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McCain: Drilling Will Not Solve Our Gas Crisis
Target: Senator John McCain
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Senator McCain just got closer to Bush's policies than ever before when he called for lifting the ban on offshore drilling.
In the past McCain has presented himself as a friend of the environment by supporting steps to fight global warming and opposing drilling in the Arctic Refuge and the Everglades. But whether we call it a flip-flop or a strategic political move, he's now making sure to keep his oil cronies and campaign donors happy. The Center for Responsive Politics reported that McCain has accepted over $1 million from the oil and gas industry.
The Bush Administration's support of Big Oil's interests has only led to record profits for oil companies (while consumers pay the bill) and continual damage to our environment.
Senator McCain, hear us loud and clear: We don't need another four years of failed energy policies. Lifting the ban on offshore drilling won't solve the energy crisis or help with soaring gas prices. We need leaders that will work for a future with cleaner energy, leaders that will tackle the climate crisis and decrease our dependency on oil to create a stronger economy. A candidate that supports oil drilling is not one of them.
In the past McCain has presented himself as a friend of the environment by supporting steps to fight global warming and opposing drilling in the Arctic Refuge and the Everglades. But whether we call it a flip-flop or a strategic political move, he's now making sure to keep his oil cronies and campaign donors happy. The Center for Responsive Politics reported that McCain has accepted over $1 million from the oil and gas industry.
The Bush Administration's support of Big Oil's interests has only led to record profits for oil companies (while consumers pay the bill) and continual damage to our environment.
Senator McCain, hear us loud and clear: We don't need another four years of failed energy policies. Lifting the ban on offshore drilling won't solve the energy crisis or help with soaring gas prices. We need leaders that will work for a future with cleaner energy, leaders that will tackle the climate crisis and decrease our dependency on oil to create a stronger economy. A candidate that supports oil drilling is not one of them.
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# 1,462:
7:12 pm PDT, Oct 2,
Bob Learwings, Georgia
f obamo go mcain
f obamo go mcain
# 1,461:
12:31 pm PDT, Oct 1,
Jessica Miller, Florida
# 1,460:
10:37 am PDT, Sep 29,
Theresa Yanosko, Pennsylvania
i dont beleive that drilling for more oil will help solve our energy crisis. why dont we spend the money that it will cost to set up the oil rigs, etc. and invest it in clean alternatives? I veiw off shore drilling as putting a bandaid on the oil crisis, and prolonging the problem for our grandchildren to figure out> not only that, but it will take years for americans to see any benefit from these oil rigs in terms of gas prices. why not propose a bill that requires electric companies to have solar panels on all homes in 20 years, all towns to obtain solar and wind energy, and any buisness using over X amount of energy to have solar panels as well. and it be partially refunded in tax refunds. ethenol won't replace gasoline, but make all public vehicles use them. become oil independent isn't just drilling our own oil, its using the resources we have to compensate. wind, solar, water, and plant energy, its all free and can produce jobs as well. there are more alternatives and options that aren't being talked about. is it because the alternatives won't grease the pigs as oil has? is it about money or is it about finding a solution, and solving the problems of the future?
i dont beleive that drilling for more oil will help solve our energy crisis. why dont we spend the money that it will cost to set up the oil rigs, etc. and invest it in clean alternatives? I veiw off shore drilling as putting a bandaid on the oil crisis, and prolonging the problem for our grandchildren to figure out> not only that, but it will take years for americans to see any benefit from these oil rigs in terms of gas prices. why not propose a bill that requires electric companies to have solar panels on all homes in 20 years, all towns to obtain solar and wind energy, and any buisness using over X amount of energy to have solar panels as well. and it be partially refunded in tax refunds. ethenol won't replace gasoline, but make all public vehicles use them. become oil independent isn't just drilling our own oil, its using the resources we have to compensate. wind, solar, water, and plant energy, its all free and can produce jobs as well. there are more alternatives and options that aren't being talked about. is it because the alternatives won't grease the pigs as oil has? is it about money or is it about finding a solution, and solving the problems of the future?
# 1,459:
11:06 am PDT, Sep 28,
Derek Osterheld, DVM, Arizona
I DO WANT OFF SHORE DRILLING, and elsewhere, As well as to reopen closed wells. Sen. McCain - Never back down from these Liberal SHEEPLE!!! There must always be a big dog on the porch - I want one with integrity and teeth.
I DO WANT OFF SHORE DRILLING, and elsewhere, As well as to reopen closed wells. Sen. McCain - Never back down from these Liberal SHEEPLE!!! There must always be a big dog on the porch - I want one with integrity and teeth.
