Palin Slams Obama's Energy Plan

[ScreamingEagle]

Palin's op ed addresses Obama's cap and tax plan as an enormous threat to America....

The Cap and Tax Dead End
By Sarah Palin
The Washinton Post
Tuesday, July 14, 2009

There is no shortage of threats to our economy. America's unemployment rate recently hit its highest mark in more than 25 years and is expected to continue climbing. Worries are widespread that even when the economy finally rebounds, the recovery won't bring jobs. Our nation's debt is unsustainable, and the federal government's reach into the private sector is unprecedented.

Unfortunately, many in the national media would rather focus on the personality-driven political gossip of the day than on the gravity of these challenges. So, at risk of disappointing the chattering class, let me make clear what is foremost on my mind and where my focus will be:

I am deeply concerned about President Obama's cap-and-trade energy plan, and I believe it is an enormous threat to our economy. It would undermine our recovery over the short term and would inflict permanent damage.

American prosperity has always been driven by the steady supply of abundant, affordable energy. Particularly in Alaska, we understand the inherent link between energy and prosperity, energy and opportunity, and energy and security. Consequently, many of us in this huge, energy-rich state recognize that the president's cap-and-trade energy tax would adversely affect every aspect of the U.S. economy.

There is no denying that as the world becomes more industrialized, we need to reform our energy policy and become less dependent on foreign energy sources. But the answer doesn't lie in making energy scarcer and more expensive! Those who understand the issue know we can meet our energy needs and environmental challenges without destroying America's economy.

Job losses are so certain under this new cap-and-tax plan that it includes a provision accommodating newly unemployed workers from the resulting dried-up energy sector, to the tune of $4.2 billion over eight years. So much for creating jobs.

In addition to immediately increasing unemployment in the energy sector, even more American jobs will be threatened by the rising cost of doing business under the cap-and-tax plan. For example, the cost of farming will certainly increase, driving down farm incomes while driving up grocery prices. The costs of manufacturing, warehousing and transportation will also increase.

The ironic beauty in this plan? Soon, even the most ardent liberal will understand supply-side economics.

The Americans hit hardest will be those already struggling to make ends meet. As the president eloquently puts it, their electricity bills will "necessarily skyrocket." So much for not raising taxes on anyone making less than $250,000 a year.

Even Warren Buffett, an ardent Obama supporter, admitted that under the cap-and-tax scheme, "poor people are going to pay a lot more for electricity."

We must move in a new direction. We are ripe for economic growth and energy independence if we responsibly tap the resources that God created right underfoot on American soil. Just as important, we have more desire and ability to protect the environment than any foreign nation from which we purchase energy today.

In Alaska, we are progressing on the largest private-sector energy project in history. Our 3,000-mile natural gas pipeline will transport hundreds of trillions of cubic feet of our clean natural gas to hungry markets across America. We can safely drill for U.S. oil offshore and in a tiny, 2,000-acre corner of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge if ever given the go-ahead by Washington bureaucrats.

Of course, Alaska is not the sole source of American energy. Many states have abundant coal, whose technology is continuously making it into a cleaner energy source. Westerners literally sit on mountains of oil and gas, and every state can consider the possibility of nuclear energy.

We have an important choice to make. Do we want to control our energy supply and its environmental impact? Or, do we want to outsource it to China, Russia and Saudi Arabia? Make no mistake: President Obama's plan will result in the latter.

For so many reasons, we can't afford to kill responsible domestic energy production or clobber every American consumer with higher prices.

Can America produce more of its own energy through strategic investments that protect the environment, revive our economy and secure our nation?

Yes, we can. Just not with Barack Obama's energy cap-and-tax plan.

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[Sinatra]

Astute column in the Washington Post from Sarah Palin regarding the Cap and Tax disaster heading to the Senate this month.

"I am deeply concerned about President Obama's Cap and Trade energy plan, and I believe it is an enormous threat to our economy. It would undermine our recovery over the short term and would inflict permanent damage...Job losses are so certain under this new cap and tax plan that it includes a provision accomodating newly unemployed workers from the resulting dried-up energy sector, to the tune of $4.2 billion over eight years. So much for creating jobs."


washingtonpost.com

 

[Xenophon]

She makes some excellent points, but I expect the people that dislike her won't address the op ed, they will attack her instead.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Sarah M1A2 Palin got tired of being a sitting target for Annoying Librul mortar fire and is now out driving on the open road free to engage and destroy any enemy target!

LOL!

You stupid Fucking Libruls couldn't leave her alone in Alaska!

LOL!

 

[Sinatra]

Palin's op ed addresses Obama's cap and tax plan as an enormous threat to America....

The Cap and Tax Dead End
By Sarah Palin
The Washinton Post
Tuesday, July 14, 2009

There is no shortage of threats to our economy. America's unemployment rate recently hit its highest mark in more than 25 years and is expected to continue climbing. Worries are widespread that even when the economy finally rebounds, the recovery won't bring jobs. Our nation's debt is unsustainable, and the federal government's reach into the private sector is unprecedented.

Unfortunately, many in the national media would rather focus on the personality-driven political gossip of the day than on the gravity of these challenges. So, at risk of disappointing the chattering class, let me make clear what is foremost on my mind and where my focus will be:

I am deeply concerned about President Obama's cap-and-trade energy plan, and I believe it is an enormous threat to our economy. It would undermine our recovery over the short term and would inflict permanent damage.

