What do you think about with current News and Opinions?

Beerman, BSN · Feb 21, 2022

11 minutes ago, MunoRN said:

It's his job to procure sympathy for the oil industry. The writer is not an energy analyst.

True, and that should be taken into consideration. Doesn't mean he his opinion doesn't matter. Just like if a green energy lobbyist has an opinion.

And, again, the energy analyst agrees, and shared some more insight. From the article:

"Energy analyst David Blackmon, an editor for Shale Magazine, voiced strong agreement with Stewart.

“In the U.S., we have a presidential administration that has spent a year now taking every action at its disposal to hinder domestic oil and gas production, as well as the build-out of transportation infrastructure to move it to market. We have Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress who inserted significant anti-fossil fuel provisions into their infrastructure bill and sought even more in the failed Build Back Better legislation,” Blackmon told The Epoch Times in an email interview."

subee, MSN, CRNA · Feb 21, 2022

1 hour ago, MunoRN said:

I'm not sure I'd take the views of the head of the oil lobby, as reported in the Falun Gong's conspiracy/news outlet to be a reasoned source on the topic. The only specific evidence seems to be that Keystone fell through, even that it had no potential to increase domestic oil extraction and was unlikely to affect gas prices.

The Epoch Times. Ha-ha. Kinda like getting the news from the Scientologists. If the oil companies want to preserve their spot as the wealthiest industry in America, they should prepare for the 22nd century, not look back to the 19th. With their money and clout, they could do great things but they'd rather whine about a president who is preparing for the future rather than embracing the corruption of the present. Let's make renewable energy companies the wealthiest industry.

Guests · Feb 21, 2022

4 hours ago, Beerman said:

More on the war against oil:

"In my 30 years of working in Washington, this has without a doubt been the most unfavorable political and regulatory environment for our industry I have ever seen,” said Stewart. “It started on Day One, and it continues.”

Stewart referenced President Joe Biden’s promise at last Friday’s press conference that he would “work like the devil” to lower gasoline prices. He said it ran contrary to the administration’s prior actions on oil and gas, including cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline and a freeze on oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters.

“My response would be: ‘You’ve worked like the devil to jack up prices until last Friday,’” Stewart said.

Energy analyst David Blackmon, an editor for Shale Magazine, voiced strong agreement with Stewart.

In the U.S., we have a presidential administration that has spent a year now taking every action at its disposal to hinder domestic oil and gas production, as well as the build-out of transportation infrastructure to move it to market. We have Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress who inserted significant anti-fossil fuel provisions into their infrastructure bill and sought even more in the failed Build Back Better legislation,”

https://m.theepochtimes.com/exclusive-most-unfavorable-political-and-regulatory-environment-for-our-industry-I-have-ever-seen-u-s-oil-gas-assoc-chief_4277717.html

That seems to be more of the same opinion from fossil fuel industry voices published in a right wing platform that is known for its inaccurate and inflammatory pot stirring. You must not remember that the conservative hand wringing over the Keystone XL project has been soundly debunked and put down for a nap. Similarly, the notion that the POTUS controls the price of petroleum products has also been put to rest.

It's a little bit embarrassing that a health professional considers Epoch Times to be an accurate source for information.

subee, MSN, CRNA · Feb 22, 2022

4 hours ago, toomuchbaloney said:

That seems to be more of the same opinion from fossil fuel industry voices published in a right wing platform that is known for its inaccurate and inflammatory pot stirring. You must not remember that the conservative hand wringing over the Keystone XL project has been soundly debunked and put down for a nap. Similarly, the notion that the POTUS controls the price of petroleum products has also been put to rest.

It's a little bit embarrassing that a health professional considers Epoch Times to be an accurate source for information.

The Epoch Times is distributed in the US to foment dissent and destroy democracy.

Beerman, BSN · Feb 22, 2022

I'm sure a most here will be unable to formulate any kind of response but to criticize the source and/or author. But, this may be thought provoking for those with a open mind.

https://shalemag.com/bidens-energy-policy-a-destructive-plan-that-has-made-all-forms-of-energy-more-costly/

Guests · Feb 22, 2022

8 hours ago, Beerman said:

I'm sure a most here will be unable to formulate any kind of response but to criticize the source and/or author. But, this may be thought provoking for those with a open mind.

https://shalemag.com/bidens-energy-policy-a-destructive-plan-that-has-made-all-forms-of-energy-more-costly/

"It all started with the killing off of Keystone XL"...an "an environmentally responsible project"...

Why don't you tell us what your open mind thinks of this industry promotion...just so we don't have to guess...since you decided to insult us rather than give us your thoughts on your offered content.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Feb 22, 2022

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All of this lack of real consequence coming about from such a high-profile presidential action provides just one more example of what little real power any U.S. administration has to actively intervene in a meaningful effort to impact oil prices set on a massive, global market. Things just do not work this way, and you really must wonder why Mr. Biden still, after all his decades in Washington, DC, does not recognize that.

Interesting the article says this and then goes on to accuse Biden of causing prices to rise.

It was widely reported that Biden's releasing more oil into the market was not a fix, wouldn't have much of an impact, that it was more of a measure to settle the minds of a worried public. In other words more of a political act that he was "doing something". But I do think that Biden did recognize that.

It's a good article that points out the objection of the oil industry to Biden's energy policies.

