Sign the petition, drill here, drill now

[BOOMER]

http://www.americansolutions.com/DrillNow

'Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less' campaign continues to gain momentum
WASHINGTON, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Solutions for Winning the Future announced today that more than 100,000 Americans have now signed a petition urging Congress to immediately start drilling for oil domestically to ease gas prices. The petition is part of the "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less" campaign American Solutions launched last week.
The petition reads:

"We, therefore, the undersigned citizens of the United States, petition the U.S. Congress to act immediately to lower gasoline prices by authorizing the exploration of proven energy reserves to reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources from unstable countries."

Next week, American Solutions will deliver the signatures, gathered from citizens in all 50 states, to the U.S. Senate as a first step toward stopping the destructive Warner-Lieberman bill which would raise the cost of gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, and aviation fuel.

According to American Solutions' research, 73% of the American people agree that with appropriate safeguards to protect the environment, we should drill for oil off America's coasts to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. This belief is so widespread it is supported by a majority of Democrats, Republicans, and independents.

"Our message of 'Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less' is clearly resonating with hard-working Americans who are struggling to pay for rising gas prices," said Dave Ryan, American Solutions Executive Director. "The voices of more than 100,000 Americans are demanding that Congress offer real solutions to our energy challenges, and that begins with drilling for oil now."
For more information about the "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less" campaign, visit www.AmericanSolutions.com/DrillNow.
About American Solutions
American Solutions for Winning the Future is a new, non-partisan organization built around three goals: to defend America and our allies abroad and defeat our enemies, to strengthen and revitalize America's core values, and to move the government into the 21st Century. Its General Chairman is former Speaker Newt Gingrich.

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[carnutzzz]

Thanks for posting. I signed already.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I say we sit on our reserves until the M.E. is completely depleted by China and India, then charge the ROW $10,000 a barrel for it.

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

I say we sit on our reserves until the M.E. is completely depleted by China and India, then charge the ROW $10,000 a barrel for it.

What makes you think domestic oil producers would charge any less than that for it here? Oil is a world commodity. No one would sell it here for less than they could sell it elsewhere.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

What makes you think domestic oil producers would charge any less than that for it here? Oil is a world commodity. No one would sell it here for less than they could sell it elsewhere.

Bingo. And what makes anyone think that drilling all over the U.S. would lower the price of oil?? Jyl recently posted some #s for the mule-fucher showing how little effect drilling known (reasonably large) reserves of oil in the world would have on supply/demand. The gas stations in my city haven't been running low during the latest price run-up. Plenty of (expensive) gas for all.

I would imagine that the 100k people signing this petition are the same ones who voted for Bush/Cheney, support the Iraq war and drive Suburbans. The math-challenged among us.

[jorian]

"American Solutions for Winning the Future"

What a farce - they should call it "America Solutions for Delaying the Ineveitable"

Or how about "American Solutions for Embracing Denial"

Or "Where can I get cheaper Crack?"

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by jorian

"American Solutions for Winning the Future"

What a farce - they should call it "America Solutions for Delaying the Ineveitable"

Or how about "American Solutions for Embracing Denial"

Or "Where can I get cheaper Crack?"

Says the man from our largest oil/crack-supplying country.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Because they need the permission of the government to drill on government lands and they need the permits, etc. It could be built into the provisions allowing them to get it. Shoot, I say charge us $100 a barrel for it and charge the Chinese/Indians/Arabs $1,000,000 a barrel. Plus a camel. Hahaha! That'd be fantastic payback.

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

Because they need the permission of the government to drill on government lands and they need the permits, etc. It could be built into the provisions allowing them to get it. Shoot, I say charge us $100 a barrel for it and charge the Chinese/Indians/Arabs $1,000,000 a barrel. Plus a camel. Hahaha! That'd be fantastic payback.

If oil in the rest of the world is going for exponentially more than you think we should be paying for it, what kind of incentives do you think the gov't. would really have to offer oil companies to make it worth their (investors') while to drill and sell only here for a fraction of the world market price? I don't think this will ever work. Just like folks who generate their own power at home and then find out it's cheaper to sell it back to the grid and remain a customer than to really be energy-independent.

[m21sniper]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

What makes you think domestic oil producers would charge any less than that for it here? Oil is a world commodity. No one would sell it here for less than they could sell it elsewhere.

