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.
We took action on “McCain: Drilling Will Not Solve Our Gas Crisis”!
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8:59 pm PST, Mar 3,Wanda Perry, Wyoming
I agree.....
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9:17 pm PST, Feb 4,Dk Melton, Indiana
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3:21 pm PST, Jan 21,Name not displayed, Wisconsin
All of you who think that siging this stupid petition will do anything are morons yes we do need to find a way to lessen our dependency on oil but opposing offshore drilling will do nothing but raise gas prices even more, and we wont likely be able to afford researching for alternative fuel because we wont have the money
Drill More Oil on American Soil
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4:16 pm PST, Dec 30,Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
Sen. McCain, quit listening to morons who only want to keep drilling for oil and start doing something for the future of our planet. We need to develop clean alternative energy and become more concerned about the future of our planet. "Drill baby drill" is the chant of incompetent morons.
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7:12 pm PDT, Oct 2,Bob Learwings, Georgia
f obamo go mcain
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12:31 pm PDT, Oct 1,Jessica Miller, Florida
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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?
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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.
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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.
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12:03 pm PDT, Sep 26,John Bickart, New Jersey
pollution - and the hindrance of developing alternative energy sources
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
