Indications are that the "top kill" is not working. Surprise surprise. Meanwhile, just watch this astounding piece from Rachel Maddow. It tells you pretty much all you need to know about the oil industry. Profoundly … [Read more...]
In light of the disasters, what we need to do NOW (Good Politics+Good Policy=Good Future)
An exclusively clean energy bill will have great results for relatively little cost, and will be very popular as well. It reduces our dependence on foreign oil, helps prevent more disasters like these, creates jobs, and, if a … [Read more...]
Offshore Drilling and Production / Prices
First Comment: Name: David Shaffer Hometown: Harleysville, PA Doc -- Here's a thought that I don't see being investigated or reported on by the MSM. Why is it now that the subject of offshore drilling is such an important issue? Why wasn't … [Read more...]
McCain Drills For, Strikes Oil Money
John McCain rakes in the dough from oil executives (like Hess Oil) after McCain switched to favor offshore drilling. via Greg Sargent at TPM. J. Barclay Collins Hess Corp. Attorney $28,500 19-Jun John B. Hess Hess … [Read more...]
This far and exceeds the Obscene!!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean would some please tell me how you could have faith and believe in our systems when you read this day after day. The concentration of wealth is continuing to shift into the hands of the few at an alarming rate (can you hear the … [Read more...]
Thank you Massachusetts Delegation for listening (with a Poll)
If anyone has read my posts of late you will have seen and heard me screaming about this economy. With winter looming and yes I know it's 90 outside this week but with winter looming on the horizon and the large number of homes being heated … [Read more...]
Rep. Markey to appear on This Week with George Stephanopoulos
U.S. Rep Ed Markey Will Appear on This Week with George Stephanopoulos on Sunday morning. He will be joined on a panel with Red Caveney of the American Petroleum Institute, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Professor Jeffrey Sachs of … [Read more...]
Why are brown eggs more expensive?
Hi All: I have noticed that white eggs are substantially less expensive than brown eggs. Why is this true if brown eggs are local eggs? Shouldn't they be less expensive if they are not shipped long distances? Those of us who have been in … [Read more...]
Big oil still owns the Senate.
Disgusting:Senate Republicans Block Energy Bill By H. JOSEF HEBERT – 2 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked a broad energy bill Thursday because it included billions of dollars in new taxes on the biggest … [Read more...]
Guerrilla vlogger: Edwards in Portsmouth
Video: John Edwards in Portsmouth: Intro (5:22) Elias is a Korean War veteran and he's an active advocate for vet issues. He introduces Elizabeth in this clip and tells us why he's supporting Edwards for President. This clip also contains … [Read more...]