Tough issues for sure, Greenback. I can certainly understand your argument for domestic drilling. What really irked me was last year when ANWR and offshore drilling completely dominated GOP's energy discussions, as if it was the magic bullet.
How bout this solution? We go back in time 10-15 years and implement a plan that gradually increases gas taxes. By the time we get back to 2009 gas will be $4+ a gallon, but it won't be a big deal because we will be many times less dependent upon oil than we are now. The market will have had ample time to respond to steadily rising fossil fuel costs, and will have adjusted accordingly. I bet we'd already be driving plug-in cars.
I don't know what's more unrealistic though; going back in time or getting our politicians to support a bill that's not pro-big oil.
