There's no way we'll ever see low gas prices again, since our government is essentially telegraphing that there shall be no drilling for American oil in America:
New Interior Secretary Ken Salazar this afternoon canceled 77 oil and gas leases in Utah. In a news release, he said oil and gas supplies need to be developed responsibly to help reduce dependence on foreign oil, but it must be done in a thoughtful, balanced way that protects signature landscapes and cultural resources.
The 77 parcels, which are the subject of a temporary restraining order, were part of a Dec. 19, 2008 lease sale offering 130 parcels in three areas in northeastern Utah. The parcels total about 130,225 acres and are in the vicinity of two national parks and Dinosaur National Monument.
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Environmental groups and actor Robert Redford have been fighting the lease auction that was announced on Election Day. They believe some of the land in question is too close to national parks and monuments.
How the heck can you reduce dependence on foreign oil... when you decrease domestic production?
And... who the heck is Ken Salazar?
Yep, say "hello ol' friend" to $5 gas and bow down to the messiah when you can't afford to go to work. Good thing welfare payments are going to go up.