Obama Delays Decision On Keystone Pipeline Yet Again 206
Hugh Pickens DOT Com (2995471) writes "The Christian Science Monitor reports that once again, the Obama administration has pushed back a final decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline possibly delaying the final determination until after the November midterm elections. In announcing the delay, the State Department cited a Nebraska Supreme Court case that could affect the route of the pipeline that may not be decided until next year, as well as additional time needed to review 2.5 million public comments on the project. Both supporters and opponents of the pipeline criticized the delay as a political ploy. Democratic incumbents from oil-rich states have urged President Obama to approve the pipeline but approving the pipeline before the election could staunch the flow of money from liberal donors and fund-raisers who oppose the project. The Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell said in a statement that "at a time of high unemployment in the Obama economy, it's a shame that the administration has delayed the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline for years." Activists say its construction could devastate the environment, but several State Department reviews have concluded that the pipeline would be safe and was unlikely to significantly increase the rate of carbon pollution in the atmosphere. Even if the pipeline was canceled, it said, the oil sands crude was likely to be extracted and brought to market by other means, such as rail, and then processed and burned."
Re:Irrelevant... (Score:5, Funny)
I power my car with the energy produced from coal therefore I am better than you lowly gas guzzling people.
The hypocrisy is mind blowing.
Re:Obama = Coward (Score:2, Funny)
Worst president of my lifetime. Not even close.
Let me be the first to commend you on your excellent writing skills for someone who is under the age of 6!
One day in your elementary school history class you will learn about the presidents from before you were born, including "The Decider".
Re:Obama = Coward (Score:4, Funny)
Worst president of my lifetime. Not even close.
Your writing skills are excellent for someone who was born after George W. Bush left office.