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Canadian PM Harper: The Price The US Pays For Canadian Oil Is About To Go Up, Up, Up, Thanks To President Ladies' Tee
I didn't know this.
Good article about how strained the relationship is between Obama and Harper (and Obama and Mexico, too). And also, how the media hides the story here. They don't want to report another Obama failure. So they don't. They just pretend. But Harper says Obama's Keystone decision will cost you cash money.The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper warned Obama the U.S. will have to pay market prices for its Canadian oil after Obama's de facto veto of the Keystone XL pipeline. Canada is preparing to sell its oil to China. Until now, NAFTA had shielded the U.S. from having to pay global prices for Canadian oil. That's about to change.I didn't know that. That's always a tough thing to say, because if you're writing and people are reading, you're supposed to know at least the very basics of stuff. But I always thought the increased cost of Canadian oil would be an indirect thing -- with no ease for Canada of selling it to us, they don't give us a price break. But it turns out that Keystone would have directly affected the cost of Canadian oil. And Obama chose -- chose -- for the US to pay higher prices. Via John Sexton, writing at Breitbart's BigPeace:
PM Harper: And the truth of the matter is that, when it comes to oil in particular, we do face a significant discount on the marketplace because of the fact that we're a captive supplier. We have made it clear to the people of Canada, one of our national priorities is to make sure that we have the infrastructure and the capacity to export our energy products outside of North America.Canada was in a poor negotiating position with us on the price of their oil, as they were a captive supplier. And, it turns out, they were nice enough to be okay with this situation. They weren't looking to change it. But Obama has announced that Canada cannot rely on us to simply take their oil at below market prices. And now, he says (at the link) this is irrevocable.
In terms of the second part of your question, would approval of this change our mind, uh, the answer is no. Look, the very fact that a "no" could even be said underscores to our country that we must diversify our energy export markets. But as I say we have taken a significant price hit by virtue of the fact that we're a captive supplier and that just does not make sense in terms of the broader interest of the Canadian economy.Sexton says Solyndra is no longer Obama's biggest energy blunder. That boondoggle cost us a mere half a billion dollars. This is going to cost us a lot more, year after year after year. Thanks to LauraW (@laurww on Twitter). Thus Spake Biden: Our energy policy is the very best it's ever been. No, really. In related news, Fisker, which got government funding to build cars in Joe Biden's Delaware, might not (brace yourself) build cars in Joe Biden's Delaware at all. Not unless it gets additional government money (or private, they allow-- but they do mention sweet, sweet government cash).
Fisker Automotive Inc. said it is delaying production of its next-generation family sedan and may not build the vehicle in Wilmington, Del.," Detroit News reports here. "CEO Tom LaSorda," ex boss of Chrysler, said "Fisker may move production outside the United States" if it doesn't raise enough additional government or private money to build here."Thanks to @drewmtips and Kenneth. Status Update: Real.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: antisocialist at April 04, 2012 04:57 PM (j/nZn)
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at April 04, 2012 04:57 PM (VtjlW)
"This is going to cost us a lot more, year after year after year."
How many divisions has Prime Minister Harper? The oil can very easily be taken.
Posted by: Prezidizzle Obizzle at April 04, 2012 04:57 PM (FsqHK)
Posted by: ace at April 04, 2012 04:58 PM (nj1bB)
Mexico might be #2, I dunno.
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 04:59 PM (jUytm)
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 04:59 PM (RfvTE)
Under my plan, energy prices will necessarily skyrocket. And if you want to build a coal plant, you can, but we're going to bankrupt you.
Posted by: Truman North at April 04, 2012 05:00 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: mama winger at April 04, 2012 05:00 PM (P6QsQ)
Top 10 Sources for U.S. Crude Oil in 2009
1. Canada – 1.94 million bpd
2. Mexico – 1.13
3. Saudi Arabia – 1.09
4. Venezuela – 1.01
5. Nigeria – 0.74
6. Angola – 0.48
7. Iraq – 0.47
8. Brazil – 0.30
9. Algeria – 0.28
10. Colombia – 0.25
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:00 PM (jUytm)
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at April 04, 2012 05:01 PM (bjRNS)
Posted by: Mitchell at April 04, 2012 05:01 PM (BvNzB)
You guys can't even finish off Afghanistan.
Canada isn't Iran...we can have a nuke ready by Tuesday morning.
Posted by: Doowleb at April 04, 2012 05:01 PM (r+Gn+)
Posted by: The MSM Fact checking layers at April 04, 2012 05:02 PM (SY2Kh)
So let me get this straight, while the media is busy saying that the president doesn't affect the price of Gas (which I suppose is somewhat valid to a point) the president is going out and <i> directly affecting the price of gas!</i>
Wow, I'm floored. No I'm not. ABO Nov '12.
Posted by: tsrblke at April 04, 2012 05:02 PM (SYrwI)
I'm pretty sure it goes Canada, Mexico and then Saudi.
On the divisions to take it thing, I always sort of joke that isn't taking over Canada one of the potential Boy Scout merit badges. It's not like it would take more than one troop. Which is actually very sad since in WWII, the Canadian troops were some of the baddest of all badasses.
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at April 04, 2012 05:02 PM (VtjlW)
Posted by: Meiczyslaw at April 04, 2012 05:02 PM (bjRNS)
Posted by: Berserker at April 04, 2012 05:03 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:03 PM (jUytm)
Posted by: robtron at April 04, 2012 05:04 PM (gsy5B)
Posted by: American Society of News Editors at April 04, 2012 05:04 PM (/JwbR)
Posted by: eureka! at April 04, 2012 05:04 PM (LQIyD)
Posted by: Methos at April 04, 2012 05:04 PM (6LvlL)
Posted by: Jean at April 04, 2012 05:04 PM (46qC3)
@12: "Canada isn't Iran...we can have a nuke ready by Tuesday morning."
That's cute. Ihavemine ready now.
Posted by: Prezidizzle Obizzle at April 04, 2012 05:05 PM (FsqHK)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at April 04, 2012 05:05 PM (i0App)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 04, 2012 05:05 PM (JEpGb)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 05:05 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: the new, improved arhooley -- now with 10% more cynicism! at April 04, 2012 05:05 PM (v31I6)
Posted by: SCOAMF, explaining how a Pres can no longer affect gas prices at April 04, 2012 05:05 PM (0tGb7)
Think about that.
