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Repubs holding "show" vote after show" vote (tying the legislative process in knotsThe diff is that the taxpayers are getting zilch in return.
What is this, an extortion racket?) to score cheap political points & little if anything else to the tune of $24MILLION/week tab stuck to
the taxpayers. Political hackery at its finest
Why is the far left against jobs being created?
I was wondering the same thing about the right and Obamacare which would create a LOT more jobs than that damn pipeline.
How about the thousands of multi-year jobs that the XL Pipeline would create? They would not be permanent jobs, but they would last for several years. In addition, millions of dollars would be pumped into the local economies where the pipeline would be constructed.
And if you're worried about the environment, the pipeline would be far more enviro friendly than how the oil is currently being transported to our southern ports. Right now that oil is being transported by trucks and some rail. Sending it through a pipeline would produce almost no emissions into the atmosphere.
Why not do the smart thing, the thing that would create thousands of jobs for several years and would pump millions of dollars into our economy?
How about we rebuild America's roads and bridges and create thousands of jobs that way?
Why is the far left against jobs being created?
I was wondering the same thing about the right and Obamacare which would create a LOT more jobs than that damn pipeline.
Obamacare has been destroying jobs, idjit.
True, but Obama didn't mention that those of us with insurance were helping others pay for theirs.Why is the far left against jobs being created?
I was wondering the same thing about the right and Obamacare which would create a LOT more jobs than that damn pipeline.
Obamacare has been destroying jobs, idjit.
Nonsense. Aside from the fact that Obamacare is a boon to the insurance industry, the ACA has created millions of new customers for the healthcare industry who will seek out medical care (and preventive medical care) instead of waiting for a healthcare emergency before going to an overburdened emergency room.
Ok so we say that Obmma care will create jobs,and that it will create more jobs than the pipeline. That is still no reason to not build it. Building a sports stadium,will create more jobs than a house,but you won't not build that house because of it,that would be irrational.Why is the far left against jobs being created?
I was wondering the same thing about the right and Obamacare which would create a LOT more jobs than that damn pipeline.
Obamma care is irrelevant to this subject.Why is the far left against jobs being created?
I was wondering the same thing about the right and Obamacare which would create a LOT more jobs than that damn pipeline.
Obamacare has been destroying jobs, idjit.
Nonsense. Aside from the fact that Obamacare is a boon to the insurance industry, the ACA has created millions of new customers for the healthcare industry who will seek out medical care (and preventive medical care) instead of waiting for a healthcare emergency before going to an overburdened emergency room.
Willfully stupid 35 jobs is a dumb ass talking point that has been shoved back into ignorance once again.We won , you lost, get over it.
Seriously though, tarsands are a smoldering powderkeg that should not even be extracted
thanks for spending millions in taxpayer $$$ to hold vote after vote after vote to secure 35 net jobs Repubs35 permanent jobs and higher gas prices. Hilarious.
Canadian oil is refined in our refineries before it's shipped overseas creating competition between American and foreign oil. Of course, that will cause gas prices to rise. Republicans don't seem to understand that Canadian oil is foreign oil. Who owns the refineries? The Koch Bros. It's estimated they could make a hundred billion dollars. Not "million". "BILLION".
So the GOP plan is 35 jobs, higher gas prices and billions to billionaires. And America has bought into it. Hilarious! Truly Hilarious!
OK that was funny. Nice post.The plan is to turn it over to the government...that's when the number becomes 350,000.
Imo Dean sort of misses the point though. Who cares how many jobs it creates? It doesn't cost taxpayers anything to build the thing. It will increase the amt of petroleum in the world supply (which isn't a bad thing considering Putin these days). And, a pipeline is actually safer than a bunch of rail cars. It's not gonna make my gas cheaper, but why not let them build the fcking thing if they want? We are a capitalist econ.
How about the thousands of multi-year jobs that the XL Pipeline would create? They would not be permanent jobs, but they would last for several years. In addition, millions of dollars would be pumped into the local economies where the pipeline would be constructed.
