you're making a post from the DNC to make your case? Hold on, I'll get something from Newsmax to make my counter. If the dems had their way we'd get more of what we got with NK such as intellectual gifts followed by broken promises. Or worries about attacking terrorism because of appearances sake. Or more policies such as the Torricelli principle.

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All you need to know about the energy crisis:
ANWR Exploration Republicans: 91% Supported. Democrats: 86% Opposed.
Coal-to-liquid R's: 90% YES. D's: 78% NO.
Oil Shale Exploration R's: 90% YES. D's: 86% NO.
Outer Continental Shelf Exploration R's: 81% YES. D's: 83% NO.
Increased Refinery Capacity R's: 97% YES. D's: 96% NO

SUMMARY: 91% of House Republicans have historically voted to increase the production of America’s own oil and gas. 86% of House Democrats have historically voted against.