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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:40 AM link Robert O. | Venetia, PA
The success and safety record of the "Alaska Pipeline," especially considering that our technology now is much improved over the time of that installation, makes opening of ANWR a "NO BRAINER!" DO IT NOW!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:40 AM link keith m. | friendship, TN
also drill off the coasts and anywhere else in this country we need to be energy independent,it's a shame that the greatest country on earth is being held hostage by some tin horn dictatorThis comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:40 AM link John T. | Apollo, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:40 AM link Mark P. | Wadsworth, OH
In addition to Anwr, we need to develop the shale oil and drill on the west coast and east cost!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:39 AM link David B. | Pittsburgh, PA
I paid over $40 to fill up my gas tank yesterday, and that is my money that is going into the pockets of the Middle East. It is far past time for America to use this natural resource that we have in great store and get this problem under control.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:39 AM link keith k. | Pittsburgh, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:39 AM link Robert G. | Gibsonia, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:39 AM link Adam C. | Connellsville, PA
It has been long enough. We need to become energy independent and not rely on communist leaders or country that do not care how they treat us. If thsi was done in 1996 like it supposed to be we would be reaping the benefits right now!!!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:39 AM link Robert F. | Mc Kees Rocks, PA
You represent the citizens of the United States of America. Keep US competitive with the resources God gave us.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:38 AM link Susan H. | Gibsonia, PA
How much longer are we going to wait?We have the resources because Someone encouraged Mr. Seward to encourage Congress to buy an icebox nearly 150 years ago because that Someone knew what was eventually going to happen. He's alot smarter than any of us. Russia probably is kicking themselves for not holding on to this very important piece of real estate. What needs to be done should be as clear as the noses on your faces.
Please act on this very important issue quickly! America is being hogtied by the Middle East and by neglecting to act, Congress is allowing them to control our economy.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:38 AM link Dustin W. | Butler, PA
Open ANWR it's the only solution to our crazy gas prices. Not to mention that fact that it is OUR oil and we are entitled to drill when its necessary. It IS necessary!! So please support it, it's only a matter of time until we get what we want with your help or not. We will march on Washington and weed out the weasels in our government. It's time for the corrupt to step aside and make way for "the people" to rule. Last time I checked we were still a democracy right?This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:38 AM link Roger H. | manchester, CT
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:37 AM link MIchael K. | Pittsburgh, PA
We need to increase our domestic supply of oil immediately!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:33 AM link Harlan H. | Mineral Point, PA
Can you say American Revolution 2. Get the message congress?This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:31 AM link robin d. | natrona heights, PA
Regardless of how you all in DC look at us ordinary US citizens, there are many of us out here who fully understand the rediculousness of your inactions towards sound energy policies, and the ramifications the lack of them are having upon our economy at this time. How could so many people with so much power sit and do absolutely nothing for so long??? I am a life-long conservative, and while I disagree with basically everything the democrats and liberals are talking about these days, it is my own President Bush whom I am most disappointed with. It is a shame, and embarassing that the lack of action by this congress and this president would take us so far down this road of energy dependence upon such volatile places as the middle east and south america. This great country should be leading the world, not begging at the palace steps of a kingdom in saudi arabia for lower oil prices. Again I say, how completely rediculous!! Us ordinary US citizens also understand basic economics, and that right now more than anything, we need to increase the supply of oil to the world, so please, do whatever it takes to begin the process of allowing this country to explore for and acquire our own natural resources. Please drill in ANWR!!!!!! I am all for the search for alternative energy to help power this nation and the world for someday in the future, but we ordinary citizens need to be able to live today, and it is shameful that a solvable problem has been allowed to dig so deep into our budgets and lives. Quit living in the past and put your silly politics aside, and please go back to work for us!!!!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:31 AM link Rob R. | Greensburg, PA
It is high time you stop pandering to the Enviromentalists and begin to watch out for thr good of the people of this great nation. Oil is the Mother's Milk of freedom. Alternative fuels aren't here yet and ethanol doesn't produce the BTUs of oil. Support Freedom and allow this economy explode in reduction of taxes, reductin of regulation and the production of fuel to run the economy.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:29 AM link Bryan S. | Mount Sterling, KY
The other nations of the world are drilling their own oil while we buy expensive oil from overseas. You fill our strategic reserve with expensive oil from overseas. The environmental whackos and cloistered academics have compromised our nation. Leaders who are opposed to drilling in ANWR are driving this nation toward a dangerous precipice. We are not lemmings. We want you to represent us and this great nation. If you cannot then get out of office! I will do what I can to make sure you are voted out if you don't support drilling for our oil. We can drill for oil and develop alternative energy sources cleanly, simultaneously and responsibly.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:25 AM link Roger F. | Youngstown, OH
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:25 AM link Susan K. | Indiana, PA
Dear Congress,As a manager of a business, I understand that sometimes it is difficult to make what could be considered by some as controversial decisions. Every day I need to evaluate the facts of a situation and act upon what I feel to be in the best interest of the company I work for. You, as elected representatives of the people, are in the same situation.
