Comments on: Richardson: 'You can't drill your way out of the problem' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: G Edwards http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286434 G Edwards Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:50:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286434 “The point is that we have got to have a bipartisan comprehensive strategy and this administration, it seems Senator McCain, all they want to do is drill, drill, drill,” Ummm, what about Sen. McCain's gas tax freedom idea (that Clinton also supported), his insistence on energy independence, etc. Yup, ALL Sen. McCain wants to do is drill. And of course he HAS to tie it into the Bush administration somehow. Making these type of misleading statements sure leads to bipartisanship. Interesting that the Dems have to invent things; they must be really worried about the election. “The point is that we have got to have a bipartisan comprehensive strategy and this administration, it seems Senator McCain, all they want to do is drill, drill, drill,”

Ummm, what about Sen. McCain's gas tax freedom idea (that Clinton also supported), his insistence on energy independence, etc. Yup, ALL Sen. McCain wants to do is drill. And of course he HAS to tie it into the Bush administration somehow.

Making these type of misleading statements sure leads to bipartisanship. Interesting that the Dems have to invent things; they must be really worried about the election.

]]> By: R http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286267 R Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286267 Additional drill whether is onshore or off shore will not prove beneficial until 10-20 years from now. Plus, if offshore driling was to take place the oil companies will put more effort into securing the lease on a site than actually drilling. They WILL NOT drill when we are still paying the soaring price of gas. But guess what, when time comes to drill we will pay the price because they are sitting on newly aquired leases for 10-15 years.I'd say let's listen to the Economists who are the experts on these matters. Additional drill whether is onshore or off shore will not prove beneficial until 10-20 years from now. Plus, if offshore driling was to take place the oil companies will put more effort into securing the lease on a site than actually drilling. They WILL NOT drill when we are still paying the soaring price of gas. But guess what, when time comes to drill we will pay the price because they are sitting on newly aquired leases for 10-15 years.I'd say let's listen to the Economists who are the experts on these matters.

]]> By: Susan, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286188 Susan, NY Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:37:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286188 Bill Richardson needs to stop whining and start thinking positively. This is a complex problem, and we need a multi faceted solution. Let individual states decide if off shore drilling negatively impacts their tourism agenda to the extent that they don't want it. However let's invest in ways and means to harvest our own energy supplies: solar, nuclear, wind, and yes, oil. And if a state is willing to go along with off shore drilling, then let's get started on it, so that some day down the road we will have a better handle on self-sufficiency. This doesn't negate the effort we all need to make to reduce consumption. I just don't understand this attitude of Richardson and Obama where you can't try everything possible to achieve a positive result. Bill Richardson needs to stop whining and start thinking positively.
This is a complex problem, and we need a multi faceted solution. Let individual states decide if off shore drilling negatively impacts their tourism agenda to the extent that they don't want it. However let's invest in ways and means to harvest our own energy supplies: solar, nuclear, wind, and yes, oil. And if a state is willing to go along with off shore drilling, then let's get started on it, so that some day down the road we will have a better handle on self-sufficiency.
This doesn't negate the effort we all need to make to reduce consumption. I just don't understand this attitude of Richardson and Obama where you can't try everything possible to achieve a positive result.

]]> By: Patriot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286170 Patriot Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:33:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286170 FOSSIL FUEL IS LIMITED! We need to stare down our energy problem and solve it once and for all times! 1. Drilling now will not bring new oil to the market for a decade! 2. The oil execs already have 30 million acres UN-DRILLED space offshore! Why aren't the oil execs drilling those acres in inventory? 3. The oil men administration are looking to increase their offshore inventory. Another gimmick, like the so-called gas tax holiday. 4. In ten years, we can find the alternative and NECESSARY solution to our energy problem; because fossil fuel is FINITE! And fossil fuel is also destroying the environment! Ask the oil companies DO THE PATRIOTIC THING & ROLL BACK fuel prices in this time of great national need! FOSSIL FUEL IS LIMITED!

We need to stare down our energy problem and solve it once and for all times!

1. Drilling now will not bring new oil to the market for a decade!

2. The oil execs already have 30 million acres UN-DRILLED space offshore!
Why aren't the oil execs drilling those acres in inventory?

3. The oil men administration are looking to increase their offshore inventory. Another gimmick, like the so-called gas tax holiday.

4. In ten years, we can find the alternative and NECESSARY solution to our energy problem; because fossil fuel is FINITE! And fossil fuel is also destroying the environment!

Ask the oil companies DO THE PATRIOTIC THING & ROLL BACK fuel prices in this time of great national need!

