Barack Obama, a staunch oil industry critic, again pushed the bogus leftist talking point that his administration had done great things for oil production in America. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) discussed in the GOP Weekly Address how Barack Obama’s policies have resulted in an unprecedented slowdown in exploration and production in oil and gas.

Doug McKelway from FOX News reported:

 

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  3. #3 February 25, 2012 at 11:35 am

    GregInSeattle commented:

    This could be a huge winning issue for the Republicans, if they can play it right. That’s a big IF… High gas prices are crushing for most Americans.

  4. #4 February 25, 2012 at 11:38 am

    bg commented:

    ++

    re: #2 February 25, 2012 at 11:31 am bg

    “a tyranny of the elite”

    Crony Capitalism

    ==

  5. #5 February 25, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Militant Conservative commented:

    Now then, can anyone defend Obama’s actions/

    Policies?! He want to destroy America.

    The efing thing is pure evil.

  6. #6 February 25, 2012 at 11:44 am

    FurryGuy commented:

    I expect soon that Barry will somehow have the federal government seize the private lands currently seeing the mini-oil boom that he so disingenuously declaimed shows he is boosting oil production. Once seized he will shut down that production to save Americans from the evil petroleum industry.

    And I expect yet another Congressional Show Trial of the oil companies and Wall Street traders to divert from the real criminals causing this disaster. Once again a lot of Representatives and Senators given free re-election air time and publicity while doing absolutely nothing to solve a problem the government created in the first place.

  7. #7 February 25, 2012 at 11:47 am

    FurryGuy commented:

    #5 February 25, 2012 at 11:44 am
    Militant Conservative commented:

    To the Progressives destroying the old America is necessary so they get to achieve their utopian ideals. The Utopia where they are in power forever and the rest of us are serfs, thralls, and slaves on their plantation.

  8. #8 February 25, 2012 at 11:51 am

    Luke Duke commented:

    Good grief! can’t our side get someone with some energy and passion to make the case? she sounds drunk or stupid or both.

    Call SCOAMF out point-by-point on the BS. Then call him dishonest. done.

  10. #10 February 25, 2012 at 11:54 am

    bg commented:

    ++

    January 23, 2002

    War Against The Saudis

    [BUSH PAYS THE PRICE

    So far, President Bush has made it plain that he does not mean to wage war on Islam, and for that he is being made to pay a price. While his State Department is struggling to undo the damage done by the anti-Saudi media and the Lieberman-Levine assault in Congress, a grand coalition of left and right is pushing for World War III in the Middle East – a war that, given the presence of Pakistan and India (not to mention Israel) in the equation, could quickly go nuclear.]

    ==

  11. #11 February 25, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Patty commented:

    The devil made obama say the Algae thing. I have never heard of anything more ridiculous coming from who of all people. President?

    Or how about taking pig urine and just pouring that in your gas tank.

    Or something Obama said, inflate your tires.

    Or blame Bush or Wall Street, Queen Pelosi.

    Never blame the fact that the world economy and nations in the Middle East are on fire.

    And the fact that Obama has place us in going on 6 trillion in debt more than any president living or dead.

    No apologies here from Obama. None but so quick to apologize to our enemies. Since Obama the word APOLOGIZE in one of the most popular.

    Or what about this one: If you are a college student, worked hard now an attorney making 250 thousand a year and Obama wants you to pay more. You work hard and you are a success but Obama wants to award you with more taxes. You have too much and that is not far.

  12. #12 February 25, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Patty commented:

    fair

    Correction

  13. #13 February 25, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    No Man commented:

    3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . RACISTS!!!

  14. #14 February 25, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    bg commented:

    ++

    Obama’s Attorney Filed Lawsuit Over 8
    Migratory Birds to Stop Oil Development

    Newt Gingrich was on with Chris Wallace on FOX News Sunday this morning. After Wallace challenged him on his promise to get gas prices back down to $2.50 per gallon, Newt reminded him, “You can guarantee under the Obama plan there’s going to be less American production and higher prices. We already have the highest price on average in history. This president is anti-American energy. He is consistently opposing it. You know, his US attorney in North Dakota filed a lawsuit over 8 migratory birds. That’s how much they’re opposed to the oil industry.”

    ==

  15. #15 February 25, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    retired05 commented:

    Comment deleted and user banned for impersonating a fellow commenter. This was not written by retire05.

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  16. #16 February 25, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Patty commented:

    The national average for gas prices is almost $3.60 per gallon, increasing 40 cents from a year ago and jumping 20 cents from just one month ago.[1] Prices are already surpassing $4 per gallon in some states and could threaten the country’s economic recovery. Higher gas prices drive up production costs for goods reliant on transportation, and more money spent at the pump means less money spent at restaurants and movie theaters. Buying fewer goods and services tightens the economic vice and holds back job creation.

