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China would gobble up this offer right away Trascoli Feb 2013 #1
There's been a battle in Texas about this pipeline. I can't see ANY reason snappyturtle Feb 2013 #3
The Surplus CHIMO Feb 2013 #6
This doesn't make sense. I don't think I'm nuts...yet. I know I've read snappyturtle Feb 2013 #8
Alberta CHIMO Feb 2013 #10
How would the 'surplus' (didn't know there is one) oil in Midwest disappear? snappyturtle Feb 2013 #13
Would CHIMO Feb 2013 #14
Thank you for your explanation. nt snappyturtle Feb 2013 #15
I was told it was cheaper to run the pipeline down to Texas than to RC Feb 2013 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Berlum Feb 2013 #17
There's this thing called climate change, see... Berlum Feb 2013 #18
Because it will destroy the planet's ecosystems for millenia NickB79 Feb 2013 #27
Sorry, but, pretty sure that deal and decision was made at State long ago, JK, and you're stuck blm Feb 2013 #2
Obama on Keystone, "make this project a priority... go ahead and get it done." joshcryer Feb 2013 #16
Two to one odds says he approves it. zeemike Feb 2013 #4
Two to one says the deal was made, and Kerry went into office knowing he'd have no say in it. blm Feb 2013 #7
I would not take that bet. zeemike Feb 2013 #9
It was the slowest concession in history. blm Feb 2013 #20
Well I am sorry, but I don't trust anyone that belongs to the Skull and Bones zeemike Feb 2013 #22
+1 MBS Feb 2013 #24
Depressing, but (sadly) accurate analysis.. MBS Feb 2013 #23
Exactly - I'd say the Clinton-Obama-Rice dynamic already sealed the deal and JK's stuck blm Feb 2013 #25
Is there any reason to think democrats won't support this? FreeBC Feb 2013 #5
Gee. I wonder how the vote will turn out. jerseyjack Feb 2013 #11
Batten down the hatches for... Berlum Feb 2013 #19
All this money and broohaha for dirty oil and nothing for sustainable, nonpolluting alternatives. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #21
maybe the decision is already made, but it wouldn't hurt to contact officials to JI7 Feb 2013 #26
YES! MBS Feb 2013 #30
Exacty - maybe the most onerous aspects of the deal can be curbed. blm Feb 2013 #31
Hillary kicked the can for political purposes NickB79 Feb 2013 #28
I agree, alas. n/t MBS Feb 2013 #29
Absolutely NO DOUBT about that - she was ready to sign it 4yrs ago. blm Feb 2013 #32
the pro side is blaming Kerry for the delay JI7 Feb 2013 #33
I know, but, it's just part of the dog and pony show they've grown accustomed blm Feb 2013 #34
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