I plead with you to reach across the aisle and come to an agreement in regards to utilizing the natural resources of our own country to benefit Americans. I am an environmental scientist and I do not agree with the theory that drilling for oil will cause un-mitigating damage to the environment. Last time I checked, we are speaking of the 21st century with all types of advancements to prevent damage to the surronding environment.
You need to look at the American people. Really look at them! How do you expect the average American household to keep up with the rising cost of fuel? I am certain that it is not hitting your wallets in the way that it is affecting the average American. It is not only the cost of gasoline that is of concern. Spring is here - so the cost of heating a home has fallen out of the media spotlight; but what will be the cost of fuel oil or natural gas next year? How do you expect senior citizens to pay to heat their homes? The price of food is increasing due to high fuel costs and the use of corn to develop fuel alternatives.
How high does the cost of oil need to get to before your act? I think reaching the record mark of $130/barrel is more than enough. Stop playing party politics and pandering to environmental lobbyist groups. You need to do what you were sent to Washington for in the first place - PROTECT & HELP THE AMERICAN PEOPLE! The American people and the economy are suffering.
I am fortunate that my family at this time has the resources to pay our heat bill and pay for our gas. Unfortunately, the merchants where I would be spending my 'disposable' income are suffering. The extra money that I would have to go out to dinner or to the movies, to buy a game or go on a trip are now going to pay for oil, whether it be fuel oil or gasoline. I can't see it being any different for other American families.
Thank you for your time and consideration. My family is begging you to do something to help America - allow Americans to tap into their own supply of natural resources so we do not have to rely on the Middle East anymore.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:24 AM link steve and judith v. | Plymouth, MI
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:24 AM link Gary R. | Cranberry Twp, PA
When this country is being raked over by OPEC why in Gods name can the democrats who supposedly support this country put there politics ahead of what's good for the country and people they represent. Our wealth is going overseas while our politicians sit back at the expense of the people they represent. Get off the politics and think about the country and the people you represent. Let's tap into our natural resources while we explore and develop alternative energy sources.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:24 AM link Fran B. | Riverside, RI
If President Clinton didn't veto the previous bill in the early 90s to allow drilling in ANWAR we would not be in this situation. We need not be dependant on our enemies for oil. If you had allowed exploration and drilling, we would have leverage among the Middle East. I would imagine in over the 30 years since a refinery was built, there are eco-friendly methods of drilling. Congress has the ball chains of the environMENTALists around its neck trying to implement a Marxist regime using energy conservation as its Trojan horse.Unfortunately, today we are not oil-free and today we need oil. It's a fact, this economy is based on oil and you are killing us, the American people.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:23 AM link Richard A. | Gibsonia, PA
Senator Casey, Senator Spector and Conrgressman Altmire:Not only should we immediately authorize drilling in the Artic National Wildlife Reserve, our significant oil resereves in our coastal waters need to be included. Alternative energy sources take time, nuclear energy being my first choice, but until these can be developed, use our country's plentiful natural resources. Stop this insane policy of supporting our enemies by purchasing their oil. Manufacturing ethanol is a poorly planned policy; it doesn't work! And quit crying about global warming; it's not happening. Let the marxistsat the UN fund their own projects and have the US exit that group as soon as possible. Do you representatives really work for your constituents? It appears you only work for your paycheck and how to stay in office which translates to power. If Congress would simply announce an oil drilling plan in the US, prices would fall immediately. Follow that with action and within a few years, the middle east denizens will be back living in tents where they belong. If not, your countrymen will be living in a third world country.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:21 AM link John W. | Butler, PA
