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71 Percent Of Voters Favor More Oil And Natural Gas Development

Oil and Gas Online -- Seventy-one percent of American voters favor increased access to U.S. oil and natural gas resources, 90 percent believe more oil and natural gas development could lead to more U.S. jobs, and 87 percent believe it could lower energy costs for consumers, according to a new poll released recently.

"Strong majorities of voters support more domestic energy development, regardless of party affiliation," said API President and CEO Jack Gerard. "And they don’t like what they’re seeing in Washington where development has been slowed or stopped despite millions of Americans still out of work. Nearly two out of three voters believe the nation is moving in the wrong direction on energy."

The telephone poll, conducted by Harris Interactive, among 1,016 registered voters also found that nearly two

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jtravis711 Sophomore Author Orange County Posts:174 Points:197,865 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 6:43:30 PM Ignore jtravis711 Report Abuse The present administration has no energy policy to open up business to more access and therefore no more jobs in this industry. And I do believe that the Obama administration has much of the Keystone project on hold until sometime in 2013, which has opened the door for Canada to proceed with negotiations with China to build a pipeline to the coast of British Columbia instead. We need to be less dependent on others for our energy and more sufficient. We need government to support our technologies and businesses and let us be less dependent on our government. We can be oil independent and natural gas can be a fuel allternitive.
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,444 Points:2,229,925 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 3:31:27 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse BurtB - "But the loony left does not care what Americans want. They know better. They will force you to get with their program, by any means they can. No tactic is off limits. No lie is too ridiculous. No level of cheating is unacceptable." Except that what most of what most Americans seem to believe on the issue is based on lies and cheating. We're already pumping more oil domestically now than we have in almost a decade. We're pumping so much natural gas that the selling price is lower than the cost of production for most wells. And the Keystone pipeline won't produce any significant number of new jobs and will mostly allow the oil companies to charge more for fuel produced from Canadian crude, whatever part of that they don't export.
BurtB Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,172 Points:1,367,065 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 3:14:00 PM Ignore BurtB Report Abuse Gnusman53, When automobile technology was seen by the public as preferable to horse drawn carriages, did you know that Millions of jobs went away? Are you sad that so many people were fired who made horse drawn carriages, and buggy whips and horse shoes, and Curry combs, and Tack mfg and more. [Edited by: BurtB at 8/21/2012 3:17:19 PM EST]
BurtB Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,172 Points:1,367,065 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 3:11:51 PM Ignore BurtB Report Abuse good post. But the loony left does not care what Americans want. They know better. They will force you to get with their program, by any means they can. No tactic is off limits. No lie is too ridiculous. No level of cheating is unacceptable.
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,008 Points:1,112,420 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 2:59:27 PM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Funny...some of the same people had no problem pulling a "Romney" (firing people)....
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,008 Points:1,112,420 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2012 12:50:48 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse IN fact, both sources are full of the verbal variant of the word that Jocelyn Elders got in trouble for saying years ago.....
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,008 Points:1,112,420 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2012 12:48:36 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Sad, nothing but bilge....both from the API...and from those kool-aid gluttons posting.
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,473 Points:1,744,470 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 4:52:21 PM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse This was reposted and is an opinion piece with propaganda verbiage from the Petroleum institute.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,003 Points:598,710 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 4:11:12 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,877 Points:391,235 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 1:49:42 PM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse and this is surprising??? it seems obvious to me
kyjlh Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,622 Points:652,635 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 9:10:44 AM Ignore kyjlh Report Abuse ok
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,968 Points:2,117,615 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 8:24:37 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Easier said than DONE!
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:785 Points:569,395 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 1:13:56 AM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse @uptherefiners Damn! You mean I missed my own #666 message!?!?!?! Which one was it? I am showing 668 as I write this, so 669 when I post. No, really! I didn't see it! LOL!