American prosperity has always been driven by the steady supply of abundant, affordable energy. Particularly in Alaska, we understand the inherent link between energy and prosperity, energy and opportunity, and energy and security. Consequently, many of us in this huge, energy-rich state recognize that the president's cap-and-trade energy tax would adversely affect every aspect of the U.S. economy.

There is no denying that as the world becomes more industrialized, we need to reform our energy policy and become less dependent on foreign energy sources. But the answer doesn't lie in making energy scarcer and more expensive! Those who understand the issue know we can meet our energy needs and environmental challenges without destroying America's economy.

Job losses are so certain under this new cap-and-tax plan that it includes a provision accommodating newly unemployed workers from the resulting dried-up energy sector, to the tune of $4.2 billion over eight years. So much for creating jobs.

In addition to immediately increasing unemployment in the energy sector, even more American jobs will be threatened by the rising cost of doing business under the cap-and-tax plan. For example, the cost of farming will certainly increase, driving down farm incomes while driving up grocery prices. The costs of manufacturing, warehousing and transportation will also increase.

The ironic beauty in this plan? Soon, even the most ardent liberal will understand supply-side economics.

The Americans hit hardest will be those already struggling to make ends meet. As the president eloquently puts it, their electricity bills will "necessarily skyrocket." So much for not raising taxes on anyone making less than $250,000 a year.

Even Warren Buffett, an ardent Obama supporter, admitted that under the cap-and-tax scheme, "poor people are going to pay a lot more for electricity."

We must move in a new direction. We are ripe for economic growth and energy independence if we responsibly tap the resources that God created right underfoot on American soil. Just as important, we have more desire and ability to protect the environment than any foreign nation from which we purchase energy today.

In Alaska, we are progressing on the largest private-sector energy project in history. Our 3,000-mile natural gas pipeline will transport hundreds of trillions of cubic feet of our clean natural gas to hungry markets across America. We can safely drill for U.S. oil offshore and in a tiny, 2,000-acre corner of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge if ever given the go-ahead by Washington bureaucrats.

Of course, Alaska is not the sole source of American energy. Many states have abundant coal, whose technology is continuously making it into a cleaner energy source. Westerners literally sit on mountains of oil and gas, and every state can consider the possibility of nuclear energy.

We have an important choice to make. Do we want to control our energy supply and its environmental impact? Or, do we want to outsource it to China, Russia and Saudi Arabia? Make no mistake: President Obama's plan will result in the latter.

For so many reasons, we can't afford to kill responsible domestic energy production or clobber every American consumer with higher prices.

Can America produce more of its own energy through strategic investments that protect the environment, revive our economy and secure our nation?

Yes, we can. Just not with Barack Obama's energy cap-and-tax plan.

washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines

I just found that article as well - thank you for posting in its entirety.

 

[concept]

I like it that she is using one of the libtard's own msm vehicles to drive the point home.

 

[Sinatra]

The Palin column is among the most cogent and reasonable views regarding American energy policy I have heard from any modern politician.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Our current "National energy program" is economic suicide.

 

[Sinatra]

Our current " National energy program" is economic suicide.

Agreed - which will inevitably lead to national suicide.

Nothing endangers our security more than the limp-wristed and overly idealistic view that windmills and solar panels can save the planet...

 

[Shogun]

you people would swear that a solid fart was the solution if it waved a gop lapel pin in your face. Seriously, I HOPE you people put your faith in the quitter come '12. For realz.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

you people would swear that a solid fart was the solution if it waved a gop lapel pin in your face. Seriously, I HOPE you people put your faith in the quitter come '12. For realz.

Yeah, when gas spikes at $8 a gallon around the 2010 election, you ACRONfuckers will be spending a fortune driving to cemeteries and park benches to find Democrat voters

 

[concept]

you people would swear that a solid fart was the solution if it waved a gop lapel pin in your face. Seriously, I HOPE you people put your faith in the quitter come '12. For realz.

and the flailing and wailing begins.

Considering the GOP lost because many cons disagreed with their policies and direction, I would say you are completely wrong.

As far as Palin, she is 100% correct in this op. And that is why I am not surpried one bit by your lame attempt at deflection here.

 

[Sarah G]

She makes some excellent points, but I expect the people that dislike her won't address the op ed, they will attack her instead.

It seems mostly GOP are in here desperately trying to talk about her..

 

[concept]

The ironic beauty in this plan? Soon, even the most ardent liberal will understand supply-side economics.

 

[Xenophon]

She makes some excellent points, but I expect the people that dislike her won't address the op ed, they will attack her instead.

It seems mostly GOP are in here desperately trying to talk about her..

Where?

 

[Sarah G]

She makes some excellent points, but I expect the people that dislike her won't address the op ed, they will attack her instead.

It seems mostly GOP are in here desperately trying to talk about her..

Where?

Take your helmet off and look around you dearest..

 

[Xenophon]

You and shogun are in the GoP?

 

[Sarah G]

You and shogun are in the GoP?

Seriously? No.

Just about everyone else in the thread is though.

 

[Shogun]

you people would swear that a solid fart was the solution if it waved a gop lapel pin in your face. Seriously, I HOPE you people put your faith in the quitter come '12. For realz.

Yeah, when gas spikes at $8 a gallon around the 2010 election, you ACRONfuckers will be spending a fortune driving to cemeteries and park benches to find Democrat voters

well, I guess we can ALWAYS invade another oil bearing nation under the pretense that they are about to develop WMDs!

 

[Xenophon]

You and shogun are in the GoP?

Seriously? No.

Just about everyone else in the thread is though.

I'm not, so it hardly matters to me.

The OP ED is good.