What are the candidates views on gas?

#51
#51
there is no reason why we can't drill more oil and research for more fuel efficient cars. also, it would help a great deal if we could build more nuke plants. but the environmental whackos have pressured so many politicians they've signed laws that are killing our energy making capabilities
 
#52
#52
joevol320 said:
there is no reason why we can't drill more oil and research for more fuel efficient cars. also, it would help a great deal if we could build more nuke plants. but the environmental whackos have pressured so many politicians they've signed laws that are killing our energy making capabilities
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But we need more gas to run the drills:whistling:
 
#53
#53
MG1968 said:
you'll lose because the Obamassiah is a socialist and if he can spin that individual ownership of a car isn't good for the salvation of the collective, the kool aid drinkers are going to march in lockstep and demand that car ownership be restricted.

and yes, I know that there are already restrictions on car ownership based on age, infirmity, financial factors, etc. Perhaps a better way of putting it would be that the Obamassiah would seek to restrict what kind of car you can buy. No more large SUV's for single people or parents with only 2 kids. No more V8 powered cars without special permits and severely limited driving privileges.
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Name the bet and time frame.
 
#54
#54
joevol320 said:
there is no reason why we can't drill more oil and research for more fuel efficient cars. also, it would help a great deal if we could build more nuke plants. but the environmental whackos have pressured so many politicians they've signed laws that are killing our energy making capabilities
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Tell your neighbors you just read that the city is about to build a nuclear plant down the street and see how many of them turn into "environmental wackos".
 
#55
#55
allvol123 said:
And is totally lacking in the idea of opening drilling in places like ANWAR. How about we refer toANWR as an "alternative source" for energy for now on. Perhaps that would make people feel better about it.
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Dems refuse to look at new sources of oil. I saw one of the Dem leaders (from NJ I think) say that we can't drill our way out and that drilling does nothing to solve the problem right now. The Dem proposal does nothing to solve the problem right now either!

They also claim their proposal will END speculation in oil prices! Of course it won't but even if it could, that would create a host of new problems for those that try to hedge future costs of operation - the result would be price volatility across many economic sectors.
 
#56
#56
MG1968 said:
Perhaps a better way of putting it would be that the Obamassiah would seek to restrict what kind of car you can buy. No more large SUV's for single people or parents with only 2 kids. No more V8 powered cars without special permits and severely limited driving privileges.
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You mean beyond the Gas Guzzler Tax?
 
#57
#57
I am all for finding alternative sources of energy. But I am also for common sense and living in the here and now. Until someone comes up with more cost effective and sustainable sources of energy, I find it irresponsible and ludicrous the way the dems and environmentalists keep our hands off of places like ANWR.
 
#58
#58
UT IE 95 said:
Tell your neighbors you just read that the city is about to build a nuclear plant down the street and see how many of them turn into "environmental wackos".
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i'm not talking in the last 5 years, but they did a lot in the late 70's and 80's to stop more nuke plant production. the average American wouldn't worry.
 
#59
#59
UT IE 95 said:
Tell your neighbors you just read that the city is about to build a nuclear plant down the street and see how many of them turn into "environmental wackos".
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then what would you suggest? Solar and Windfarms aren't anywhere near as efficient as nuclear.

If you're worried about the safety issue, have a look at the US Navy's record. 50 years of nuclear power, over 100 ships and submarines currently nuclear powered and never, not one accident involving a meltdown or other atomic catastrophe.

as far as that bet goes. Within 6 months of the Obamassiah taking the Oath of Office. Wager is $1.
 
#60
#60
the fact is that nothing is going to be done and we're going to suffer. the Dems have been in office for over 2 years and prices have only gone up. when republicans were in office, they couldn't get the votes to drill either and now we're paying for it. we'll pay for it until you start seeing rioting. gas will easily be 5.50 by football season.
 
#61
#61
Generally, this time of year is the seasonal peak in gas prices.

Much depends on oil prices but I'd bet we are back under $4/gallon before we hit $5/gallon.
 
#62
#62
There will be a drop after summer, but something will happen to cause it to rise again. I know some think it's a bubble, but I'm just not sure anymore.
 
#63
#63
MG1968 said:
then what would you suggest? Solar and Windfarms aren't anywhere near as efficient as nuclear.

If you're worried about the safety issue, have a look at the US Navy's record. 50 years of nuclear power, over 100 ships and submarines currently nuclear powered and never, not one accident involving a meltdown or other atomic catastrophe
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I was just pointing out that a nuclear plant is like a prison - we need 'em, but got no place to put 'em.

MG1968 said:
as far as that bet goes. Within 6 months of the Obamassiah taking the Oath of Office. Wager is $1
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Book it.
 
#64
#64
joevol320 said:
i'm not talking in the last 5 years, but they did a lot in the late 70's and 80's to stop more nuke plant production. the average American wouldn't worry.
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Are you syaing the average American wouldn't worry about a nuclear power plant being built in their neighborhood? Surely you jest.
 
#65
#65
joevol320 said:
the fact is that nothing is going to be done and we're going to suffer. the Dems have been in office for over 2 years and prices have only gone up. when republicans were in office, they couldn't get the votes to drill either and now we're paying for it. we'll pay for it until you start seeing rioting. gas will easily be 5.50 by football season.
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Dems do nothing
Repubs do everything right.

Copy this and just put it for every post to save time.
 
#66
#66
volinbham said:
Generally, this time of year is the seasonal peak in gas prices.

Much depends on oil prices but I'd bet we are back under $4/gallon before we hit $5/gallon.
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From what I'm hearing VBH we should be prepared for $5.00 gas by the end of this year. In the next few years I have heard some say we will look back at $4.00 gas as the good ole days. I hope this is not right though.
 
#67
#67
Fine Vol said:
Dems do nothing
Repubs do everything right.

Copy this and just put it for every post to save time.
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not i'm not saying it all. republican's completely dropped the ball when it came to our energy problem. but facts are facts, it's the democrats who are the ones who has the history of stopping any type of new energy exploration. oh wait, they do like windmill, unless it's by their vacation home on the Hamptons. dems are such hypocrites.
 
#68
#68
UT IE 95 said:
Are you syaing the average American wouldn't worry about a nuclear power plant being built in their neighborhood? Surely you jest.
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i'm not saying that. we have a nuke plant in chattanooga and we haven't had any problems with it. the last time we had a serious problem with a nuke plant was about 30 years ago, surely technology has improved over the past 30 years?
 
#69
#69
Bob Corker voted in favor of the WFPT. Has he forgotten his constituency?
 
#70
#70
MG1968 said:
Bob Corker voted in favor of the WFPT. Has he forgotten his constituency?
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Corker, Alexander vote against windfall profits tax on big oil : Political Animals

Tennessee Republican Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker voted against moving forward with legislation that would have imposed a windfall profits tax on large American oil companies.
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Corker and Alexander split votes, however, on a separate piece of legislation that would have, among other items, extended tax breaks for solar, wind and other alternative energy development, according to press accounts. Corker voted to proceed with the legislation while Alexander opposed it. The bill would have also allowed Tennesseans to deduct their sales taxes from their federal income taxes, a key reason why Corker said he supported it.
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#73
#73
look at the link provided. Corker clearly voted yeah on cloture, Alexander voted against cloture.
 
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