Steven Waldman

No Sacrifice Needed In the War for Independence from Foreign Oil

Friday September 5, 2008

"While we grow our supplies, we must also reduce our demand -- not by changing our lifestyles but by putting the free market to work and taking advantage of technological breakthroughs."
--2008 Republican platform

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Comments
Rob
September 6, 2008 12:44 AM

Well, you have to hand one thing to the Republicans, they are consistent. We can fight terrorism by shopping, we we can wait on cheap electric SUV's.

yarrrrrr
September 6, 2008 1:00 PM

It's more honest to say that then to put your hopes in tire inflation...

That being said, I get annoyed with the magical "invisible hand" they use that will solve all problems.

Linda
September 7, 2008 3:53 AM

The 2008 Republican platform is ludicrous. At this point in time there is no solution that will end our dependence on foreign oil. The drill hear and drill now is a gimmick. Reducing demand needs sacrifice and effort on everyone's part

Fact Check

McCain promised to increase use of "wind, tide [and] solar" energy, though his actual energy plan contains no new money for renewable energy. He has said elsewhere that renewable sources won’t produce as much as people think

http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/factchecking_mccain.html

McCain: I Don't Know What To Do About Gas Prices
Love to tell you I could change the price of gas tomorrow

www.youtube.com/watch?v=izPyK8506X4&feature=related

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