# 1,458:
12:06 pm PDT, Sep 26,
Jackie Jester, New Jersey
I live and play in New Jersey. I am afraid of a disaster similar to the Exxon Valdez ruining the beaches I enjoy. Drilling for more oil is not the solution to our problems.
I live and play in New Jersey. I am afraid of a disaster similar to the Exxon Valdez ruining the beaches I enjoy. Drilling for more oil is not the solution to our problems.
# 1,457:
12:03 pm PDT, Sep 26,
John Bickart, New Jersey
pollution - and the hindrance of developing alternative energy sources
pollution - and the hindrance of developing alternative energy sources
# 1,456:
10:25 am PDT, Sep 26,
Nicole DelGiodice-Reiff, New Jersey
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9:43 am PDT, Sep 26,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 1,454:
9:00 am PDT, Sep 26,
Christella Villasenor, New Jersey
I see this as the beginning of possible environmental problems for NJ as well as the world.
I see this as the beginning of possible environmental problems for NJ as well as the world.
# 1,453:
6:38 am PDT, Sep 26,
Paige Schwartzman, New Jersey
Offshore drilling is not the answer to our current energy crisis. We need to move away from our dependency of oil! We need alternatives! Not more oil! Furthermore, offshore drilling stands to threaten the millions of people, homes and businesses who reside on the eastern shore board. Might I remind you of Exxon Valdez?
Offshore drilling is not the answer to our current energy crisis. We need to move away from our dependency of oil! We need alternatives! Not more oil! Furthermore, offshore drilling stands to threaten the millions of people, homes and businesses who reside on the eastern shore board. Might I remind you of Exxon Valdez?
# 1,452:
10:53 am PDT, Sep 25,
Amy Runnells, Iowa
Why is your mind always on oil, when it should be on alternative energy. Since I moved from Burlington,IA this is my personal choice and will be until the government starts using their brain, I refuse to buy a car or own a car that requires gas/oil. If that means I have to move to a different country after I get my career I will.
Why is your mind always on oil, when it should be on alternative energy. Since I moved from Burlington,IA this is my personal choice and will be until the government starts using their brain, I refuse to buy a car or own a car that requires gas/oil. If that means I have to move to a different country after I get my career I will.
# 1,451:
10:32 pm PDT, Sep 24,
KIMBERLY HELTON, Florida
Lifting the ban on offshore drilling won't solve the energy crisis or help with soaring gas prices. I am a Florida Resident & strongly oppose this. I am to concerned & stressed out enough with where our middle class above poverty level with no one to help, if we are going to be able to pay the bills as well as provide food for our family & not weather we are also going too be abolished by your administration wanting to destroy our environment over oil that we 1. we should be independent or 2. should have took it from the middle east every time we went to war under your administration. We are the most powerful country in the world correct ... Hmmm..... Maybe not. We need to rescue our economy.
Lifting the ban on offshore drilling won't solve the energy crisis or help with soaring gas prices. I am a Florida Resident & strongly oppose this. I am to concerned & stressed out enough with where our middle class above poverty level with no one to help, if we are going to be able to pay the bills as well as provide food for our family & not weather we are also going too be abolished by your administration wanting to destroy our environment over oil that we 1. we should be independent or 2. should have took it from the middle east every time we went to war under your administration. We are the most powerful country in the world correct ... Hmmm..... Maybe not. We need to rescue our economy.
# 1,450:
9:03 am PDT, Sep 24,
MJ Gellenbeck, North Carolina
Offshore drilling will not bring us what we need in the future. Tell the public to work towards the good for all and not for only yourself. Sacrifice, conserve, and save so we may dedicate our resources to build the next energy industry.
Offshore drilling will not bring us what we need in the future. Tell the public to work towards the good for all and not for only yourself. Sacrifice, conserve, and save so we may dedicate our resources to build the next energy industry.
# 1,449:
3:17 am PDT, Sep 20,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
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11:17 am PDT, Sep 18,
Judy Stiller, North Carolina
The East Coast is where all the HURRICANES GO!!
The East Coast is where all the HURRICANES GO!!
# 1,447:
5:49 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Christopher Barnes, Arizona
Please back recycled energy, solar which AZ lacks, Wind, biofuels and other progressive alternative power sources... not more big oil handouts for our beaches and heritage ....
Please back recycled energy, solar which AZ lacks, Wind, biofuels and other progressive alternative power sources... not more big oil handouts for our beaches and heritage ....
