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Old April 15th 08, 03:21 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Matt W. Barrow
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On Apr 14, 4:09 pm, "Robert M. Gary" wrote:
On Apr 14, 5:02 pm, "Private" wrote:

I just found this on another forum, facts not verified, no commentary
made.


Huge Dakota oil pool could change energy climate debate


Dems also decided that drilling in the Gulf of Mexico would be too
damaging for the environment so they are letting the Chinese do it
instead.

-Robert


You've got your facts wrong. The Outer Continental Shelf Moratorium to
which you refer was passed in 1981 and signed by Ronald Reagan.


Because, at the time, Reagan knew that his de-reg would provide ample
petroleum, and he was right.


The
law has to be renewed on a yearly basis, which it has been by every
president and congress since then, including the current one. In
addition, in 1991 Bush Sr. added Leasing Deferrals which automatically
extended it to 2002.


So what's THEIR hangup?

The current president also renewed the treaty that cedes oil rights to
a significant portion of the Florida Straits to Cuba, which in turn
leases their rights to the Chinese and others.


Which indicates the Republicrat (nee: statist) Congress needs a massive
enema.

None of this information is difficult to find.