They will if there are massive export taxes placed on petroleum products.

Besides, the oil would cost a lot less to bring to market here in the US as opposed to foreign purchased oil, so the profit margin would be higher.

[Rick Lee]

As long as it's more profitable to business abroad, that's what companies will do. No one will want to bother drilling here, when they can make more elsewhere. There's no getting around the fact that oil is a commodity and is available in many other places.

[m21sniper]

Oh, they'll drill here if the gov't offers them enough tax incentives.

And they'll sell here if the gov't slaps them with exorbinant export taxes.

To be most effective, this would of course be done in stages. First give the big tax breaks to get it all started up and the black goo flowing, then slap on the taxes to make sure once it is, it all goes to market here.

Never underestimate the power of gov't to deliberately manipulate a market.

[Mule]

Originally Posted by jorian

"American Solutions for Winning the Future"

What a farce - they should call it "America Solutions for Delaying the Ineveitable"

Or how about "American Solutions for Embracing Denial"

Or "Where can I get cheaper Crack?"

Running low

[Mule]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

As long as it's more profitable to business abroad, that's what companies will do. No one will want to bother drilling here, when they can make more elsewhere. There's no getting around the fact that oil is a commodity and is available in many other places.

Let's see.$8 production costs, $60 selling price, I f these guys won't somebody else will!

[RoninLB]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121201723656327625.html?mod=opinion_main_comment aries\n

Blame Congress for High Oil Prices
By MACKUBIN THOMAS OWENS
WSJ; May 29, 2008; p A17


Mr. Owens is a professor at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I., and editor of Orbis, the journal of the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia.

[carnutzzz]

Originally Posted by speeder

I would imagine that the 100k people signing this petition are the same ones who voted for Bush/Cheney, support the Iraq war and drive Suburbans. The math-challenged among us.

Another California idiot.

Do a little research into the number of Dems who voted for the war. True- more conservatives are still for it since for us, it's about whats really happening over there and not about short attention spans and "feelings"

Voting for a Republican when it was time to boot-up and fight makes all the sense in the world. Sorry- Dems are pansy leaders. Sometimes you gotta kick some ass. It's time to get the pansies out of Washington.

And re: your Suburban comment, I drive a Jeep Cherokee. But I wonder who likes Suburbans?

"Barack Obama. The Illinois senator assaulted Big Three automakers last May before the Detroit Economic Club: "While foreign competitors were investing in more fuel-efficient technology for their vehicles, American automakers were spending their time investing in bigger, faster cars. The auto industry is on a path that is unacceptable and unsustainable. And America must take action to make it right."

This finger-wagging came from a speaker who arrived in a Secret Service convoy of Chevy Suburban SUVs (12 mpg). More embarrassing was the car in Obama's garage: A gas-guzzling, 340 horsepower Chrysler 300C. When his choice was exposed, he bought a more politically correct Ford Escape SUV hybrid (27 mpg). "

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080115/OPINION01/801150307/1007/opinion

Also check out the number of Democrat leaders who even responded to MotorTrend re: what they drive.

http://blogs.motortrend.com/6224527/miscellaneous/what-does-your-candidate-drive/index.html

I guess Democrats just aren't car-people. I guess that's rather obvious. It's a symbol of freedom and individuality. I suppose a crowded bus would benefit more the Common Good.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

We should stick the Iraqis with 100% of the bill (plus interest) for the war in Iraq. Payable in $10 barrels of oil. Starting today. Get pumpin' boys.

[carnutzzz]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

We should stick the Iraqis with 100% of the bill (plus interest) for the war in Iraq. Payable in $10 barrels of oil. Starting today. Get pumpin' boys.

Awesome idea. Where is that petition?

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I'll write it if anyone can point me to a location to post it up.

[Mo_Gearhead]

I am awaiting (long suffering) a Presidential candidate (al la Kennedy; "We WILL go to the moon.") that will step to the bully pulpit and state: We will no longer send billions of dollars to countries that fund terrorists and plot to destroy us. We WILL start down the road to finding alternative energy sources and working towards Energy Independence for the USA. We have the people, the know how, we have the need, so let's get started!

...(yawn ...checking watch) ...still waiting.