Guy Incognito
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``The rightness of this is so clear, especially dealing with what we've experienced in the past 80 days or so in the Gulf of Mexico,'' Crist said. ``I just don't think I'd be doing my duty as your governor if I didn't call this session and at least try, and I'm hoping that we'll be successful and we'll see.''
Republicans reacted with criticism or silence, and Democrats praised Crist's move as overdue.
From the Miami Herald
I for one am thrilled about this. One thing Florida definitely does not need is a repeat of this oil spill. Of course, Florida already bans offshore drilling, but a constitutional amendment is probably the best way to preserve the lesson from this tragedy and protect Florida's beaches from a future of short sighted oil-drilling.
Of course, this is being turned into a Republican talking point, to be used as a bludgeon against Crist in his upcoming Senate race against tea party hack Marco Rubio. What else is new. But I don't think it will work, the people of Florida know what is in their best interest and Crist really is looking out for the state here.
Another lefty wants people to be unemployed and poor. Who is surprised? Going to get your oil from China? Put drilling on the ballot will likely backfire on you.
Won't the oil spills also have an impact on certain industries that will lead to people becoming unemployed and unable to work?
Won't the oil spills also have an impact on certain industries that will lead to people becoming unemployed and unable to work?
If more shallow drilling were allowed, this deep water and ultra deep water problem wouldn't be so prominent...
Anyone know what the ballot rules are in Florida?
Bull****, this is a one in thousands incident even a scientist could pull a trend out of it.
If they hadn't been forced into deep water and ultra deep water by envirofreaks, we wouldn't be having this problem in the first place...
If they hadn't been forced into deep water and ultra deep water by envirofreaks, we wouldn't be having this problem in the first place...
No one forced anyone to drill anywhere.
From the Miami Herald
I for one am thrilled about this. One thing Florida definitely does not need is a repeat of this oil spill. Of course, Florida already bans offshore drilling, but a constitutional amendment is probably the best way to preserve the lesson from this tragedy and protect Florida's beaches from a future of short sighted oil-drilling.
Of course, this is being turned into a Republican talking point, to be used as a bludgeon against Crist in his upcoming Senate race against tea party hack Marco Rubio. What else is new. But I don't think it will work, the people of Florida know what is in their best interest and Crist really is looking out for the state here.
:blink: Sometimes, I just wonder how people think the things they think.
Another lefty wants people to be unemployed and poor. Who is surprised? Going to get your oil from China? Put drilling on the ballot will likely backfire on you.
Another lefty wants people to be unemployed and poor. Who is surprised? Going to get your oil from China? Put drilling on the ballot will likely backfire on you.
I'm guessing you don't realize that a hefty percentage of our economy in Florida is reliant upon tourism. Deepwater Horizon is having a major impact on the panhandle already, and could affect the rest of Florida, as well, particularly the west coast. You want to drill? Do it in your own damn state, NOT MINE.
i've heard from a lot of sources that the chances are virtually none that the oil will migrate here. i'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Does the idea of Florida voters having a say on this issue bother you, Mr. V?
:blink:
How do you make such a leap from me questioning TennesseRain's silly comment about "No forced anyone to drill anywhere" to trying to claim I have a problem with voters having a say about anything.
IT was actually a simple question. It seemed...out of character for you.
From the Miami Herald
I for one am thrilled about this. One thing Florida definitely does not need is a repeat of this oil spill. Of course, Florida already bans offshore drilling, but a constitutional amendment is probably the best way to preserve the lesson from this tragedy and protect Florida's beaches from a future of short sighted oil-drilling.
Of course, this is being turned into a Republican talking point, to be used as a bludgeon against Crist in his upcoming Senate race against tea party hack Marco Rubio. What else is new. But I don't think it will work, the people of Florida know what is in their best interest and Crist really is looking out for the state here.
Yes lets do away with even more jobs! Great idea!
Yes lets do away with even more jobs! Great idea!
It's not quite here yet, though I've heard that Pensacola is having major issues. You know who has good coverage? Mother Jones | Smart, Fearless Journalism.
I'm dreading when it reaches Panama City, Destin, and Cape San Blas...some of the most beautiful sugar sand beaches on earth, and still wild and lovely.
We tried to buy some oysters this weekend, and apparently, they're cleaning out Appalachicola bay in advance of the oil since it will be closed soon. They're shipping all the Appalachicola oysters to NOLA, because they have a huge demand and are having difficulty finding them now, so they're paying a premium. Bastards.
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