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No thanks. I already know what he will say, who he will blame, the lies he will tell about his response, the opportunity he will take to try and push the very unpopular Cap&Tax.
Remember - NEVER let a crisis go to waste.
He's already started on the dismantling of US drilling off shore.
Shove your wallets and purses into hiding...I can guarantee you by the end of this speach YOU and I will be paying MORE for the benefit of "all". Cap and Trade will be the bell of the ball....
BP was a founding member of the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a lobby dedicated to passing a cap-and-trade bill. As the nation’s largest producer of natural gas, BP saw many ways to profit from climate legislation, notably by persuading Congress to provide subsidies to coal-fired power plants that switched to gas.
In February, BP quit USCAP without giving much of a reason beyond saying the company could lobby more effectively on its own than in a coalition that is increasingly dominated by power companies. Theymade out particularly well in the House’s climate bill, while natural gas producers suffered.
Obama said: active the 17,000 troops as soon as possible.
I don't like this...
Actually that part I do like.. Thats the job of the government, to protect and defend the nation.. And yes, this includes environmental damage and economic ones..
I did hear the news say that Obama has YET to talk to the executives of BP.. WHAT? Its been how many days? How are they coordinating repairs and support if they arent talking?
No thanks. I already know what he will say, who he will blame, the lies he will tell about his response, the opportunity he will take to try and push the very unpopular Cap&Tax.
If it wasnt so sad to watch the president lie to americans, it would be humorous..
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