And if you're worried about the environment, the pipeline would be far more enviro friendly than how the oil is currently being transported to our southern ports. Right now that oil is being transported by trucks and some rail. Sending it through a pipeline would produce almost no emissions into the atmosphere.
Why not do the smart thing, the thing that would create thousands of jobs for several years and would pump millions of dollars into our economy?
How about we rebuild America's roads and bridges and create thousands of jobs that way?
Because this project is being done with private funds. Japan tried to do what you suggest, with disastrous results. Yesterday, I read that they are, yet again, in another recession.
Mark
True. The oil companies may take a bath (_: on the pipeline.OK that was funny. Nice post.The plan is to turn it over to the government...that's when the number becomes 350,000.
Imo Dean sort of misses the point though. Who cares how many jobs it creates? It doesn't cost taxpayers anything to build the thing. It will increase the amt of petroleum in the world supply (which isn't a bad thing considering Putin these days). And, a pipeline is actually safer than a bunch of rail cars. It's not gonna make my gas cheaper, but why not let them build the fcking thing if they want? We are a capitalist econ.
It's not going to make your gas cheaper. The price of oil is already bumping down against the break even point for high cost North American production.
I think zephyr sort of did a mix and match to get an oxymoron. Japan has tried so much deficit spending it's actually harmful. In the US the argument is to pay for more roads on a pay go nature. I'm not sure about raising the gas tax though.How about the thousands of multi-year jobs that the XL Pipeline would create? They would not be permanent jobs, but they would last for several years. In addition, millions of dollars would be pumped into the local economies where the pipeline would be constructed.
And if you're worried about the environment, the pipeline would be far more enviro friendly than how the oil is currently being transported to our southern ports. Right now that oil is being transported by trucks and some rail. Sending it through a pipeline would produce almost no emissions into the atmosphere.
Why not do the smart thing, the thing that would create thousands of jobs for several years and would pump millions of dollars into our economy?
How about we rebuild America's roads and bridges and create thousands of jobs that way?
Because this project is being done with private funds. Japan tried to do what you suggest, with disastrous results. Yesterday, I read that they are, yet again, in another recession.
Mark
So public funding of improving our infrastructure is now verboten?
lol, the more you learn about conservatives....
link chickenboi?Willfully stupid 35 jobs is a dumb ass talking point that has been shoved back into ignorance once again.
Construction is always temporary,it will employ thousands don't be such a knot head. THINK!!?
The CEO of Keystone admitted there would be a 35-50 job net. 
Ironic what you learn about progressive's,they will just make shit up to fit their narrative.How about the thousands of multi-year jobs that the XL Pipeline would create? They would not be permanent jobs, but they would last for several years. In addition, millions of dollars would be pumped into the local economies where the pipeline would be constructed.
And if you're worried about the environment, the pipeline would be far more enviro friendly than how the oil is currently being transported to our southern ports. Right now that oil is being transported by trucks and some rail. Sending it through a pipeline would produce almost no emissions into the atmosphere.
Why not do the smart thing, the thing that would create thousands of jobs for several years and would pump millions of dollars into our economy?
How about we rebuild America's roads and bridges and create thousands of jobs that way?
Because this project is being done with private funds. Japan tried to do what you suggest, with disastrous results. Yesterday, I read that they are, yet again, in another recession.
Mark
So public funding of improving our infrastructure is now verboten?
lol, the more you learn about conservatives....
link chickenboi?Willfully stupid 35 jobs is a dumb ass talking point that has been shoved back into ignorance once again.
Construction is always temporary,it will employ thousands don't be such a knot head. THINK!!?
Heres a little bit of info you may not be aware of since you obviously have not read the thread before posting
When did non Americans vote dipshit?You a dimwit complaining about using migrant workers? I get it, immigrants are good for only one thing with you, votes. Idiot.Come on people. Be serious. Since they want to use existing pipelines that need to be "fixed up", it's estimated it will only take 1-1/2 to 2 years to complete. Then everyone will be laid off except the 35 people it takes to maintain the pipeline. Wanna bet they used migrant workers to build it? How many truck drivers will be laid off? What if one of those pipes explodes right in the middle of America's bread basket? After all, they are heated and under pressure to move that shit.