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 1:02:20 AM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse and a couple things for kool-aid drinkers, lazy idiots, and occupy whatever Warren Buffet Owns Burlington Northern. Burlington Northern hauls 25% of Bakken oil. Does this(not) clear up any question about why our 'president of change' killed the pipeline? In 1979 the top 1% of income earners paid 18.3% of the total tax bill, by 2006 they were paying 39.1%. In 1979 the top 10% of income earners paid 48.1% of all taxes, by 2006 they were paying 72.8%. In 1979 the top 40% of income earners paid 85.1% of all taxes, by 2006 they were paying 98.7%. In 1979 the bottom 40% of income earners paid 4.1% of all taxes, by 2006 they were receiving 3.3% in direct payment from the US Treasury. - Phil Gramm, fmr US Sen, October 3, 2011 [Edited by: uptherefiners at 8/18/2012 1:04:05 AM EST]
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:54:27 AM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse took a second... post 666 huh?(twilight zone music in the background..) I think we'll get more people on the right, or correct side
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:785 Points:569,395 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:43:14 AM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse Pelosi is on Jimmy Fallon tonight. Hate the hag, but am about the watch to see how she sticks her ???? in her mouth, yet again. (argh) The people who keep electing this hack hag are the real enemy of the US.
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:785 Points:569,395 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:37:10 AM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse "@CrappieFool pardon me, but my statistical analysis has NO margin of error. I see what the federal gov't can do about creating functional jobs, and don't have to look any further than the USPS and the IRS hey, the truth hurts can the panderers be overcome in Nov?" Well said. And YES, they can. Oops... sounds too much like an Obama socialist label. Oh, what the hell. Forward! Oops again... (snicker) [Edited by: CrappieFool at 8/18/2012 12:40:34 AM EST]
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:25:57 AM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse @CrappieFool pardon me, but my statistical analysis has NO margin of error. I see what the federal gov't can do about creating functional jobs, and don't have to look any further than the USPS and the IRS hey, the truth hurts can the panderers be overcome in Nov?
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,473 Points:663,175 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:23:14 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse If Obama gets another four years.......America is SCREWED!!!!!!
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:785 Points:569,395 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:14:59 AM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse @LanguageMan1 You have to consider the costs involved in the "alternatives". I am all for alternative energy, BUT it will come when it is economically feasible. Not before. Throwing federal money away on it now is and has been shown to be a HUGE waste. Let the free market work!!!!!!!! DAMNIT!
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,723 Points:1,661,790 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:11:18 AM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse I am one of the people that favor that, but I'm also one of the people that favors we move forward with ALL THE ALTERNATIVES as well.
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:785 Points:569,395 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:06:19 AM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse @uptherefiners You forget the margin of error for statistical analysis. Most of the time you will see +/- 3%, so it may in fact already be over the 50% mark. Of course, these stats include not only welfare recipients, but ALL people dependent on a government check whether earned (paycheck whether earned in reality or not. If you know any government employees then you know that MANY of them sit on their hands and produce nothing. Notice I said "employees" not "workers".) or simply doled out. The fact is that it will be very hard to take back the country from the entitlement disabled non producing slag in this country. Sorry, couldn't think of a better term for it. [Edited by: CrappieFool at 8/18/2012 12:09:37 AM EST]
shores4now Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,411 Points:524,775 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:04:01 AM Ignore shores4now Report Abuse right
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,497 Points:1,510,755 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:03:54 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse YeahBut - can you convince Bozama?
treeguy Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:267 Points:654,265 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 12:03:08 AM Ignore treeguy Report Abuse "biased article is biased" Your redundancy is redundant.
canfranchiser Veteran Author Riverside Posts:418 Points:396,235 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:59:20 PM Ignore canfranchiser Report Abuse yup
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,071 Points:1,732,210 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:56:44 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse 29% don't get it
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,310 Points:481,365 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:54:35 PM Ignore millerin Report Abuse hmm...
