Energy policy

[Rich]

Here is what the McCain camp says of Paris Hilton's energy policy:

"Sounds like Paris is taking the 'All of the Above' energy approach that John McCain has advocated -- both alternatives and drilling. Perhaps the reality is that Paris has a more substantive energy plan than Barack Obama."

Now here is what Obama said Friday, followed by Paris's statement a few days later.
Obama: "My interest is in making sure we've got the kind of comprehensive energy policy that can bring down gas prices. If, in order to get that passed, we have to compromise in terms of a careful, well thought-out drilling strategy that was carefully circumscribed to avoid significant environmental damage -- I don't want to be so rigid that we can't get something done."
Hilton: "Here's my energy policy: Barack wants to focus on new technologies to cut foreign oil dependency. And McCain wants offshore drilling. Well why don't we do a hybrid of both candidates' ideas. We can do limited offshore drilling, with strict environmental oversight, while creating tax incentives to get Detroit making hybrid and electric cars. That way, the offshore drilling carries us until the new technologies kick in, which will then create new jobs and energy independence. Energy crisis solved."

It sounds to me like Hilton borrowed Obama's ideas, and that McCain then endorsed them, not realizing that he was signing on to Obama's plan. I assume that McCain supporters will see it as Obama copying McCain's plan and McCain affirming it when Hilton restated it, so maybe the basic fact is that ideas are converging.

[Anonymous]

It just seems to me that the Dems (in general) just want to completely get off the reliance of oil (whether foreign or not). This is in fact a good idea...in theory, but not realistic or "convenient" for us gas guzzling Americans.

On the flip side, the Reps. want to start drilling in our own backyard (and yes, a few reindeer may be harmed while drilling in AL, but the population will rebound because many wildlife actually find refuge in the warmth of the oil lines - like the hot spring geysers in national parks, but I digress) for obvious reasons (JOBS, cheaper transportation, no foreign ass kissing, become more or a supplier than consumer).

So I don't know, that is my humble 2 cents. We could argue this to we're blue (or red depending on your party affiliation) in the face.

In terms of Obama's reply -vague. Just what is this "comprehensive policy that can lower gas prices"? And who would disagree with him about being environmentally friendly in the process....well duh! Of course. Stating something everyone agrees on is a no-brainer.