We're swimming in oil

[Old Rocks]

If the price is high, it is because of Obama, if it is low, it is because those Republican oil people are helping us. Cannot have a thing to do with demand and supply worldwide.

 

[OODA_Loop]

What HUGE amount of control does a President have over pump prices? What, exactly, has Obama done to cause gasoline prices to be this high?

Speculation is fueled by government policy and Presidential statements which are counter production.

Especially domestic production.

 

[GuyPinestra]

Well if that's the case then why the hell is obama and his administration standing in the way of drilling???

He is? I take it you don't know that there are more drilling rigs working right now than at any time since 1987 and that more than HALF the rigs working anywhere in the world, are working right here in the USA:

Rig Count: Rotary Rig Count and Workover Rig Count

Yep, and the increase is due SOLELY to drilling on PRIVATE lands. Drilling on Federal lands has seen a huge DECREASE because of Obama's policies. Can you imagine how much more oil would be produced if the Federal lands matched the increase on private lands?

 

[Redfish]

Well if that's the case then why the hell is obama and his administration standing in the way of drilling???

He is? I take it you don't know that there are more drilling rigs working right now than at any time since 1987 and that more than HALF the rigs working anywhere in the world, are working right here in the USA:

Rig Count: Rotary Rig Count and Workover Rig Count

Wrong, Rigs left the gulf after the oil spill, they are now working in brazil and africa, they will not be back here because the policies of the obama admin make it too expensive to try to drill new wells in US waters.

the majority of new oil drilling in the US is on private land.

 

[blackhawk]

U.S. fuel exports grow to historic levels - Los Angeles Times

If you're wondering what happened to cheap U.S. fuel, look to Mexico, Canada and even OPEC member Venezuela.

U.S. refiners are selling diesel and gasoline to those and other countries at historically high levels, making the nation a net exporter of fuel for the first time since 1949, according to the Energy Department.

So we are exporting gasoline and diesel, but we need more refineries. ????????????

If we are exporting that much in oil, then there is absolutely no reason why the obama administration is raising gas prices to astronomic levels. Don't bother blaming OPEC....the prez has a HUGE amount of control over the gas prices. Gas prices fall or raise during holidays, etc...and then they drop when the peak travel season is over. Dem or repub.....it doesn't matter. Quit propping obama up over energy prices...

What HUGE amount of control does a President have over pump prices? What, exactly, has Obama done to cause gasoline prices to be this high?

Obama has the same amount of control over pump prices that George W Bush had yet those on the left were more than willing to blame him for the high gas prices. What's good for the Republican goose is good for the Democrat gander.

 

[Oldguy]

But, the truth is that we're swimming in oil and producing more every day.

That is awesome! How did Obama contribute to this wonderful success story?

Question: When he gets blamed for everything perceived by the right as "wrong" in relation to oil, why should he not get the credit for the good?

I blame him for the things he has done wrong. If you want him to get credit for the things he has done right, please list those things.

Like every President for the past 4 decades or so, Obama wants us to be energy independent and has come closer to achieving that goal than anyone since Richard Nixon. To presume that all happened by itself is just ludicrous and reveals nothing more than the right's reluctance to give Obama credit for anything, while blaming him for everything.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/us/politics/15address.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

And this doesn't even mention the federal government's refusal to ban fracking, or even severely restrict it as the enviro-nuts want it to do.

 

[Oldguy]

What HUGE amount of control does a President have over pump prices? What, exactly, has Obama done to cause gasoline prices to be this high?

Speculation is fueled by government policy and Presidential statements which are counter production.

Especially domestic production.

So, his HUGE amount of control is just his bully pulpit? You're really stretching here.

 

[Oldguy]

Well if that's the case then why the hell is obama and his administration standing in the way of drilling???

He is? I take it you don't know that there are more drilling rigs working right now than at any time since 1987 and that more than HALF the rigs working anywhere in the world, are working right here in the USA:

Rig Count: Rotary Rig Count and Workover Rig Count

Yep, and the increase is due SOLELY to drilling on PRIVATE lands. Drilling on Federal lands has seen a huge DECREASE because of Obama's policies. Can you imagine how much more oil would be produced if the Federal lands matched the increase on private lands?

So? Do you really think anybody can drill on private land without the US government having to issue permits for it? If you do, I challenge you to set up a drilling rig in your back yard and see how long it takes the feds to shut you down.

The "Oh, it's just on private land" argument is ridiculous and totally immaterial as nearly ALL our oil is developed on private land and always has been.

 

[OODA_Loop]

What HUGE amount of control does a President have over pump prices? What, exactly, has Obama done to cause gasoline prices to be this high?

Speculation is fueled by government policy and Presidential statements which are counter production.

Especially domestic production.

So, his HUGE amount of control is just his bully pulpit? You're really stretching here.

No his policies on drilling, fracking, EPA control, permits on Federal land, Federal taxes on petro products, refining caps......etc.

His bully pulpit is where verbalizes and shores up his intent.

 

[Oldguy]

Well if that's the case then why the hell is obama and his administration standing in the way of drilling???

He is? I take it you don't know that there are more drilling rigs working right now than at any time since 1987 and that more than HALF the rigs working anywhere in the world, are working right here in the USA:

Rig Count: Rotary Rig Count and Workover Rig Count

Wrong, Rigs left the gulf after the oil spill, they are now working in brazil and africa, they will not be back here because the policies of the obama admin make it too expensive to try to drill new wells in US waters.

the majority of new oil drilling in the US is on private land.