]]> By: john mccain for president http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286168 john mccain for president Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:33:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286168 Please every one, allow Judas, i mean Gov. Richardson speak. Please every one, allow Judas, i mean Gov. Richardson speak.

]]> By: Mark F. Arena http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286155 Mark F. Arena Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:30:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286155 It will not be long before we have spent so much money for foreign oil that our own sovereignty becomes fragile, and perhaps disappears. The uber rich understand this, that is why the money grab has gotten more brazen of late. Just as we brought the former Soviet Union to its knees by outspending it on a stupid arms race, so to will the USA fall. The real tragedy will be that it was foreseeable and preventable-yet we stood by and watched it all happen. I am 59 years old, and expect to both collect social security and watch the endgame from my nursing home bed. It will not be long before we have spent so much money for foreign oil that our own sovereignty becomes fragile, and perhaps disappears.

The uber rich understand this, that is why the money grab has gotten more brazen of late.

Just as we brought the former Soviet Union to its knees by outspending it on a stupid arms race, so to will the USA fall. The real tragedy will be that it was foreseeable and preventable-yet we stood by and watched it all happen.

I am 59 years old, and expect to both collect social security and watch the endgame from my nursing home bed.

]]> By: Adam, Menlo Park, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286135 Adam, Menlo Park, CA Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:22:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286135 Yes, Bill Richardson is an energy expert. He served as secretary of energy under Clinton. I think that makes him pretty qualified to offer an opinion on this subject matter. Yes, Bill Richardson is an energy expert. He served as secretary of energy under Clinton. I think that makes him pretty qualified to offer an opinion on this subject matter.

]]> By: Obama 08: Female, 60, white http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286128 Obama 08: Female, 60, white Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:21:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286128 Bill: Why didn't voters scream for something to be done? Why has America been able to have less than 10 per cent of the population yet use 25% of the world's resources. Time for us all to look in the mirror and quit whining about the politicians we continue to vote for because they pander and tell us what we want to hear and criticize those who tell us what we NEED to hear. Bill: Why didn't voters scream for something to be done? Why has America been able to have less than 10 per cent of the population yet use 25% of the world's resources. Time for us all to look in the mirror and quit whining about the politicians we continue to vote for because they pander and tell us what we want to hear and criticize those who tell us what we NEED to hear.

]]> By: Kevin, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286114 Kevin, AL Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:18:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286114 First of all, Bill Richardson USED to be the U.S. Secretary of Energy...in case all of you forgot... Second of all...10-20 years ago we weren't exactly in the midst of an energy crisis... Finally...he's right. Drilling for oil doesn't solve the problem it makes it worse. This country is addicted. You don't solve a crisis by putting a bandaid over a gaping wound. If we started drilling now, the results wouldn't be seen for at least another 10 years or so. The ultimate answer to the energy crisis is reducing and eventually eliminating this country's dependence on oil. Do I think the ban on offshore drilling is a little rediculous? Absolutely. But the problem is much bigger than "We need more oil," at this point. It really is just a stunt, which makes me sad. I have a lot of respect for Sen. McCain, and it's sad to see him align himself more and more with the failed policies of George W. Bush. First of all, Bill Richardson USED to be the U.S. Secretary of Energy...in case all of you forgot...

Second of all...10-20 years ago we weren't exactly in the midst of an energy crisis...

Finally...he's right. Drilling for oil doesn't solve the problem it makes it worse. This country is addicted. You don't solve a crisis by putting a bandaid over a gaping wound. If we started drilling now, the results wouldn't be seen for at least another 10 years or so. The ultimate answer to the energy crisis is reducing and eventually eliminating this country's dependence on oil. Do I think the ban on offshore drilling is a little rediculous? Absolutely. But the problem is much bigger than "We need more oil," at this point. It really is just a stunt, which makes me sad. I have a lot of respect for Sen. McCain, and it's sad to see him align himself more and more with the failed policies of George W. Bush.

]]> By: susie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286093 susie Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:14:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286093 Drilling should have took place 30 years ago when we had a gas shortage. Where was Richardson then? Drilling should have took place 30 years ago when we had a gas shortage. Where was Richardson then?