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 05:05 PM (RfvTE)
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at April 04, 2012 05:05 PM (f9c2L)
Posted by: Curtis, what got slapped at April 04, 2012 05:06 PM (Nym5C)
We'll be paying for this Historic Prediduncy for the next 100 years.
Posted by: garrett at April 04, 2012 05:06 PM (JcLYI)
The republicans don't seem to care very much either.
Why are we making such a big deal about this?
It only effects EVERY FUCKING THING!!!
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:07 PM (j0IcY)
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 05:07 PM (RfvTE)
Your frustration, I share it.
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:08 PM (jUytm)
Fuck these motherfuckers.
Posted by: Burn the Witch at April 04, 2012 05:08 PM (isP0N)
Posted by: Berserker at April 04, 2012 05:08 PM (FMbng)
I have good news and bad news for you on that point.
Posted by: Collapse, depression, global war, unnatural relations between dogs and cats at April 04, 2012 05:08 PM (6LvlL)
I think this actually goes back to during Obama's campaign.
The Canadians leaked something one of Obama's economic advisors told them.
Big Ole IIRC on that .
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 05:09 PM (r2PLg)
Posted by: toby928© at April 04, 2012 05:09 PM (GTbGH)
Posted by: © Sponge at April 04, 2012 05:09 PM (UK9cE)
Posted by: Jean at April 04, 2012 05:09 PM (46qC3)
Posted by: ABR-tards at April 04, 2012 05:09 PM (BB0/w)
toby, did you notice that your heckler is heckling you in the other thread?
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:09 PM (jUytm)
The oil that would have been delivered to the United States which has strict anti-pollutuion laws and would have been delivered via a non-energy consuming (well, for all practical purposes anyway) method will now go to the Chinese who have no real anti-pollutiuon restrictions and it will be shipped via massive oil-burning tankers!
Don't you understand this president CARES about the environment?!?!
Posted by: Sgt. York at April 04, 2012 05:10 PM (5Y+DR)
Posted by: mike at April 04, 2012 05:10 PM (fsTVa)
Posted by: Dr Spank at April 04, 2012 05:10 PM (KNvk+)
Thankfully I have the option of working from home, which I've been doing now for a few months only going in when I have to. So I've only filled up my gas tank about 1/month. Because it costs me nearly $40 to fill up my CHEVY AVEO. The thing has only a 12 gallon tank.
OT: There needs to be a thing that tells me stupid shit I should know, like how to use italics, and what some of the inside jokes are around here (late to the party, I know, I know.)
Posted by: tsrblke at April 04, 2012 05:10 PM (SYrwI)
Posted by: garrett at April 04, 2012 05:10 PM (JcLYI)
Somehow this is crappiest tasting and smelling shadenfreud I have ever been served. Someone send it back and fire the chef.
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 05:10 PM (RfvTE)
I think I get it now, Obama's economics are based on Star Trek. Money is meaningless, its about personal fulfillment.
Food comes from replicators, and dilithium crystals get you anywhere you need to be.
Posted by: Radish A. Radish at April 04, 2012 05:10 PM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: krakatoa at April 04, 2012 05:11 PM (Mc/bO)
Who dat? I'm vaguely working right now, so I missed it.
Posted by: toby928© at April 04, 2012 05:11 PM (GTbGH)
official UE data willbe released tomorrow morning
if it's good, (+200K) expect Obama to take a victory lap and expect the Republicans to go mum.
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:11 PM (jUytm)
Another dose of Hope'N'Change. How much more must we endure?
Did I mention how much I fucking hate Limeys? I thought not.
Posted by: maddogg at April 04, 2012 05:11 PM (OlN4e)
Who cleans up the spills? Canada or China?
Posted by: Radish A. Radish at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: Mama AJ, Pasty-Hispanic at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (pUAXu)
Posted by: Infidel at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (O/fK8)
And a stark reminder of what most of us have been saying since this worthless SOB was elected by stupid people. He is a liar. Every word out of his mouth is a lie. You can not listen to what he are his PR lords in the MFM say. You have to watch what he does.
When he says out the corner of his mouth he is trying to keep gas prices down at the same time he is blocking drilling in the Caribbean and blocking the Keystone Pipeline you get the picture.
And on a related issue, do not believe for a minute that the economy is recovering. Unemployment is actually over 20% and the GDP numbers are a lie.
The economy will not recover until he and the Democrats are completely out of power.
Posted by: Vic at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (YdQQY)
http://www.thestar.com/World/Columnist/article/332041
*************
The Canadians have a big-
we tried to tell ya......here.
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (r2PLg)
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (jUytm)
Posted by: Jean at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (46qC3)
Shit just got real expensive
Posted by: garrett
You left out the.....:
Shit just got real.....expensive.
Posted by: Dr Spank at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (KNvk+)
"Three Amigos" summit was different: a litany of how President Obama has
alienated our neighbors.
More smart diplomacy from President Arrogant Prick
Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (1Jaio)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) on his phone at April 04, 2012 05:12 PM (KxyHe)
Posted by: joncelli, heartless Con and all around unpleasant guy at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (RD7QR)
Low and moderate income people will be the hardest hit by higher prices for gas and groceries.
And the liberals will deal with that by continuing to generate hatred for the rich.
No class warfare my ass.
Posted by: nerdygirl at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (P7ufZ)
Another four years of teh one and Western Canada might have Imperial thoughts of it's own .
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: krakatoa at April 04, 2012 05:11 PM (Mc/bO)
You think he'd have learned this duringhis coke years.
Posted by: garrett at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (JcLYI)
Your heckler is all excited about the coming of Recovery Summer II: This Time We Mean It.
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (jUytm)
Posted by: nickless at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: SCOAMF at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (0tGb7)
another Obama failure. So they don't. They just pretend.
Why it's almost as if the MFM has a raging bias
Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 04, 2012 05:14 PM (1Jaio)
Well, China's not looking like an island of stability in the next few decades. Rather than picking winners and losers, I prefer to think that we will all lose.
Clovis, anyone?
Posted by: pep at April 04, 2012 05:14 PM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: nickless at April 04, 2012 05:14 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 05:14 PM (RfvTE)
smdh!
Posted by: Tonic Dog at April 04, 2012 05:14 PM (X/+QT)
Who cleans up the spills? Canada or China?>>
Who cares?!?! The important thing is, it's not our problem. ENVIRONMENT SAVED!
