Corzine denounces GOP's 'drill, baby, drill' approach to energy
By Max Pizarro, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter
Gov. Jon Corzine: Politicker file photo
It's a battle cry sounded by the Republicans on the issue of energy.
But Gov. Jon Corzine denounces the "Drill baby, drill" philosophy as a monothematic way to further American dependency on oil, at odds with a multi-pronged approach, in which developing other energy sources, including solar, wind and biofuels, is foundational.
Corzine made the comment today in a conference call with reporters.
The governor's presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) says he would support offshore drilling only if it's part of a larger and broader approach to developing alternative energy sources, and eschews a drilling-first approach favored by his opponent, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
On the economic front, in defense of Obama, the governor said middle-income earners making under $150,000 would see a tax cut of $1,000 under Obama’s plan.
"Most New Jerseyans would see a tax cut," said Corzine.
He hailed his presidential candidate’s proposal of a stimulus package, which would funnel $25,000 billion to the states to address with declining revenues, in Corzine’s words, "owing to the Bush recession."
An additional $25 billion would go toward roads, bridges, and schools to create jobs now.
Obama, said Corzine, is committed to strong oversight and financial regulation of markets.
Finally, Corzine celebrated Obama’s energy program, which he said would "broadly support efforts we have to build jobs with wind, solar and alternative energy."
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It's the economy stupid!
To Gov. Corzine: drill stupid, drill stupid and get the commission and part of profits for NJ taxpayers.
Let Him Know
At the polls in November that NJ needs energy independence, rigs, wind turbines, solar, offshore, onshore. Anyplace it works, NJ will benefit from the revenues, the US will keep more of our hard earned money here when we need it to salavage the economy.
Like in Alaska
When do I get to see checks for the windfarms? In Alaska the populations shares in the benefits of all energy productions, as we give up public resources for energy production will I see a direct benefit (other than someone telling me it would be more expensive)?
This is a big flip flop for Obama, stick your finger in the air and see which way the wind is blowing before stating your position. Too bad he didnt wait long enough before coming out against drilling. The he had to change his stand. Say anything to get in, screw them later.
I remember Bill Clinton's middle class tax cut... and I'm still waiting for it.
Drill Now!
The enviro-left has been hanging onto this notion that drilling offshore is environmentally dangerous. Problem for them is that this has been proven to be a complete fallacy. In 2005, four major hurricanes plowed through the Gulf Coast and nary a drop of oil was spilled from a drilling platform. This week, two major 'Canes have plowed through - including one last week - and again, not a spilled drop of oil.
Furthermore, sea life turn oil rigs into reefs, creating a beautiful environment for sea life.
Lastly, off-shore drilling will create jobs and tax revenue for the state. It would be an economic boon for NJ.
It's time for Corzine, Lautenberg & Menendez to get their heads out of the sand
and listen to the will fo the people who demand that we drill here and drill now!
"I figure people drift toward liberalism at a young age, and I always hope that they change when they see how the world really is.”
- Johnny Ramone
McCain - Palin Plan + my own 2 cents
what part of McCain's "all of the above approach" do these idiots not understand. Do they not understand that we need to do something in the short-term (drill) while we figure out which alternatives will be most viable. There are doubts if wind is truly efficient enough, If corn is the answer, if switchgrass will work. But, we do know that we can move quickly on a few fronts. We can drill and have significant amounts of oil flowing in about 3-6 years. We need to build more processing capacity, this is a major issue. We can build more nuke facilities within that same timeframe. While we do these things over the next 3-6 years, we simultaneously give tax and cash incentives for private research into clean coal and shale oil technology, to companies that can produce a minimum of 5 million cars per year that get more than 60 miles per gallon (while still meeting all safety and durability standards we expect), to the gas production & distribution companies that produce a determined amount of natural gas and make it available to a determined degree at their gas stations, and to companies that make significant advancements in battery and electrical energy storage technologies. The true answers are in the private sector, based on competition and market rewards.
DRILL, BABY, DRILL!
Let's drill offshore now!
And I mean even off of the Jersey shore.
I care about the gas stations and the price at the pump.
I don't care about the owners of all those boardwalk funnel cake stands, rigged carnival games, etc. (those leaches already get too much government support in the form of beach replenishment, NFIP subsidized flood insurance that encourages overdevelopment in flood plains, etc. - they can go get real jobs like the rest of us have to work at).
I can live a very satisfying and fulfilling life without seeing Jon Bon Jovi do another concert on top of the public toilet at Seaside Heights.
But if Fred can't sell me reasonably priced gasoline, then I will get pissed off.