]]> By: DT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286085 DT Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:11:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286085 New drilling would be a good idea... That is, if we would see oil from it sooner than about ten years from now, and if it didn't negatively impact our environment. The truths politicians who are pro-drilling neglect to tell us is the time it will take for oil from this drilling to be available, and the lack of oil refineries to support the additional capacity. Political promises sound good, but they neglect a lot of the negatives, because it wouldn't help their campaigns. What we need most is to diversify our energy plan. Think of a state who is primarily supported by one type of economy (i.e., manufacturing). When manufacturing jobs go away, suddenly that state economy tanks --diversifying the economy would have reduced that impact. We need to do the same with energy sources We need to use every viable option in our arsenal --solar, wind, electrical power, natural gas, and hydrogen, and research them all, and make our power available from multiple sources. If we as a nation also looked at biodiesel as a short-term alternative (diesel needs less refining than gasoline, so you get more diesel out of a barrel of oil, plus the bio component that further lessens the use of crude oil) we'd be far better off. We need to be flexible with where we get our energy from --and as much as possible, we need renewable sources. Finally, let's not tax windfall oil profits --rather, lets remove oil subsidies. Some of these subsidies were to encourage an increase in refining capacity, which oil companies have not done. Others are no longer needed --the oil companies have record profits, why are we subsidizing them? Take these subsidies, and move them to R&D for renewable energy sources. New drilling would be a good idea...

That is, if we would see oil from it sooner than about ten years from now, and if it didn't negatively impact our environment. The truths politicians who are pro-drilling neglect to tell us is the time it will take for oil from this drilling to be available, and the lack of oil refineries to support the additional capacity. Political promises sound good, but they neglect a lot of the negatives, because it wouldn't help their campaigns.

What we need most is to diversify our energy plan. Think of a state who is primarily supported by one type of economy (i.e., manufacturing). When manufacturing jobs go away, suddenly that state economy tanks –diversifying the economy would have reduced that impact. We need to do the same with energy sources

We need to use every viable option in our arsenal –solar, wind, electrical power, natural gas, and hydrogen, and research them all, and make our power available from multiple sources. If we as a nation also looked at biodiesel as a short-term alternative (diesel needs less refining than gasoline, so you get more diesel out of a barrel of oil, plus the bio component that further lessens the use of crude oil) we'd be far better off. We need to be flexible with where we get our energy from –and as much as possible, we need renewable sources.

Finally, let's not tax windfall oil profits –rather, lets remove oil subsidies. Some of these subsidies were to encourage an increase in refining capacity, which oil companies have not done. Others are no longer needed –the oil companies have record profits, why are we subsidizing them? Take these subsidies, and move them to R&D for renewable energy sources.

]]> By: Democratic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286077 Democratic Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:09:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286077 Please think and vote "Democratic" - We are spending billions of dollars on a war. -- We own other countries trillions of dollars. --- We are losing jobs, losing homes... gas is sky high and because of that war we are losing lives. Since Bush, we are losing a lot...-- now with the floods, which will cost billions. Now food will go up. This is not about whom you like or dislike -- this is about the Democrats winning... Save the USA or we will be the new 3rd world. Please do not vote McSame. Please think and vote "Democratic" – We are spending billions of dollars on a war. - We own other countries trillions of dollars. -

We are losing jobs, losing homes... gas is sky high and because of that war we are losing lives.

Since Bush, we are losing a lot...– now with the floods, which will cost billions. Now food will go up.

This is not about whom you like or dislike - this is about the Democrats winning... Save the USA or we will be the new 3rd world.
Please do not vote McSame.

]]> By: gail http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286066 gail Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:07:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286066 dont' agree with Richardson on much but here he's right. Drilling offshore wouldn't in entirety wouldn't even give the nation more than a four month supply on current usage. PS _ I believe when Richardson was secretary of energy oil was about 25 bucks a barrel so I'd say he did ok. dont' agree with Richardson on much but here he's right. Drilling offshore wouldn't in entirety wouldn't even give the nation more than a four month supply on current usage.

PS _ I believe when Richardson was secretary of energy oil was about 25 bucks a barrel so I'd say he did ok.

]]> By: M.S. Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286061 M.S. Indiana Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:06:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286061 Funny how even Republics says it wont lover the prices on gas prices... For all i know, it may not even go to the American market but maybe china... If we don't start working towards getting out of oil dependency we will be hurting even more for each year going by... Not like China and other countries are going to use less oil over the next 30 years they will be asking for 10 times more oil, then they are now... And why drill offshore when you can drill on land ??, don't think people are going to pay to vissit oil rigs in FL or other places Funny how even Republics says it wont lover the prices on gas prices...
For all i know, it may not even go to the American market but maybe china...

If we don't start working towards getting out of oil dependency we will be hurting even more for each year going by... Not like China and other countries are going to use less oil over the next 30 years they will be asking for 10 times more oil, then they are now...