Posted by: Sgt. York at April 04, 2012 05:15 PM (5Y+DR)
Posted by: passably affable at April 04, 2012 05:15 PM (t+Vmm)
Posted by: krakatoa at April 04, 2012 05:11 PM (Mc/bO)
You think he'd have learned this duringhis coke years.
Posted by: garrett at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (JcLYI)
For Barry it was a blow for blow arrangement
Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 04, 2012 05:15 PM (1Jaio)
Posted by: Jean at April 04, 2012 05:15 PM (46qC3)
---
I have a friend with a pickup that takes 22 gallons. He broke $100 on a fill up last week. Anyone wanna guess how long that can go on, particularly once it hits folks with sedans and such, without economic consequence?
Posted by: Methos at April 04, 2012 05:15 PM (6LvlL)
Posted by: toby928© at April 04, 2012 05:09 PM (GTbGH)
Hell, I don't blame Canada. They offered us a primo deal. SCOAMF told 'em to go fcuk themselves, fcuking us in the process. If I was Harper, all bets would be off.
Posted by: antisocialist at April 04, 2012 05:15 PM (j/nZn)
Obama and his media will just have to decree that the UE rate is 0%.
Because there's no way it's going any lower.
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:15 PM (jUytm)
Posted by: maddogg at April 04, 2012 05:16 PM (OlN4e)
if it's good, (+200K) expect Obama to take a victory lap and expect the Republicans to go mum.
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:11 PM (jUytm)
I'm guessing that won't include the 12% of it's work force that Yahoo is laying off.
Posted by: © Sponge at April 04, 2012 05:16 PM (UK9cE)
So how is it that, given an opportunity to buy oil at a discount doesn't translate into buying gas at a discount?
Why can SCOAMF threaten energy companies so as to run them out of business, but he can't introduce legislation that gives the savings in oil (that we or another NAFTA signatory sells) back to the buyers? And why can't he introduce legislation to pass that saving back to us directly at the pump? (Bypassing the fuckwads in Washington.)
It doesn't take a genius to come up with ideas like these. What are we paying him for, anyway?
Posted by: Jay Bee at April 04, 2012 05:16 PM (Xwgt3)
There is a serious disconnect between what I type and what is posted. If I delete anything before I hitpost, all formattingbets are off.
Posted by: garrett at April 04, 2012 05:16 PM (JcLYI)
Posted by: nickless at April 04, 2012 05:16 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: NC Ref at April 04, 2012 05:17 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: bad guy at April 04, 2012 05:17 PM (ligUZ)
Posted by: joncelli, heartless Con and all around unpleasant guy at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (RD7QR)
___
Keep going. You're on the right track.
Posted by: WisRich at April 04, 2012 05:18 PM (hdpay)
I hear ya. My keyboard is also a piece of shit that decides some letters aren't worth it's trouble.
Posted by: Dr Spank at April 04, 2012 05:18 PM (KNvk+)
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 04, 2012 05:18 PM (4q5tP)
>>>I have to give credit where its due. There is nothing, NOTHING the fucktard can't gum up.
Te' mmm' 'bou' i'
Posted by: Kal Penn at April 04, 2012 05:18 PM (0tGb7)
Posted by: pep at April 04, 2012 05:18 PM (6TB1Z)
It's as simple as that.
Once you understand that all he wants is the very destruction of his own
country everything will snap into focus.
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:18 PM (j0IcY)
Posted by: Jumbo Jogging Shrimp at April 04, 2012 05:18 PM (DGIjM)
if it's good, (+200K) expect Obama to take a victory lap and expect the Republicans to go mum.Posted by: soothsayer
No drop in UE is going to change $16 trillion dollars of debt and another $70+ trillion of potential debt.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 04, 2012 05:19 PM (JEpGb)
Posted by: NC Ref at April 04, 2012 05:19 PM (/izg2)
Time to turn it up a notch, eh?
OK...Cindy. You asked for it.
Mandelbaum! Mandelbaum! Mandelbaum!
Posted by: Izzy Mandelbaum at April 04, 2012 05:20 PM (JcLYI)
Posted by: Mama AJ, Pasty-Hispanic at April 04, 2012 05:20 PM (YLeM7)
how much I'm spending to drive around. But they are giving me furniture,
so I'll wait till election season to go all Breitbart on them.
You are wise beyond your years.
Posted by: pep at April 04, 2012 05:20 PM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: Habitually Pessimistic at April 04, 2012 05:20 PM (/JwbR)
which I've been doing now for a few months only going in when I have to.
So I've only filled up my gas tank about 1/month. Because it costs me
nearly $40 to fill up my CHEVY AVEO. The thing has only a 12 gallon
tank.
Posted by: tsrblke at April 04, 2012 05:10 PM (SYrwI)
Unfortunately it is not only about what it takes to fill up your tank, but truck drivers tanks bringing food to the grocers, anything bought had to arrive by something fueled for most part by gas. so all prices rise.
Posted by: willow at April 04, 2012 05:20 PM (TomZ9)
Posted by: Xander Crews at April 04, 2012 05:20 PM (/WNBU)
When I'm at the gas station filling up I like to mention in a loud voice "thanks Obama!". Because I'm a giver.
Posted by: GnuBreed at April 04, 2012 05:21 PM (ccXZP)
Posted by: Annon at April 04, 2012 05:21 PM (vGlQg)
Posted by: steevy at April 04, 2012 05:21 PM (7W3wI)
the Obama campaign in 2008 lied about Obama lying.
Or something.
I fell dizzy.-oops! Feel dizzy.
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 05:21 PM (r2PLg)
Sweet Michelle's Banned Foods List. That's almost a third of the current price.
Posted by: Radish A. Radish at April 04, 2012 05:22 PM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: The United States Economy at April 04, 2012 05:22 PM (H84UO)
Posted by: Methos at April 04, 2012 05:22 PM (6LvlL)
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 04, 2012 05:22 PM (4q5tP)
It's like Ace says, if people admit they cant trust their own judgement their whole house of cards comes down.
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 05:22 PM (RfvTE)
Jugears thinks about the same of Harper as he does of Bibi.
Posted by: I am the walrus, goo goo ga joo at April 04, 2012 05:22 PM (PH+2B)
Posted by: ace at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (nj1bB)
Posted by: © Sponge at April 04, 2012 05:16 PM (UK9cE)
Really? I didn't know that. Yet another company that went left with their business model and are now reaping the rewards.
