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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:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 8:40:16 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Not a good idea IMO.
A_NY_Outlaw Champion Author Albany Posts:1,370 Points:703,880 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:39:58 PM 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:786,390 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 11:22:00 AM Ignore zdcatc12 Report Abuse Saw this yesterday.
sarasotasingle Sophomore Author Sarasota Posts:200 Points:234,510 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 10:57:34 AM Ignore sarasotasingle Report Abuse Obama, dont get me started
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:8,934 Points:751,010 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 9:45:49 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:2,623 Points:570,950 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 9:41:34 AM Ignore mswillia Report Abuse plans and actions are not the same
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:328,585 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 5:41:05 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse Interesting.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,965 Points:2,343,560 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 4:56:40 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:1,643 Points:757,675 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 1:32:03 AM Ignore UpSol7 Report Abuse wow
lezdar All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:860 Points:575,745 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:49:21 AM Ignore lezdar Report Abuse Not good.
NedW Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,607 Points:1,141,080 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:42:17 AM Ignore NedW Report Abuse I can almost hear the collective groan of the Gaia worshipers now.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,476 Points:2,101,040 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:22:35 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Came the dawn.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,161 Points:1,928,430 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:17:54 AM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse Just stay away from wildlife reserve (ANWR?)
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,074 Points:1,100,930 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:15:48 AM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse This sounds like a reasonable plan.
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,465 Points:2,079,785 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:14:36 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Well, every time he screws up he says it's Bush's fault...
rodzilla123 Champion Author San Diego Posts:4,390 Points:1,032,415 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:13:51 AM 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:1,347 Points:361,345 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:13:09 AM 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:2,463 Points:661,225 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:11:27 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse The Obama administration has something up its sleeve.
Brucevanf Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,351 Points:243,310 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:10:54 AM Ignore Brucevanf Report Abuse Bring it on
bluetatanka Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:55,809 Points:779,880 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:10:50 AM Ignore bluetatanka Report Abuse I'll believe it when I see it!
TxDaleJr88Fan Champion Author College Station Posts:4,073 Points:324,700 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:10:50 AM Ignore TxDaleJr88Fan Report Abuse If Obozo is involved there's bound to be a catch!!
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,931 Points:1,923,530 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:10:31 AM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse How will anyone know if there is a spill? Will the bears mind?
naspa Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,261 Points:350,200 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:09:04 AM 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:156,980 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:07:55 AM Ignore Steve6921 Report Abuse Its about time
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:554,730 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:07:32 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Good for all except the majestic beauty
bridgerunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,777 Points:1,004,885 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:07:12 AM Ignore bridgerunner Report Abuse Drill, drill, drill!
boatfloyd Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,713 Points:387,000 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:06:46 AM Ignore boatfloyd Report Abuse Good
Beau2140 Champion Author New York Posts:8,286 Points:1,655,210 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:05:50 AM Ignore Beau2140 Report Abuse Drill baby drill.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,415 Points:478,670 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:05:00 AM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse what about the environment?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,599 Points:1,607,570 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:03:57 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse not a wise choice, but given the glut for oil, a necessity.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:412,265 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:03:24 AM 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:2,687 Points:537,070 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:03:10 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Better late then never.
cheaper0ON All-Star Author Ontario Posts:973 Points:396,105 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:01:43 AM Ignore cheaper0ON Report Abuse Good.
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,719 Points:355,115 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 12:00:22 AM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse Can't wait for this to go south...
Darwin00 All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:829 Points:268,810 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:59:51 PM Ignore Darwin00 Report Abuse Good deal!
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:412,265 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:59:36 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:10,562 Points:1,770,920 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:57:42 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse Long overdue and surprising. Good move as long as it lasts.
Aviator_Rob Champion Author New York Posts:3,795 Points:412,265 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:56:15 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:1,299 Points:1,461,900 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:55:20 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Seeing will be believing :)
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,079 Points:1,390,785 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:52:26 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse That is surprising but good news.
PizzaMon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,134 Points:1,860,655 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:49:58 PM Ignore PizzaMon Report Abuse .has to be a catch
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:503,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:48:41 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:652 Points:1,320,340 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:46:11 PM Ignore fajeff01 Report Abuse In an effort to compromise in order to avoid the fiscal cliff perhaps?
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,065 Points:597,955 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:44:27 PM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse Our President is up to something and I do not trust him.
DrZNY Champion Author Albany Posts:2,559 Points:823,285 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:44:08 PM Ignore DrZNY Report Abuse Frozen land.
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,207 Points:516,800 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:42:14 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse I think this good news
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,451 Points:1,882,940 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:41:20 PM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse So they are conceding that drilling in Alaska is necessary?
hoosierva Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,036 Points:483,395 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:38:39 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:521 Points:187,835 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:38:37 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:6,422 Points:2,192,985 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 11:38:22 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Why now?