On Wednesday this past week, Barack Obama and his administration blocked a permit needed to start constructing the Keystone XL (temporarily). For those who are unaware, Keystone XL is a massive pipeline plan involving Canada, and transporting crude oil from northeastern Alberta down through the U.S., and maybe all the way down to the Gulf Coast of Texas. Obama is trying to juggle too many things and please too many interest groups, but at some point the president needs to realize pleasing everyone is almost never possible. Instead of pleasing the people who are concerned about the environment by blocking the permit, Obama needs to understand that the jobs this project would provide will stimulate the economy. It all comes down to Obama and which group he intends to appeal to in the months nearing November; if he chooses to keep blocking the permit, he ensures the 'green' vote, but he will most likely lose votes from those frustrated with his decision. It will be a very interesting spring and summer!
Lucas Habeeb
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/21/while-obama-delays-controversial-keystone-oil-pipeline-vast-network-energy/?test=latestnews
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