# 1,446:
10:29 am PDT, Sep 17,
Amanda Watkins, Colorado
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9:07 am PDT, Sep 14,
Josh Maroney, New York
Mr. McCain use your mind to end the oil based oppression that has been brought about by George Bush. you say you want to distance yourself from him but as i see it you are jumping right in to king george's circus of stupidity.
Mr. McCain use your mind to end the oil based oppression that has been brought about by George Bush. you say you want to distance yourself from him but as i see it you are jumping right in to king george's circus of stupidity.
# 1,444:
2:19 am PDT, Sep 14,
James Faber, Texas
we need to find other forms of energy finding a little bit of oil is just putting a band aid over the real problem and helping out the big oil companies even more. oil is going to run out some day we need to stop the oil and car companies grip and control over our lives.
we need to find other forms of energy finding a little bit of oil is just putting a band aid over the real problem and helping out the big oil companies even more. oil is going to run out some day we need to stop the oil and car companies grip and control over our lives.
# 1,443:
9:53 pm PDT, Sep 13,
Patrice Worel-Olson, Wisconsin
Offshore drilling was banned for a reason.
Offshore drilling was banned for a reason.
# 1,442:
11:56 am PDT, Sep 13,
Barbara McLendon, Georgia
# 1,441:
1:27 pm PDT, Sep 12,
DIANA BARCELO, Florida
Senator McCain: I truly do not believe in offshore drilling. There is not enough oil to supply our country enough to make a difference, all it will do is harm the already fragile eco-system. PLease hear the cries of those of us who value our environment and wish to protect it. We are the voices of the eco-system that will never be the same if drilling begins. We must look to alternative sources of energy instead and begin to wean ourselves off the addiction of foreign oil. Sincerely, Diana Barcelo
Senator McCain: I truly do not believe in offshore drilling. There is not enough oil to supply our country enough to make a difference, all it will do is harm the already fragile eco-system. PLease hear the cries of those of us who value our environment and wish to protect it. We are the voices of the eco-system that will never be the same if drilling begins. We must look to alternative sources of energy instead and begin to wean ourselves off the addiction of foreign oil. Sincerely, Diana Barcelo
# 1,440:
8:07 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
Drilling will not help the country at all, it will just destory habitats and put us at risk. Do something inovative and productive, look into alternative energy!
Drilling will not help the country at all, it will just destory habitats and put us at risk. Do something inovative and productive, look into alternative energy!
# 1,439:
11:09 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Shane Algarin, California
Big oil mergers, CAFE STANDARDS, weak dollar, and wars are real reasons for high gas prices.
Big oil mergers, CAFE STANDARDS, weak dollar, and wars are real reasons for high gas prices.
# 1,438:
3:45 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Eric Gleason, Arizona
# 1,437:
9:20 am PDT, Sep 8,
Daniela Circonciso, Florida
It's damaging to the enviroment, won't impact todays gas prices and ITS NOT AMERICAN OIL We're smarter than you think - find better alternatives!
It's damaging to the enviroment, won't impact todays gas prices and ITS NOT AMERICAN OIL We're smarter than you think - find better alternatives!
# 1,436:
4:40 pm PDT, Sep 7,
Barbara Landi, New York
# 1,435:
9:10 am PDT, Sep 5,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 1,434:
2:11 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Todd Graverson, Wisconsin
Please stop with the rhetoric and begin exploring real solutions to the energy issue. One example that seems to be implementable is the Pickens Plan which provides a more near-term solution than does exploratory drilling.
Please stop with the rhetoric and begin exploring real solutions to the energy issue. One example that seems to be implementable is the Pickens Plan which provides a more near-term solution than does exploratory drilling.
# 1,433:
6:25 am PDT, Sep 4,
Sonya Stahl, West Virginia
Offshore drilling is unacceptable when there are other sources of renewable energy that could be used. We need to stop the assault on the environment and adopt practices that will keep the Earth clean.
Offshore drilling is unacceptable when there are other sources of renewable energy that could be used. We need to stop the assault on the environment and adopt practices that will keep the Earth clean.
# 1,432:
7:21 pm PDT, Sep 3,
Jason Reiter, Illinois
Focus on clean energy instead of putting a bandaid over our oil dependance!
Focus on clean energy instead of putting a bandaid over our oil dependance!
