McCain repeats Palin’s lie: Alaska ‘provides 20 percent of America’s energy requirements.’
McCain repeats Palin’s lie: Alaska ‘provides 20 percent of America’s energy requirements.’
In her interview with ABC News last week, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin asserted that Alaska “produces nearly 20 percent of the U.S. domestic supply of energy.” After FactCheck.org pointed out that Alaska is actually responsible for only 3.5 percent of the country’s domestic energy production, Palin began re-phrasing her claim. But in an interview with Sean Hannity on Wednesday McCain continued to repeat the debunked claim:
HANNITY: By the way, senator, she, she’s very convinced she can convince you into drilling in ANWR.
MCCAIN: Hahahaha, you know, that’s what happens when you throw two mavericks together. So, I’d, listen, I, she, you know, we talk about experience. What’s one of the major, if not the major challenge to America? Energy independence. Who knows more about energy than the governor of the state that provides 20% of America’s energy requirements?
Listen here:
Though McCain likes to tout Palin as America’s foremost energy expert, such claims have been undermined by her incorrect and confusing statements on the subject. Yesterday, CNN described Palin’s suggested oil export ban as “not exactly easy to understand.”
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September 19th, 2008 at 3:30 pmYes, but in fairness, McCain is not authorized to speak for the McCain campaign.
He's kind of mavericky that way.
September 19th, 2008 at 3:48 pmPalin’s suggested oil expert ban as “not exactly easy to understand”
Here you go . . . judge for yourself:
"Oil and coal? Of course, it’s a fungible commodity and they don’t flag, you know, the molecules, where it’s going and where it’s not. But in the sense of the Congress today, they know that there are very, very hungry domestic markets that need that oil first,” Palin said. “So, I believe that what Congress is going to do, also, is not to allow the export bans to such a degree that it’s Americans that get stuck to holding the bag without the energy source that is produced here, pumped here. It’s got to flow into our domestic markets first."
September 19th, 2008 at 3:50 pm- Sarah Palin, Energy Expert and University of Idaho graduate in sports journalism
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... I guess I need to fart more.
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September 19th, 2008 at 3:52 pmThey, and the MSM, are working dilligently to re-write reality. By repeating the same lies, over and over, they turn the lie into the truth, reality be damned. If only the MSM wouldn't, so very eagerly, become their willing accomplices.
September 19th, 2008 at 3:52 pmImpeach Pelosi, Cheney and Bush and Save the Constitution!
Impeach Palin and Restore the Rule of Law!
Shiver Me Timbers! AAarrrrggggghhhhh!
If Sarahcuda is "America's foremost energy expert", we are all in DEEP SHIT!!!!
September 19th, 2008 at 3:53 pm.
Oh,
Did I mention I'm qualified to be a McBush/Falin'08 energy Czar. I'm an expert on natural gas because I fart...
.
September 19th, 2008 at 3:54 pmif it smells like a pig, sounds like a pig.... well, it must be a republican ticket out there somewhere..
September 19th, 2008 at 3:54 pmMCCAIN: Hahahaha, you know, that’s what happens when you throw two mavericks together. So, I’d, listen, I, she, you know, we talk about experience. What’s one of the major, if not the major challenge to America? Energy independence. Who knows more about energy than the governor of the state that provides 20% of America’s energy requirements?
Could this stupid old fart be any more arrogant , full of himself and completely full of shit ?
Hey McDepends
You lost your "maverick" status 7 years ago after you meekly capitulated and began kissing Chimpy's stupid ass even though his campaign blatantly , deceitfully and outright dishonestly smeared your adopted daughter , and specifically Karl Turd Blossom Rove did , you sorry-ass old punk .................
September 19th, 2008 at 3:55 pmWho knows more about energy...?
If she's such an expert in this field, ask her this:
"What is the difference between power and energy?"
September 19th, 2008 at 3:56 pmThough McCain likes to tout Palin as America’s foremost energy expert
- - Even an energy novice can see the Palin/McCain ticket is losing steam.
September 19th, 2008 at 3:56 pmwith a nod to Tom at #3
So energy is a bag of fungible flag molecules that Americans shouldn't hold?
NOW they tell us!
September 19th, 2008 at 3:59 pmok... what the h e l l is going on here?
WHY don't they give a sh!t...
September 19th, 2008 at 4:01 pm"that’s what happens when you throw two mavericks together"
Add 2 pieces of bread and you get one craptastic sandwich...