I think it is nuts that we even need to do this. We have the resources for our own oil, Why would anyone be so stupid as to rely on others if the solution is in thier own back yard..... I could not vote for anyone and feel good about it that does not want to change our dependency on others.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:20 AM link Greg W. | Rillton, PA
Please, for my children's sake.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:14 AM link Kevin S. | Creston, OH
I am a voter that can,t understand why george bush went to the middle east to ask for more oil production, when he should be demanding the democrats let the oil companies drill in alaska.We have our own oil and the oil companies have the cash to create jobs...
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:14 AM link Stephen M. | Mckeesport, PA
ENOUGH!!!!Political game playing, appeasments, posturings. I feel more ill than had I caught the flu bug. Formulate legislation that allows this country to tap our own natural resources!!
Yes, promote the research into alternatives!! But stop hamstringing us based on the narrow minded views of a select few.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:13 AM link Lisa M. | Pgh., PA
We as American citizens demand that you authorize the use of the natural resourses that belong to us, the American people. You have allowed the enviormental marxist to denie us whatGod put on this Earth for us to use. You people in Congress and The Senate can't be that dumb not to realize that oil isn't just about gasoline. Oil is used in almost everything we touch. There simply is no equal substitute. China is drilling in the gulf of Mexico. Why can't we? What is it going to take for you Demacrats to wake up? You all are so rich and that is why you care less wether we are oil dependent or not . I hope for your grandchildren and future generations you please open your eyes and allow drilling and the building of refineries. Lots of refineries.
Thank you,
Consevative Republican,
Lisa McGaw
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:13 AM link Ron D. | Akron, OH
To hell with the moose, save my kids!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:08 AM link John W. | Pittsburgh, PA
How can we expect another country to increase their production when we don't consider it important enough to increase our own production. Aren't we putting our military and security at risk of not having enough fuel if we rely on sources outside of our control for our petroleum products?This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:06 AM link Robert K. | Adamsburg, PA
This country will die without new refineries and drilling restrictions.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:06 AM link Chris, Julie & Reagan K. | Pittsburgh, PA
I find it obsene that we refuse to use the resources God gave us as a Nation while we grovel at the feet of those that despise our way of life. Encouraging conservation is fine, but I put $58 worth of gas in my 4-cylinder family sedan today. It is truly a shame that many people do not understand the main law of economics; the law of Supply and Demand. Should we work to reduce demand, sure. The free market will ultimately find a new alternative. And what will the motivation be? Whoever finds (and perfects) the new alternative energy will become as wealthy as one could imagine. In the meantime, there is still Supply to be tapped. There is no virtue in denying ourselves what is legitimately ours!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:06 AM link Bethany S. | Butler, PA
Dear Representatives, We elect you to support our peoples views, to "represent" what we the people feel is the best solution. In this case the only solution. The people are speaking and your not listening. We want ANWR open! 78% of Alaskans agree because they know already the oil companies do their absolute best to conserve the habitat and well being of the areas animals endangered or not. Considering the amount of time it will take to set things up we need to get on this NOW. We should have started sooner. Our economy is still growing even though the media screams recession, why not stand up against the lies and voice your opinion to let your district peoples know your in tune with the RIGHT solutions and not a part of the WRONG ones. You have a duty to the people you claim to represent ,to press our concerns and views on congress and senate. If you are unwilling to do your job then please resign and let us elect someone who will. This isn't about "you" its about "us", all of the people of this great nation. United we stand, divided we fall.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:06 AM link JEAN Y. | PITTSBURGH, PA
"The oil won't be on the market for 10 years" as a counter arguement opposeing drilling on our property. I first heard that 11 years ago WHEN BILL CLINTON VETOED PROPOSAL to drill here.The ESTIMATED 1 million barrels a day would be on the market right now.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:05 AM link Trevor W. V. | Canonsburg, PA
