51 minutes ago, Beerman said:

"With so much untapped U.S. oil, why does Biden beg dictators to add production?"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/10/07/biden-gas-prices-election-russia/

You didn't quote any of the opinion or comment as to why this opinion has value or credibility.

2 hours ago, toomuchbaloney said:

You didn't quote any of the opinion or comment as to why this opinion has value or credibility.

We've been there and done that.  Biden clearly has "begged" the United States to drill for more oil.   Being a capitalistic country and not a dictatorship we have to allow the market to work.

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The truth is that the number of rigs drilling for oil in the U.S. is steadily climbing. The year-over-year increase in the Baker Hughes North America Rig Count is now about 60%. In fact, historically it has rarely climbed at a faster pace than this. Clearly, the notion that oil companies are just sitting on their hands, content to withhold production and squeeze American consumers is false.

Also we've already been through some of the reasons why oil production isn't going full speed ahead at Biden's command.

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Since drilling activity is steadily rising, what is the source of the claims that U.S. oil companies aren’t drilling? I think there are two elements behind this misunderstanding.

First, many don’t understand the significant lag between drilling and oil production. The drilling count may have risen by 60% over the past year, but U.S. oil production is only up by about 8%. Thus, the conclusion is that U.S oil companies aren’t drilling. As the chart shows, they certainly are, but it takes time for that drilling to produce results. At the same time, depletion of existing wells is also a factor working against the attempts to increase production. 

The second element is one that has the kernel of truth. The rig count is steadily rising, but it is still significantly below the drilling levels prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. A three-year look at drilling activity shows the dramatic impact of the pandemic, as well as the steady recovery since the rig count began to climb in the fall of 2020.

The very same people that want fossils fuels and want it now decry Biden's efforts to keep the oil flowing.  Does the United States own an oil company?
Yawn.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2022/03/27/oil-companies-have-increased-drilling-by-60-in-one-year/?sh=4dfbb1d51556

The link to the press conference is long and covers so many topics that I can't find where he blames Putin for recent rise in oil prices.   

I did find this in the link provided.

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Q    One more question.  On oil prices: They’re up today on the expectation that OPEC+ is going to cut production by an estimated million barrels a day.  Would a production cut endanger global supplies?  And how does the President plan to respond?

MS. JEAN-PIERRE:  So, just to be very clear here on that piece, we’re just not going to comment on any OPEC action until OPEC acts, as you all know. 

In any event, we will continue to take steps to protect American consumers.  Our focus — and it’s been very clear for the past several — several months — has been on taking every step to ensure markets are sufficiently supplied to meet demand for a growing global economy.

And thanks to this President’s efforts, we — and his historic actions that he has taken, energy prices have declined sharply from their highs and American consumers are paying far less at the pump than they were several months ago.  And again, it’s because of the historic steps that this President has taken.

But certainly Biden takes credit for dropping prices and will find a place to lay the blame for rising prices.  Right now I think it's OPEC and other internal problems.

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Gasoline prices have recently been affected by regional refinery outages in the west coast and the Midwest.

Refinery maintenance often takes place in the fall when demand drops after the Summer driving season. This fall, however, other refineries had to shut units without warning due to infrastructure problems.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/why-are-fuel-prices-rising-again-some-us-regions-2022-10-04/

As I've heard him called "The man that isn't a legitimate president with dementia" is turning 80.

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/11/bidens-about-to-turn-80-don't-expect-a-blowout-birthday-bash-00061090

33 minutes ago, Beerman said:

Biden’s lies, outright fabrications repeatedly dismissed, downplayed and softened by media

https://www.foxnews.com/media/bidens-issues-truth-constantly-dismissed-downplayed-softened-media

Let me know when he goes around spreading lies undermining elections and confidence in our natuonal institutions or telling people that they don't need to follow public health guidance during a pandemic.  Republican opinions and priorities about honesty, integrity or suitability for office are broken... as evidenced by the esteemed presence of Trump, front and center in republican political discourse and policy.

Would you like to talk about specific lies and the specific threats that they might pose to us as Americans? 

1 hour ago, toomuchbaloney said:

Let me know when he goes around spreading lies undermining elections and confidence in our natuonal institutions or telling people that they don't need to follow public health guidance during a pandemic.  Republican opinions and priorities about honesty, integrity or suitability for office are broken... as evidenced by the esteemed presence of Trump, front and center in republican political discourse and policy.

