McCain wants to lift ban on offshore drilling

[quest55720]

Originally posted by: monk3y
I agree with you that the alternative energy argument is completely flawed, though I have seen changes that are positive as a result of rising oil costs. A LOT more people are using public transportation in our town and I mean at least double. It's a good practice that people should have always used (it's freaking FREE here).

To be honest I don't know how much offshore drilling in Florida will help the nation as far as an energy source. I don't find the risk/reward ratio to be in favor of reward. Florida generates a HUGE amount of tourist revenue.

I don't mind drilling off any other coast and making it legal throughout the nation. I just don't want it done off Florida . Too much money is at stake. It's just my opinion and I linked the article because the author agrees with some of this.

Well if gas is 10 dollars a gallon the tourist industry will be dead anyways. There is going to be drilling off florida anyways. I would rather have our oil companies out there drilling than to let the chinese suck our oil dry. Add to that you really think the chinese oil companies will give a shit about spills or disasters? I say get our guys out there and beat them to the oil.

The way I see it if nothing changes we could be headed for a depression. If fuel prices don't drop we will start see double digit inflation because of extra transport cost of all goods. Then when people can't afford goods the lay offs start in mass. This is by far the most important issue this election. I am waiting to hear the democrats plan besides windfall tax which will raise prices even more.

 

[brandonbull]

Originally posted by: quest55720

Originally posted by: monk3y
I agree with you that the alternative energy argument is completely flawed, though I have seen changes that are positive as a result of rising oil costs. A LOT more people are using public transportation in our town and I mean at least double. It's a good practice that people should have always used (it's freaking FREE here).

To be honest I don't know how much offshore drilling in Florida will help the nation as far as an energy source. I don't find the risk/reward ratio to be in favor of reward. Florida generates a HUGE amount of tourist revenue.

I don't mind drilling off any other coast and making it legal throughout the nation. I just don't want it done off Florida . Too much money is at stake. It's just my opinion and I linked the article because the author agrees with some of this.

Well if gas is 10 dollars a gallon the tourist industry will be dead anyways. There is going to be drilling off florida anyways. I would rather have our oil companies out there drilling than to let the chinese suck our oil dry. Add to that you really think the chinese oil companies will give a shit about spills or disasters? I say get our guys out there and beat them to the oil.

The way I see it if nothing changes we could be headed for a depression. If fuel prices don't drop we will start see double digit inflation because of extra transport cost of all goods. Then when people can't afford goods the lay offs start in mass. This is by far the most important issue this election. I am waiting to hear the democrats plan besides windfall tax which will raise prices even more.

The US needs to quickly develop ways to REDUCE oil usage instead of lining the pockets of GWB & Co. with our "War on Terror".

 

[quest55720]

Originally posted by: brandonbull

Originally posted by: quest55720

Originally posted by: monk3y
I agree with you that the alternative energy argument is completely flawed, though I have seen changes that are positive as a result of rising oil costs. A LOT more people are using public transportation in our town and I mean at least double. It's a good practice that people should have always used (it's freaking FREE here).

To be honest I don't know how much offshore drilling in Florida will help the nation as far as an energy source. I don't find the risk/reward ratio to be in favor of reward. Florida generates a HUGE amount of tourist revenue.

I don't mind drilling off any other coast and making it legal throughout the nation. I just don't want it done off Florida . Too much money is at stake. It's just my opinion and I linked the article because the author agrees with some of this.

Well if gas is 10 dollars a gallon the tourist industry will be dead anyways. There is going to be drilling off florida anyways. I would rather have our oil companies out there drilling than to let the chinese suck our oil dry. Add to that you really think the chinese oil companies will give a shit about spills or disasters? I say get our guys out there and beat them to the oil.

The way I see it if nothing changes we could be headed for a depression. If fuel prices don't drop we will start see double digit inflation because of extra transport cost of all goods. Then when people can't afford goods the lay offs start in mass. This is by far the most important issue this election. I am waiting to hear the democrats plan besides windfall tax which will raise prices even more.

The US needs to quickly develop ways to REDUCE oil usage instead of lining the pockets of GWB & Co. with our "War on Terror".

There is no quick way to reduce usage enough to make a difference any alternative is 20 years out. No electric cars are not an alternative because for half the country they are useless when winter hits. Electic is also not an option for airplanes and semis that transport our goods to the local market. So you rather people choose between heat and food this winter than to see the oil companies make money? You would rather see the cost of all goods lirk food and clothing skyrocket than to drill for more oil? It amazes me how many people would see the poor and working class suffer so their agenda can be pushed.

We need to do both spend money on research for alternatives and drill for oil here and now.