Lets get back to what built America self production!!!!!!!!!!!!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 7:02 AM link James M. | Cumberland, MD
I'm writing to ask you to please vote to allow drilling for oil in Anwr. Our government is supposed to be for and by the people but when Congress refuses to allow drilling for oil in places like Anwr they are not placing the people's interests first.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:59 AM link ernest g. | hope valley, RI
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:58 AM link Patrick B. | Beaver Falls, PA
Had we done this ten years ago-we wouldn't be in this mess! Used some foresight!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:58 AM link Katherine P. | Bath, NY
We need action NOW!! I am tired of seeing gas prices rise while our government does nothing to stop it. We have our own oil supply, we just need to go after it. The leaders of this country need to open up drilling in ANWR ASAP!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:58 AM link Ryan S. | Denver, NC
$5.00 A Gallon Gas? We need not look any further than to put the blame on enviromentalists and democrats in congress. The only reason there is a shortage and the demand for oil is larger than its supply is becasue we are sitting on some of the largest oil reserves in the world. We need to start drilling in ANWR and off shore if we are going to fix this problem. We need to stop begging and pleading with other countries and start building new refineries and drilling our own oil. Stop concerning yoruself with Alaskan wildlife and start concerning yourself with "humanlife". Stop wasting valuable corn crops on a completely worthless idea such as ethanol and drill our own oil so we can have the time to come up with real solutions instead of ones that will only appease tree hugging, global wraming alarmists on the left. Im only 18 years old and Im able to figure this out, why cant you?This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:56 AM link Rene M. | Jeannette, PA
Dear Elected Officials: We are committing national suicide by not drilling for our own resources. We are at the mercy of our "oil friends" (proof Arabs rebuff Pres. Bush's plea for more oil) some fo which prefer to annihilate us. Protect the American people for a change. The strain on the average American of increased gas, food , heating prices is totally unnecessary. No wonder your credibilty rating is so low. You are being led by a few marxist environmentalist who have the backing of the ultra liberals in Congress such as Pelosi, Reid, Schumer et al. DO SOMETHING FOR A CHANGE! SAVE OUR COUNTRY!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:56 AM link Willemina C. | South Hero, VT
Please open up drilling at ANWR, off the cost of Florida, California and Texas. America needs to be energy independent. Yes we need to conserve, but that is not the answer to our problems with gas. Our economy runs on oil there is no way to get around that, we must get oil prices down.Until such legislation is passed I believe that all allowances for cars, gas, car insurance, etc. in Congress (both sides) should be disallowed. You need to pay all the expenses, that we pay. Enough of special priveleges.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:55 AM link ROGER A. | BELLE VERNON, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:55 AM link Eric J. | Nevada, IA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:54 AM link David R. | Indiana, PA
Let's help the working man! Let's help the economy! Let's lower our dependence on foriegn oil! Let's lower gas prices! LET'S DRILL IN ANWR! LETS DRILL OFF ALL OUR SHORES! LET'S DRILL IN COLO. MONT. N. DAK., S.DAK, WYO AND ANY PLACE WE CAN FIND NATURAL GAS AND OIL!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:54 AM link James S. | Pittsburgh, PA
I find it criminal for those in Congress to deny the American people access to the abundant oil and gas fields which we own on our own lands, and all for the protection of some tiny snail or the desolate living room of the never seen Caribou. Taxes will not stop the rise of prices in the energy sector. It takes at least 10 years to bring an oil field on line, or to build a nuclear power plant, so legislate now and just maybe we can avoid the super price inflation that lies around the corner. Inaction now on your part will surely guarantee your early retirement.Respectfully submitted,
Jim & Patti Scott
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:54 AM link Joseph O. | Canton, OH
