Posted on 02/01/2009 7:41:02 PM PST by GVnana
Sarah Palin: The case for drilling in ANWR
February 1, 2009
I AM DISMAYED THAT LEGISLATION HAS AGAIN BEEN INTRODUCED in Congress to prohibit forever oil and gas development in the most promising unexplored petroleum province in North America -- the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, in Alaska.
Let's not forget: Only six months ago, oil was selling for nearly $150 per barrel, while Americans were paying $4 a gallon and more for gasoline. And today, there is potential for prices to rebound as OPEC asserts its market power and as Russia disrupts needed natural gas to Europe for the second time in three years.
As I traveled throughout the country campaigning for vice president, I was glad to hear politicians, including Barack Obama, promise that "everything was on the table" to address America's great challenges. I also found that when Americans were apprised of the facts, most people became supporters of responsible oil and gas drilling in Alaska. So, I want to remind our national leaders of this promise and make the case against this legislation:
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One of the few things that would actually help our current situation is dirt cheap energy. Good to hear Sarah is all over this.
I've spent a good deal of time visiting in Alaska. Not as a resident or anyone with an agenda.
In fact, I was in Fairbanks Alaska the day the Trans-Alaska Pipeline was opened and oil flowed from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. That was 1977.
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline is an engineering marvel. The oil is carried above ground through a pipeline supported on flexible columns which adapt to changes in the permafrost soils. I've travelled hundreds of miles of it. Critics are clueless.
There are lots of websites about it. Here's one: http://www.alyeska-pipe.com/Default.asp
Just to clarify. The columns are not flexible. They are however designed to carry away the heat to prevent melting of the permafrost.
I haven't seen the other thread but I may have missed this story all together if not for you posting it. Thank you, GVnana.
Besides, there can never be 'too many' articles on Sarah Palin, even if they are duplicates.
Drill, drill, DRILL!
Thank you. You’re correct. I was sleepy.
Will they have peanut butter for the celery sticks? We all have our priority you know. By summer, gas prices will be way up again.....wanta bet?
“By summer, gas prices will be way up again.....wanta bet?”
“Elementary my dear Watson, elementary”.
BTW Peanut Butter may or may not be used on the celery depending on how you fill out the questionnaire regarding your allergic reactions to nuts.
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