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In reply to the discussion: A political argument against the pipeline. [View all]bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)3. Many pipelines run from the Gulf Coast up north
Have been in place for oil and gas since the 30s and 40s, run into the NE states. While there are occasional problems with spills, etc., there is a vast knowledge base on overland operations in the US.
The real question is who will get the jobs to build the pipeline and the proper regulatory regime to monitor the construction and operation. Normally lots of union type jobs if the right to work trolls don't muck things up.
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Private money will develop the shit, and it goes through all the damn food for the country.
lonestarnot
Dec 2011
#22
I read somewhere.. that the oil from this pipeline is going to be sold to China..
lib2DaBone
Dec 2011
#9