September 19th, 2008 at 4:02 pmralph the wonder llama Says:
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Yes, but in fairness, McCain is not authorized to speak for the McCain campaign.
Nor quailified
September 19th, 2008 at 4:02 pmtom Says:
“So, I believe that what Congress is going to do, also, is not to allow the export bans to such a degree that it’s Americans that get stuck to holding the bag without the energy source that is produced here, pumped here. It’s got to flow into our domestic markets first.”
- Sarah Palin, Energy Expert and University of Idaho graduate in sports journalism
September 19th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Considering that the countries we export petroleum products to are many of the same ones we import crude oil from, I wonder if Titty McGee and Oldy McDodderington have considered the consequences of such an export ban on the global market...
Probly not!
September 19th, 2008 at 4:02 pm5th Estate Says:
So energy is a bag of fungible flag molecules that Americans shouldn’t hold?
September 19th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
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Yes, but only if you multiply said fungible flag molecule bag by the speed of light squared.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:02 pm#18 5th Estate,
September 19th, 2008 at 4:03 pmIt's more like that bag of fungibles was lit a fire upon the door step of each America's dream home and they've been left to stomp it out...
Oops - use this link for my post above. It contains the data for all petroleum products, not just kerosene.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:05 pmI hate to say this but I think Keith O. is a liar. If he is giving $100 to the Alaska special Olympics for every McCain Palin lie he will be broke by next Tuesday.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:05 pmsatirev Says: fungible flag molecules? [...] Pathetic jibberish from an empty brain.
UPDATE: What Palin meant to say was 'fungible freedom flag molecules'. now take that back to your energy experts and have them recalculate their sexist formulae---and tell them to get it RIGHT this time!
September 19th, 2008 at 4:05 pm:)
McCain sounded pathetic in the last three days since the stock market went down...His little knowledge about what is going on in the market shows that he is still behind.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:06 pmFirst he said he will fir Christopher Cox..SEC
I'm crying just thinking about this. I have been asking myself the same question. It's like they just really don't care...like the fix is in and we will find out in the first or second week of October.....
September 19th, 2008 at 4:10 pmMax-1 Says: It’s more like that bag of fungibles was lit a fire upon the door step of each America’s dream home and they’ve been left to stomp it out…
Or maybe its...--- wait a sec, the doorbell's ringing...I have to go out to the step to.....is that little Sarah Palin I see running away and giggling? ....oh noes! What's this on my doorstep! Aaah!
September 19th, 2008 at 4:10 pmI don't think it's so much a lie as it is a complete falsehood and fabrication. Saying it's a lie is sexist.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:11 pmThe more you listen to Failin' Palin, the more she sounds like that poor beauty contestant from South Carolina who gave that nonsensical answer to the question about why students can't read maps.
The poor Pentacostal Pork-barrel Princess of Wasilla does have more self-confidence than that contestant . . . but she has about half the intelligence. That probably explains how she got voted "Miss Congeniality" in the Idaho state beauty pageant -- not particularly attractive, definitely not smart but she did manage to avoid scratching the other contestants' eyes out.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:13 pmKaty, I'm not a conspiricy follower but they are making me nervous....I put nothing past these people.
US To Declare October ‘Economic Emergency’, Suspend Elections
September 19th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
This is simply becoming rediculous.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:14 pmtom Says:
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Palin’s suggested oil expert ban as “not exactly easy to understand”
Here you go . . . judge for yourself:
“Oil and coal? Of course, it’s a fungible commodity and they don’t flag, you know, the molecules, where it’s going and where it’s not. But in the sense of the Congress today, they know that there are very, very hungry domestic markets that need that oil first,” Palin said. “So, I believe that what Congress is going to do, also, is not to allow the export bans to such a degree that it’s Americans that get stuck to holding the bag without the energy source that is produced here, pumped here. It’s got to flow into our domestic markets first.”
- Sarah Palin, Energy Expert and University of Idaho graduate in sports journalism
I know nothing about energy per se, but even I had to say "hunh??" at hearing her say this.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:18 pmWhen is Obama going to explain his Fungible Flag Molecule policy? THAT's what I want to know! McCain has a Fungible Flag Molecule policy, why not Obama?