Would you like to talk about specific lies and the specific threats that they might pose to us as Americans? 

You mean his demeaning of the Supreme Court.  His stupid comments about the border patrol strapping migrants with horse reigns.  Is that enough for you?  Or is it going to be but, but Trump?

56 minutes ago, MaybeeRN said:

You mean his demeaning of the Supreme Court.  His stupid comments about the border patrol strapping migrants with horse reigns.  Is that enough for you?  Or is it going to be but, but Trump?

Nah...I didn't really mean any of that right wing angst that you mention in passing.  Why don't you flesh out just one of those partisan whines and compare it to the rampant GOP  and Trump lies which threaten our constitution? I'll wait but I'll wait with hot tea and a muffin because I'm not expecting much beyond boiler plate right wing rhetoric and I'm hungry.

18 hours ago, toomuchbaloney said:

Let me know when he goes around spreading lies undermining elections and confidence in our natuonal institutions or telling people that they don't need to follow public health guidance during a pandemic.  Republican opinions and priorities about honesty, integrity or suitability for office are broken... as evidenced by the esteemed presence of Trump, front and center in republican political discourse and policy.

Would you like to talk about specific lies and the specific threats that they might pose to us as Americans? 

It's obvious to me that he wants to talk about Biden's lies and how the media handles them.  Of course you default to Trump.  

Did you have any comment on Biden's lies other than "what about Trump..."?

I will say that this is part of Fox's New's agenda to be anti-Biden during the election cycle.  They've really ramped it up.  Considering how they sugar coated Trump it's interesting, but that's a diversion.

I will say that the idea that the media is easy on Biden's lies is a myth.  The media is frequently fact checking Biden.  I guess not good enough for Fox who makes it headline news.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/20/politics/fact-check-biden-false-claims-first-year-2021

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/list/?speaker=joe-biden

1 hour ago, Tweety said:

It's obvious to me that he wants to talk about Biden's lies and how the media handles them.  Of course you default to Trump.  

Did you have any comment on Biden's lies other than "what about Trump..."?

I will say that this is part of Fox's New's agenda to be anti-Biden during the election cycle.  They've really ramped it up.  Considering how they sugar coated Trump it's interesting, but that's a diversion.

I will say that the idea that the media is easy on Biden's lies is a myth.  The media is frequently fact checking Biden.  I guess not good enough for Fox who makes it headline news.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/20/politics/fact-check-biden-false-claims-first-year-2021

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/list/?speaker=joe-biden

Sure.

What lies and why are they so upsetting to the crowd that patently ignored the fact that Trump was a well known and habitual liar when they elevated him the first time?

As long as we have Trump roaming the country telling outright lies about our elections and his super powers as president it is ridiculous to humor Trump supporters projecting concern about his dishonesty.  Pretending that Biden isn't fact checked is just part of the republican shtick today... not to be taken any more seriously than their claims that he is part of a crime family or is a sexual pervert.  

Match up the lies that we deal with on a daily basis and tell me why Biden should be the concern while Republicans are electing election deniers and running in election lies? Are you familiar with how the fascists of the 20th century got themselves into power? 

36 minutes ago, Beerman said:

Well, that is your subjective opinion, of course.  The article laid out a pretty compelling argument on how they go easy on him.  Including quotes from the NYT regarding Biden's lies:

"But instead of flatly calling Biden a liar, the Times said he "embellished narratives, sometimes only loosely based on the facts, to weave together his political identity." 

"Mr. Biden’s folksiness can veer into folklore, with dates that don’t quite add up and details that are exaggerated or wrong, the factual edges shaved off to make them more powerful for audiences," the Times reported."

Your year and a half plus old CNN fact checking article isn't convincing me otherwise, although I'll concede they do occasionally call him out.

 

 

In your opinion it was a compelling argument.  In contrast to the lies emanating from Trump and republican politicians this is kindergarten level dishonesty.  That's another opinion. 

Calling a President a liar in print seems something the media is hesitant to do.  I don't think Biden is getting any more special consideration here than any other President including Trump.

The media was criticized for not calling Trump a liar at first.  But I suppose being called "the enemy of the people" they couldn't be bothered with saying "he spoke untruths or falsehoods" and started pointing out his many lies.