Couldn't have happened to a nicer bunch.
Posted by: Burn the Witch at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (isP0N)
Posted by: willow at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (TomZ9)
Posted by: Schwalbe: The Me-262© at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (UU0OF)
So to paraphrase, Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable tyrant.
Posted by: fluffy at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (3SvjA)
Poor Tom ain't been the same since he got hit in the noggin' with the flying baseball bat.
Posted by: Kal Penn at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (0tGb7)
Hey I like that. That will be fun. Maybe I'll wait til Sat. when the station is packed.
Posted by: Infidel at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (O/fK8)
anymore, at this point they are also are desperately trying to hide it
form themselves.
How very Norma Desmond of them.
Posted by: pep at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: Infidel at April 04, 2012 05:23 PM (O/fK8)
just something to keep in mind for the next 4 weeks: 1st qtr 1984 GDP was 7.4%
Jobs added in 1st qtr 1984: 269K*, later revised to 363K.
*The NYT rounded it down to 250K in their reportage.
Posted by: soothsayer at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (jUytm)
Posted by: nerdygirl at April 04, 2012 05:13 PM (P7ufZ)
***********
And if that doesn't work, I have absolutely no problem blaming the Jooooos next.
Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (ggRof)
Posted by: Dr Spank at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (KNvk+)
Oh, well. WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!
Posted by: Journalists at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (H84UO)
They are no longer releasing those numbers because people have caught on.
Posted by: Vic at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (FcKXR)
Posted by: Lauren at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (6uFnU)
That turns my current price for gas of $3.79 to $4.92.
$6 gas?
Shit we will be lucky if it's that low when this crew gets done!
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (j0IcY)
Posted by: Mama AJ, Pasty-Hispanic at April 04, 2012 05:25 PM (YLeM7)
Posted by: Vic at April 04, 2012 05:25 PM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Waterhouse at April 04, 2012 05:25 PM (w/anX)
Posted by: pep at April 04, 2012 05:25 PM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:26 PM (j0IcY)
Posted by: garrett at April 04, 2012 05:26 PM (JcLYI)
Posted by: The Tax Man at April 04, 2012 05:26 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: mama winger at April 04, 2012 05:00 PM (P6QsQ)
It's almost like he's actively trying to make things as bad as possible. LOL! That's crazy talk, I know. Crazy, crazy, crazy talk.
Posted by: Max Power at April 04, 2012 05:26 PM (q177U)
Posted by: Uriah Heep at April 04, 2012 05:26 PM (JdSQO)
===============
At some point I think you've had enough prosperity.
Posted by: Baraka Obama at April 04, 2012 05:26 PM (H84UO)
Posted by: wooga at April 04, 2012 05:26 PM (vjyZP)
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 05:26 PM (r2PLg)
I know, it's a wild stretch. I can barely manage it myself.
Now ask yourself:
What would he be doing differently?
Posted by: Delayna at April 04, 2012 05:27 PM (Vpydg)
Posted by: nickless at April 04, 2012 05:27 PM (MMC8r)
Part of us always wants to just stand back and let leftists destroy themselves... but historically that almost never happens. Chaos comes the Soros-far left Union types put up some empty suits with "fresh" faces and take even greater control. (yes even worse then last time, and yes most of the people will fall for it)
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 05:27 PM (RfvTE)
Posted by: Mitchell at April 04, 2012 05:01 PM (BvNzB)
Actually, it never becomes viable.
Posted by: Max Power at April 04, 2012 05:27 PM (q177U)
Posted by: Jean at April 04, 2012 05:15 PM (46qC3)
Pfffffftttttttttt. I come from rougher parts of the internet than this place (ok that's only half true.) but I can make my point without your fancy tags. (Also I'm never around my PC enough for the ONT, the wife is always wanting me to watch HGTV with her.)
Posted by: willow at April 04, 2012 05:20 PM (TomZ9)
I realize that's the case, but I have to cut corners wherever I can, and this is one of them. I'm thankful for the small stuff I can control (in this case my personal gas cost) and I'll deal with the shit I can't control at some other point in time.
Posted by: tsrblke at April 04, 2012 05:27 PM (SYrwI)
Hell, wasn't even like that last year.
Posted by: Burn the Witch at April 04, 2012 05:27 PM (isP0N)
Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 04, 2012 05:28 PM (1Jaio)
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 05:28 PM (RfvTE)
Our energy needs will be fulfilled by Joe Biden splitting atoms with his mind.
Posted by: fluffy at April 04, 2012 05:28 PM (3SvjA)
It's happened. It's finally happened. I have Obama Derangement Syndrome.
I tried to vaccinate against it, but here it is.
I hate this man's guts from the bottom of my soul.
Posted by: Kensington at April 04, 2012 05:29 PM (H84UO)
Posted by: Vic at April 04, 2012 05:24 PM (YdQQY)
We are living in a 3rd world country. Corrupt press taking orders from the idiot n chief and deliberatly misleading info on the real numbers.
sickening.
and 43% of Americans are A-OK with it.
Posted by: Jumbo Jogging Shrimp at April 04, 2012 05:29 PM (DGIjM)
Check this out, Ace--Solyndra's big brother?
http://tinyurl.com/7z4jt5o
Posted by: nickless at April 04, 2012 05:29 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: Dr Spank at April 04, 2012 05:29 PM (KNvk+)
Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 04, 2012 05:30 PM (1Jaio)
Posted by: Soona at April 04, 2012 05:30 PM (fKkxr)
Posted by: Paula Deen/Prudhomme at April 04, 2012 05:30 PM (r2PLg)
Posted by: Barack H. MasterBlaster at April 04, 2012 05:30 PM (MMC8r)
Only when you've lost sight of basic economics, the basic numbers and dynamics of an economy and become so enveloped in the bullshit political games being played in America out of this administration can one lose sight of such fundamental truths.
Posted by: Uriah Heep at April 04, 2012 05:30 PM (JdSQO)
Posted by: Dr Spank at April 04, 2012 05:30 PM (KNvk+)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 05:31 PM (npr0X)
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Not true. It actually fails every time. The problem lies in how it fails. It is always a disaster for the population. And usually the leftest assholes that started the ball rolling abandon the country just before it collapses.
Posted by: Vic at April 04, 2012 05:31 PM (YdQQY)
Alternative Biden:
"Our energy policy appeases the base, which must be good, because....the enviroment and such. Energy is in now way connected to this horrible economy that President Obama inherited from the previous guys."
