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RandiFan1290

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73. I'm just not rich or naive enough to keep playing along

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Thu Jan 24, 2013, 06:35 PM

Jan 2013

I'm also cursed with a great memory. 2000 seems like only yesterday and I remember everything.

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9 Democrats signed letter urging quick approval of Keystone XL pipeline [View all] octoberlib Jan 2013 OP

I expect the Republicans to approve of this mess, but the Democrats? CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2013 #1

I've been trying to find out the names of the other 7 octoberlib Jan 2013 #2

Most Democrats now-a-days are DINO's anyway. RC Jan 2013 #38

Yes, indeed. AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #46

All for oil that will never be used in this country or europe. Historic NY Jan 2013 #3

Plus it's not really oil. I forget what they call it. Oil it is not. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2013 #4

It's called "bitumen" kentauros Jan 2013 #40

Baucus 2naSalit Jan 2013 #5

Interesting. So that's why Tester wouldn't sign it . Thanks for the info on Baucus. octoberlib Jan 2013 #9

Neither one is trustworthy from my state 2naSalit Jan 2013 #12

Nine Democrats? ProSense Jan 2013 #6

Thank you, ProSense! nt octoberlib Jan 2013 #7

Thank you! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2013 #21

The ususal suspects. Ugh is right. cali Jan 2013 #25

If approved (hopefully not), the Keystone Pipeline will run through..... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #37

Excellent point. nt octoberlib Jan 2013 #63

There she is, no surprises from you Kay Hagan. nc4bo Jan 2013 #44

That should read "Mary Landrieu (D-Oil Industry)" KamaAina Jan 2013 #67

Mary Landrieu (D-La.) DonCoquixote Jan 2013 #76

Has anyone seen figures for how much energy cbrer Jan 2013 #8

Good question. nt octoberlib Jan 2013 #10

Apparently they thin it with toxic chemicals. nt octoberlib Jan 2013 #13

I believe its called crude oil jambo101 Jan 2013 #36

Actually, we won't see any of it as fuel in the US. kentauros Jan 2013 #42

Big Bad Baucus to Pres Obama: "No more excuses".. Cha Jan 2013 #11

I'll be overjoyed at even tiny steps against climate change. raouldukelives Jan 2013 #14

Yeah, let's run a pipeline full of oil over the Ogallala aquifer . . . Morning Dew Jan 2013 #15

I've read that aquifer provides water for 8 states. Disaster in the making. nt octoberlib Jan 2013 #16

That it is... Morning Dew Jan 2013 #17

I'm so glad I clicked this thread... Melinda Jan 2013 #54

Hey, Melinda! Morning Dew Jan 2013 #59

Sad, but true. That's a reason why it's gotta be stopped. n/t AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #70

Don't worry, we'll have that aquifer pumped dry soon NickB79 Jan 2013 #28

Yeah, so what's the problem here? RC Jan 2013 #39

They're going through us because it's cheaper. kentauros Jan 2013 #45

That makes sense. RC Jan 2013 #60

You're welcome :) kentauros Jan 2013 #61

It's in the works. laundry_queen Jan 2013 #72

In the end, I think, Obama will approve it The Straight Story Jan 2013 #18

For quite some time customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #27

Of course he will. woo me with science Jan 2013 #31

Obama said once the permitting process is complete it's done. Very close to all the permits finished Sunlei Jan 2013 #52

oil drenched democrats. pansypoo53219 Jan 2013 #19

No. AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #41

This pipeline will leave a stain on America and the politicians that blindly think Jan 2013 #20

TransCanada Does Not Have An Emergency Plan In The Event Of A Spill DallasNE Jan 2013 #22

How is it that they come to the conclusion, after this "long-studied project", to move forward with gtar100 Jan 2013 #23

Now that the election is over UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #24

canada should refine their shale oil 'in place' on their wasteland, it's for china anyway!! Sunlei Jan 2013 #26

It's not as "crazy" as it sounds to the uninformed. kentauros Jan 2013 #47

canada has miles and miles of wastelands from their shale industry, have 100% domestic needs met,.. Sunlei Jan 2013 #51

Yes, we do have lots of pipelines. kentauros Jan 2013 #55

James Hansen of NASA says it's "game over" for the climate NickB79 Jan 2013 #29

He definitely exaggerated a bit(understatement), though, to be truthful & honest with you. AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #43

Nothing fantastical about it. earthside Jan 2013 #53

..... AverageJoe90 Jan 2013 #57

Exaggerated? Really? Oilwellian Jan 2013 #56

Oh come now NickB79 Jan 2013 #78

Only as many Democrats as are needed, will participate. woo me with science Jan 2013 #30

You need some theme music for your post RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #33

Yeah, it really is. LisaLynne Jan 2013 #34

+1 Slick and for sale to the highest bidder. forestpath Jan 2013 #49

+1 leftstreet Jan 2013 #62

It's very frustrating. Government by the corporations, for the corporations. nt octoberlib Jan 2013 #65

+1000 n/t Catherina Jan 2013 #75

... xchrom Jan 2013 #32

This seems a good thread to mention the 350.org 2/17 activity: grntuscarora Jan 2013 #35

I live in VA. Just submitted comments to Mark Warner's office. Can't stand him forestpath Jan 2013 #48

Sierra Club to Engage in Civil Disobedience for First Time in Org’s History to Stop Tar Sands Oilwellian Jan 2013 #50

Good. Let's create some jobs. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #58

Will their bribes..er..campaign contributions..be delivered in brown paper bags? Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2013 #64

I can't wait to see how many more are going to lose their property through "eminent domain" GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #66

Excellent article! Thanks octoberlib Jan 2013 #69

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Kick. With this, and with the defeat of filibuster reform, woo me with science Jan 2013 #71

I'm just not rich or naive enough to keep playing along RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #73

Yup. Here, too. woo me with science Jan 2013 #81

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Too bad they can't be successfully 3rd partied. If "the Left" had coalesced instead of balkanizing patrice Jan 2013 #77

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