And why drill offshore when you can drill on land ??, don't think people are going to pay to vissit oil rigs in FL or other places

]]> By: Never Obama - Anti Obama movements gaining ground http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286049 Never Obama - Anti Obama movements gaining ground Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:04:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286049 Richardson is campaining for the VP spot nothing else - Judas, nuff Said. Richardson is campaining for the VP spot nothing else – Judas, nuff Said.

]]> By: >>>Solvent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286035 >>>Solvent Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286035 The drilling is a short-sighted solution that does nothing to meter the oil crisis at hand. Drilling in Alaska would reroute the caribou migration path causing millions of the native people to starve. Drilling on the shore could damage the eco-system we all depend on for survival. And for what? Ten more years of oil, and then we still run out anyway. Alternative fuels are out there, but they aren't being pursued aggressively enough. Solar power is unlimited, and for those selfish people who complain about the lack of pickup this energy might have in their trucks, they can have their oil and let the world suffer for it. Try Fuel Cells, no byproduct but water, a nearly infinite supply of energy, and soon to be affordable if the oil companies would butt out. Not likely. The drilling is a short-sighted solution that does nothing to meter the oil crisis at hand. Drilling in Alaska would reroute the caribou migration path causing millions of the native people to starve. Drilling on the shore could damage the eco-system we all depend on for survival. And for what? Ten more years of oil, and then we still run out anyway. Alternative fuels are out there, but they aren't being pursued aggressively enough. Solar power is unlimited, and for those selfish people who complain about the lack of pickup this energy might have in their trucks, they can have their oil and let the world suffer for it. Try Fuel Cells, no byproduct but water, a nearly infinite supply of energy, and soon to be affordable if the oil companies would butt out. Not likely.

]]> By: Jimmy, Northern VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286031 Jimmy, Northern VA Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286031 Rather than spout preconceived partisan rhetoric (Ron, Walt, & Bill), perhaps becoming informed on this important issue might be a bit more helpful. This would include willing to read, listen, and understand facts that may not be in line with your party positions. There are a lot of elements that have brought us to this point (limited supply, global consumption rates, refinery capacity, etc). To get a true understanding of the situation will also require some understanding of math. If you're interested in being truly informed, here is a place to start: http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1815884,00.html?cnn=yes If not, stay ignorant. Rather than spout preconceived partisan rhetoric (Ron, Walt, & Bill), perhaps becoming informed on this important issue might be a bit more helpful. This would include willing to read, listen, and understand facts that may not be in line with your party positions. There are a lot of elements that have brought us to this point (limited supply, global consumption rates, refinery capacity, etc). To get a true understanding of the situation will also require some understanding of math.

If you're interested in being truly informed, here is a place to start:

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1815884,00.html?cnn=yes

If not, stay ignorant.

]]> By: tell the truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286026 tell the truth Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:58:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286026 People do not want to hear the truth. McCain will tell you what you want to hear and Obama tells you the truth. Think about that EX: pro choice or pro life EX: for drilling or against drilling EX: for bush taxes cut or against bush taxes cuts this is a few example but there are many more People do not want to hear the truth. McCain will tell you what you want to hear and Obama tells you the truth. Think about that

EX: pro choice or pro life
EX: for drilling or against drilling
EX: for bush taxes cut or against bush taxes cuts

this is a few example but there are many more

]]> By: J-M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286025 J-M Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:58:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286025 Fmr. Clinton Supporter: You're right in that doing one thing is not enough. The first problem is indeed consumption. But step two isn't drilling more. Drilling for more oil won't affect us for years. If gas prices climb as they have over the last two years, by the time the output of this new drilling takes effect, your gas prices will be $9+ a gallon. And how much will it save? A few cents. So, while we all sit back and wait for more oil while destroying the coasts, we'll be paying 8.95 a gallon instead of 9.00 in the year 2015. Hmmm, anyone else here see that the bigger problem is continuing to use oil? It's not just more fuel efficient cars folks. 30mpg combustible engines ain't going to do it.. Peak oil (read up on it) has come and gone! So, stop looking at oil as the answer. Fmr. Clinton Supporter: You're right in that doing one thing is not enough. The first problem is indeed consumption. But step two isn't drilling more. Drilling for more oil won't affect us for years. If gas prices climb as they have over the last two years, by the time the output of this new drilling takes effect, your gas prices will be $9+ a gallon. And how much will it save? A few cents. So, while we all sit back and wait for more oil while destroying the coasts, we'll be paying 8.95 a gallon instead of 9.00 in the year 2015.