Posted by: tsrblke at April 04, 2012 05:31 PM (SYrwI)
Posted by: Tjexcite at April 04, 2012 05:31 PM (ovjF+)
Not a complete list of his stupidity:
Passing on the Keystone XL PipelineClosing offdrilling in the ANWRClosing off drilling off the continental shelfClosing off coast lineEPA regulations shuttering refineries
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:32 PM (j0IcY)
Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 04, 2012 05:28 PM (1Jaio)
hurries off to find any Canadian link to white hispanic Zimmerman.
Posted by: MSM at April 04, 2012 05:32 PM (DGIjM)
I tried to vaccinate against it, but here it is.
Don't worry we have a stronger rectal vaccine coming to you via the Commerce Clause!
Posted by: Justice Breyer at April 04, 2012 05:32 PM (r2PLg)
Uh-huh. Well this is only going to get worse over the summer. And if Obama is lucky enough to keep his anemic GDP growth going, it will exacerbate the problem going into November.
Gas is the albatross we need to hang around his neck. Unless the economy tanks again.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose now with dark clouds! at April 04, 2012 05:32 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: epobirs at April 04, 2012 05:33 PM (kcfmt)
"No, it's too prosperous." - Sir Barack Lancelot
"I'll bet you're gay." Sir Gallahad
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 04, 2012 05:33 PM (4q5tP)
No. No. Not. George. That name of bad man who make things all bad for me and Barack.
Posted by: "Lenny" Biden at April 04, 2012 05:33 PM (rWv4e)
i'm certain food will go up exponentially as well.
Posted by: willow at April 04, 2012 05:34 PM (TomZ9)
Posted by: ZBBMcFate at April 04, 2012 05:34 PM (Hj9yW)
Posted by: Baraka Obama at April 04, 2012 05:34 PM (H84UO)
Posted by: King Barky the Incompetent at April 04, 2012 05:34 PM (nj1bB)
I'm starting to think Joe Biden is in the late stages of Alzheimer's.
Posted by: Dr Spank at April 04, 2012 05:29 PM (KNvk+)
Alzheimers? Never heard of it.
Posted by: Charles Gibson at April 04, 2012 05:34 PM (AWmfW)
Posted by: NC Ref at April 04, 2012 05:19 PM (/izg2)
My rig has a 30 gallon tank. I get 10 - 12 mpg. I work 7 days a week and I have a 30 mile round trip commute to work.
I'm seriously considering buying a moped. Seriously.
I hear nice ones run about $500.
Posted by: ErikW at April 04, 2012 05:34 PM (0NZzw)
Yes but by standing back and letting them destroy themselves they are going to take THE WHOLE FUCKING COUNTRY WITH THEM!!!
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:35 PM (j0IcY)
Posted by: nickless at April 04, 2012 05:35 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: toby928© at April 04, 2012 05:36 PM (GTbGH)
Posted by: willow at April 04, 2012 05:36 PM (TomZ9)
Posted by: ErikW at April 04, 2012 05:34 PM (0NZzw)
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You may be able to get a used one on its last legs for that.
Posted by: Vic at April 04, 2012 05:36 PM (YdQQY)
This has got to be deliberate. He can't be that inept and stupid, can he? Well, can he?
Posted by: Minnie Rodent at April 04, 2012 05:37 PM (S3rrR)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 05:31 PM (npr0X)
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This is from the Vancouver Sun link left up thread by Habitually Pessimistic:
The so-called Canadian discount on crude oil jumped above $30 a barrel this month, thanks to a lack of pipeline capacity to the West Coast and a glut of oil supply at refineries in the U.S. Midwest.
That means a barrel of Western Canada heavy oil, including production from Alberta’s oilsands, is selling this month for about $75 compared to a world price of about $107 for heavy oil. Heavy oil, laden with sulphur, requires more processing than so-called light sweet crudes, which are fetching about $125 a barrel this week on world markets.
The numbers come from Scotiabank analyst Patricia Mohr’s monthly commodities index report, issued Tuesday.
Posted by: Justice Breyer at April 04, 2012 05:37 PM (r2PLg)
Posted by: willow at April 04, 2012 05:38 PM (TomZ9)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 05:38 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: nickless at April 04, 2012 05:38 PM (MMC8r)
Posted by: the invisible hand at April 04, 2012 05:38 PM (GTbGH)
Will it keep running after you have to start putting E15 in it?
Posted by: Heorot at April 04, 2012 05:38 PM (Nq/UF)
BTW Madmen I don't know how good of a preznit George Romney would have been but the long term trajectory difference in America of him instead of Nixon is potentially so massive its hard to get my head around.
Posted by: Shiggz RocketSurgeon at April 04, 2012 05:38 PM (RfvTE)
Posted by: garrett at April 04, 2012 05:39 PM (JcLYI)
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I'm constantly horrified by what's been happening at the grocery store.
Remember how granola bars used to come 6 to a box? Well, now they come 5 to a box, for the same price.
Remember the big orange juice containers? Well, the price keeps going up, and the containers are now bottles, and the bottles are getting smaller and smaller.
Take a look at the potato chip bags, too. $4.50 for a bag, and the bag is half the size it was four years ago.
Grab a jar of peanut butter! Aside from the crazy price increase, turn it upside down and marvel at the huge indentation in the bottom that's making the volume smaller without being obvious about it.
Posted by: Kensington at April 04, 2012 05:39 PM (H84UO)
Posted by: ZBBMcFate at April 04, 2012 05:34 PM (Hj9yW)
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Finally a hockey reference.
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 05:39 PM (r2PLg)
It's organic, so no need to work if horse shit gets in the drinking water supply.
Posted by: fluffy at April 04, 2012 05:41 PM (3SvjA)
Luckless pedestrian
I know you're out there
With rage in your eyes and your megaphones
Saying all is forgiven
Mad Dog surrender
How can I answer
A man of my mind can do anything
I'm a bookkeeper's son
I don't want to shoot no one
Well I crossed my old man back in Oregon
Don't take me alive
Got a case of dynamite
I could hold out here all night
Yes I crossed my old man back in Oregon
Don't take me alive
Posted by: Truck Monkey at April 04, 2012 05:41 PM (jucos)
Also, using numbers from above posts of 1.97 mbpd Canadian supplied crude to the US and $31 per barrel discount lost, that works out to ................