Let's immediately stop this foolish policy of not using our own oil fields . Drilling in Anwar and anywhere else should be allowed . with current technology this can be done with miniml impact on the envoirment.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:54 AM link Jeffrey M. | Mc Kees Rocks, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:53 AM link Richard P. | Butler, PA
The idea that I even have to write this letter just shows how big government works against the people it is suppose to serve. With the price of gas and energy soaring due to increased world demand and speculation, it is mandatory "we the people" of this country do everything we can to ease the burden of high energy prices by tapping our own resources. I support responsible drilling in ANWR and anywhere else in the country, or off shore, where there is oil to be procured for the people of this great country.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:52 AM link Steven W. | Pittsburgh, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:52 AM link Robert S. | Ledyard, CT
Please, just do it. We all know it can be done responsibly and it is time. We need to empower ourselves, not those affecting our economy. Perhaps when our 'allies' in the middle east request new military hardware upgrades our response should be "...we do not see the immediate need to meet your requests." Whe we wsee the shieks driving one of their dozens of gas guzzlers and payinf 3 cents per gallon, why we as American are not incensed is beyond me. It is time we take an in-depth look at the 'leaders' of our country and understand where their priorties and allegences lie!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:52 AM link William M. | Pittsburgh, PA
Its time that we stop being held hostage by our enemies. We must use every available resource, no matter what the environmentalist claim, we will not detroy the caribou or the surrounding land.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:51 AM link Raymond S. | Sarver, PA
Something needs to be done about rising gas prices, and the solution is close to home. We need to open up the domestic oil supply, or at least open up the option, to control the rising costs of our gasoline. The solution is just that simple!!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:51 AM link Jesse J. | Point Marion, PA
Dear Sirs:It is absolutely imparative that we begin drilling our own oil now.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:50 AM link Richard K. | Amity, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:50 AM link Greg V. | South Park, PA
It is past time to make our own resources available for use by the American people. To continue to delay this will invite a future that will eventually change our country into a 3rd world nation and provide fodder for a re-invention of the country by the people.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:49 AM link Richard M. | Ravenna, OH
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:48 AM link Jim G. | Strongsville, OH
I will not vote for any candidate at any level unless they propose and/or vote for legislation to open drilling for oil in ANWR and other domestic areas. How many high paying American jobs would accompany an expansion of the oil discovery and refinement industries? Why are you unwilling to do anything that would generate real construction and support jobs for Americans or generate oil royalties to help offset trade imbalances and budget deficiecies?This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:48 AM link James Y. | Pittsburgh, PA
Include all areas: Gulf of Mexico, Colorado & Wyoming, etc. This isn't 1925, its 2008 - we can drill using modern technologies which is safe and environment-friendly. Just the announcement that we are going ahead with this, will scare the world's oil producers to produce more and/or drop their prices.Its a win-win decision - JUST DO IT!
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:47 AM link Ramona S. | Uniontown, OH
I am VERY upset that this country feels it necessary to protect the caribou and polar bears while letting its' citizens live with the grief of higher gas prices. It is imperative that our congressman start thinking like intelligent human beings and stop trying to be God.I am also extremely ashamed to be living in a country where everything the President says is politicized! HE'S THE PRESIDENT and, once again, its time our congress GROW UP and stop whining about everything that is said and done. We have become a country of weaklings and whiners!
I say it’s WAY past time for us to start drilling in our OWN country. We have been a country of beggars –begging our enemies - for way too long too long. Just think what our country would look like today if Clinton had taken positive action towards making us energy independent when he was in office. We would not be in the place we are today!
I don’t care about caribou out in the Anwar
I’d like to afford gas to put in my car.