# 1,431:
8:18 am PDT, Sep 1,
Rika Toll, Utah
# 1,430:
7:23 pm PDT, Aug 30,
David Jackson, Florida
Offshore oil drilling seriously threatens the health and well being of coastal ecosystems, and at the same time would not solve our energy prices, significantly reduce gas prices, now or in the future. It would reduce environmental quality and health and thus human quality of life and health. in 2002 very high levels of mercury where found in Grouper off Alabama, the mercury was coming from a layer of toxic waste left by drilling platforms. This was reported in the Mobile Press Register. the 1979 Ixtoc spill ruined hundreds of miles of beaches. After Katrina hit in 2005, 700,000 gallons of oil was spilled into the gulf. Texas beaches are polluted with tar balls because of oil drilling. Loggerhead turtles have been found dead after eating these, mistaking them for food. Seismic testing can disorient and kill whales and dolphins. There have been large beachings of whales and dolphins as a result of oil exploration. Oil drilling operations leach heavy metals and toxic carcinogens which can harm human and animal life. There are better, safer, and faster non fossil fuel ways to solve our energy problems, including conservation, public transportation, fuel efficiency standards, making our cities more pedestrian and bike friendly, urban planning to locate people close to where they work, solar and wind power, non-food biofuels, and other clean, renewable sources of energy. It would be 10 years before any of this oil even be avialable, and it would only last a few years, but the ecological damage could last much longer. We should not threaten the long term health of our environment, threaten poisoning our water and our future and our childrens future with toxic chemicals and threat of oil spills, for oil which will last only a few years and would not solve our energy problems. We need to look at real permenant energy solutions such as biofuels and renewable energy sources, and conservation that can provide us with clean, safe, renewable energy for millions of years. Floridas and other US coastal ecosystems are home to many endangered species such as the Florida Manatee and are fragile and delicate, coral reefs, birds, pelicans, turtles and so on. Offshore oil drilling would threaten permenant economic and environmental damage to Florida and other US areas and would not significantly lower gas prices. Say no to offshore oil drilling, and yes to clean and renewable technologies to solve our energy problems which allow us to do the responsible thing for the future environmental and human health of the planet, and protecting our fragile and vital ecosystems upon which we depend. Lets not destroy and ruin our environment for oil company profit and greed.
Offshore oil drilling seriously threatens the health and well being of coastal ecosystems, and at the same time would not solve our energy prices, significantly reduce gas prices, now or in the future. It would reduce environmental quality and health and thus human quality of life and health. in 2002 very high levels of mercury where found in Grouper off Alabama, the mercury was coming from a layer of toxic waste left by drilling platforms. This was reported in the Mobile Press Register. the 1979 Ixtoc spill ruined hundreds of miles of beaches. After Katrina hit in 2005, 700,000 gallons of oil was spilled into the gulf. Texas beaches are polluted with tar balls because of oil drilling. Loggerhead turtles have been found dead after eating these, mistaking them for food. Seismic testing can disorient and kill whales and dolphins. There have been large beachings of whales and dolphins as a result of oil exploration. Oil drilling operations leach heavy metals and toxic carcinogens which can harm human and animal life. There are better, safer, and faster non fossil fuel ways to solve our energy problems, including conservation, public transportation, fuel efficiency standards, making our cities more pedestrian and bike friendly, urban planning to locate people close to where they work, solar and wind power, non-food biofuels, and other clean, renewable sources of energy. It would be 10 years before any of this oil even be avialable, and it would only last a few years, but the ecological damage could last much longer. We should not threaten the long term health of our environment, threaten poisoning our water and our future and our childrens future with toxic chemicals and threat of oil spills, for oil which will last only a few years and would not solve our energy problems. We need to look at real permenant energy solutions such as biofuels and renewable energy sources, and conservation that can provide us with clean, safe, renewable energy for millions of years. Floridas and other US coastal ecosystems are home to many endangered species such as the Florida Manatee and are fragile and delicate, coral reefs, birds, pelicans, turtles and so on. Offshore oil drilling would threaten permenant economic and environmental damage to Florida and other US areas and would not significantly lower gas prices. Say no to offshore oil drilling, and yes to clean and renewable technologies to solve our energy problems which allow us to do the responsible thing for the future environmental and human health of the planet, and protecting our fragile and vital ecosystems upon which we depend. Lets not destroy and ruin our environment for oil company profit and greed.
