Young (R-AK) uses economy as excuse to push for Alaska drilling.

[babylonsister]

http://thinkprogress.org/2008/01/24/young-uses-economy-as-excuse-to-push-for-alaska-drilling/

Young uses economy as excuse to push for Alaska drilling.

Rep. Don Young (R-AK) yesterday wrote to Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) and “said legislation to delay the sale of land in Alaska for oil and gas exploration would hinder the U.S. economy.” Young, notorious for his earmarks, said he was “disappointed” by Markey’s efforts to block oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.”It’s bewildering when you consider the fact that we are continuing to import domestic energy and it’s harming our economy,” Young claimed.

[gratuitous]

1. These maniacs just never stop

Young should be behind bars, not trying to exterminate a people and their way of life.

[Angela Shelley]

2. There it is, once again, in black and white ...

"Protect our resources ... we can get everything we need from the rest of the world"

[Cant trust em]

3. How about jobs in the green economy?

Oil is the excuse for everything. How about coming up with a new solution, people!

[jmowreader]

4. Importing domestic energy?

It must be just me, but last I checked "domestic" energy doesn't have to be imported.