September 19th, 2008 at 4:19 pmShe sure doesn't know about inventory.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:27 pmI think it's great that now we can all claim qualifications by osmosis.
palin is an energy expert because alaska supplies energy to the US;
palin is a foreign policy expert because alaska is *right next to* russia;
I guess that makes me an expert on agriculture, because I live in CA and CA supplies more agricultural products to the world than any other state.
I live in silicon valley, so that makes me an expert in all forms of technology.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:31 pmHannity's knees and jaws must really hurt from all of the time he's spent servicing the McCain/Palin campaign over the past few days. Two puff-piece, softball interviews in one week? Wow... working hard there, Sean.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:32 pmAlaska ‘provides 20 percent of America’s energy requirements.’
- - And apparently about 40% of America's bullsh*t.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:34 pmJust more ammunition for Obama and Biden to use in the debates.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:39 pmOkay, can we lay the "serial exaggerator" tag on McPalin yet?
September 19th, 2008 at 4:40 pmEvidence is piling up that Gov. Palin is a cipher. Her knowledge of the economic, US and world affairs is negligible. She is capable of corrupt, bullying, petty, grudge, nepotistic politics, like Pres. Dinkledonk, but that is all!
September 19th, 2008 at 4:44 pmI feel sorry for McCain! At one time, now it seems long ago, I really respected the man and considered him as one of the few Republicans I would ever even consider voting for. Now it seems he is nothing short of a bald faced, willful, liar. Note I said willful. Folks who bend the truth because they are just mistaken is somewhat tolerable. But, to tell one lie after another, after the facts have been clearly revealed, is shameful. To me, this is an indicator of what kind of administration he would have in the WH. We don't need four more years of lies and distortions!
September 19th, 2008 at 4:45 pmYesterday, CNN described Palin’s suggested oil expert ban as “not exactly easy to understand.”
Expert ban?
September 19th, 2008 at 4:46 pmExport ban, perhaps.
If bullshit is energy the the headline is a gross understatement.
Who's watching Trig Van Palin?
September 19th, 2008 at 4:54 pm*Pic caption*
This is the fist I used to get Johnny to go to the bathroom regularly again ............
September 19th, 2008 at 4:55 pmmongo Says:
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I think it’s great that now we can all claim qualifications by osmosis.
palin is an energy expert because alaska supplies energy to the US;
palin is a foreign policy expert because alaska is *right next to* russia;
I guess that makes me an expert on agriculture, because I live in CA and CA supplies more agricultural products to the world than any other state.
I live in silicon valley, so that makes me an expert in all forms of technology.
September 19th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Seeing as how New Jersey's economy is centered on the pharmaceutical industry, chemical development, telecommunications, food processing, electric equipment, printing and publishing, and tourism. New Jersey's agricultural outputs are nursery stock, horses, vegetables, fruits and nuts, seafood, and dairy products , I am submitting my application to become head of the DEA , the FDA , the FCC , and the Secretary of Commerce .......
September 19th, 2008 at 5:02 pmIs Palin doing a Terrorist Fist Salute in that picture?
Hyuk hyuk hyuk.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:06 pmAlaska has 3,879 million barrels of Crude oil reserves, which is 18.5% of the US Total Reserve.
Maybe that is where she is getting the 20% figure. Gov. Palin must be confusing Reserves with Production...not a good mistake for a self styled Energy Expert.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:09 pmThere's a way to solve this "energy crisis"...
First, watch this short Reuters news video on the new Japanese water-powered car.
Then read this article:
The 9/11 Truth Movement, Free Energy Suppression and the Global Elite’s Agenda
September 19th, 2008 at 5:12 pmChuck Feney Says:
Expert ban?
September 19th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
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Considering Palin's well-estabished track record of disdain for facts and science denial, I'd say a ban on experts is the cornerstone of the McGee/McDodderington platform.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:15 pmBadger Says
September 19th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Alaska has 3,879 million barrels of Crude oil reserves, which is 18.5% of the US Total Reserve.
Maybe that is where she is getting the 20% figure. Gov. Palin must be confusing Reserves with Production…not a good mistake for a self styled Energy Expert.
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Not only are Palin and McCain confusing Reserves with Production, they are also confusing Oil with Energy. Oil isn't energy, it's fuel. But even if they meant Alaska provides 20% of the FUEL used for energy, it would be wrong, since we have sources for energy other than oil in this country.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:22 pmMCCAIN: "Who knows more about energy than the governor of the state that provides 20% of America’s energy requirements?"