So “drill away as you like” is what I would say
So oil prices can come down in a great big way.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:47 AM link Jim G. | Strongsville, OH
I will not vote for any candidate at any level unless they propose and/or vote for legislation to open drilling for oil in ANWR and other domestic areas. How many high paying American jobs would accompany an expansion of the oil discovery and refinement industries? Why are you unwilling to do anything that would generate real construction and support jobs for Americans or generate oil royalties to help offset trade imbalances and deficiets?This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:47 AM link L B. | Parker, PA
It is high time that America break the strangle hold over our economy and future that dependence upon foreign petroleum has created. It is incumbent on us, Americans, to open our resources and utilize them to the utmost. The false cry from "environmentalists" has hamstrung our fuel and electric industries, and it is long past the point at which we are capable of drilling, transporting, and refining petroleum with a minimum of disruption to the environment.To continue to block Americans from access and use of our nation's resources is simply criminal, and it is time to end this self-imposed handicap.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:47 AM link James Z. | Sarver, PA
With regular gasoline now approaching $4.00 per gallon and remembering the promise of the Democrat leadership, when elected, to reduce the cost at the pump, I join with many of my friends to demand that the USA open up our own oil reserves. Just the threat of adding supply to the equation will put a scare into OPEC and bring down the price per barrel of oil. Following through with pumping our own oil, will have a sustaining effect on the price of oil and subsequently the price of refined products. We can't conserve enough or invent new technology fast enough to relieve the pain at the pump even in the next ten years or we would have done it during the last ten along with the infrasructure to support the new technologies. Where do we get hydrogen for our fuel cell cars?From the past, had ANWR been opened in the mid 90's when Bill Clinton said it would take ten years to get the oil, we would have it NOW! I'm hearing the same tired excuses in 2008 regarding our own oil. Stop listening to the enviromentalists that have been proven wrong in the past. Check out the Caribou population.
Also, while I'm writing, how about a refinery or two in the country?
I also, encourage the congress to get rid of the designer gasolines that are spread through out the country and prevent the free movement of fuel.
Let's get moving before fuel is so high the economy comes to a halt! Start doing something for the United States of America, the greatest country in the world, instead of your special interest groups!
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:46 AM link Gary C. | Carnegie, PA
It is time for you to get off your personal agendas and start doing work for all America. I think we should take away all allowance for cars, gas, car insurance, etc. for the bums and bummesses in Congress (both sides). After all, my husband has to drive 75 miles each way per day to work and back again, with no allowances. We pay all expenses. You have stiffled our country long enough. . Build more refineries. Drill and do research for all of our God-given natural resources. You are in Washington to do the people's work.Now DO IT!!!!!!!
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:45 AM link Jonathan S. | Rittman, OH
Enough is enough. Stop the insanity and start drilling in this country. Please consider legislation that encourages oil exploration in this country while removing all the roadblocks to getting it done. The sooner we start, the sooner we will have control of our energy destiny!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:44 AM link Armando T. | galloway, OH
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH WE HAVE IT WE NEED AND WE SHOULD DRILL for IT!..PERIODThis comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:44 AM link Raymond S. | East Providence, RI
Please reconsider drilling in Anwr. We need relief at the pump and even if we won't have the advantage of today's efforts for another 10 or more years, the sooner we get started, the sooner our children will not be dependent on our enemies for oil.Let's put people before animals and the environment and just be good stewards of the the land we have and use our own resources instead of funding our enemies so they can kill us and our children.
Oh...and while we're at it, let's start building and using refineries again.
Thanks!
Raymond J. Sylvia, Jr.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:44 AM link Deborah F. | Coraopolis, PA
It is absolutly crazy that we can not use our own given resources to give to the AMERICAN people. Yet you feel it is okay to purchase from Communist Dictators and make them wealthy all the while their own people suffer.We are Americans first and foremost and we need to start taking care of our own! We need to get rid of all the freebe programs abroad and RIGHT HERE and make America what it used to be a great super power.