Hmmm, anyone else here see that the bigger problem is continuing to use oil? It's not just more fuel efficient cars folks. 30mpg combustible engines ain't going to do it.. Peak oil (read up on it) has come and gone! So, stop looking at oil as the answer.

]]> By: allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286023 allen Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:58:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286023 Bill Richardson was the secretary of energy. Do your homework, Ron #1 & Bill #3 Bill Richardson was the secretary of energy. Do your homework, Ron #1 & Bill #3

]]> By: dede-ol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286021 dede-ol Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:58:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286021 i can take to the bank what bill says he has been in the energy sector for a while. we need an over haul of our energy priorities,change dramatically to renewable resources,solar, wind,fuel efficient cars,time for real change.how about every home built have solar for heating for a start. i can take to the bank what bill says he has been in the energy sector for a while. we need an over haul of our energy priorities,change dramatically to renewable resources,solar, wind,fuel efficient cars,time for real change.how about every home built have solar for heating for a start.

]]> By: J-M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286006 J-M Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:53:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286006 He couldn't be more right. Anyone who poses as an energy expert by saying more drilling and nuclear power are our answers proves to be the true idiot. Those who favor more drilling are the ones who got us in this mess in the first place. And if you want to blame the other side, fine, but it was all of you who were a) too stupid to vote for these oil based politicians and b) funded the anti-energy anti-global warming lobbies. Hmmm...let's think, you knowingly voted in two former oil execs over the last eight years, yea, sure non-oil energy progress was really their top concern. He couldn't be more right. Anyone who poses as an energy expert by saying more drilling and nuclear power are our answers proves to be the true idiot. Those who favor more drilling are the ones who got us in this mess in the first place. And if you want to blame the other side, fine, but it was all of you who were a) too stupid to vote for these oil based politicians and b) funded the anti-energy anti-global warming lobbies. Hmmm...let's think, you knowingly voted in two former oil execs over the last eight years, yea, sure non-oil energy progress was really their top concern.

]]> By: MaryAnn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286005 MaryAnn Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:53:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286005 Who listens to Bill Richardson anymore...he lost my respect after what he did to the CLINTON's Who listens to Bill Richardson anymore...he lost my respect after what he did to the CLINTON's

]]> By: Larry Buchas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286004 Larry Buchas Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:53:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286004 GOP stands for Gas - Oil - Petroleum. They are not interested in alternative energy sources. They are only interested in their oil friends. Drilling for oil does not do anything for the current market demand, especially with China and India included. We haven't changed our vehicle or fuel standards since this crisis started in the 1970's. It's not too late to invest in the future. Let's reward those for trading in their gas guzzling SUV's and large pickups for hybrids and other fuel efficient vehicles. Also, let's punish those who don't trade in these monsters with higher taxes. Everyone should start contributing their part. GOP stands for Gas – Oil – Petroleum.

They are not interested in alternative energy sources. They are only interested in their oil friends. Drilling for oil does not do anything for the current market demand, especially with China and India included.

We haven't changed our vehicle or fuel standards since this crisis started in the 1970's. It's not too late to invest in the future. Let's reward those for trading in their gas guzzling SUV's and large pickups for hybrids and other fuel efficient vehicles. Also, let's punish those who don't trade in these monsters with higher taxes.

Everyone should start contributing their part.

]]> By: Joe from CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286002 Joe from CA Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:53:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286002 No more oil dependency, we need new and better energy source....unless we start to do something now, we will always have this problem~~ No more oil dependency, we need new and better energy source....unless we start to do something now, we will always have this problem~~

]]> By: msgijoe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286001 msgijoe Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:53:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286001 Ron, Walt and Bill, the three dentists who love to drill. Ron, Walt and Bill, the three dentists who love to drill.

]]> By: i think for myself http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1286000 i think for myself Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:53:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1286000 i think we need to look at all possible solutions to get us out of this mess. we do need to drill more, but also decrease our dependency through increase alternatives. just once you wish the party's would get over being for one thing and not what the other party is for. we need to look at everything possible. we need to stop sending our wealth to other countries who have there own agendas. i think we need to look at all possible solutions to get us out of this mess. we do need to drill more, but also decrease our dependency through increase alternatives. just once you wish the party's would get over being for one thing and not what the other party is for. we need to look at everything possible. we need to stop sending our wealth to other countries who have there own agendas.

