Sen. Cornyn Wants Offshore, Arctic Drilling, Lower Taxes AND . . More Highway Funding!!!!

[hatrack]

Jesus, what century does this clown inhabit?

FORT WORTH — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn called for more oil and gas drilling, lower taxes and a new system to finance the federal highway system during a stop here Tuesday.

"We know the failure of the United States to develop our own God-given natural resources has made us intolerably dependent on foreign oil," Cornyn, a Republican, told a crowd at a Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce lunch at the Petroleum Club. "This $140-per-barrel oil is enriching some of our worst enemies."

Cornyn said the U.S. should open drilling on the continental shelves of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, along with the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge and more of the Rocky Mountain West.

He rejected the so-called Gang of 10 proposal by a group of congressional moderates that would open more areas for drilling in exchange for higher taxes on energy companies. "I don’t have to tell you that public opinion has shifted dramatically" in favor of more oil and gas drilling, he said.

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http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/863441.html

[Avalux]

1. Gov. Schweitzer needs to open up a can of woop ass on him about that drilling shit.

Cornyn would run crying for his mommy. I can't stand that sneaky, pandering jerk. He's NOT MY SENATOR.

[billyoc]

2. Oh, really, John? Well, I heard Texas want something a little different than you:

http://www.ricknoriega.com/

[malakai2]

3. I think God gave those natural resources to someone else

Surely Mr. Cornyn read that chapter in his high school history book, or is at least aware that chapter exists. I'm sure those people look at the "enriching some of our worst enemies" bit with a wry smile.

[Nihil]

4. He's an honest politician ...

... once he's been bought, he *stays* bought.

What a twat.

[Vogon_Glory]

5. For Texas voters, there IS an Alternative

For Texas voters, there is an alternative to Dubya Bush ally John Cornyn--vote for Democrat Rick Noriega this November. Corny's up for re-election this November and enough progressive voters can put the kibosh on Cornyn's Gramm-standing.

[Terry in Austin]

6. Corny and Hutch

The total-loser Senate delegation from Texas.

At least Hutchison will respond when you write her, even if it is some BS boilerplate. Corny doesn't even bother.