A Study In Contrast

For the sake of discussion, let us assume that Senator John McCain decides to go to the ANWR for a visit. Previously, the Senator has said he is opposed to drilling for oil in the approved one tenth of one percent of the total acreage which constitutes the Refuge. His claim is that the area is "pristine" and should be left alone. As his campaign moves along, sputtering, and at times, devoid of direction, it is clear he needs to contrast himself with Senator Obama much more vividly. What better way to do this than to announce that he is going on a fact finding mission to the ANWR. Never having visited the area, that would make extraordinary good sense, one might believe. He might, upon completion of his trip, announce to the general public that he has decided to support drilling for oil there. This, he bases on his discussions with oil company executives who also support the idea because the promise of success is real to them. With the North Slope daily average of oil delivered down to approximately 750,000 barrels per day, this region of America has much to offer to the American public. The question is: will he do it?

Today, House Republicans defied Speaker Pelosi's desist commands, and remained in Congress while many others went home on August vacation. At this minute, they are still there, speaking individually, encouraging the President to call Congress back for a special session to deal with a true, and comprehensive energy policy for the American people. Senator McCain has an opportunity here to demonstrate his leadership qualities, by supporting the Republican House members with his presence.

With the House Speaker having recently proclaimed that she wants to "save the planet", and with Senator Obama announcing that he wants to change "the world", all that Senator McCain has to do is proclaim that he wants simply to rescue "ordinary Americans" from the specter of higher, and higher, fuel and food prices. It is really that simple, isn't it? But, will he do it?

Something is terribly awry in our country, and it is difficult to put your finger on just what it is, exactly. Evidence points to something so nebulous, yet, so exact in it's implications for us all. In previous posts, I have talked of creeping socialism, and even Marxism as being root causes. Still, it is a horrible exercise to think that we are under attack from enemies within our own country. One, however, may not exclude certain possibilities. One must study ALL possibilities, and sift through them searching for the elusive truth. Just today, for example, Senator Salazar from Colorado objected to Senator McConnells escalating benchmark prices for a gallon of gasoline to trigger the implementation of an ammendment allowing off shore drilling to begin. Incrementally, at trigger prices ranging from $4.50 cents, to $10.00 a gallon, Senator Salazar continued to object, thus killing the ammendment on the Senate floor. Why this steadfast objection to solving our country's energy woes? As I say, nothing must be exempted from being a possible explanation for such stupidity, or worse, an alternate agenda.

In subsequent posts, I shall explore all facets of this dilemma, and strive to come up with answers. Let the chips fall where they may!

Now, back to what I do best...educating the children.