$21.5 billion per year
Or about 43 Solyndras per year.
Posted by: GnuBreed at April 04, 2012 05:41 PM (ccXZP)
156AaaaaaaarrrrrRRRRRRGGGGGGH!!1!
It's happened. It's finally happened. I have Obama Derangement Syndrome.
I tried to vaccinate against it, but here it is.
I hate this man's guts from the bottom of my soul.
.
I hate the idiots who voted for this douche even more. But, I can and will get in their faces and get all hatredy in meatspace. And will continue to do so for as long as I live. I will never forget the hopeychangey cult, and will cerainly never forgive.
Posted by: model_1066 at April 04, 2012 05:41 PM (YbQJm)
Posted by: model_1066 at April 04, 2012 05:41 PM (YbQJm)
i have stated i'm a little jealous standing behind someone with food stamp credit cards. we haven't eaten like that in a couple of years.
Posted by: willow at April 04, 2012 05:41 PM (TomZ9)
I think they were stunned and in shock and it was too painful to watch the numbers. Perhaps some used the seclusion for a quick cry.
Posted by: Count de Monet at April 04, 2012 05:42 PM (4q5tP)
Posted by: Tonic Dog at April 04, 2012 05:43 PM (X/+QT)
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:35 PM (j0IcY)
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Like I've been saying. January 2013 is still a long time from now. The SCOAMT and his regime have all sorts of time to do as much damage as they can to us. And trust me, they will.
Posted by: Soona at April 04, 2012 05:43 PM (fKkxr)
Looks like extra gravy on Bill D. Cat's gravy from now on.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at April 04, 2012 05:43 PM (9043P)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose now with dark clouds! at April 04, 2012 05:43 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: willow at April 04, 2012 05:45 PM (TomZ9)
(Never thought I`d see the day Canada had a more conservative leader than the USA.)
P.S. I`m eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship next year.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 05:45 PM (ykSKg)
the numbers. Perhaps some used the seclusion for a quick cry.
Stand to close to the gas pump and it will kick you in the balls for good measure.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose now with dark clouds! at April 04, 2012 05:46 PM (0q2P7)
Posted by: Vic at April 04, 2012 05:36 PM (YdQQY)
I'm so fucked.
Posted by: ErikW at April 04, 2012 05:46 PM (0NZzw)
A better way to say it is 60 cents more for every gallon of gas.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose now with dark clouds! at April 04, 2012 05:43 PM (0q2P7) .I'm kinda hoping the OWS losers try to riot here in Denver....I will take out quite a bit of rage on their hides. With a pitching wedge, because I like irony.
Posted by: model_1066 at April 04, 2012 05:47 PM (YbQJm)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at April 04, 2012 05:43 PM (9043P)
********
It's kinda like having poutine on your Putin.
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 05:47 PM (r2PLg)
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 05:48 PM (r2PLg)
Whaddya bet that's exactly what they want you to do, and that's what's behind this assy Non-Energy policy? Time to do a major housecleaning in DC, boot out all the 800,000 Communist yuppies and the 600,000 neo-medievalists infesting our government, close down the EPA, ditto the Dept. of Energy and ...(suggestions ?)
Posted by: Minnie Rodent at April 04, 2012 05:50 PM (S3rrR)
Going to bring a pack of post-its when I fill up.
Posted by: Tonic Dog at April 04, 2012 05:43 PM (X/+QT)
Thanks for reminding me!
Posted by: Jane D'oh at April 04, 2012 05:51 PM (UOM48)
Translation: ALL energy will be expensive. It's not 'viable' it's suicide.
Posted by: joe dagostino at April 04, 2012 05:51 PM (hlZx/)
That's one of my coping mechanisms.
Posted by: Kensington at April 04, 2012 05:51 PM (H84UO)
It's going to get bad!
It's going to get real bad!
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:53 PM (j0IcY)
Posted by: Canada at April 04, 2012 05:54 PM (ykSKg)
The republicans don't seem to care very much either.
Why are we making such a big deal about this?
It only effects EVERY FUCKING THING!!!
Posted by: McLovin at April 04, 2012 05:07 PM (j0IcY)
That's not the way I roll.
Posted by: Willard Romney at April 04, 2012 05:54 PM (7+pP9)
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 05:56 PM (ykSKg)
gallon and we are not even in the peak fuel season it's conceivable we
will be paying in excess of $6.00 dollars a gallon at some point.
Prices will continue to rise until there's a risk of inflation.
Posted by: Teh Bernank at April 04, 2012 05:57 PM (Nq/UF)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 05:58 PM (npr0X)
The money flying around Calgary right now is unbelievable as it is right
now . We have a provincial election going on at the moment that could
well elect a truly right of center party . This and a thirty percent
rise in what we're getting for our oil = bunk .
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 05:58 PM (npr0X)
--If the tenure thing does not work out for me here and I can`t find something locally, Alberta may be the first place I target for a move. It may not be feasible if housing is too expensive, though. NB and NS are experiencing mini-booms and may be more affordable, plus the people there are really cool.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 06:02 PM (ykSKg)
Isolate even your closest neighbor, that's part of the plan. ( see comment above )
or, create a crisis that won't go to waste, especially if Obama convinces people that it's Harper / Canada's fault. ( see comment above )
I realize comment above was said in jest, however, it will be the talking point of this administration/democrats, never- the- less.
Posted by: Carolyn at April 04, 2012 06:02 PM (u+WPA)
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Seriously NB is experiencing a boom?
wtf....
Potats? Hydro?
Hockey players?
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 06:05 PM (r2PLg)
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at April 04, 2012 05:02 PM (VtjlW)
--They`ve been pretty badass in Afghanistan.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 06:08 PM (ykSKg)
WTF
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 06:09 PM (ykSKg)
Did the east coast trip as a young man . Nova Scotia is indeed a very cool province , beautiful as well . New Brunswick is a big fucking forest . Both are likely more affordable than Alberta though . I do like it here , moved here from Moronto in '89 and never looked back . Very different attitude from Canada in general , in a good way .
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 06:10 PM (npr0X)
looking like that maybe was the plan all along
Posted by: eurw at April 04, 2012 06:12 PM (FKYKp)
wtf....
Potats? Hydro?
Hockey players?
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 06:05 PM (r2PLg)
--Irving recently built a large LNG port in Saint John. It generally has a business-friendly government, which is sensible since it is otherwise not rich in resources --yet. (There`s supposed to be a shitload of shale oil or gas underneath.)