]]> By: AMW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285990 AMW Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:50:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285990 BILL RICHARDSON CAN ADD NOTHING TO THE EQUATION. HE NEEDS TO GO HOME AND TAKE IS DAGGER WITH HIM. BILL RICHARDSON CAN ADD NOTHING TO THE EQUATION. HE NEEDS TO GO HOME AND TAKE IS DAGGER WITH HIM.

]]> By: Tyler in Raleigh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285987 Tyler in Raleigh Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:49:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285987 I'm all for more drilling, but that will take 10+ years to help and is a drop in the barrel of the oil we need. High energy prices stink, but we are still cheap compared to the rest of the world ($8-10/gallon in Europe). Conservation is a big important step, in addition to cracking down on speculators (like what happened in housing and the internet), drilling for oil and pressuring OPEC. We have now learned that housing does not go up forever and that eventually you have to pay your debts. American's have begun to believe they have a "right" to cheap oil, cheap housing, endless products and credit card debt with no savings. Time to wake up!! I'm all for more drilling, but that will take 10+ years to help and is a drop in the barrel of the oil we need.

High energy prices stink, but we are still cheap compared to the rest of the world ($8-10/gallon in Europe). Conservation is a big important step, in addition to cracking down on speculators (like what happened in housing and the internet), drilling for oil and pressuring OPEC.

We have now learned that housing does not go up forever and that eventually you have to pay your debts. American's have begun to believe they have a "right" to cheap oil, cheap housing, endless products and credit card debt with no savings.

Time to wake up!!

]]> By: Charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285967 Charlotte Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:43:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285967 I must comment on another blog..Kevin, on another post. Loved your post turtle story. May I borrow it? It fits Obama to a tee. I had never heard it before, and find it hillar-ious. I remember the Robin Williams movie where he accidently wins the election. Didn't have the foggest idea what to do. Obama fits that mold, also that movie is where Obama got the, "we are not red states, we are not blue states, we are the United States." I got to admit it has a nice ring to it. Obama, is a POST TURTLE! I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November, watsted or not my conscience will be clear. I must comment on another blog..Kevin, on another post. Loved your post turtle story. May I borrow it? It fits Obama to a tee. I had never heard it before, and find it hillar-ious. I remember the Robin Williams movie where he accidently wins the election. Didn't have the foggest idea what to do. Obama fits that mold, also that movie is where Obama got the, "we are not red states, we are not blue states, we are the United States." I got to admit it has a nice ring to it. Obama, is a POST TURTLE! I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November, watsted or not my conscience will be clear.

]]> By: JIM...TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285963 JIM...TX Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:43:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285963 We will always, at least for the forseeable future need oil so we may as well start now an dig a hole! All the alteratives to that will take likewise many years to come to bear. We should do all we can now...today to wean ourselves from the foreign influence in our energy requirements. And YES it's NOT going to solve the problem but nothing else will either in say our lifetime if we don't get off our butts an do SOMETHING no matter how unpleasant to this group or that....... We will always, at least for the forseeable future need oil so we may as well start now an dig a hole! All the alteratives to that will take likewise many years to come to bear. We should do all we can now...today to wean ourselves from the foreign influence in our energy requirements. And YES it's NOT going to solve the problem but nothing else will either in say our lifetime if we don't get off our butts an do SOMETHING no matter how unpleasant to this group or that.......

]]> By: Obama Plays Race Card Again http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285960 Obama Plays Race Card Again Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:42:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285960 What do you mean we can't drill our way out of the problem? More delusional campaign speak This is like telling a person in their early 40's that has not started saving for retirement yet that its too late and that they should just start buying scratch off lottery tickets instead as a way to provide for themselves. Absolutely the least logical argument I have ever heard whtn it comes to energy policy. And its becoming the DNC company line. PS: all folks are asking is to leave it up to each individual coastal state to decide for themselves. What do you mean we can't drill our way out of the problem? More delusional campaign speak

This is like telling a person in their early 40's that has not started saving for retirement yet that its too late and that they should just start buying scratch off lottery tickets instead as a way to provide for themselves.

Absolutely the least logical argument I have ever heard whtn it comes to energy policy. And its becoming the DNC company line.

PS: all folks are asking is to leave it up to each individual coastal state to decide for themselves.

]]> By: Bella from Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285957 Bella from Florida Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:41:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285957 If we announced to the world tomorrow that we are going to start drilling in our country speculators would get scared and the prices of oil would go down .We have to start doing it now. Why are other oil producing countries afraid of drilling for oil? China and Cuba have started drilling why can not we do the same? Who on earth does Nancy Pelosi think she is to say no to drilling. Shame on her. If we announced to the world tomorrow that we are going to start drilling in our country speculators would get scared and the prices of oil would go down .We have to start doing it now. Why are other oil producing countries afraid of drilling for oil? China and Cuba have started drilling why can not we do the same? Who on earth does Nancy Pelosi think she is to say no to drilling. Shame on her.

