Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Obama says he may back offshore drilling Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Lally Posted at 7:02 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 Raw Story: Obama says he may back offshore drilling Obama says he may back offshore drilling View Full Story

Replies the eConomist Posted at 9:51 am on Aug. 2, 2008 This is the second time I've heard Obama's position on energy and have been completely befuddled by the plans he hopes to use to enact new energy policies. From OP's article: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Friday he would be willing to support limited additional offshore oil drilling if that's what it takes to enact a comprehensive policy to foster fuel-efficient autos and develop alternate energy sources. If we increase offshore drilling, oil prices will drop, and the people's interest in alternative fuels will decline. Why would people want to spend more on an alternative source if oil is much cheaper again? Mr. Obama seems to me to be forgetting the basics of supply and demand. As the supply increases, the price will drop and more people will have what they need for less. And if you need an example of this happening before, look no further than the fuel crises of the 1970s. Even though it was a government failure that caused the actual shortages, it still did nothing to scare Americans into being more fuel responsible. Out of the 1970s, we saw the rise of the SUV and other gas-guzzlers. dragonking Posted at 7:12 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 What we need to do is get away from oil and use different energy sources that are environmentally friendly.  My Dad will be for him if he's for off shore drilling. Afu Posted at 7:06 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 well we need it now Latin Muscle Posted at 7:05 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 All politicians "flip flop". Nothing new. It is part of politics. La Motta Posted at 7:04 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 Respect the man and his choices. Please metacarPi Posted at 7:04 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 Good. nigeltheoutlaw Posted at 7:03 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 Great. Now he's flip flopping and pandering. What a different politician for change. IndecisiveBitch Posted at 7:03 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 Fuck off shore drilling! acausedelle Posted at 7:02 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 Can't he pick one choice or the other? Damn, he is the next John Kerry. LittleItaly Posted at 7:02 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 a wise choice iinsurgent Posted at 7:02 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 'may' lol. Tell it straight, bro. Baron Samedi Posted at 7:02 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 Good. Latin Muscle Posted at 7:02 pm on Aug. 1, 2008 Good. All 13 previous replies displayed.