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 06:15 PM (ykSKg)
is indeed a very cool province , beautiful as well . New Brunswick is a
big fucking forest . Both are likely more affordable than Alberta
though . I do like it here , moved here from Moronto in '89 and never
looked back . Very different attitude from Canada in general , in a good
way .
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 06:10 PM (npr0X)
--If nothing else, if I moved there it would be the first time I lived near mountains.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 06:16 PM (ykSKg)
We need to go colonize Nova Scotia and rename it Moronopia.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 04, 2012 06:17 PM (Ec6wH)
Posted by: Baraka Obama at April 04, 2012 06:17 PM (V40IZ)
Canada has the Communist Russians on our Northern border. The Communist Chinese are on the closest coast to our left.
If Obama wins in November we're going to have the Communist Americans to our south.
Maybe Canada will be the free market island of the world.
I guess you could attack Canada. Remember our Commonwealth allies, England, India, Australia etc.
The Communist's of the world could unite behind their new convert...the USA
Posted by: Doowleb at April 04, 2012 06:19 PM (E/gJE)
Posted by: reason at April 04, 2012 06:20 PM (V40IZ)
Sounds like your keyboard setup has the French setting...set
Change it back to American English
Damn Quebec
Posted by: Doowleb at April 04, 2012 06:33 PM (E/gJE)
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at April 04, 2012 06:33 PM (X3lox)
Posted by: db at April 04, 2012 06:34 PM (AWESD)
Posted by: Hydrocarbon Liberation Front at April 04, 2012 06:37 PM (NVu2l)
I get that urge at least once daily . It usually starts when I open my eyes first thing in the morning .
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 06:38 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 06:15 PM (ykSKg)
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(There`s supposed to be a shitload of shale oil or gas underneath.)
Wow, how fortunes turn.
Thanks for the info.
Posted by: tasker at April 04, 2012 06:38 PM (r2PLg)
A: Because Teh Won can only fu*k up!
Posted by: Happy Fun Ball at April 04, 2012 06:40 PM (4P4ww)
Posted by: SarMan at April 04, 2012 06:45 PM (lU19H)
Posted by: Trimegistus at April 04, 2012 06:48 PM (w4QuJ)
Posted by: ZBBMcFate at April 04, 2012 06:50 PM (Hj9yW)
Do you wanna know what the saddest thing about this is?
Mitt is still going to lose to this POS in November.
Posted by: RayJ at April 04, 2012 06:57 PM (pI/IV)
Posted by: Marmo at April 04, 2012 07:02 PM (pcgW1)
Posted by: PJ at April 04, 2012 07:10 PM (DQHjw)
Q: Why does the first Wookie get on top when she and Teh Won have sex?
A: Because Teh Won can only fu*k up!
Posted by: Happy Fun Ball at April 04, 2012 06:40 PM (4P4ww)
Posted by: Baraka at April 04, 2012 07:15 PM (ykSKg)
Posted by: Warden at April 04, 2012 07:16 PM (Oyv9v)
Posted by: NC Ref"
*Checks Bizzaro World Periodic Table*
FU52 - Fucktardium. The densest substance in the known universe. So dense, it causes a phenomenon known as "Black Hole Stupid", which has an Event Horizon of Ignorance so powerful that not even the tiniest particle of intelligence can penetrate it.
Posted by: FORGER - Monster Hunter at April 04, 2012 07:26 PM (HYbYx)
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 07:26 PM (ykSKg)
If President Obama wins reelection, we're truly screwed.
Posted by: troyriser at April 04, 2012 07:34 PM (YCeSE)
http://tinyurl.com/ctm6utq
Comments are open, morons! :-)
Posted by: Axlectian at April 04, 2012 07:53 PM (mQkZQ)
@231 - If it's an HP laptop, you've triggered the French layout.
Ctrl+Shift should get you out. If that fails, check your keyboard
language settings. I do it all the time, it's enough to make me want to
nuke Quebec.
Posted by: db at April 04, 2012 06:34 PM (AWESD)
--It worked. (Apparently you're supposed to hold down SHIFT first then hit CTRL.) Thanks!
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 07:56 PM (ykSKg)
The Globe and Mail, Canada's "national paper", is now running a story about how cool of a Trekkie Obamao is.
http://tinyurl.com/ctm6utq
Comments are open, morons! :-)
Posted by: Axlectian at April 04, 2012 07:53 PM (mQkZQ)
--I like a lot of the Globe and Mail, but their coverage of American politics is ridiculously leftarded.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 08:01 PM (ykSKg)
The Globe and Mail, Canada's "national paper", is now running a story about how cool of a Trekkie Obamao is.
http://tinyurl.com/ctm6utq
Comments are open, morons! :-)
Posted by: Axlectian at April 04, 2012 07:53 PM (mQkZQ)
--I made a comment about Me'Chelle. I wonder how long it will stand. I'm hoping for a -20+ rating from the Globots.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 08:06 PM (ykSKg)
I closed my business June 1, 2011. I, too, could not go any longer without a paycheck. I lost everything at age 55. I've started over and found a good job working B2B. Small businesses that I work with are in serious trouble these days and many are going to lose their businesses and have to declare bankruptcy as prices go up this summer. And we live in a state with 7.5% unemployment. It will spike over the next couple of months as the reduced tourist trade and less disposable income effect everyone. I am sick to death listening to even Shep declare the wonderful economic recovery.
No body sees it, no one is experiencing a recovery. At first people thought they, themselves, crazy or were doing something wrong because it is getting tougher and tougher to make it through a month. Now, they realize the Press and Politicians are lying and boy are they pissed.
The Neighbors next door and across the street have all of their kids back at home. Thenext door neighbor's kids are lazy and the one's across the street are definately not but they are all in a jam.I feel like the Queen ofGloom, but, really I'm not. It's just that our reality is changing andnobody talks of the same things they did just4 years ago. Now we talk about putting in gardens and how much wood to stockpile and specials on grocery. I feel robbed by the thug politicians and am convinced that if Obama wins in Nov. we are completely, thoroughly, screwed as America.
Posted by: DailyDish at April 04, 2012 08:10 PM (dPS+Y)
Almost , not quite as pathetically leftarded as their coverage of Canadian politics .
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 08:12 PM (npr0X)
--I like a lot of the Globe and Mail, but their coverage of American politics is ridiculously leftarded.
