tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14418636.post7477807518761003686..comments2023-11-03T08:45:55.121+00:00Comments on Stephen's Liberal Journal: What is a Necessary Veto Governor Palin?Stephen Glennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03027718551675624433noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14418636.post-34589575132700519532008-09-07T19:03:00.000+01:002008-09-07T19:03:00.000+01:00In her speech, she states our opponent opposes an ...In her speech, she states our opponent opposes an Energy Plan. Well take a look at this:<BR/><BR/>State of Alaska > Governor > News <BR/><BR/><BR/>> News Archive <BR/><BR/>Palin Pleased with Obama's Energy Plan<BR/>Includes Alaska's Natural Gas Reserves Printer Friendly <BR/><BR/>No. 08-135 <BR/>August 4, 2008, Fairbanks, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today responded to the energy plan put forward by the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Illinois Senator Barack Obama. <BR/>“I am pleased to see Senator Obama acknowledge the huge potential Alaska’s natural gas reserves represent in terms of clean energy and sound jobs,” Governor Palin said. “The steps taken by the Alaska State Legislature this past week demonstrate that we are ready, willing and able to supply the energy our nation needs.”<BR/>In a speech given in Lansing, Michigan, Senator Obama called for the completion of the Alaska natural gas pipeline, stating, “Over the next five years, we should also lease more of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for oil and gas production. And we should also tap more of our substantial natural gas reserves and work with the Canadian government to finally build the Alaska natural gas pipeline, delivering clean natural gas and creating good jobs in the process.”<BR/>Governor Palin also acknowledged the Senator’s proposal to offer $1,000 rebates to those struggling with the high cost of energy.<BR/>“We in Alaska feel that crunch and are taking steps to address it right here at home,” Governor Palin said. “This is a tool that must be on the table to buy us time until our long-term energy plans can be put into place. We have already enjoyed the support of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, and it is gratifying to see Senator Obama get on board.”<BR/>The Governor did question the means to pay for Obama’s proposed rebate — a windfall profits tax on oil companies. In Alaska, the state’s resource valuation system, ACES, provides strong incentives for companies to re-invest their profits in new production. <BR/>“Windfall profits taxes alone prevent additional investment in domestic production. Without new supplies from American reserves, our dependency and addiction to foreign sources of oil will continue,” Governor Palin said.concerned08https://www.blogger.com/profile/01537216522723942371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14418636.post-25152190037453603262008-09-05T08:18:00.000+01:002008-09-05T08:18:00.000+01:00Brian,The vetoing part for me is just the tip of t...Brian,<BR/><BR/>The vetoing part for me is just the tip of the iceberg, in fact some of what she said struck me as very contradictory to what I'd alredy read up about on her in a short time. Most of her stances I can in no way support and as an outsider looking in I'm just trying to find out who on earth may be one heartbeat away from the Presidency, and as a political anorak I do way too much looking into things, but people seem to want to read it.<BR/><BR/>StephenStephen Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03027718551675624433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14418636.post-64176077186794082752008-09-04T17:40:00.000+01:002008-09-04T17:40:00.000+01:00Stephen,Thanks for the research into Governor Pali...Stephen,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the research into Governor Palin's veto history. Her speech last night was meant to place her in the context of a proper running mate, and in my estimation, she is a huge improvement over our current vp Dick Cheney. I share your concerns regarding her claims, but I attribute the bulk of that misrepresentation and the flat out distortions to McCain's speechwriter.<BR/><BR/>-Brian Bell<BR/>Pella, IowaDavis #205https://www.blogger.com/profile/09335892249733266604noreply@blogger.com