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Obama Lambasts Republicans for 'Flat Earth' Energy Policies
Speaking in front of college students in Maryland on Thursday, President Barack Obama blasted the "drill baby, drill" calls that are starting to resurface across the country, especially in Republican circles.
Using simple arithmetic, the President debunked the idea that drilling for more oil will not only lower gas prices, but also solve the country's energy quandary.
Link: http://www.energyboom.com/policy/obama-lambasts-republicans-flat-earth-energy-policies