We might as well be North Korea, there is little difference anymore.
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:44 AM link Becky M. | North Canton, OH
If we had started drilling back in 1980 when you said it would take years to actually get any oil from drilling, we would be getting it NOW and wouldn't be in this mess. I hold the Democrat Party wholly responsible for the mess we are in. Your liberal policies are the cause of all the problems we face today! IT IS TIME TO USE OUR OWN ABUNDANT RESOURCES.!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:44 AM link Jeff K. | North Huntingdon, PA
Open up drilling at ANWR, off the cost of Florida, California and Texas. America needs to be energy independent. Yes we need to conserve, but that is not the answer to our problems with gas. Our economy runs on oil there is no way to get around that, we must get oil prices down.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:42 AM link Becky M. | North Canton, OH
If we had started drilling back in 1980 when you said it would take years to actually get any oil from drilling, we would be getting it NOW and wouldn't be in this mess. I hold the Democrat Party wholly responsible for the mess we are in. Your liberal policies are the cause of all the problems we face today! IT IS TIME TO USE OUR OWN ABUNDANT RESOURCES.!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:42 AM link Jeff S. | Altoona, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:42 AM link Armando T. | galloway, OH
ENOUGH YOU BUNCH OF HOT AIR OVER PAID DO NOTHING but spew stupidity and waste our tax dollars... start doing whats right for this country DRILLThis comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:41 AM link David M. | Connellsville, PA
In addition to drilling...In the 60’s President Kennedy set forth the goal of putting an American on the moon within 10 years. There were challenges and difficulties that looked insurmountable to some. America rose to the occasion, coming together and gaining a pride and confidence that inspired the world.
We have the opportunity to do it again. A president should challenge the skeptics and lead the USA to producing fuel from coal, cleanly, efficiently and under $2.00 a gallon!
Jobs would be created; exports of energy would eliminate the trade deficit and would enable our great land to again be the USA
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:41 AM link ROGER AND DEBORAH S. | PLEASANTVILLE, PA
We are tired of being held hostage to environmentalists and so called do-gooders...Wake up America...it's time we return to the spirit that founded this God inspired countryThis comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:40 AM link jonathan m. | Wilkinsburg, PA
Right now with gas prices as high as they are, I am literally working just to go to work! If you are not going to allow our oil companies to drill for the resources that we currently have to help ease the pain, then put me on the endangered species list, because I am in danger of losing my job!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:40 AM link Catriona D. | Reynoldsburg, OH
LET'S GET A CLUE!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:40 AM link PAUL R. | Pittsburgh, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:39 AM link John B. | Louisville, KY
How HIGH does gas have to go before our government does the right thing?? The right thing is allowing the Oil Companies to drill and refine our own oil!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:38 AM link William J. | Berlin, PA
We are foolish to continue to turn a blind eye to our energy needs. Buy your ignoring our own supply of fuels in our own country, punishes each and everyone of US. Therefore, by failing to drill for oil, build refineries, and nuclear plants, you are the ones who are causing the suffering of the American people. You cannot cut our fuels and our food supplies and continue to be our leaders. Soon the people will ignore you and elect true leaders to office.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:38 AM link Richard S. | Frostburg, MD
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:38 AM link Kurt G. | Pittsburgh, PA
When are our representatives going to stand up against the special interest groups of the enviromentalists and drill in our own country?, if the democrats and moderate republicans allowed new energy poilicies 20 years ago we wouldn't be in this situation now!!!!!!!!!! We have not allowed any new power plants or refineries to be built in this country either and that directly reflects the special interest groups. It's a shame that our elected officials are more concerned about getting re-elected than caring about the country as a whole!!!!!!!!!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:38 AM link Carl P. | Monroeville, PA
It is time to open ANWR for drilling as well as off the east and west coast and in the gulf. Fund development of the oil shale fields in the west.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:38 AM link Samuel L. | Ellwood City, PA
Why are we not taking advantage of our own natural resources? I am sure it is difficult to get past the din of the special interest lobbyists, but please try on this subject. Help the average citizen!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:37 AM link DJ F. | Louisville, KY
I'm tired of hearing "The oil won't be on the market for 10 years" as a counter arguement. I first heard that 11 years ago. The 1 million barrells/day would now be on the market if someone would think stratecically and long term for a change!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:36 AM link Dominick T. | Bovard, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:36 AM link Michael F. | Canonsburg, PA
I find it difficult to believe any politician who believes that appeasing OPEC or alternate energy is the immediate solution to rising gas prices. Only in the United States is food in such abundance that we turn food into fuel! Let's open the reserves and lets drill for our own independant supply of oil.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:36 AM link Samuel L. | Ellwood City, PA
Why are we not taking advantage of our own natural resources? I am sure it is difficult to get past the din of the special interest lobbyists, but please try on this subject. Help the average citizen!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:35 AM link GEORGE MICHAEL M. | WEIRTON, WV
DRILL-DRILL-DRILLSTOP THE GLOBAL WARMING FRAUD UPON AMERICA...
