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"We've got, I think, broad agreement that we've got terrific natural gas resources in this country," Obama said. "Are we doing everything we can to develop those?"
Hopefully Obama will come out more strongly in favor of nuclear power. He voiced token support for the industry in the State of the Union this year, but hasn't taken much action. I think nuclear power may be an issue where Obama and the House Republicans can find some common ground, and work together to expand the industry. Nuclear power would be one of the safest and most effective ways to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels without heavy-handed mandates like cap and trade.
Natural gas exploration is all well and good, but it doesn't really help solve any of our energy problems.
I believe Obama sees that he needs to deliver, something, anything and he needs to do it, now. Nukes, while not a bad idea, aren't going to deliver those immediate results that he's looking for.
Solar, tidal, and geo-thermal are even BETTER for the environment, even cheaper, and still give you the same benefit of jobsMassive construction projects create a ton of jobs. Nuke plants are high-tech, so they're quality jobs, and it's way better for the environment than any fossil fuel.
Massive construction projects create a ton of jobs. Nuke plants are high-tech, so they're quality jobs, and it's way better for the environment than any fossil fuel.
Solar, tidal, and geo-thermal are even BETTER for the environment, even cheaper, and still give you the same benefit of jobs
Plus the added benefit of safety.
Solar, tidal, and geo-thermal are even BETTER for the environment, even cheaper, and still give you the same benefit of jobs
Plus the added benefit of safety.
Nuke plants are going to require billions of dollars worth of government backing. Gas rigs are on the ground, ready to go, today.
He needs to show some results and the results he needs to show is a more business-friendly attitude. If he doesn't change his attitude toward business and the unemployment rate doesn't gow down by 3+ points, he can start packing his **** in December of 2012.
Hopefully Obama will come out more strongly in favor of nuclear power. He voiced token support for the industry in the State of the Union this year, but hasn't taken much action. I think nuclear power may be an issue where Obama and the House Republicans can find some common ground, and work together to expand the industry. Nuclear power would be one of the safest and most effective ways to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels without heavy-handed mandates like cap and trade.
Natural gas exploration is all well and good, but it doesn't really help solve any of our energy problems.
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