The progressive agenda has always been against big oil and the fossil fuel industry. The industry has always fought back. Kind of reminds me of the tobacco industry back in the day fighting back.

Biden and progressives have the bad luck of being elected during a time of rising gas prices. To me I think this would highlight our addiction to oil and the need to support other energy sources. I think it also highlights that those energy sources aren't going to come cheap.

With the rise in gas prices the industry has a perfect format to go after Biden and his policies and say "see!! Look what's happening!". Fair enough. Who can blame them.

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The sound way to protect Americans from oil-price shocks is to cut the nation’s reliance on oil. Raising the gas tax would do that, encouraging consumers to drive less and to buy more fuel-efficient cars, without clumsy government mandates. This might not be the most convenient message for Democrats ahead of November. But it is the best long-term response to the nation’s oil addiction.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/02/12/shameless-democratic-pandering-won't-protect-us-high-gas-prices/

Europe did it with coal and perhaps can do it with gas. Are Europe's green and climate change policies which I believe to be a bit more harsh than Biden's responsible for a rise in gas prices?

https://www.energymonitor.ai/sectors/power/will-rising-gas-prices-hasten-the-switch-to-renewables

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There’s a broader lesson here, energy experts said. Even as governments and businesses invest in low-carbon energy sources like wind and solar power, the world will remain deeply reliant on fossil fuels for years to come. Unless that transition is carefully managed, many countries could face volatile energy prices and other disruptions that, in turn, threaten to undermine support for policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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After the coronavirus pandemic struck in 2020, global investment in oil and gas projects declined by 30 percent and has been slow to recover. But global demand for oil has snapped back faster and is projected to reach records this year, as economies rebound. Supplies have struggled to keep up.

On top of that, recent geopolitical turmoil — including supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine — have lifted oil prices to their highest levels since 2014.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/02/climate/oil-gas-prices-climate-change.html

Tweety, BSN, RN · Feb 22, 2022

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Bush’s policies resulted in a huge increase in U.S. ethanol production, record U.S. oil and natural gas production, a dramatic drop in U.S. oil imports, and they ultimately broke OPEC’s iron grip on oil prices.

One could credibly argue that gasoline prices are as low as they are today because of the actions George Bush took as president. That is a truly substantial and long-lasting impact on the energy markets 20 years after he was first inaugurated.

Bush was in the oil industry and during this administration I saw some of the highest gas prices in my lifetime. I have a picture with friends at Pride in 2008ish (I think) and we happened too in front of a gas station with $4.50 a gallon prices.

But in the long run some this analyst says a President can have an impact on future prices. Obvious this article was written during a time of low gas prices. He doesn't however mention that demand for oil was down due to covid and that had an effect on the low prices of the time. But they were low before covid.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2021/03/30/the-enormous-energy-legacy-of-president-george-w-bush/?sh=4ed3e3f46c52

Bush was so popular with the oil industry they invested in his brother Jeb for President. They got Trump and they were happy with that.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-oil-donors-idUKKCN0VS279

Guests · Feb 22, 2022

Three White men guilty of hate-crimes charges in connection with Ahmaud Arbery murder

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/02/22/arbery-verdict-hate-crimes/

The times they are a changing...

Tweety, BSN, RN · Feb 22, 2022

1 hour ago, toomuchbaloney said:

Three White men guilty of hate-crimes charges in connection with Ahmaud Arbery murder

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/02/22/arbery-verdict-hate-crimes/

The times they are a changing...

Seemed like a no-brainer but happy for the justice. I'm glad the family went after the judge to not accept the plea.

Beerman, BSN · Feb 22, 2022

6 hours ago, Tweety said:

Interesting the article says this and then goes on to accuse Biden of causing prices to rise.

Perhaps his policies can have negative effects on the price of oil, but there isn't much his small emergency intervention can't do much. As he proved.

6 hours ago, Tweety said:

Ot was widely reported that Biden's releasing more oil into the market was not a fix, wouldn't have much of an impact, that it was more of a measure to settle the minds of a worried public. In other words more of a political act that he was "doing something". But I do think that Biden did recognize that.

Of course he (or his advisors) realized that. Evidently he thought a certain big portion of the country would buy into it.

6 hours ago, Tweety said:

Biden and progressives have the bad luck of being elected during a time of rising gas prices. To me I think this would highlight our addiction to oil and the need to support other energy sources. I think it also highlights that those energy sources aren't going to come cheap.

Don't totally agree with that. Yes, low demand during covid brought them down. But a administration more friendly to the industry helped. Prices were bound to go up at some point. But the progressive anti-oil agenda has exasperated the situation.

6 hours ago, Tweety said:

Europe did it with coal and perhaps can do it with gas. Are Europe's green and climate change policies which I believe to be a bit more harsh than Biden's responsible for a rise in gas prices?

Maybe to some degree. However, Biden came in on his first day and cancelled a project that private enterprise had already spent billions on. The message that sent was that one better think it over before making any more investment in fossil fuels. That, and other in the articles I posted put a lot of blame squarely on the Biden administration.

Beerman, BSN · Feb 22, 2022

"In the third presidential debate between the two candidates in October 2012, Obama went directly after Romney for that remark. "When you were asked, 'What's the biggest geopolitical threat facing America,' you said 'Russia.' Not al Qaeda; you said Russia," Obama said. "And, the 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back, because the Cold War's been over for 20 years."

https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/22/politics/mitt-romney-russia-ukraine/index.html