TYPICAL WHITE GUY CLINGING TO MY BIBLE & GUNS AND MOST OF ALL
MY FREEDON AND COUNTRY.....
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Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:34 AM link John V. | Seven Fields, PA
It's time we made a statement to OPEC. We have the oil here. We'll drill the oil here. And you'll get nothing from us. If we had started drilling for oil in 1995, when Clinton opposed the oil in Alaska, we'd have it now.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:33 AM link Samuel L. | Ellwood City, PA
Stop the madness! Drill now! What will it take for our government to quit listening to the money and begin listening to the citizens?This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:33 AM link Dan A. | St. Albans, VT
It's time we get off our butts and get our own oil. I'm all about finding the next great technology, but right NOW, we need oil to bridge the gap. Oil is vital to the prosperity of this country! Unless we want to see our economy really tank, we best get busy drilling in ANWR, the gulf, turning coal into oil, etc. All our disposable income (which isn't much) is going into my gas tank, and I'm sick of it!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:32 AM link Cindy V. | Rochester, NY
Do not hesitate. DRILL NOW!!!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:32 AM link Rosemarie L. | Pittsburgh, PA
I demand, as a US citizen, that we drill for our own oil and become indepedent of foreign oil. This is a disgrace that we cannot drill for our resources. When will people wake up and think instead of worrying about protecting the of birds and frogs .... abort the enviro weenies and wake up America!This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:31 AM link Marci R. | Karns city, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:31 AM link Marci R. | Karns city, PA
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:31 AM link Leonard D. T. | North Versailles, PA
This should have been done 25 years ago. Now it is necessary. Including all off shore potential sites.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:27 AM link Carolyn S. | Pittsburgh, PA
Take care of our own first.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:21 AM link A.V. A. | Pittsburgh, PA
I know that it would be too much to ask for Congress to act in a sane, responsible and rational matter, but for once, could you please put the well-being of the people above those of the caribou or snail darter. We must immediately begin a path to energy independence or risk being "slaves" for energy to those vile people who only seek our destruction. When the time arrives, as it will in the very near future, that we do not have enough energy to maintain our standard of living, will you be the true "leaders" who will decry that we must invade another country, and truly create "A War for Oil." Will you weak-kneed jelly-spined Republicans please regain your moral compass and do the right thing for a change. Don't pander to the other side as they do not have the nation's best interest and only understand power.This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!
Wed., May. 21, 2008 6:05 AM link Delmar W. | Columbiana, OH
I am a working stiff who will never be able to afford one of these "boutique" green hybrids or electrics. I and many like me are stuck with gasoline burning transportation and likely will be for the rest of my life. (next 20-25 years) We are the ones who suffer the most from these high energy prices. I can still remember approx 5 -6 years ago when drilling came up in Congress one of the reasons for NOT allowing exploration was that oil from ANWAR would not come on line for approx 6 years. That would have been about now. Why do we keep making the same mistake, expecting a different outcome?This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!