SamSaid!

What do we do about our dependence on foreign oil? Right now, we import about 70 % of the oil we use in the USA — and most of that comes from the middle east. There are really only 2 choices available to us — either import less or produce more domestically. Since we have the capacity and the ability to produce more ourselves, that by itself would reduce the amount needed via imports. I don’t think it takes a mathematical genius to conclude that producing more of our own oil will solve several problems — or at least go a long way toward solution. Common sense tells me that is the way to go. But in Washington and among our left wing elites, common sense isn’t all that common. Even if alternative energy sources are developed in the next 10 years, we will still need huge amounts of oil until we catch up with new technologies.

Most of us are sensitive to environmental concerns, but not to the extent of ostrich like “greens” who seem oblivious to some certainties that are plain to see. There is no way to get immediate relief from $4 gasoline. But we can put in motion the measures to get us to long term remedy. Drilling more of our own oil is an intermediate solution that is completely in our hands. We can, and should, pursue wind power, bio fuels, etc, but forseeably the primary energy sources will still be fossil fuels and nuclear power. Right now, the alternative energy push is closer to a pipe dream than a reality. They may be worth a lot of research, but don’t ho;d your breath. Personally, I am not comfortable living at the mercy of the oil kingdoms of the middle east, and the sooner we can achieve a high degree of energy independence, the better off we all will be. Drilling is not the full answer, but it is a big step forward.

Alas, it all comes down to common sense — a commodity that seems to be increasingly uncommon.

I was amused last week to listen and read about news that Michelle Obama has been assigned to a different role in the Obama campaign.  She will no longer address policy matters and will be involved as a back-up player. While announcing the change, the Obama handlers stressed her great talents and the critically important role she will continue to play as the campaign heads for the White House. But it occurred to me that there was more to the change than that.  –  i.e., if she is so talented and valuable, why make the change to a secondary role?

Just ask yourself a couple of questions. If she is such an asset to the campaign, why wouldn’t she be out in front with all vocal guns blazing?? On the other hand, if her tendency to get foot-in- mouth disease is looked upon as a negative, wouldn’t she be better located on the back burner?

Easy choice  –  she is now on the back burner.  The Obama handlers made a good decision. To many folks she comes across as a black lady with a chip on her shoulder