It is now a matter of national security.

We have been advising, cajoling and telling you government leaders for months of the necessity for drilling oil, and not only oil, but also any of our natural energy resources, and still you refuse to hear. What will it take to consider our looming energy crisis seriously? Must a Russian love letter land on our doorstep before you get your heads out of the sand? How about the destruction of foreign oil fields, will this motivate you?   You must realize the situation we currently find ourselves in this world. We have drug gangland wars on our southern border. Islamic Extremist Terrorism haunts us at every turn. Iran still cannot be trusted, though having supposedly reversed it’s stance on destroying Israel and The USA. I believe they are saying one thing and plotting our demise at the same time. I never trusted Mr. Putin. John McCain was correct when he said he saw KGB in Putin's eyes. North Korea and China still require watching. I have learned that past actions are a great forecaster of future actions and believe me none of those nations has an overwhelmingly benign record. Now I do not want to hear from you left-wing loons about the USA's real, perceived or imagined sins at this time or how God should punish us for these sins. I am frankly tired of hearing it. Never the less, I will undoubtedly hear from you and we will, of course lock horns. I will however acknowledge, we helped create this monster by helping Russia develop their oil production and now they have turned on us. Now, do not think for a minute Russia did not plan to invade Georgia or that the Georgian Government is not blameless.   If Georgia has acted criminally towards South Osetia, then of course Georgia must be held accountable how, I would assume will be a matter left to the investigation and trials by the International Court, until that time Russia must cease fire and withdraw from Georgia. As far as the US is concerned our energy policy must be fast-tracked immediately, there must be no further delay. Before this newest setback, I would have suggested we wait until the Oil Moratorium expires in October, but now we have new concerns.   It is no longer just a matter of oil drilling and environmental concerns.   It is a matter of autonomy.   No government or cause Celebes should hamstring a nation's economy and energy policy for the sake of computer models created by folks who have no business in the energy business.                   

Dear Congressman, Robert E. Andrews,

I am asking you to reconsider your opposition to offshore oil drilling and its potential impact to the economy, our nation's security and autonomy as a sovereign nation.

I support offshore drilling off the coast of New Jersey for the following reasons.

1.   Oil Drilling relieves the surplus oil pressure under the ocean floor thereby alleviating natural oil seepage through cracks and crevices. Unchecked natural seepage of petroleum oil causes contamination of water and beaches and if it remains unchecked will equal the Exxon Valdez oil spill in a few years.

2.   Oil rigs encourage the flourishing of marine life by providing a manufactured reef that attracts said marine life.

3.   Marine Biologists and other Environmental Scientists work closely with oil companies to maintain a balanced, safe, and marine friendly environment.

4.   Oil rigs are usually located many miles from the shoreline and therefore have little effect on the appearance of the shoreline or its impact on the tourism industry.

4A. China is drilling some 50 or 60 miles from our coast for Cuba no less. Why therefore, are we not permitted?

5.    There are over 4000 products made from, with or containing petroleum, distillates and by products. Not only gasoline and diesel are effected but anything that has a combustible engine such as ships including fishing vessels, people and cargo air and water transports, pharmaceuticals, plastics and building supplies, cleaning products etc and don't forget the people who use oil for home heating in the winter who cannot afford to retrofit their houses for natural gas or other alternative fuels.

6.   Your constituents who need oil to heat their homes.

7.   It will not take 10 years to make an impact on the oil supply. Some estimates say as little as 3 years and if we start now it may take even less.

8. Bill Clinton gave the same 10-year excuse for not drilling and we could have had oil by now.

9. The Republicans and Bush administration had almost 8 years to increase oil production and did nothing.

10. The Republicans are seeing the errors of their ways and attempting to correct the situation but they need your help.

11. Oil is a national security issue due to its effect on our economy.

12. We need to be energy independent from foreign oil especially from unfriendly nations.

13. Global warming is a theory only it depends on computer models and not hard exact science of which there is so little.

14. Until we can develop better more efficient, cleaner, safer energy alternatives, we need to use the natural resources God Gave Us.

15. Plants and Trees love carbon dioxide experiments have shown plants grow larger and healthier in an environment rich in carbon dioxide.

16. Encourage oil-profits to be used for development and successful implementation of green energies.

17. Oil companies and other existing energy companies know far more than we do about how to produce energy. Would you go to your barber to clean and repair your teeth?

