Any vote on Keystone is simply politics and crony politics at that. Although, I am quite sure the only Louisiana political figure running for Senate receiving money from the petroleum industry in regard to this project is Bill Cassidy.
Top 5 Senate Race Contributors
Cajun Industries (click here) $46,800 (Cajun is a general contractor which includes the energy sector.)
Elliott Management (click here) $45,900 (Elliott rather not way what they do.)
Koch Industries (click here) $36,000 (Pipelines and petroleum industry)
Schilling Distributing (click here) $28,100 (Distributor for items like Arizona Iced Tea and wine, beer and spirts.)
Mockler Beverage (click here) $26,700 (Distiller of wine, beer and spirits)
Top 5 Industries contributing to Bill Cassidy for Senate
Health Professional (self explanatory - MDs usually) $630,465
Oil and Gas (the top three above are all oil ans gas) $377,370
Retired (probably living on income dividends) $372,119
Securities and Investments (Wall Street) $360,383
Leadership PACs $307,000
I thought this was interesting. I suppose he is running for both the House and Senate. He really exceeded his fund raising this cycle. He has spent all but $3 million.
Hm.
The man likes food, his contributors came to breakfasts, lunches, dinners and simple reception. And he is having an appearance of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson at a rally.
If the US House and Senate are going to vote on the KXL they should be stating the FACTS. No lies. No hubris. No deceptions. No rhetoric. I know that is a hard thing to do for those that have friends that want them to vote and make a great argument for voting. But, facts are important.
The US State Department had an estimate of the facts made and according to that report the building of the pipeline would generate 3,900 full time jobs IF completed in one year. If completed in two years it would generate 1,950 jobs. When completed the permanent positions would be about 50 and 15 temporary jobs.
That report was for the ENTIRE LENGTH of the pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast. Today, the southern half is already underway, so those figures for the northern extension would generate about HALF those numbers.
And about those jobs. It might be the jobs are more for WARM WEATHER, so if I were a Congressman or woman I would not be counting on the Canadian Tar Sands as a reliable source of tar or oil.
One of the favorite arguments.
Oh, think that is just one truck?
No.
Here is another one.
Now, the truth of the matter is this disaster in Canada is exactly that. There is a lot of land lost from these extractions of sands. A lot. And the land is not reclaimable. It is like the Gulf States, in particular, Louisiana and the loss of land from sea level rise but also from oil disasters. The land just isn't the same. Alaska's Prince William Sound's Bligh Reef still has oil that is collected from time to time and that was well over 20 years ago. Actually, let's see, 1989 and today is 2014 means that was 25 years ago. Yep, 25 years ago March. Still problems.
But, the truth of the matter is tar sands is a very poor option for the USA. The pipeline is a disgusting project. I runs right down the middle of the country, through prime farm land, native indian lands, places where there are endangered species and some are only now being re-introduced and then there is the water.
The cost of producing any oil out of those lands is extremely expensive. When the price of oil went up there were small operators all over the oil fields putting up drills and derricks to extract what was left after the major petroleum companies were finished with the old wells. With the drop in prices today and the 'idea' of putting that pipeline down the middle of the country there won't be anymore small operators. To extract the oil costs far more than any will receive in payment and they'll be begging for loans and bailouts.
That is another thing. When this disaster finally ends up in bankruptcy, who is going to bail them out, the USA or Canada?
The project is NOT Feasible. If the project is not feasible, then why vote on it when the USA is sincerely compromising the land, water and NATIONAL VALUES. Why? Why, indeed.
I could say a lot more right now, but, I don't think that is required at this point. So, the vote in the House and Senate is politics. Pure unadulterated politics for cronies.
Senator Landrieu has about $1.5 million left in her campaign fund. I think she is deserving of re-election. She is dedicated and her interests go beyond oil and gas. Some of her large donations came from lawyers. Most of the lawyers are probably engaged in representing the victims the BP Deepwater Horizon. There are a lot reasons to vote for her, but, so very few to vote for Cassidy. I think the people will be hurt if he is elected their Senator. Senator Landrieu has a long history of supporting the people of Louisiana. Why change now?
