The No Oil Zone - I Told Yas!

~Snooper~

OK. A few days ago, folks were all atwitter about the Dems "capitulating" on the offshore drilling moratorium. The moratorium is due to expire in 5 days and change. However, the Leftinistra will do whatever it takes to get that moratorium reinstated one way or another.

In my post enititled, Energy Freedom Day 01 OCT 2008 Soon Upon Us, there is a link to the Energy Freedom Day web site where one can view the countdown to energy independence. There is also a link there which will take you to Let Freedom Ring where caution was expressed.

In the midst of the financial non-crisis crisis, Sen Reid, King of Tent City (aka Reno) tried to sneak in a ban on shale oil exploration. It was soundly defeated but, all in all, the Leftinistra are not finished yet. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, this is the worst congress ever. In the midst of turmoil, Reid tries to please his darling Nancy.

Sec 1602 continues ban on oil shale. The language follows:

SEC. 1602. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 152 of division A of H.R. 2638 (110th Congress), the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, the terms and conditions contained in section 433 of division F of Public Law 110–161 shall remain in effect for the 19 fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.

Thankfully, this was sent to the shredder where it belongs.