Anyone with an Internet connection who knows how to use Google?
September 19th, 2008 at 5:30 pmHas McCain taken credit for creating the Xbox or fire yet? Maybe he'll amend his POW story and say he walked to the Hanoi Hilton to show the North Vietnamese what America is all about.
The man is bouncing around more than Robin Williams after an all-night cocaine bender.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:31 pmIf that is the case, why all the cries of "we need to end the dependence on oil imports"
Under their math
Oil reserved from Gulf of Mexico 27%
September 19th, 2008 at 5:45 pmOil from Alaska
It worked for Bush/Cheney. Just keep hammering the lie home and eventually people will repeat it as truth.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:46 pmThere is reason to believe that broad swaths of the mainstream media are turning on McCain. I think he may actually be embarassing them into speaking up and breaking through this mythic narrative McCain has been able to build over the years about his character.
Both of the main political writers for Time and Newsweek have been massive McCain fans for years and they're obviously fed up. Matthews has been singing hero songs about McCain since the early 90's and he's just obviously not buying anything anymore. Even the ridiculous old crackpot David Broder seems to be losing his manlove for Saint McCain. This might all work itself out.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:52 pmOops
Check out
http://www.hubbertpeak.com/us/
More like Alaska 7.6% US production, ranking at #5 behind #1 Texas, #2 Louisiana, #3 California and #4 Oklahoma.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:54 pmfred, @4:10 and 4:13...
i know... me too...
been walking around in circles...
i wish i were ignorant... but i can't not know...
i may have to take a break from all this...
it's getting me way down...
September 19th, 2008 at 6:01 pmFrom today's NY Times:
Mr. Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. had made an urgent and unusual evening visit to Capitol Hill, and they were gathered around a conference table in the offices of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
...the congressional leaders were told “that we’re literally maybe DAYS AWAY from a COMPLETE MELTDOWN of our financial system, with all the implications here at home and globally.”
Maybe we are headed for an October Surprise that No one was expecting.
Obama gave his prepared talk on the current Economic Situation. He said...
"John McCain and I can continue to argue about our different economic agendas for next year, but we should come together now to work on what this country urgently needs this year."
and then HELD a PRESS Conference.
McCain's and Palin's comments were an attack on Obama, Lobbyists, and Influence Peddlers followed by NO Questions from the Press.
Hopefully the Voters can see which Candidate is acting more Presidential.
September 19th, 2008 at 6:05 pmBadger: "McCain’s and Palin’s comments were an attack on Obama, Lobbyists, and Influence Peddlers followed by NO Questions from the Press."
He's just a disgrace. It's beyond belief that the myth of John McCain has brought him this far, but I think people are finally getting the idea - this man is one of the most shameful opportunists and one of the biggest liars in the Senate and he has been for a long time.
September 19th, 2008 at 6:14 pmBadger, thanks for that link, but, to me, the most striking thing about the article is the revelation that Nancy Pelosi has a table in her offices!
Couldn't she think of a good use for it?
September 19th, 2008 at 6:28 pmMCCAIN: Who knows more about energy than the governor of the state that provides 20% of America’s energy requirements?
About 99.9% of the American population you clueless wonder....
September 19th, 2008 at 6:33 pmGood one Ralph :),
But I'm afraid Speaker Pelosi will have to Use that table for the Government Fire Sale.
What's proposed is the Nationalization of all the Bad Debt in America. The full Faith and credit of the Government backing up all the Mistakes and Sleazy Deals created by the Unfettered Capitalists.
The Bush/McCain Plan...
Privitize Profits
Socialize Risk
Hide the Evidence
September 19th, 2008 at 6:50 pmtwenty percent is just so much more easy to remember than that pesky 3.5, it just such a nice, round number...
Wait--they didn't have decimals when McCan't was a POW
September 20th, 2008 at 2:32 amMcHoover's just estimating what the American economy will be like if we put him in charge of it.
What little will be left after W. Hoover (or is it Woover) s done with it.
September 20th, 2008 at 12:28 pmLying is the least of my concern about Palin.
End-Times Prophecies and More: How Electing Sarah Palin Endangers Your Life.
If you read this post and watch all the videos, you will see why this woman has no business being in any government, at any level, let alone VPOTUS.
September 21st, 2008 at 1:55 pmShe is TERRIFYING!