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Obama administration announces drilling plan for Alaska reserve

Los Angeles Times -- The Obama administration on Wednesday announced its plan to allow oil and gas drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, the first time a blueprint has been drawn up for the entire 23-million acre block on Alaska’s North Slope.

The plan, announced by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, opens 11.8 million acres for development in an area believed to hold 549 million barrels of economically recoverable oil and 8.7 trillion cubic feet of economically recoverable natural gas.

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Submitted Dec 20, 2012 By: NOTSOGRN

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,828 Points:1,637,220 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 6:40:16 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Not a good idea IMO.
A_NY_Outlaw Champion Author Albany Posts:1,409 Points:730,560 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 10:39:58 AM Ignore A_NY_Outlaw Report Abuse The words 'clue' and Aviator Rob should not EVER be used in the same sentence. Good grief, and they walk amongst us...
zdcatc12 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:2,147 Points:808,715 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 9:22:00 AM Ignore zdcatc12 Report Abuse Saw this yesterday.
sarasotasingle Sophomore Author Sarasota Posts:243 Points:257,540 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 8:57:34 AM Ignore sarasotasingle Report Abuse Obama, dont get me started
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,164 Points:779,850 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 7:45:49 AM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse I want to thank aviator rob for the biggest laugh I've had in days! Obama is not a liberal?? ROFLOL!
mswillia Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,746 Points:582,870 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 7:41:34 AM Ignore mswillia Report Abuse plans and actions are not the same
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,369 Points:344,185 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 3:41:05 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse Interesting.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,599 Points:2,373,210 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 2:56:40 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Obama administration announces drilling plan for Alaska reserve (ANWR)? Has 'coming out of the closet' Sneeky finally realized the sale of fuel from crude oil and natural gas to other countries will pay for his spending gone wild administration? The taxpayers will be paying for his wild spending for years and years. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
UpSol7 Champion Author Augusta Posts:1,709 Points:784,625 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:32:03 PM Ignore UpSol7 Report Abuse wow
lezdar All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:887 Points:592,860 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:49:21 PM Ignore lezdar Report Abuse Not good.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,750 Points:1,167,995 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:42:17 PM Ignore NedW Report Abuse I can almost hear the collective groan of the Gaia worshipers now.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,621 Points:2,130,465 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:22:35 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Came the dawn.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,301 Points:1,956,230 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:17:54 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse Just stay away from wildlife reserve (ANWR?)
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,207 Points:1,127,915 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:15:48 PM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse This sounds like a reasonable plan.
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,674 Points:2,108,435 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:14:36 PM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Well, every time he screws up he says it's Bush's fault...
rodzilla123 Champion Author San Diego Posts:4,540 Points:1,062,045 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:13:51 PM Ignore rodzilla123 Report Abuse Ill believe this when I see it come true, and the Question I have is, Are the other sites that were put off limits the ones with Proven Oil Reserves??? Dose the Sight he is approving actually have Oil????
jcdakota Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,427 Points:377,345 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:13:09 PM Ignore jcdakota Report Abuse Okay. How much of this will be sent overseas - can't let US prices drop under $3 a gallon!!!
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,681 Points:689,900 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:11:27 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse The Obama administration has something up its sleeve.
Brucevanf Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,498 Points:271,985 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:10:54 PM Ignore Brucevanf Report Abuse Bring it on
bluetatanka Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:59,071 Points:809,530 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:10:50 PM Ignore bluetatanka Report Abuse I'll believe it when I see it!
TxDaleJr88Fan Champion Author College Station Posts:4,251 Points:353,375 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:10:50 PM Ignore TxDaleJr88Fan Report Abuse If Obozo is involved there's bound to be a catch!!
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:11,071 Points:1,949,605 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:10:31 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse How will anyone know if there is a spill? Will the bears mind?
naspa Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,417 Points:379,850 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:09:04 PM Ignore naspa Report Abuse Sure. Print more $ and deplete all resources. Future American generations will be in huge debt and no natural resources.
Steve6921 Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:104 Points:157,080 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:07:55 PM Ignore Steve6921 Report Abuse Its about time
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:576,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:07:32 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Good for all except the majestic beauty
bridgerunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,927 Points:1,034,535 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:07:12 PM Ignore bridgerunner Report Abuse Drill, drill, drill!
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,858 Points:415,675 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:06:46 PM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse Good
Beau2140 Champion Author New York Posts:8,436 Points:1,684,860 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:05:50 PM Ignore Beau2140 Report Abuse Drill baby drill.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,555 Points:507,225 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:05:00 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse what about the environment?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,828 Points:1,637,220 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:03:57 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse not a wise choice, but given the glut for oil, a necessity.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,992 Points:440,815 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:03:24 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Wow. Just I when I think the level of discourse can't sink any lower on this forum, I am surprised yet again. Get it through your head people! President Obama is not a socialist or even a liberal. He is a MODERATE. But you people are so far into the Right Wing bubble that you think he's the next coming of Lenin. Get a clue people!
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,832 Points:565,745 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:03:10 PM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Better late then never.
cheaper0ON Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,123 Points:425,755 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:01:43 PM Ignore cheaper0ON Report Abuse Good.
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,859 Points:384,315 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 10:00:22 PM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse Can't wait for this to go south...
Darwin00 All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:849 Points:292,985 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:59:51 PM Ignore Darwin00 Report Abuse Good deal!
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,992 Points:440,815 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:59:36 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse Okay, @fuelsaverMN, what exactly is your position, besides bashing the President? The man could outlaw abortion, sign a constitutional amendment to mandate both prayer and guns in school, and abolish Medicaid and you would still be dissatisfied.
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,754 Points:1,800,345 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:57:42 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Long overdue and surprising. Good move as long as it lasts.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,992 Points:440,815 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:56:15 PM Ignore Aviator_Rob Report Abuse And once again, @ejl2000, makes with the copy and paste. Seriously, @ejl2000, do you not have one minute to put together a coherent thought?
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,368 Points:1,489,680 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:55:20 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Seeing will be believing :)
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,222 Points:1,417,740 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:52:26 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse That is surprising but good news.
PizzaMon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,134 Points:1,886,455 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:49:58 PM Ignore PizzaMon Report Abuse .has to be a catch
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:519,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:48:41 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse Why now, what has changed, since we keep hearing about all this new technology that will recover the billions of barrels of oil from oil sands in the existing oil field. Something fun in my book!!!!!
fajeff01 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:678 Points:1,337,560 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:46:11 PM Ignore fajeff01 Report Abuse In an effort to compromise in order to avoid the fiscal cliff perhaps?
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,208 Points:627,095 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:44:27 PM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse Our President is up to something and I do not trust him.
DrZNY Champion Author Albany Posts:2,684 Points:838,310 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:44:08 PM Ignore DrZNY Report Abuse Frozen land.
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,440 Points:546,000 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:42:14 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse I think this good news
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,596 Points:1,911,615 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:41:20 PM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse So they are conceding that drilling in Alaska is necessary?
hoosierva Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,036 Points:492,970 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:38:39 PM Ignore hoosierva Report Abuse I do not believe that for one minute. Never does what he says he will do. He will do the opposite.
Brunduski All-Star Author Missouri Posts:549 Points:203,275 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:38:37 PM Ignore Brunduski Report Abuse It will take forever to start. Massive details to work out I'm sure and the EPA and eco-fanatics will be up in arms.
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,566 Points:2,221,590 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:38:22 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Why now?