Top 5 Senate Race Contributors
Cajun Industries (click here) $46,800 (Cajun is a general contractor which includes the energy sector.)
Elliott Management (click here) $45,900 (Elliott rather not way what they do.)
Koch Industries (click here) $36,000 (Pipelines and petroleum industry)
Schilling Distributing (click here) $28,100 (Distributor for items like Arizona Iced Tea and wine, beer and spirts.)
Mockler Beverage (click here) $26,700 (Distiller of wine, beer and spirits)
Top 5 Industries contributing to Bill Cassidy for Senate
Health Professional (self explanatory - MDs usually) $630,465
Oil and Gas (the top three above are all oil ans gas) $377,370
Retired (probably living on income dividends) $372,119
Securities and Investments (Wall Street) $360,383
Leadership PACs $307,000
I thought this was interesting. I suppose he is running for both the House and Senate. He really exceeded his fund raising this cycle. He has spent all but $3 million.
Hm.
The man likes food, his contributors came to breakfasts, lunches, dinners and simple reception. And he is having an appearance of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson at a rally.
If the US House and Senate are going to vote on the KXL they should be stating the FACTS. No lies. No hubris. No deceptions. No rhetoric. I know that is a hard thing to do for those that have friends that want them to vote and make a great argument for voting. But, facts are important.
The US State Department had an estimate of the facts made and according to that report the building of the pipeline would generate 3,900 full time jobs IF completed in one year. If completed in two years it would generate 1,950 jobs. When completed the permanent positions would be about 50 and 15 temporary jobs.
And about those jobs. It might be the jobs are more for WARM WEATHER, so if I were a Congressman or woman I would not be counting on the Canadian Tar Sands as a reliable source of tar or oil.
One of the favorite arguments. Oh, think that is just one truck?
No.
Here is another one.
Now, the truth of the matter is this disaster in Canada is exactly that. There is a lot of land lost from these extractions of sands. A lot. And the land is not reclaimable. It is like the Gulf States, in particular, Louisiana and the loss of land from sea level rise but also from oil disasters. The land just isn't the same. Alaska's Prince William Sound's Bligh Reef still has oil that is collected from time to time and that was well over 20 years ago. Actually, let's see, 1989 and today is 2014 means that was 25 years ago. Yep, 25 years ago March. Still problems.
But, the truth of the matter is tar sands is a very poor option for the USA. The pipeline is a disgusting project. I runs right down the middle of the country, through prime farm land, native indian lands, places where there are endangered species and some are only now being re-introduced and then there is the water.
The cost of producing any oil out of those lands is extremely expensive. When the price of oil went up there were small operators all over the oil fields putting up drills and derricks to extract what was left after the major petroleum companies were finished with the old wells. With the drop in prices today and the 'idea' of putting that pipeline down the middle of the country there won't be anymore small operators. To extract the oil costs far more than any will receive in payment and they'll be begging for loans and bailouts.
That is another thing. When this disaster finally ends up in bankruptcy, who is going to bail them out, the USA or Canada?
The project is NOT Feasible. If the project is not feasible, then why vote on it when the USA is sincerely compromising the land, water and NATIONAL VALUES. Why? Why, indeed.
I could say a lot more right now, but, I don't think that is required at this point. So, the vote in the House and Senate is politics. Pure unadulterated politics for cronies.
Senator Landrieu has about $1.5 million left in her campaign fund. I think she is deserving of re-election. She is dedicated and her interests go beyond oil and gas. Some of her large donations came from lawyers. Most of the lawyers are probably engaged in representing the victims the BP Deepwater Horizon. There are a lot reasons to vote for her, but, so very few to vote for Cassidy. I think the people will be hurt if he is elected their Senator. Senator Landrieu has a long history of supporting the people of Louisiana. Why change now?
