http://www.latimes.com/news/politics...,4069072.story

Atleast McCain admits when he changes his mind and the changed his mind. Obama can't do it b/c it is just for political convinence. I wonder if he would be doing this if he wasn't dropping in the polls?

I think he's full of it!

It doesn't cost Obama anything to go for a compromise on off-shore drilling. When the time comes, the affected states will kill it anyway.

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My first comment is- Funny how if McCain flip flops it is "changing his mind" LMAO. you crack me up.

My second comment- "...Obama has spoken against offshore drilling, but last week he said he would be willing to compromise if it were part of a more overarching strategy to lower energy costs...."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/...iref=hpmostpop

I am in agreement with Obama on this because he is willing to Compromise to get things done. It would be nice if more people did.

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Obama is just following the show...

The Democrats/Obama are blubbering across the media atm searching for a corny one liner on their oil drilling acceptance flippery floppery.


Obama is just taking advantage of that by flippy to look tougher then Pelosi who is in trouble atm with her stance on a vote. Which is to have 'no vote'.



(note the gradual demise of the 'We can't Drill our way out of this poblem' truth(tm) line? )

I called this weeks ago! Of course Obama will use offshore drilling as a bargaining chip. He's said from day one that the way he does business is by reaching across the aisle and working out compromises.

If he can get comprehensive conservation and alternative energy initiatives in exchange for some offshore drilling rights - the American people will be the winners.

It's been so long since we've seen it so I'm not surprised that you don't recognize it - but that's called leadership.

Unfortunately candidates can only appease so many people at once. Everyone would love it if all of their ideals can be supported, but that's never the case. Compromising is not flip-flopping. It's being realistic.

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candidates need to take a stand on their beliefs and ideas......obama obviously did NOT want to drill offshore......however NOW he wants to.....classic flip flopper....just like kerry was

One day he's against using the strategic reserves, the next day he's for it.

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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.

I'm still a bit flabbergasted by the inability of a lot of people to understand the very simple difference between changing one's mind on an issue and giving concessions on an issue to make progress elsewhere.

Note that Obama will concede to "limited" off-shore drilling. If he changed his mind about it, why would he bother to say "limited"?

:facepalm:

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