Comments on: McCain calls for more oil drilling in new TV ad

By: John

John — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:50:32 +0000

The rouge countries who sell us our oil are trying to topple us as a world power, they will do it because of oil prices.

We need to stop the fighting among ourselves. We must start drilling for more oil on, in and around our own lands. We then in return need to get going on alternative fuels in a super fast track way. With the help of alternative fuels. We can reduce our thirst for oil. At some point the oil we drill for will be used for certain needs. Jet fuel, roadways, plastics, etc. price will drop. we will never be able to get away from oil completely. We will need it for some products but why not from our own country or Canada. Then by having our own alternative fuels in place, using CNG (temp) price of natural gas will soar think about our home heating.
Natural Gas can also come from Oil Drilling

We need to get some vehicles turned over into electric, self recharging vehicles. When they drive they recharge no plug in at night. Then bio fuel cars and big rigs. Run them on natural oils and alcohol (ethanol) This would create many jobs in America, processing plants could be maintained within state lines, which in turn reduces transportation cost.

Homes that are running heat on heating fuel (comes from oil) would have to be fazed out. Ban those type of furnaces. Homes could be heated with NG,NATURAL OILS,WOOD PELLETS, WOOD.

The sad thing about all this is it is a political issue, Congress will always try to throw things in a bill. It is a this for that and then no one wins. This has been going on for years.

Write your congress person and tell them to start doing there job or they will lose there job just like many Americans. Tell them your views keep them simple as they could get confused easily. Let them know how they vote will make a difference on how you vote. Everyone can contact congress by email.
They need to hear from you.

We The People need to stand up to CONGRESS. We pay there salary and healthcare, etc.
I AM FOR MORE OIL, JUST GET IT GOING. DEFINITELY FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS, SO WE NEED SO MUCH LESS OIL IN THE FUTURE.
SOLAR, WIND, BIO, BUT WE WILL NEED MORE OIL and NG TO GET THERE.

By: Howard

Howard — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:50:21 +0000

America’s infrastructure is based on oil. All the trucks, planes, trains, ships, that deliver all goods to market run on oil. All automobiles, as well as all the gas stations across America run on oil. All petroleum based products, run on oil. Although alternative fuels most definitely should be developed, in the mean time America must have oil to keep our economy from screeching to a halt. In addition, our national security requires energy independence ASAP, so that we are not transferring all our wealth to foreign countries who do not like us, and who can cripple us by turning off the spigot, disrupting oil transport to us, or arbitrary oil price hikes. These are all reasons why we must be drilling for more oil right now and right here in the U.S.A. … ASAP. Nancy Pelosi and her cronies stubborn commitment to petty party politics, instead of realistic concern over our national interest, even in the face of 76% of Americans who want off shore drilling now, will end up in bringing America to its knees.

By: OilBaron

OilBaron — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:10:10 +0000

In 2005 the US exported 268 million barrels of oil ( http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/04/ 06/130522.php ) which is about equal to optimistic guesses about the production from ANWR when oil production is allowed. So why isn’t there a big political effort to impress people with the importance of actually using domestically produced oil rather than export all that ANWR can produce? A logical explanation is that such an approach doesn’t enrich oil companies as much since production is what they make money from regardless of where oil is sold. Nevertheless, producing more domestic oil seems to be a political calling these days. I think it is a great service to oil companies that so many people are so willing to support the oil business by begging to produce even more US oil that we can export. That is why I invest heavily in oil stocks. I suggest everyone invest heavily in oil stocks, then (after taking a nap), fill the tank and drive, baby, drive. Meanwhile, I’ll surf the internet and monitor my oil stock profits

ANWR has at most 4.3 billion barrels of reserves. US consumption is 22 million barrels a day, or about 6 months if ANWR were the sole source. ANWR is not a big deal as far as somehow easing oil prices. But at $140 plus per barrel, someone is going to make hundreds of $$ billions on ANWR oil production if it finally begins sometime after 2018.

By: karl

karl — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:42:29 +0000

Are we really to believe that a forien naion would invest in offshore drilling at our international border line for a 20 month supply of oil.

By: Gary N

Gary N — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:25:24 +0000

Offshore drilling will produce a 20 month supply of oil, IF it was all sold in the US, but Republicans have already said that it should be sold on the world market, so all it will really produce, AT BEST, is a few cents price decline when it becomes available many years from now. Typical Republican, selling an idea to benefit wealthy corporations by convincing the average man of non-existent benefits for him.

By: karl

karl — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:50:51 +0000

I have heard that the Chinese are drilling 15 miles of the florida keys. if he chineese are able to drill into our reserves what are we going to use for reserves. we ust develop additional energy sources now

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:51:05 +0000

We need more oil for now…so drill and work on alternative fuels. That being said you greenie weenies…that use our oil and who like to fish come down to Louisiana and ask where to fish offshore. Everyone will tell you to pick an oil rig…they are man made reefs with great saftey records. So get a grip and a life.

By: Think Ahead

Think Ahead — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:03:57 +0000

Extremely well said Steve!!!

The voices of reason need to perculate up into national policy.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:39:14 +0000

In such a national emergency in which we are all now
experiencing, we, as Americans must realize that we must have an all encompassing solution to our challenge. It must be threefold in the attack. Firstly, our national economic machine must be fueled, we must drill our own oil to counteract the need for OPEC oil. The lack of fuel will mean that the machine will come to a halt! That results in no taxes, no food and total economic disaster. Secondly, we must conserve the resources that we are producing and already possess. Americans, we are at war! Will we run out of the ability to buy foreign fuel(low dollar, decreasing OPEC production) before we find an alternative energy solution? Lastly, we must be innovative! We need to invent practical solutions that the common American can afford. We need to decrease government mandates on vehicle minimum weights and DOT approval before inventors can try out their inventions. The liberty to innovate needs to implemented, immediately. In summary, feed our American machine by producing and conserving while we, as AMERICANS, innovate a lasting solution making us energy independent not just for us but for our future generations.

By: Think Ahead

Think Ahead — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:19:06 +0000

I agree with Robo Techs political observations.

Technically it will help little to drill ANWAR, West, East coast. Maybe we can get 1Million Barrels per day out of it. Technically we need to use this oil to help transition to sustainable energy.

The key question is what political strategy is needed to use the forbidden oil for transition?

Option 1: Continue to Block Alaska/Off shore drilling. Try to force the immediate use of alternatives. The downside to this strategy is that it perpetuates the myth that off-shore oil is the answer to all our problems.

Option 2: Pass off-shore drilling and watch how prices continue to go up. The myth is popped and it will be evident that all our problems were not solved. The risk is oil prices come down for other reasons that are associated with off-shore drilling, we take no actions toward alternatives and we also consume the small oil cushion we need to transition.