Almost , not quite as pathetically leftarded as their coverage of Canadian politics .
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 08:12 PM (npr0X)
--Yeah, I noticed in the "related stories" one about how the XL pipeline delay is good for Canada.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 08:15 PM (ykSKg)
"He has made the oh-so-liberal Canadians mad at a liberal U.S. President. That takes something special."
But remember, Harper is a Conservative Canadian - and he's from the West. Those are the most pro-American Canadians in existence, and if you've lost them, then there's no hope.
I think people like Obama really don't take Canadians seriously because when we get mad we don't turn out in big, unwashed, toothless crowds and scream and dance as we burn American flags. Maybe if we did, he'd come grovelling and sniffing our butts like he does for Third World illiterates. We're quiet, but believe me, this Keystone debacle has really made a badimpression. The iron has entered our soul, and now I think a lot of Canadians don't even WANT to see it revived. I get the impression that Obama thinks that Canada is just aplain littlewallflower at the school sockhop, and we'll still be standing there waiting wistfully until the Big Man On Campus finally turns his lordly attention to us in a year or two or three. Harper sounds like he's going to move FAST on finding us other buyers, and by the time the US comes to its senses, the supply is going to be all spoken for.
Posted by: Dr. Mabuse at April 04, 2012 08:29 PM (KOHFD)
Posted by: MFM at April 04, 2012 08:40 PM (6kE8K)
Obooboo likes communist and muslim nations.
Obooboo hates democracies and allies.
Is that too hard to understand ?
Posted by: seamrog at April 04, 2012 08:43 PM (VP5xD)
Obooboo hates democracies and allies.
Is that too hard to understand ?
Posted by: seamrog at April 04, 2012 08:43 PM (VP5xD)
--It's amazing that the worst thing a country can be to Baraka is an ally. Even an ally most of whose populace would happily wash his balls.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 08:47 PM (ykSKg)
Posted by: Conservatives watching our back at April 04, 2012 09:00 PM (HOOye)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 09:00 PM (npr0X)
Do you ever go through the comments at the Globe logprof ? .... makes me glad I moved 2,000 miles from Moronto .
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 09:00 PM (npr0X)
--Oh yeah, loaded with stupid. There was an inflammatory headline that pushback to the HHR Pill Mandate was an "Attack" on women. I commented, asking rhetorically but matter-of-factly, that if I refuse to comp the reporter for lunch am I "attacking" him yet still got a heavy negative rating.
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 09:06 PM (ykSKg)
Posted by: logprof at April 04, 2012 09:06 PM (ykSKg)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at April 04, 2012 09:09 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: northernlurker at April 04, 2012 09:15 PM (J0qsH)
We're seeing the same things here, in my home state of Indiana. All of this is anecdotal, of course, but we--my girlfriend and me--and all of our friends and all of our friends' friends--everyone we know--are experiencing the same things you describe: more struggle to make ends meet, more hardships piling on, no perceptible change for the better while the media crows about recovery and improving conditions. There is a large, easily perceived gap between what we're being told and what we're experiencing first-hand. It's at once infuriating and exasperating. Who are they kidding, anyway?
We're the animals in Orwell's 'Animal Farm': the pigs keep telling us how much better things are as things get steadily worse. Maybe, just maybe they're doing it because the Left truly believes reality is shaped by perceptions, and if they say there's no more Great Recession, then there's no more Great Recession.
Believe long enough and strong enough, and Tinkerbell lives.
Posted by: troyriser at April 04, 2012 09:46 PM (YCeSE)
268- Ally means friend or supporter, more or less.
Is there any record of King Putt having any old friends or compatriots outside of politics, beside his ass-kissers?
He was not brought up in the world we live in, and will never understand it. Who doesn't have old girlfriends or for that matter classmates that have come forward to tell a story of the old days?
He stinks to high heaven, and no one will call him on it.
Posted by: seamrog at April 04, 2012 09:47 PM (VP5xD)
Posted by: seamrog at April 04, 2012 09:50 PM (VP5xD)
Posted by: seamrog at April 04, 2012 09:57 PM (VP5xD)
*yawn*
Wake us up when you manage to take America back, first...
Posted by: Canadians at April 04, 2012 11:54 PM (xhEok)
Have a nice day eh.
Posted by: Enkidu at April 05, 2012 01:28 AM (Wcbt8)
Canada is a vast charity, eh? I don't think so. They're selling the oil cheap because they have no choice. Who else are they going to sell it to? Their other neighbor, . . . wait, they have no other neighbors. And China? How are they going to get the oil over the Rockies? No, it's much easier to ship it south to the refineries in LA or load it on supertankers. Harper is making empty threats.
Posted by: bjk at April 05, 2012 03:08 AM (Gq2j1)
Posted by: Dr. Spank
Bwahahahaha.................................................! Man, that comment hit my funny bone. Wonder how many times that sentance has run across Mr. and Ms. common American's mind lately?
Posted by: Case at April 05, 2012 06:13 AM (6ffrc)
Posted by: Dr. Mabuse at April 05, 2012 06:50 AM (KOHFD)
"Gee, maybe they'll just end up giving it to the U.S. for free then, huh? Oh, wait, your brilliant president won't even allow that, since he's blocked construction of the pipeline that would move it into your country."
It's already flowing into this country, every day, to Midwest refineries. XL is supposed to move it down to refineries in TX and LA. There is no chance of ever building a pipeline to China. Not gonna happen. Obama can block it, but if it is blocked, it will be diverted to other locations in the US, not China.
Posted by: bjk at April 05, 2012 09:41 AM (Gq2j1)
Posted by: Dr. Mabuse at April 05, 2012 09:56 AM (KOHFD)
Hmm. Lots of bitter American asshole comments in this thread.
I realise that your country is caught in a whirlpool of relentless suckage, but try not to alienate one of the few friends that you have left in the world. Otherwise karma may grant you another four years of torment from Obama, and possibly eight years of Hilary after that...
Posted by: Wayward at April 05, 2012 10:39 AM (eWnkk)
Posted by: General Zod at April 05, 2012 11:04 AM (2+bRt)
Posted by: fred zeppelin at April 05, 2012 01:12 PM (zL/eJ)
We would love to show you how to escape from socialism. It was a national struggle, liberals fight hard and dirty, but it can be done.
However, Obama voters need not apply.
Posted by: Guestor at April 05, 2012 03:25 PM (R1m53)
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