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:51:25 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse @CrappieFool..btw it's <49% of the population that doesn't pay. >=50% =socialism even the ignorant would know better than to be france
brutherruther Veteran Author Fort Worth Posts:435 Points:237,540 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:50:37 PM Ignore brutherruther Report Abuse Ok
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,600 Points:688,175 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:47:38 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse yup shows that the tail is wagging the dog when it comes to our energy policy
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:47:35 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse @CrappieFool..10:35:45 PM post sums up the state of the union but I just cannot believe that the people of this country will not see through the BS and re-elect the clueless speechmaker
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,497 Points:716,700 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:45:56 PM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse At least we do not eat oil.
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,697 Points:1,638,170 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:43:48 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse Drill Baby Drill!
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,474 Points:1,711,835 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:43:30 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse Most definitely if it's better for the planet
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,927 Points:1,575,955 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:43:19 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse we need to become energy independent as soon as practical
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:785 Points:569,395 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:42:27 PM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse @IamwhoIam Global warming MAY be here, but whether or not we have much influence, if any, is still debatable. If you simply believe the government and MSM, then you will always come away with the view that WE are responsible. However, do a little more research and you will find that MANY reputable scientists refute the idea that WE are causing this warming. In fact, since 1995 (I think date is correct) NASA has concluded that NO global warming has taken place. In fact there has been Global Cooling. Sorry for not spoon feeding links, but you got here, so you can look them up yourself if you really want the truth about GW.
drz614 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,304 Points:598,595 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:40:49 PM Ignore drz614 Report Abuse just like the article on coal. when there is an over supply, we will allow it to b sold overseas, which reduces supply available here driving up u.s. consumers cost. does no one else see this?
cokezero All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:830 Points:401,510 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:40:13 PM Ignore cokezero Report Abuse no brainer
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:39:59 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse the ridiculous current energy policy is seen for what it is obozo's leaky boat is springing more holes fwiw, 9% of 08 obozo voters have said they've come to their senses, and are switching sides
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,380 Points:1,895,185 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:39:55 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse I agree also
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,879 Points:701,190 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:39:43 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse I agree with knot2swift. We need to find new innovative ways to utilize the abundance of natural gas that the US has and end such a dependence on foreign oil.
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:785 Points:569,395 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:37:22 PM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse @Mermaan Biased??? Explain please.
itsjustme719 All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:611 Points:598,725 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:36:51 PM Ignore itsjustme719 Report Abuse I don't know how much faith in put in these polls, since I've received poll calls regarding the upcoming election, and I live in Canada.
IamWhoIam Champion Author San Francisco Posts:14,091 Points:1,469,950 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:36:01 PM Ignore IamWhoIam Report Abuse Much better than using coal. Let's face it, Global Warming is HERE in all its total ugliness and unless we get our act in gear rapidly we will go the way of the dinosaurs and much sooner.
CrappieFool All-Star Author Alabama Posts:785 Points:569,395 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:35:45 PM Ignore CrappieFool Report Abuse The biggest problem is the vast majority of the electorate is at least ignorant of economics and a large part of that majority is incapable or at least unwilling to inform themselves as to sound economic policies. It is just "will this help me" without regard to whether it will hurt or help the country as a whole. Nothing new, but sadly more important today as the shift in government dependents is around 50% or over that mark. It is hard, if not impossible to support an economy in which more than half of the populace depends on the other less than half to support them. 4 more years of Obama will show you how much this is true and will destroy this country.
Mermaan Champion Author Boston Posts:1,572 Points:421,235 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:35:22 PM Ignore Mermaan Report Abuse biased article is biased
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,633 Points:1,558,315 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:35:19 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse seem right to me, now if we could only convince the white.....oh wait, there's an election coming
n3tbc Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:355 Points:332,825 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:33:43 PM Ignore n3tbc Report Abuse Seems like a common sense idea... to bad the administration tries to claim it makes no sense and were are all wrong. Too bad they are in the pocket of the oil companies and nor reflecting our concerns.
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:7,310 Points:1,960,630 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:32:57 PM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse Me included.