Comments on: McCain: Offshore drilling provides beneficial ‘psychological impact.’

By: Linus

Linus — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:18:27 +0000

Even though it may take some years, the fact that we are exploiting those [offshore oil] reserves would have a psychological impact that I think is beneficial.

Placebo Johnhas spoken.

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:06:56 +0000

“We’re toast if we don’t get on a very different path. This is the last chance.”
James Hansen, NASA Climate Scientist

By: ethics101

ethics101 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:40:43 +0000

a psychological impact that I think is beneficial

Thanks for the ‘reach-around’ Mr. McInsane.

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:53:00 +0000

WesleyJI ignores an inconvenient truth. The Pentagon study says the biggest problem we face in the future will be from wars over food, water, and land caused by global warming.

By: barfly

barfly — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:47:25 +0000

McCain: Offshore drilling provides beneficial ‘psychological impact.’

Just ask Rush. His offshore drilling of underage boys always puts him in a good mood.

By: MCMetal

MCMetal — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:43:45 +0000

McCain: Offshore drilling provides beneficial ‘psychological impact.’

The Dr Phil of the political world really needs to shut the hell up ………….

By: RUCerious

RUCerious — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:27:49 +0000

Shorter McIIIrd. Empty your wallet into this oil company coffer. Now, didn’t you just get a psychological lift from that wallet not weighing you down!

By: pete

pete — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:08:28 +0000

Deep water drilling isn’t a lot more attractive than ANWR. I would be more positive if one additional regulation were put in place. That would be to require a floating containment system (basically a giant inflatable raft carried on a big spool) for every rig, ship and container. It would not eliminate the environmental risks but, with cheap existing technology, the risks can be greatly diminished.

And, of course, our aging refinery system needs an overhaul to see any great benefit anyway.

By: barfly

barfly — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:57:43 +0000

We should invest in tax credits for alternative energy and also allow drilling in the deep sea. It just makes sense.

Didn’t you see my posts? Drilling in sensitive areas isn’t necessary.

By: dbadass

dbadass — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:50:12 +0000

Mr. NiceGuy:
Where are you at on simple conservation?

By: Mr.NiceGuy

Mr.NiceGuy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:32:41 +0000

pete,
I agree. ANWR doesn’t deserver magical environmental protection or anything, however I do know a bit about oil extraction and there is nothing in the world like saudi arabian oil. It essentially lubes the pipes as it is extracted, minimal refinement. Alaska oil is hard and thick and needs a ton of refinement. Not the best situation. We should invest in tax credits for alternative energy and also allow drilling in the deep sea. It just makes sense.

By: Nevar

Nevar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:26:44 +0000

pete Says: “Some kid could smoke the whole field and not “freak out” in any way.”

Absolutely true. Different varieties of hemp have totally different properties. During WWII hemp was grown for rope fiber in Indiana, where it still grows wild along the drainage ditches. It makes a wonderful rope, and is not psychoactive in any way.
I know.
We called it ditch weed.

By: dbadass

dbadass — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:19:34 +0000

pete:
As if the kids of today wish to bother with field grown…

By: pete

pete — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:17:42 +0000

Nevar Says:

If every roof had a solar panel, and were all connected in the exact same way we are presently connected to “the grid”, there would be plenty enough power for everyone. Everywhere.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

I saw a story about a proposal, in California, to subsidize solar panels and “two way meters”. You guessed it. I don’t think it even made it to a vote.

Then there’s the company here in Minnesota which would like some government cooperation in the building of wind/solar “charging stations” for plug-in electrics. No luck there either.

By: pete

pete — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:12:33 +0000

Well db. One school of thought is that hemp has been outlawed by the oil and paper industry. They use the “reefer madness” angle on the ignorant. And the most distressing thing is that hemp grown for fiber, seeds and biomass, contains virtually no psychoactive ingredients. Some kid could smoke the whole field and not “freak out” in any way.

By: texaslady

texaslady — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:06:39 +0000

So, lets see for some psychological relief we will ruin Florida’s tourist trade, with tarred beaches and toxics in the water oh and don’t forget the crap from the rigs washing up on the shore. We won’t even get into the ocean life ruined. But oh boy that psychological relief ! What a moron.

By: dbadass

dbadass — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:05:48 +0000

What is the freaking problem with hemp. Ever year this old school farmer codger in my statehouse introduces it and ever year the Reefer-Maniacs go nuts and vte it down as more and more family farms are lost to way too large house lots

By: Nevar

Nevar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:03:59 +0000

If every roof had a solar panel, and were all connected in the exact same way we are presently connected to “the grid”, there would be plenty enough power for everyone. Everywhere.

By: pete

pete — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:03:36 +0000

You’re right toasterhead. Corn ethanol, or any biomass which requires intensive farming, is stupid. Especially when things like grass, hemp, or garbage can be turned into fuel.

That being said. Ethanol will be part of the solution once we stop making it out of food.

By: pete

pete — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:59:36 +0000

Great post pbg. There was an intersting discussio about solar energy on a local radio show. The guest had a quote that will stick with me.

“Every roof without a solar panel is a waste of energy”.