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29. This has been his position since he took office, despite all GOP attempts to front load CR's with it

Sat Dec 20, 2014, 12:53 AM

Dec 2014

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of Riverkeepers, has said, even when being arrested for civil disobedience in front of the White House in an anti-Keystone protest, that he knew Obama would not sign on to it.

Why should he sign onto it?

He's been very consistent in delaying and resisting it. He has not only said what he said here before, but that it would add to climate change and the money made would not help the American people. Becuase it s not going to be taxed. The Koch brothers stand to DOUBLE their current net worth in one year's operation. They own ends of it and threatened PBO in 2010 if he didn't go along, he'd pay a political price. He did.

They launched the Tea Party to push this through and renew the Bush tax cuts. As soon as the Tea Party got the majority, they threatened government shut down for not going along.

It's going to be a hard road until 2017. They will keep pushing for it. He will resist. He's stronger and smarter than a lot of people think.

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KEYSTONE XL GETS PRESIDENTIAL SEAL OF DISAPPROVAL [View all] JaneyVee Dec 2014 OP

I didn't hear him totally disapprove this project, but he didn't sound real positive either. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2014 #1

The President is on a roll! (Bristol Bay, Cuba, Keystone) How about one more: Faryn Balyncd Dec 2014 #2

Yes, SCRAP the TPP! BeanMusical Dec 2014 #6

he did point out there were very few potential long term jobs and the oil wouldn't help america spanone Dec 2014 #3

I have the quotes down thread, spanone.. Cha Dec 2014 #5

thanks, i heard it in my car!!!!! spanone Dec 2014 #8

Good for you.. and Mele Kalikimaka as the President said! Cha Dec 2014 #10

Mele Kalikimaka!!! spanone Dec 2014 #12

Sweet spanone, Mahalo! And, a very Merry Christmas to you~ Cha Dec 2014 #14

I Liked How He Framed It..... global1 Dec 2014 #9

Oh wow.. thanks for that, global.. I haven't heard it yet ..just read some quotes. Cha Dec 2014 #11

Here's a couple of quotes.. "President Obama to those touting #KeystoneXL.." Cha Dec 2014 #4

What I've been saying for months. The GOP wants this, but they aren't going to get it. Hekate Dec 2014 #7

I agree with you madokie Dec 2014 #20

It's a special interest turd BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #13

Every year or two it gets delayed, its costs skyrocket. joshcryer Dec 2014 #15

That woman's "understated benefits of Keystone" question to POTUS 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #16

Take away from Obama Presser.. Cha Dec 2014 #17

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #18

Did he promise to veto it or something? Cal Carpenter Dec 2014 #19

Not exactly... but he sure did sound like he knows what's up! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #21

Yeah, well, actions speak louder than words so I'll wait and see on this one Cal Carpenter Dec 2014 #26

His "actions" up to this point should have you convinced by now.... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #27

You'd be wise to save your "bwa-ha's" for after a veto. Marr Dec 2014 #22

No I wouldn't....I have been right far too many times! VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #23

Yes, I watched it. Marr Dec 2014 #24

He doesn't telegraph his punches...he holds cards close to his vest...haven't you learned anything VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #28

This has been his position since he took office, despite all GOP attempts to front load CR's with it freshwest Dec 2014 #29

agree... VanillaRhapsody Dec 2014 #33

Good, I don't get people on these issues very much. Even if you are the wealthiest person on Earth TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #25

Greed is an antisocial disease. GeorgeGist Dec 2014 #30

"Lower crude prices challenge Keystone pipeline" RiverLover Dec 2014 #31

I'm glad they decided this won't make money. otherwise it would be full speed ahead Doctor_J Dec 2014 #32

Every time Republicans want something, I hope this President does the whole True Blue Door Dec 2014 #34