I take it, then, that since the majority of people disapprove of our involvement in Iraq, that you would want the GOP represent the American people on this issue as well, right? *snicker*

Did you work for USDA? I know that department was unaffected because Congress actually had passed their budget.

I was doing radio at the time. But a lot of friends of mine at HHS were furloughed.

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"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."

--President-elect Barack Obama
November 5, 2008

They were indeed as were any dems who bragged about a balanced budget. One that wouldn't have happened without the GOP.

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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.

Sounds exactly like dem strategy of the last several years.

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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.

they should ask newt how it worked out last time ... in '95

but i do hope they are stupid enough to try it again ... that will be the death knell of the republican party ... what tiny remnant remains from the Goldwater era

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"I like to watch the news, because I don't like people very much and when you watch the news ... if you ever had an idea that people were really terrible, you could watch the news and know that you're right."

Frank Zappa

You know that the approval rating is for all of Congress, right? Not just the leadership or majority party?

Here are some disapproval ratings for each: Democrats, Republicans.

The point is: they all suck.

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I refuse to trade humanity for patriotism.

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There are only two things wrong with this great nation of ours, democrats and republicans!

Not necessarily in that order.

But if it is that difficult to remove said oil, then why do oil companies want to drill in these places so bad? Wouldn't it make them lose money, if they can't efficiently extract the oil?

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Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under. – H.L. Mencken

I refuse to trade humanity for patriotism.

Oil exploration is a costly venture usually paid for by investors. The oil companies have known about the gulf oil in particular since the 70's. There is nothing new here. It wasn't worth there time/effort then. But now if they can dupe enough investors, They will get some oil and the oil they retrieve will pay top dollar these days, and the investors will foot the bill and get little on the return end.

IF, and that is a big if, the oil prices go down, and gasoline drops in price as a result, they will stop drilling in the gulf (ocean), because it will not be profitable for the to continue!

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There are only two things wrong with this great nation of ours, democrats and republicans!

Not necessarily in that order.