]]> By: Former Clinton Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285951 Former Clinton Supporter Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:40:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285951 We must allow new drilling as well as increase fuel efficiency for new cars and increase use of public transportation. Only doing one thing will not help much. We must allow new drilling as well as increase fuel efficiency for new cars and increase use of public transportation. Only doing one thing will not help much.

]]> By: an ohio voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285930 an ohio voter Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:35:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285930 Richardson, Hoyer, Reid....Oh Brother!! Who listens to you guys?? Why don't you go out and campaign for Senator Obama and leave the microphones alone? Richardson, Hoyer, Reid....Oh Brother!! Who listens to you guys?? Why don't you go out and campaign for Senator Obama and leave the microphones alone?

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285923 Alex Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:33:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285923 Well he WAS Sec. of Energy a few years back. I THINK he knows his stuff, people... Well he WAS Sec. of Energy a few years back. I THINK he knows his stuff, people...

]]> By: an ohio voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285919 an ohio voter Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:32:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285919 Who cares what you think, Bill Richardson?? Talk to the people of New Mexico and get them to vote for Obama... Who cares what you think, Bill Richardson?? Talk to the people of New Mexico and get them to vote for Obama...

]]> By: Xavier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285918 Xavier Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:32:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285918 Richardson is right. Lets stop doing band-aid solutions or quick fixes that dont last. I'd rather have a real solution that takes time, but last permanently. In the longrun that will go a long way further towards fixing a problem rather than getting a tax rebate. As for those who say we need help now, I say lets get real. This is a problem that took Bush eight years to make, it aint getting fixed overnight regardless of who you support, be it McCain or Obama. Lets stop duck-taping things together and hoping they hold! Richardson is right. Lets stop doing band-aid solutions or quick fixes that dont last. I'd rather have a real solution that takes time, but last permanently. In the longrun that will go a long way further towards fixing a problem rather than getting a tax rebate. As for those who say we need help now, I say lets get real. This is a problem that took Bush eight years to make, it aint getting fixed overnight regardless of who you support, be it McCain or Obama. Lets stop duck-taping things together and hoping they hold!

]]> By: Maureen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285915 Maureen Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:31:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285915 Honestly...it's so obvious this drilling idea is terrible. I am always surprised by how many people in our country are so selfish and self-serving. Instead of spending the next 5 years hoping gas prices will go down and drilling more oil in protected areas (by the way, the US also doesn't have the refining capabilities for all this oil. We haven't had a new one built since the 70s), why don't we focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, more public transportation, and other ways of reducing our dependency on oil?? I am amazed by folks who support the idea of drilling in our currently protected areas. Please take a look at yourself in the mirror, sit down and talk to your God, and then come back with a non-selfish reason for why you support it. Honestly...it's so obvious this drilling idea is terrible. I am always surprised by how many people in our country are so selfish and self-serving. Instead of spending the next 5 years hoping gas prices will go down and drilling more oil in protected areas (by the way, the US also doesn't have the refining capabilities for all this oil. We haven't had a new one built since the 70s), why don't we focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, more public transportation, and other ways of reducing our dependency on oil??

I am amazed by folks who support the idea of drilling in our currently protected areas. Please take a look at yourself in the mirror, sit down and talk to your God, and then come back with a non-selfish reason for why you support it.

]]> By: Rob indetroit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285913 Rob indetroit Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:31:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285913 iF SOO MANY PEOPLE WANT OOF SHORE DRILLING THEN SOBEIT BUT IF THERE IS A SPILL THE COST OF CLEAN UP SHOULD COME OUT OF THERE POCKETS. iF SOO MANY PEOPLE WANT OOF SHORE DRILLING THEN SOBEIT BUT IF THERE IS A SPILL THE COST OF CLEAN UP SHOULD COME OUT OF THERE POCKETS.

]]> By: Fletcher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285907 Fletcher Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:30:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285907 Umm... Actually, Bill Richardson was Secretary of the Department of Energy under Bill Clinton. The suggestion that he's suddenly become an expert NOW, in an election year, is painfully myopic. You may disagree with his record and his ideas, but pegging him as a know-nothing Johnny-come-lately to the energy arena is just plain failing to know your history. Umm... Actually, Bill Richardson was Secretary of the Department of Energy under Bill Clinton. The suggestion that he's suddenly become an expert NOW, in an election year, is painfully myopic. You may disagree with his record and his ideas, but pegging him as a know-nothing Johnny-come-lately to the energy arena is just plain failing to know your history.