# 1,429:
6:38 pm PDT, Aug 30,
Kyle McAdam, New Hampshire
# 1,428:
7:38 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Name not displayed, Georgia
because it is just bad for the envirement i mean what if some spils in the ocean and kills innocent animals which effects the hole ecosytem
because it is just bad for the envirement i mean what if some spils in the ocean and kills innocent animals which effects the hole ecosytem
# 1,427:
7:54 pm PDT, Aug 27,
KyNam Doan, Massachusetts
More oil isn't the solution to our oil dependency. Take a tip from Pickens. Clean and renewable energies is the way to go.
More oil isn't the solution to our oil dependency. Take a tip from Pickens. Clean and renewable energies is the way to go.
# 1,426:
9:45 am PDT, Aug 27,
Kelly Kemp, California
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11:42 pm PDT, Aug 26,
Jordan Yeatts, Idaho
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8:49 pm PDT, Aug 25,
Shawnamarie Murray MD, New Hampshire
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12:59 am PDT, Aug 25,
Norah Lu, California
# 1,422:
7:35 am PDT, Aug 24,
J Steven Reese, Alaska
We need wind and solar farms, not a few more gallons of a dirty, expensive, limitted and drying up 'resource' that is making our planet uninhabitable. Please look past your personal wealth potential far enough to see the good you could do with your power.
We need wind and solar farms, not a few more gallons of a dirty, expensive, limitted and drying up 'resource' that is making our planet uninhabitable. Please look past your personal wealth potential far enough to see the good you could do with your power.
# 1,421:
3:18 pm PDT, Aug 23,
Nathaniel Safren, New York
Listen to your conscience. You are intelligent enough to know that offshore drilling is not a realistic solution to the energy crisis.
Listen to your conscience. You are intelligent enough to know that offshore drilling is not a realistic solution to the energy crisis.
# 1,420:
11:57 pm PDT, Aug 20,
JAYLA DAWN WOODRUM, Kentucky
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9:04 am PDT, Aug 20,
Brooke Mitchell, Canada
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4:13 pm PDT, Aug 19,
Name not displayed, Virginia
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11:15 am PDT, Aug 19,
P. Rinaldi, Alabama
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6:20 am PDT, Aug 19,
Kayla Brennan, Canada
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11:24 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Cristine Timmons, Michigan
Senator McCain: We don't need another four years of failed energy policies. Lifting the ban on offshore drilling won't solve the energy crisis or help with soaring gas prices. We need leaders that will work for a future with cleaner energy, leaders that will tackle the climate crisis and decrease our dependency on oil to create a stronger economy. A candidate that supports oil drilling is not one of them. Sincerely, Cristine Timmons Charles Cozzolino
Senator McCain: We don't need another four years of failed energy policies. Lifting the ban on offshore drilling won't solve the energy crisis or help with soaring gas prices. We need leaders that will work for a future with cleaner energy, leaders that will tackle the climate crisis and decrease our dependency on oil to create a stronger economy. A candidate that supports oil drilling is not one of them. Sincerely, Cristine Timmons Charles Cozzolino
# 1,414:
2:41 pm PDT, Aug 18,
Amy Johnson, Texas
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8:41 am PDT, Aug 17,
Terry King, California
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12:39 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Name not displayed, Florida
The oil companies already have leases on over 60,000,000 million acres that they have not even drilled in. Let them drill where they already have leases. Drilling offshore is not the answer to America's oil problems. Alternative energy sources need to be funded with taxes on big oil profits.
The oil companies already have leases on over 60,000,000 million acres that they have not even drilled in. Let them drill where they already have leases. Drilling offshore is not the answer to America's oil problems. Alternative energy sources need to be funded with taxes on big oil profits.
# 1,411:
11:15 am PDT, Aug 16,
Jennifer Hochberg, Connecticut
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5:36 pm PDT, Aug 14,
Shawna Murray md, New Hampshire
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2:53 pm PDT, Aug 14,
Jesse Farrell, Massachusetts
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1:36 pm PDT, Aug 14,
Marilyn Mick, Texas
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10:59 am PDT, Aug 14,
Name not displayed, Florida
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12:23 am PDT, Aug 14,
Loraine Yow, Oregon
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11:01 pm PDT, Aug 13,
Kristina Werner, Michigan
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2:43 pm PDT, Aug 12,
Grant Garvie, California
Try focus on reducing our need for oil with green initiatives. We don't need a patch that will fade over time.
Try focus on reducing our need for oil with green initiatives. We don't need a patch that will fade over time.
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3:20 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Ariana Lanchester, California
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2:53 pm PDT, Aug 9,
Penny McIlraith, Canada
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7:20 pm PDT, Aug 8,
Ann Turk, Florida