    Almost 70 percent of the price of gasoline comes from the price of crude oil, with excise taxes, refining costs, and retail/distribution making up the other 30 percent.[2] Exporting refined petroleum products comprises a small percentage of total domestic gas production and marginally impacts prices. Despite demand for oil falling in the United States as a result of a weaker economy and a warm winter curbing the use of heating oil, the industrial rise of China and India continue to put upward pressure on the price of oil. The threat of Iran restricting oil exports to Europe is also driving up the global price, impacting gas prices in the U.S.

    President Obama addressed these issues Thursday, February 23, in a speech on gas prices[3] in which he continued to take many facts out of context. While the President said that there is no quick fix to high gas prices and the nation cannot drill its way out of the problem, he creates a false dichotomy that suggests that micromanaging the solution from Washington by subsidizing uneconomical technologies and sources of energy would work. This approach would do little to provide America with new, reliable, and economical sources of energy and in fact would cause more harm than good to the consumer and taxpayer. America knows what works to effectively combat high gas prices: allowing the market to work by opening access to the country’s own oil and gas reserves, reducing onerous regulations, and allowing producers and consumers to respond to energy prices without Washington’s interference. Here are five half-truths that one continually hears about gas prices and five actions that Congress and the Administration can take to effectively combat high gas prices.

    http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/02/gas-prices-5-half-truths-about-rising-gasoline-prices

  17. #17 February 25, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Patty commented:

    Five Actions for Congress and the Administration

    Congress and the Administration should:

    Get moving on permits. As the only country in the world that places a majority of its territorial waters off-limits to oil and gas exploration, the U.S. should at the very least be drilling in the areas where access is permitted. Removing the de facto moratorium on drilling would immediately increase supply, create jobs, and bring in royalty revenue to federal and state governments.
    Require lease sales when ready. Congress should open areas that are off-limits: the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Alaska’s offshore, the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, and lands out West. Congress should require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct lease sales if a commercial interest exists to explore and drill. Congress should also provide the funding necessary to lease new onshore and offshore areas to oil and gas companies. Although it would take time for the federal government to lease these areas and for the energy companies to develop them, at least the process could begin.
    Create a sensible review processes. Placing a 270-day time limit on environmental reviews would ensure a quick review process for energy projects on federal lands. Construction projects on federal lands take an average of 4.4 years. The 270 days would allow for a thorough environmental review process but would not prevent investments from moving forward.[7]
    Remove regulatory delays and limit litigation. Environmental activists delay new energy projects by filing endless administrative appeals and lawsuits. Creating a manageable time frame for permitting and for groups or individuals to contest energy plans would keep potentially cost-effective ventures from being tied up for years in litigation while allowing the public and interested parties to voice opposition or support for these projects.
    Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. Congress should use its authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations to accept the State Department’s conclusion that construction of the pipeline would pose minimal environmental risk.[8] Approving the pipeline would create jobs and increase energy production—both of which the nation desperately needs—from a friendly supplier and ally.

    http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/02/gas-prices-5-half-truths-about-rising-gasoline-prices

  18. #19 February 25, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    wtd commented:

    In that video, watch Obama shake his head as he talks. It appears his head is using body language saying No No No . . .while his mouth is saying . . .well, er, something the head doesn’t agree with.

  19. #20 February 25, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Patty commented:

    Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it. R for R

    Obama is certainly picking his target. Congress and the Republican Party

  20. #21 February 25, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Patty commented:

    I suppose we need to walk, ride public transportation or ride bikes.

    http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRgcbqvT3mavOC9UVNuVHxIqT3p2dlc_yPMb0SM0TuZPbHfeRLflQ

    Obama turns in his Limo for his bike. Can you imagine. Security all around why he rides his bicycle.

  21. #22 February 25, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Swifty commented:

    Despite Obama’s soaring speech, I’m still voting for the guy who is more than 50% white.

  22. #23 February 25, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Patty commented:

    bg
    #1

    He hires him? :lol: What an ego maniac.

  23. #28 February 25, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Obamas regulation destroy jobs commented:

    We need refineries for crude oil..we should drill now and open more refineries. They are SELLING OFF what we don’t use to CHINA.

    Jarrett, Jackson all the liberals have brought America to its knees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they are complete affirmative action idiots…I really hope we have learned a lesson from this..don’t let liberals in the WH..Jarrett/Peloski says its GOOD to have unemployment???? are u kiddin me?? Where are the revenues?? you mean taking out money and not putting it back? is good?? What?? They think the US Treasury is a water faucet–just turn it on and money just flows out…what idiots..

    everyone is suffering from high gas..all businesses..ALL of them…

    and he is getting our soldiers killed!!!! He should not apologize for them getting killed! This is sick! Attacks religion, stops drilling, gun runner, school lunches on attack and now more bending over! WHEN WILL THIS STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liberals are insane!

  24. #29 February 26, 2012 at 10:05 am

    randyinrocklin commented:

    Kay Bailey Hutchinson????? Just goes to show you the Establishment Repubs ii.e Boehner and MCconnell in Congress don’t have a clue. She was RINO , thank God she will be gone. We need to get Rand Paul, Jim DeMint, Ron Johnson to speak on Conservative’s point of energy policy.

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