]]> By: claudia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285886 claudia Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:26:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285886 Drill away McCain. Why should we get all our oil elswhere? Those who oppose drilling can stick with the Arabs and today's high prices. Drill away McCain. Why should we get all our oil elswhere? Those who oppose drilling can stick with the Arabs and today's high prices.

]]> By: Rob indetroit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285883 Rob indetroit Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:25:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285883 tHE PREZ ALONG WITH HIS FREINDS WHO ARE ALSO IN THE OIL BUISNESS ARE GETTING RICHER KNOW MATTER WHAT HAPPENS tHE PREZ ALONG WITH HIS FREINDS WHO ARE ALSO IN THE OIL BUISNESS ARE GETTING RICHER KNOW MATTER WHAT HAPPENS

]]> By: Phil, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285882 Phil, FL Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:24:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285882 As soon as the oil men are out of DC, prices will come down. Mark my word. As soon as the oil men are out of DC, prices will come down.

Mark my word.

]]> By: CareFree http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285873 CareFree Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:23:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285873 I get what he's saying............why isn't anyone 1) insisting that we Americans need to conserve gasoline use? (we have been way more greedy than the now-expanding "3rd world" countries; 2) twisting the arms of American car makers to produce cars that get vastly increased mileage per gallon (they have the technology, but someone (our VP maybe) is quashing it)........... Then every American would "buy American" & save jobs and failing companies. Too simple??? The fact that our use is way down just recently shows that we are capable of conserving when we are forced to do so. I get what he's saying............why isn't anyone 1) insisting that we Americans need to conserve gasoline use? (we have been way more greedy than the now-expanding "3rd world" countries; 2) twisting the arms of American car makers to produce cars that get vastly increased mileage per gallon (they have the technology, but someone (our VP maybe) is quashing it)........... Then every American would "buy American" & save jobs and failing companies. Too simple???
The fact that our use is way down just recently shows that we are capable of conserving when we are forced to do so.

]]> By: Lynn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285862 Lynn Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:20:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285862 When Gov. Richardson was on TV today I put him on mute. That's what I think of him and his ideas. He was US Secretary of Energy from 1998 to 2001. Where was his ideas then. Apparently he was not an expert then. Why now. When Gov. Richardson was on TV today I put him on mute. That's what I think of him and his ideas. He was US Secretary of Energy from 1998 to 2001. Where was his ideas then. Apparently he was not an expert then. Why now.

]]> By: Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285852 Georgia Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:18:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285852 Don't tell us what you will do, tell us what Bush and Cheney will ALLOW you to do...Go away and get some backbone Richardson!! Don't tell us what you will do, tell us what Bush and Cheney will ALLOW you to do...Go away and get some backbone Richardson!!

]]> By: Kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285841 Kevin Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:16:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285841 People do need to realize that we can't keep drilling, we have an addiction to oil, and in life most addictions are the downfall of people. Drilling is not the answer because oil will not always be around, at some point you have to look toward the future and lessen the need for oil gradually. People do need to realize that we can't keep drilling, we have an addiction to oil, and in life most addictions are the downfall of people. Drilling is not the answer because oil will not always be around, at some point you have to look toward the future and lessen the need for oil gradually.

]]> By: Shannon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285832 Shannon Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:14:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285832 Bill Richardson one of the phoniest, most obnoxious politicians out there. Who cares what he thinks. He says if we start drilling now we won't have the oil for ten years. That's what they were saying ten years ago. The problems not going away. How about we have some solutions, both long term and short term. Obama showed us who's side he is on when he voted to give big oil huge tax breaks. Now that he's the nominee he talks a different line, but just check his voting record. He's a friend to big oil! Bill Richardson one of the phoniest, most obnoxious politicians out there. Who cares what he thinks. He says if we start drilling now we won't have the oil for ten years. That's what they were saying ten years ago. The problems not going away. How about we have some solutions, both long term and short term. Obama showed us who's side he is on when he voted to give big oil huge tax breaks. Now that he's the nominee he talks a different line, but just check his voting record. He's a friend to big oil!

]]> By: s.positive http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/22/richardson-you-cant-drill-your-way-out-of-the-problem/#comment-1285824 s.positive Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:12:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8061#comment-1285824 He used to be an Energy sec, no critic blogger has been so he knows more than you noise makers... He used to be an Energy sec, no critic blogger has been so he knows more than you noise makers...

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