[Miss Marple]

Well, the ethanol thing is something I have never been too sold on. I prefer outright drilling for oil, which, of course, Daschle won't let happen. So, Bush compromises on a boondoggle (ugh) for reasons we don't understand yet.

One thing I have learned about him is that these compromises are done for reasons not always apparent. I don't like ethanol either, but I am certain there were reasons Bush felt it necessary to compromise on.

Also, sometimes the WSJ takes the side of one industry over another. This is not necessarily wrong, but it sometimes helps me to understand their motivation for their opinions.

I will wait and see what's up with ethanol. I really would prefer that oil shipments from the Saudis be curtailed, with an announcement to the public for the reasons and an accompanying announcement of rationing, followed by an executive order to drill in all 50 states.

Probably a fantasy on my part, but it would be most satisfying, wouldn't it?

[Miss Marple]

Oh, I forgot to post this:

I am 100% certain that when we go into Iraq we will be given enough information to satisfy all but the malcontent peaceniks.

From Rumsfeld's briefing the other day I concluded that they have many, many smoking guns.

[NeoCaveman]

So, Bush compromises on a boondoggle (ugh) for reasons we don't understand yet.

Ethanol = Corn = farmers = Iowa

I was close last time, I'm sure Bush and Rove are making sure it is in the bag next time.

[hchutch]

If the ethanol can reduce the amount of oil we have to take, then I'm all for it. That's not necessarily a bad thing. The less oil we need from Saudi Arabia, the less money the OPEC creeps get.