70% of American Voters Disagree With Obama – Favor Increased Access to Oil and Gas Resources

It would seem Americans want some domestic drilling... Open domestic resources up to the American consumers. American Resources belong to the American people... Not to the federal government.

The people of the United States are tired of having to suffer because of corporate cronyism and government collusion all in the name of the almighty dollar. Or should I say fascism...

Gas Buddy

70% of American voters disagree with Barack Obama and favor increased access to oil and gas resources.
API.org reported:

Seventy percent of American voters favor increased access to U.S. oil and natural gas resources, and similar numbers believe more oil and natural gas development would provide major benefits to the nation, including more U.S. jobs, according to a new poll released today.

“Voters know developing more of America’s homegrown energy makes sense for our economy and our energy security,” said API President and CEO Jack Gerard. “Our economy will demand large amounts of oil and natural gas for at least several more decades even as the role of alternative energy increases. Common sense says we should have Americans producing that oil and gas here at home as much as possible.”

The recent API telephone poll, conducted by Harris Interactive, among 1,005 registered voters found that large majorities believe that more U.S. oil and natural gas development could lead to more American jobs (87 percent), help the U.S. economy and reduce consumer energy costs (83 percent), increase the nation’s energy security (82 percent), and deliver more revenue to the government (72 percent). Over two-thirds (70 percent) believe that some in Washington are intentionally delaying domestic oil and natural gas development, potentially hurting the economy and leading to higher energy costs for consumers.

Nebraska’s Republican Gov. Dave Heineman told The Politico Obama made a mistake by rejecting the Keystone Pipeline.

Another Year, Another... $1.39?

Well here we are in 2009, and we have rolled right into it. Some of us are working, some of us are hung over and some of us are laughing at the ones hung over. :^)

On a nice point for the everyday consumer (but not the big oil companies, OPEC, IMF or the Fed, for that matter), I saw a gallon of gas advertised at $1.39 a gallon at multiple pit stops around town. Amazing isn't it? Two months ago there were lines for fuel with people waiting for close to an hour to fill up their vehicles (and every container they could get their hands on) with prices nearing $4.75 a gallon.

I can actually fill up my Focus for less then 15 bucks!!! Nice...

Maybe now some more folks will take to the road and actually do some traveling to take in some of the great scenery of this awesome country. I know I look forward to it.

I went to visit Florida for the holiday break. It was an enjoyable time seeing my family and soaking up the near 80 degree December weather... :^) Life is tough huh?

In all actuality, it had been a really long time since I did any leisurely traveling, and it had just happened to coincide with the drop in fuel prices. That made for a fairly inexpensive trip and one we could take more often.

Happy New Year to all. Make your own happiness, regardless of what this world wants to dish out.