Thank the gods for Huffington Post. At least they’re keeping the BP blowout up front, as the hurricane season brings “oil surf.” Meanwhile, nobody but cable hosts are screaming about energy. Is there anything more important? Pres. Obama’s already on to immigration tomorrow. Everyone is working towards what media talking heads are now calling the [...]
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Bill Clinton on Gulf Catastrophe: ‘Blow Up the Well’
“… Unless we send the Navy down deep, to blow up the well, and cover the leak with piles and piles and piles of rock and debris, which may become necessary. You don’t have to use a nuclear weapon by the way, I’ve seen all that stuff, just blow it up. Unless we’re going to [...]
Mass Die Off in Gulf
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s message has been loud and clear, using language such as “We will only be winning this war when we’re actually deploying every resource,” “They (the federal government) can provide more resources” and “It’s clear the resources needed to protect our coast are still not here.” But nearly two months after the governor [...]
TM.com Readers Agree with Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll
Americans are more pessimistic about the state of the country and less confident in President Barack Obama’s leadership than at any point since Mr. Obama entered the White House, according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll. – Confidence Waning in Obama, U.S. Outlook Perhaps the sacking of Gen. McChrystal and the brilliant stroke [...]
The People: Obama Doesn’t Have Clear Plan for BP Blowout
Most Americans do not believe President Obama has a clear plan to deal with the oil spill in the Gulf, according to a new CBS News/New York Times poll. – Most Say Obama Lacks Clear Plans on the Oil Spill, Energy or Jobs If there ever was any doubt that Pres. Obama mismanaged the messaging [...]
Republican Right Doubles Down on Oil Spill Crazy
GOV. BARBOUR: Well, the moratorium. The skill–the spill’s a terrible thing, but the moratorium is a, is a terrible thing that’s not only bad for the region, it’s bad for America. – “Meet the Press” Beyond Joe Barton’s sympathy for BP, which is shared by conservatives across the spectrum, the right is upset about what [...]
Joe Barton Is the Republican Energy Policy
originally posted at Huffington Post “I don’t know about that,” (Rand) Paul said, when asked about Barton’s statement during an appearance on WVLK-AM radio on Friday. “I don’t want to pile on him. … I know what that feels like. What I will say is I have never liked the tone of the president when [...]
It’s Up to Obama to Keep Oil-Sucking Barges Moving
Well, they’re not supertankers, but they work. So why is there such confusion? Because of life vests? Seriously? This is why so many people are so frustrated with government and the people who run it. This means Pres. Obama, because it seems someone needs to also keep their foot on the neck of the people [...]
Barton Deserves to Lose Top Spot
“Congressman Barton’s statements this morning were wrong,” the GOP leadership trio said in a rare joint statement. “BP itself has acknowledged that responsibility for the economic damages lies with them and has offered an initial pledge of $20 billion dollars for that purpose. The families and businesspeople in the Gulf region want leadership, accountability and [...]
Barton ‘Apology’ to BP a Gift
“I am ashamed of what happened at the White House yesterday. … It is a tragedy in the first proportion that a private corporation can be subjected to what I would characterize as a shakedown – in this case a $20 billion shakedown.” – Rep. Joe Barton Gotcha! That’s the game we’re playing. Democrats are [...]
Meanwhile, Oil Continues to Pour into the Gulf
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The Thrill is Gone
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy It’s quite interesting to watch the media come out of their collective swoon. The clip here is really stunning coming from Olbermann and Matthews, though less so of Fineman. Some concrete news just breaking (3:04 pm eastern) from Politico is that BP will [...]
Day 57: We Have a Disconnect
In the coming days and weeks, these efforts should capture up to 90% of the oil leaking out of the well. This is until the company finishes drilling a relief well later in the summer that is expected to stop the leak completely. – Pres. Barack Obama What was he talking about? It reminded me [...]
Minds Like Michelle Malkin Gave us the BP Blowout
… Fully 87% favor including a provision in comprehensive energy legislation to require utilities to produce more energy from wind, solar or other renewable sources. More than three-quarters (78%) favor tougher efficiency standards for building and major appliances. By greater than two-to-one (66% to 29%), the public supports including limits on carbon dioxide and other [...]
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