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BFT3K · 06-20-2010, 08:22 AM

So we have to buy it like everyone else, so why even bother drilling on US land or in US waters?

It is not American oil, and it supposedly only accounts for 2% of the planet's oil anyway.

It's funny how often politicians spin this fact.

Amputate Your Head · 06-20-2010, 08:45 AM

Exactamundo.

spazlabz · 06-20-2010, 09:32 AM

Yeah I am always amazed when I hear someone spouting on that we need off shore drilling so that we can become energy independent or less dependent on foreign oil. Drill Baby Drill does not help the US at all except for the people employed in the industry. But it also doesn't matter because those that buy the talking points would never concede that all that oil just goes up on the open market and has little effect on domestic fuel costs

iseeyou · 06-20-2010, 10:59 AM

Let's outlaw deep water drilling and increase taxes on companies that extract natural resources.

If those companies dont like it, they can sell or shut down.

papill0n · 06-20-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BFT3K

So we have to buy it like everyone else, so why even bother drilling on US land or in US waters?

It is not American oil, and it supposedly only accounts for 2% of the planet's oil anyway.

It's funny how often politicians spin this fact.

because you use the most oil and need every barrel you can get

kane · 06-20-2010, 12:26 PM

Yep.
Here in the Northwest logging is a big thing. There are many logging companies that cut down the trees only to sell them to companies outside the US who cut them into lumber for building and then sell the lumber back to the US at an inflated price.

woj · 06-20-2010, 01:54 PM

so you are claiming it's better to ship oil 1000s of miles from elsewhere?

SpongeBub · 06-20-2010, 02:00 PM

After what has happened in the Gulf, yes - yes, I am saying that.

dyna mo · 06-20-2010, 02:04 PM

the thinking is that since oil is ultimately a limited resource, let's save ours by buying theirs.

i don't necc. agree due to the risks and costs, we spend $1b/day on foreign oil, a good % of that to countries that don't like us.

tony286 · 06-20-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BFT3K

So we have to buy it like everyone else, so why even bother drilling on US land or in US waters?

It is not American oil, and it supposedly only accounts for 2% of the planet's oil anyway.

It's funny how often politicians spin this fact.

Well said my friend

Poindexterity · 06-20-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

so you are claiming it's better to ship oil 1000s of miles from elsewhere?

i think hes saying the shit is making that trip no matter where the hell it was drilled from.

IllTestYourGirls · 06-21-2010, 05:06 AM

Obama must agree with you because he is using American tax dollars to fund foreign offshore drilling.

Quagmire · 06-21-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BFT3K

So we have to buy it like everyone else, so why even bother drilling on US land or in US waters?

It is not American oil, and it supposedly only accounts for 2% of the planet's oil anyway.

It's funny how often politicians spin this fact.

How do you think we feel up here in Canada? We're your #1 oil supplier. If we didn't have to sell on the international market we'd be paying 25c a gallon.

Paul Markham · 06-21-2010, 05:20 AM

If the US sells the oil abroad it helps it balance the huge amount the US imports. It provides jobs and $$$ for the US.

Or do you think the US Government should shut it down and put more people on the unemployment lists?

The disaster was a major catastrophe and the effects will be felt for years. Much like Exxon Valdez oil spill.

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BFT3K Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Narnia Posts: 10,764	The Oil We Drill In The US Goes Onto The International Market So we have to buy it like everyone else, so why even bother drilling on US land or in US waters? It is not American oil, and it supposedly only accounts for 2% of the planet's oil anyway. It's funny how often politicians spin this fact.

06-20-2010, 09:32 AM	#3
spazlabz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,548	Yeah I am always amazed when I hear someone spouting on that we need off shore drilling so that we can become energy independent or less dependent on foreign oil. Drill Baby Drill does not help the US at all except for the people employed in the industry. But it also doesn't matter because those that buy the talking points would never concede that all that oil just goes up on the open market and has little effect on domestic fuel costs

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kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	Yep. Here in the Northwest logging is a big thing. There are many logging companies that cut down the trees only to sell them to companies outside the US who cut them into lumber for building and then sell the lumber back to the US at an inflated price.

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SpongeBub Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 470	After what has happened in the Gulf, yes - yes, I am saying that.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 65,985	the thinking is that since oil is ultimately a limited resource, let's save ours by buying theirs. i don't necc. agree due to the risks and costs, we spend $1b/day on foreign oil, a good % of that to countries that don't like us.