Some rigs left the Gulf during the temporary ban on new drilling, but that ban has been raised and new areas opened for deep water exploration. Most rigs never left and some are returning now.

Weekly Rig Count | IHS

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Question: When he gets blamed for everything perceived by the right as "wrong" in relation to oil, why should he not get the credit for the good?

I blame him for the things he has done wrong. If you want him to get credit for the things he has done right, please list those things.

Like every President for the past 4 decades or so, Obama wants us to be energy independent and has come closer to achieving that goal than anyone since Richard Nixon. To presume that all happened by itself is just ludicrous and reveals nothing more than the right's reluctance to give Obama credit for anything, while blaming him for everything.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/us/politics/15address.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

And this doesn't even mention the federal government's refusal to ban fracking, or even severely restrict it as the enviro-nuts want it to do.

Like every President for the past 4 decades or so, Obama wants us to be energy independent and has come closer to achieving that goal than anyone since Richard Nixon.

Yes, we're doing better, but what has Obama done to contribute to that success?

To presume that all happened by itself is just ludicrous

Who presumed that? Where? It happens because drilling companies took risks and were successful. To presume it had anything to do with Obama, without any proof, is just ludicrous.

Thanks for the link.

President Obama, facing voter anger over high gasoline prices and complaints from Republicans and business leaders that his policies are restricting the development of domestic energy resources, announced Saturday that he was taking several steps to speed oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters.

Hmmmmmm....he made an announcement. Did he do anything else?

Did his announcement lead to increased oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters?
Did his announcement lead to increased oil and gas production on public lands and waters?

Still waiting for some proof.

 

[GuyPinestra]

I blame him for the things he has done wrong. If you want him to get credit for the things he has done right, please list those things.

Like every President for the past 4 decades or so, Obama wants us to be energy independent and has come closer to achieving that goal than anyone since Richard Nixon. To presume that all happened by itself is just ludicrous and reveals nothing more than the right's reluctance to give Obama credit for anything, while blaming him for everything.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/us/politics/15address.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

And this doesn't even mention the federal government's refusal to ban fracking, or even severely restrict it as the enviro-nuts want it to do.

Like every President for the past 4 decades or so, Obama wants us to be energy independent and has come closer to achieving that goal than anyone since Richard Nixon.

Yes, we're doing better, but what has Obama done to contribute to that success?

To presume that all happened by itself is just ludicrous

Who presumed that? Where? It happens because drilling companies took risks and were successful. To presume it had anything to do with Obama, without any proof, is just ludicrous.

Thanks for the link.

President Obama, facing voter anger over high gasoline prices and complaints from Republicans and business leaders that his policies are restricting the development of domestic energy resources, announced Saturday that he was taking several steps to speed oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters.

Hmmmmmm....he made an announcement. Did he do anything else?

Did his announcement lead to increased oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters?
Did his announcement lead to increased oil and gas production on public lands and waters?

Still waiting for some proof.

Pack a lunch, it's going to be a long wait...

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Like every President for the past 4 decades or so, Obama wants us to be energy independent and has come closer to achieving that goal than anyone since Richard Nixon. To presume that all happened by itself is just ludicrous and reveals nothing more than the right's reluctance to give Obama credit for anything, while blaming him for everything.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/us/politics/15address.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

And this doesn't even mention the federal government's refusal to ban fracking, or even severely restrict it as the enviro-nuts want it to do.

Like every President for the past 4 decades or so, Obama wants us to be energy independent and has come closer to achieving that goal than anyone since Richard Nixon.

Yes, we're doing better, but what has Obama done to contribute to that success?

To presume that all happened by itself is just ludicrous

Who presumed that? Where? It happens because drilling companies took risks and were successful. To presume it had anything to do with Obama, without any proof, is just ludicrous.

Thanks for the link.

President Obama, facing voter anger over high gasoline prices and complaints from Republicans and business leaders that his policies are restricting the development of domestic energy resources, announced Saturday that he was taking several steps to speed oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters.

Hmmmmmm....he made an announcement. Did he do anything else?

Did his announcement lead to increased oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters?
Did his announcement lead to increased oil and gas production on public lands and waters?

Still waiting for some proof.

Pack a lunch, it's going to be a long wait...

But....he made an announcement!

What else does the man have to do? /sarc

 

[Redfish]

He is? I take it you don't know that there are more drilling rigs working right now than at any time since 1987 and that more than HALF the rigs working anywhere in the world, are working right here in the USA:

Rig Count: Rotary Rig Count and Workover Rig Count

Wrong, Rigs left the gulf after the oil spill, they are now working in brazil and africa, they will not be back here because the policies of the obama admin make it too expensive to try to drill new wells in US waters.

the majority of new oil drilling in the US is on private land.

Some rigs left the Gulf during the temporary ban on new drilling, but that ban has been raised and new areas opened for deep water exploration. Most rigs never left and some are returning now.

Weekly Rig Count | IHS

Look dude, I live on the gulf in oil country. You are FOS on this subject. You have no idea what you are talking about.

 

[bripat9643]

So? Do you really think anybody can drill on private land without the US government having to issue permits for it? If you do, I challenge you to set up a drilling rig in your back yard and see how long it takes the feds to shut you down.

The "Oh, it's just on private land" argument is ridiculous and totally immaterial as nearly ALL our oil is developed on private land and always has been.

Wrong, turd, you don't need any federal permits to drill on private land.