Pro-Keystone XL Letter Dripping in Fossil Fuel Money

[limpyhobbler]

In the ongoing saga that is the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, it’s clear that supporters of the dangerous project are getting anxious. Perhaps they’re seeing the writing on the wall that this project is nowhere near a sure thing, thanks to the massive resistance to the pipeline, the scientists throwing their weight in opposition to it, and the new studies out showing even greater negative effects if built.

Or perhaps they’re looking ahead to the wave of people planning to descend upon DC in opposition to the pipeline and in favor of strong climate action on the 17th of February.

In the latest attempt to influence the Obama administration, supporters of the project in the Senate have sent a new letter urging the President to approve the problematic pipeline.

This shouldn’t actually be news, however, given the signers of this letter are largely the same Senators who have supported the project all along…that is, minus at least a few (who we hope have come to their senses).
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from http://priceofoil.org/2013/01/23/pro-keystonexl-letter-dripping-in-fossil-fuel-money/

[ROBROX]

1. SENDING OIL TO TEXAS IS LIKE SENDING COAL TO A STATE THAT HAS COAL

The oil if it is to be used in this country should be sent EAST not SOUTH. There is no oil in the east and there are people in the east who would use the oil.

Texas has oil and has become a big EXPORT for refined oil products.

There is already a network of oil pipes in the east which could be used to the oil.

This whole oil deal STINKS and should be STOPPED.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

2. Sickening

Lets hope the president honors his inaugural address commitment to protecting the environment for future generations. Keystone is a poison pill for everyone's children, and of zero net benefit to the average person. The Ogallala aquifer aspect is only one piece of the enormous problem and re-routing it doesn't address the dozen or so other serious issues. Fuck Keystone XL and anyone who supports it.