Once again we see our ‘Dear Beloved Leader’ demonstrate that it is politics that trumps the needs of the American people. Whether it the jobs it would create or the possibility it would lower the price of gallon of gas, that has now doubled since this ass has been in office, Barry has, as he has with some of the more politically sensitive aspects of Obamacare, has simply chosen to delay the making of any sort of a decision regarding construction of the Keystone XL pipeline out to beyond the next election. So once again the American people are left high and dry by this guy.
It was as recently as this past Friday that Barry said that he plan now is to extend review of the Keystone XL pipeline, which is nothing more than a procedural punt designed to put off a decision until after midterms. There were howls of protest from both Republicans and Democrats who want the project approved. State Department officials cited ongoing litigation in Nebraska over the pipeline’s route, and said more time was needed to allow for comment. It’s just another lame excuse on what has become a very long list of many.
The indecision over the northern leg of TransCanada’s pipeline, which would connect the tar sands of Alberta to oil refineries and export facilities in Texas, has dragged on for nearly six years, and the debate has put Barry in a tough spot with supporters, some of whom are pushing for the the job-creating project, and nutjob environmentalist wackos who are vehemently opposed. And I’m quite sure the fact that some of the Democrats’ big Hollywood donors remain quite opposed to the pipeline also played a role in Barry’s decision to not decide.
House Speaker John Boehner said in a statement released by his office, "This delay is shameful." The statement went on to say, "With tens of thousands of American jobs on the line and our allies in Eastern Europe looking for energy leadership from America, it’s clear there is little this administration isn’t willing to sacrifice for politics. This job-creating project has cleared every environmental hurdle and overwhelmingly passed the test of public opinion, yet it’s been blocked for more than 2,000 days." But he too is only thinking of the politics of the issue.
Democrat, Sen. Mary Landrieu called the delay "irresponsible, unnecessary and unacceptable." Landrieu added, "By making it clear that they will not move the process forward until there is a resolution in a lawsuit in Nebraska, the administration is sending a signal that the small minority who oppose the pipeline can tie up the process in court forever," Landrieu said. "There are 42,000 jobs, $20 billion in economic activity and North America's energy security at stake." But let’s not forget that Landrieu is in a tough reelection battle so will say absolutely anything now.
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, in a statement reported by Politico, said the delay only shows "It is crystal clear that the Obama administration is simply not serious about American energy and American jobs." The statement we on to say, "Here’s the single greatest shovel-ready project in America — one that could create thousands of jobs right away — but the President simply isn’t interested. Apparently radical activists carry more weight than Americans desperate to get back on the job."
Nebraska Republican Rep. Lee Terry, whom Politico described as one of the pipeline’s biggest supporters in Congress, made an excellent point, slamming Barry's "audacity to stand at the podium at the White House press office and lecture Republicans in Congress about the need to make tough decisions." He went on say, "But today, he punted a tough decision in the name of political expediency." And Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the top Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, called the delay "a stunning act of political cowardice." All our very fitting responses to Barry’s apparent willingness to do nothing.
But Barry’s decision not to decide just yet could also put him at odds with Canadian politicians who also want to see an end to these endless delays and indecision. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's office was "disappointed that politics continue to delay a decision," his spokesman said. And I’m sure we all heard the stories that how Barry’s unwillingness to shit or get off the pot when it comes to this pipeline could force Canada into redirecting their product away from America and to China. But Barry has left them with no choice.
But the environmentalist-wackos, as you can imagine, were heartened by Barry’s inaction. Jane Kleep, director of Bold Nebraska, a progressive advocacy group, insisted the new delay in the project "is yet more proof this project is not permit-able and not in our national interest." She said litigation before the Nebraska Supreme Court will likely not be settled until about January 2015 – and that South Dakota’s permit granted for the pipeline expires this June 20, which means TransCanada would have to reapply for a state permit afterward.
This latest delay comes just a week after a group of 11 Senate Democrats, five of whom are looking to get re-elected this year urged Barry to make up his mind by May 31. They included Landrieu, as well as Mark Begich, Mark Pryor, Kay Hagan and Mark Warner, all of them up for re-election. All were backers of the Keystone project. "This decision must not drag on into the summer," the letter urged. Democrat Senators Heidi Heitkamp, Claire McCaskill, Joe Manchin, Joe Donnelly, and Jon Tester and John Walsh, also signed the plea.
Ya know, for a guy the Democrats like to parade around as being just so darn smart, and especially smarter than his predecessor, I just don’t see it. But what his is, though, is the most devious, conniving, dishonest individual who has ever been in his position. While millions of Americans are being forced to contend with rapidly escalating energy bills, this pathetic loser does nothing but to kowtow to his big money donors. He’s our president in name only, in reality he’s nothing but fraud, undeserving of our trust, our respect or our support.
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