Obama opened up some offshore drilling, but kept more closed. Some have speculated that he’s come down hard on coal and will thus lose some democratic votes so he needs to fill the gap by cajoling some republican votes for his cap and trade debacle. His nuclear energy opening rings vaguely familiar with support by guarantees of debt but no real cut through of the environmental roadblocks. This is kinda a sleeves of your vest giveaway! As kids we used the term–now politically incorrect, I’m sure–Indian giver! Here’s the WSJ graphic from Thursday’s edition, President Seeks Middle Path.
Sean Higgins also penned this report for the Investors Business Daily, Obama To Open Up Offshore Drilling, But Not That Much. Reminds me of the old saw, how do you tell when __________is lying……his lips are moving!