18. If our economy goes down the tube, so do any means of supporting ourselves or providing for charitable causes.

19. Nancy Pelosi appears to be running for dictator of the US.

20. The people demand it and the country needs it.

I support ending the ban on offshore oil drilling, In fact, the sooner the better. Not only should there be drilling offshore, but anywhere, anytime, anyhow we please in this the best dang country in the world.  

Yes even in ANWR should there be drilling right now.!

My Dear Congress, the President finally ended the ban on Offshore Drilling now it is your turn. Have you finally come to your senses, or will you drop the ball yet again? 

We have had 35 years to develop and implement alternative energy sources. Our Republican Congress and Administration had 8 years to write an energy policy that would propel the USA and other nations into the 21st Century, bringing forth Global Improvement in energy sources and policy today. 

Did any of this come to pass?  Well, No and have we wasted valuable time?  Well Yes. Why did all this happen? Well We Don't Know.   One could speculate why, Could it be Environmental Hysteria?. Could it be Congressional Ineptitude? Are we getting closer to the truth? Did the Environmentals wave some green in your faces and I don't mean a tree. Could be? Do you need to justify your purchasing alternative energy stock by strangling the rest of us. Are you punishing us for crimes against, (pick-one). Here is a real far-fetched reason. Have you aligned yourselves with other forces to bring about the downfall of our own country. It better not be. Are you offended by what I have just said. I hope so, because then maybe you will prove us wrong.

Your failure to permit not only drilling but oil production, refining and manufacturing not only impacts the fuel industry but all industry across the board. I know you are not stupid people but you could fool me. Let me use the language you undersand the most. If you do not act today to allow oil, coal and natural gas, exploring, drilling, mining, production, refining and manufacture of said products fossil fuels and those related. We will do the following:  NOT VOTE YOUR BUTTS BACK INTO OFFICE!!

The President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20500

Re: Now Is The Time To Drill!

President Geroge W. Bush:

Dear Mr. President,

Please be the voice of reason for these reasons:

To everything there is a season there is a time to go to Mars, a time to go to China, a time to listen to Al Gore.   Scratch that, never is the time to listen to Al Gore.  Now is the time to drill for oil. 

I will give you several reasons why we should be drilling: 

First: China and Russia are drilling some 50 or so miles from our shores and China may even be slant drilling which means they stay in their permit allowed area but slant the drilling into our side of the ocean all perfectly legal I'm sure.   If they can drill why can't we, so Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid can be all powerful?  Why are the Dems so afraid?

Second:  ANWR!   There are  2000 acres I believe that had been set aside in the 19 million acres of federal land located in a very desolate, frozen, tundra at best in the winter and mosquito city in the summer.  The polar bears and caribou don't even like this area EXCEPT when there is a pipeline, then the caribou love it because it is warmer near the pipelines, so in actuality we are saving caribou lives.  Plus the bears would love the company. 

Mr. President, I know you don't like the computer much, but you need to visit the Arctic Power website it is totally awesome.  Drilling technology has come along way since the 1970's and 80's .   Remember J.R. Ewing and Dallas, What a great show!   Forgive me but I digress.  Anyway the drilling footprint size has substantially decreased just look at what they have done on the North Slope, Arctic Power has made the wells almost undetectable.

Third:  Did you know that there are over 4,000 products made from or containing petroleum, from fuels to plastics to medications and foods.

Fourth: Speaking of the least wealthy, who run their homes with heating oil, what will they do in the winter.  They can't afford to retro-fit their homes for other fuels let alone afford the gas.

Fifth:  Now I am all for alternative energies not necessarily to save the environment but because of cost. 

Sixth: Solar panels in addition to the cost would not do well in Camden, NJ or  West Philly for example.  Nor would windmills.  The thought of Windmills some 50 or so feet high with gigantor whirling blades spinning over my head increases my need for a good Therapist. 

Seventh: Here's my idea:  Allow the oil companies keep their tax breaks and subsides to use for the development and successful implementation of alternative fuels only and I repeat only If they engage in developing alternative fuels and they must show progress and productivity and they must work with an Oversight Committee that includes folks from all parties in all 50 states.   A little ambitious?  Well so is Congress' plan. 

Mr President, I have been a very vocal CONSERVATIVE Republican for a few years.   Yes, I have been a Dem a Lib and, an Ind, so I have experienced confusion before but not now.   I can see clearly what Congress refuses to recognize or is it that they want to punish us for sins against:  (pick a reason).   In any event, don't you agree the American People should be set free from these enviro-facists.  Now is the time for rational thought Sir.  Now is the time for reason and action.

Thank You for Your Kind Attention to This Matter.  Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do, like talk to congress for you.  God Bless You and the Family Always.