So, the states that hate immigrants absolutely consent to insulting federal authority at it's borders for profit.

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today applauded (click here) the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ move to eliminate the state revenue sharing cap that the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) establishes. Kennedy has worked closely with committee members and his Senate colleagues to lift the revenue cap that penalizes Gulf states unfairly and has remained especially focused, in recent days, on moving this bill to the Senate floor.

The Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act, which Kennedy cosponsored, would reform GOMESA to allow Louisiana and other states to share more resources from offshore oil and gas leases. Kennedy also introduced the Offshore Cap Parity Act to eliminate the GOMESA cap.

“The current GOMESA cap unfairly targets oil producing states and denies them revenue that they have earned. Without this money to build infrastructure and storm barriers, Louisianians remain even more vulnerable to natural disasters. Eliminating the GOMESA cap is key to protecting people’s lives and livelihoods, and I’m glad we’ve made a way to move this bill forward. There’s still more to be done, but this is a step in the right direction,” said Kennedy....

I have always wondered what "thoughts and prayers" means to Republicans. Now I know. It is about the petroleum income to the federal government. See, Louisiana's Kennedy recently expressed his sorrow for all those suffering from the climate crisis. Sorry, he considers the components of climate as different from the climate crisis caused by his beloved petroleum pet companies.

December 15, 2022

By Ron Brackett

At a Glance (click here)

• A tornado hit the New Orleans metropolitan area.
• Multiple deaths and dozens of injuries reported in Louisiana.
• People were trapped in their homes after a tornado in New Iberia, Louisiana....

Those 20 tornadoes are due to the climate crisis. It is due to the propagation of the petroleum industry. Kennedy comes to the defense and promotion of the petroleum industry without remorse when realizing these deadly events. These tornadoes were part of a very violent front that moved across the country and caused enormous danger to the Northeast USA.

When a politician with divided interests like Kennedy makes these statements about thoughts and prayers, it is perfectly good to thank him and his spouse for their prayers, but, it is also better if they clarify what their thoughts actually are and whether they are in line with what is best for human life in Louisiana.