You know the oil is only going to be refined here at Koch Industries. And then it will be shipped overseas. Such a large amount of refining means it will compete with American oil which means higher gas prices.
Republicans refused to hear the truth about Iraq. And look at what happened.
Republicans ignored the warning about Bin Laden. And look at what happened.
Republicans were warned about the deficit creating Bush Tax Cuts. And look at what happened.
The question here is when everything turns to shit, how will Republicans blame it on the Democrats? Again!
No one said that. Sure, it will take thousands for 1 and a half to two years to build it. But after that, only about 35 will be needed to maintain it. That's been said throughout the thread. And you called someone else dense? Ha!link chickenboi?Willfully stupid 35 jobs is a dumb ass talking point that has been shoved back into ignorance once again.
Construction is always temporary,it will employ thousands don't be such a knot head. THINK!!?
Heres a little bit of info you may not be aware of since you obviously have not read the thread before posting
LInk your ass go do some work for yourself..
So you think 35-50 people will build a project like this? Good god you people are as dense as lead.
here just special for you.CONSTRUCTION JOBS ARE ALWAYS TEMP<BUT WE BUILD THEM ANYWAYS.
Are the people that build your house still building it?
well their would be a lot more if the oil companies would clean up the super fund sites they aren't paying for or cleaning up now before they make more super deadly messes of our planetCNN s Van Jones says Keystone pipeline only creates 35 permanent jobs PunditFact
Contrary To GOP Promises Keystone XL Pipeline Will Only Create 35 Permanent Jobs
Republicans and conservative Democrats have continuously pushed for this pipeline’s approval is due to the huge windfall it will create for oil companies, specifically the Koch Bros. A report completed last year shows that the Kochs stand to make $100 billion from the passage of the Keystone extension. That’s billion, not million.
Republicans can’t just go to the people and say that we need to make sure insanely rich billionaires need to be given an opportunity to become even more insanely wealthy, environmental impacts be damned. Of course not. Therefore, they need to go out and claim that the project will create tons of jobs, help the country’s economy and fulfill its energy needs. Or, in other words, lie. Lie through their teeth.
Fox News host Keystone pipeline would create tens of thousands of jobs PunditFact
Fox News host: Keystone pipeline would create 'tens of thousands of jobs'
As far as new jobs go, the State Department estimates the operation of the pipeline will only create 35 permanent, full-time jobs and 15 temporary contractors. The full-time workers would be "required for annual operations, including routine inspections, maintenance and repair." Some would work in a Nebraska field office.
The lack of many full-time positions makes sense, given that the project is to build a pipeline so that tar sands can travel without the need of rail cars or ships.
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Well, there you have it. Maybe we are "misunderestimating" Republicans. Maybe they mean 35 permanent jobs and tens of thousands of jobs cleaning up the fucking mess.
Another huge GOP disaster looms on the horizon. Will this country never learn?
Hey asshole that is the only reason you retards on the left like illegal immigrants.When did non Americans vote dipshit?You a dimwit complaining about using migrant workers? I get it, immigrants are good for only one thing with you, votes. Idiot.Come on people. Be serious. Since they want to use existing pipelines that need to be "fixed up", it's estimated it will only take 1-1/2 to 2 years to complete. Then everyone will be laid off except the 35 people it takes to maintain the pipeline. Wanna bet they used migrant workers to build it? How many truck drivers will be laid off? What if one of those pipes explodes right in the middle of America's bread basket? After all, they are heated and under pressure to move that shit.
You know the oil is only going to be refined here at Koch Industries. And then it will be shipped overseas. Such a large amount of refining means it will compete with American oil which means higher gas prices.
Republicans refused to hear the truth about Iraq. And look at what happened.
Republicans ignored the warning about Bin Laden. And look at what happened.
Republicans were warned about the deficit creating Bush Tax Cuts. And look at what happened.
The question here is when everything turns to shit, how will Republicans blame it on the Democrats? Again!
I suspect they will use migrant workers because Republicans don't do heavy labor and Democrats already have jobs.
