I wrote this post. I don't consider emphasizing alernative energy sources over oil as being liberal, i consider it being common sense.
Of course Sarah Palin and others want us to continue to drill baby drill. if I came from alaska I would too. Oil is a major part of the Alaskan economy,and the tax revenues from oil support the alaskan govt and infrastructure as well (well, maybe that and a lot of earmarked fed money).
But we have to be smart to outdo our adversaries and we can't let special interests hold us back.
Many have called for independence from oil within 10 years. They think this can be accomplished. It will be painful for many people who depend on oil production and refinement for their economies. But in the long run, everyone will be a hell of a lot more prosperous, and America and the rest of the western world will be much stronger as a result.
I don't think wanting that has anything to do with being liberal as much as wanting to see the US and other countries remain strong and with a bright future.
Am I the only one scared of the Republican Party?
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hey chris! good to see you!!
I wrote this post. I don't consider emphasizing alernative energy sources over oil as being liberal, i consider it being common sense.
Of course Sarah Palin and others want us to continue to drill baby drill. if I came from alaska I would too. Oil is a major part of the Alaskan economy,and the tax revenues from oil support the alaskan govt and infrastructure as well (well, maybe that and a lot of earmarked fed money).
But we have to be smart to outdo our adversaries and we can't let special interests hold us back.
Many have called for independence from oil within 10 years. They think this can be accomplished. It will be painful for many people who depend on oil production and refinement for their economies. But in the long run, everyone will be a hell of a lot more prosperous, and America and the rest of the western world will be much stronger as a result.
I don't think wanting that has anything to do with being liberal as much as wanting to see the US and other countries remain strong and with a bright future.