House-Senate conference committee. The Senate passed Arctic Refuge drilling on March 16, 2005 as part of the federal budget resolution for fiscal year 2006.[8] That Arctic Refuge provision was removed during the reconciliation process, due to Democrats in the House of Representatives who signed a letter stating they would oppose any version of the budget that had Arctic Refuge drilling in it.[9]

On December 15, 2005, Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) attached an Arctic Refuge drilling amendment to the annual defense appropriations bill. A group of Democratic Senators led a successful filibustering of the bill on December 21, 2005, and the language was subsequently removed from the bill.

Gary, you seem to think that drilling in Alaska is the only solution. It isn't. Conservation and development of alternative energy sources is how we need to go about this. The sooner we start to do that, the better. America needs to be a leader once again.

Yawn, It may not be the only solution but if the dems hadn't blocked exploration and the development of new nuclear power plants the current problem wouldn't be so bad. It seems all you want to do is yet again lay blame where it doesn't belong and ignore the real facts.

One day you will get that head out of the sand and realize that oil is a finite resource unable to sustain the growing energy demands of a growing population with growing economies and living standards. The solution is not a drill.

[Peikko 1,575]

The solution is the condom.

[HAL 9000 96]

The solution is the condom.

Yes!! Less overconsumers... less demand for oil...

[Sinergy 3]

Well acting like a child and pointing fingers just for the sake of wanting to argue is NOT going to fix the prob

Do I hear common sense talking?

some have none, so it needs pointed out