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92. 65% of Americans favor the pipeline

Reply to Martin Eden (Reply #24)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 08:41 AM

Nov 2014

Generally it's best not to do something 65% of Americans disapprove of right before an election.

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Obama Rejects Argument Keystone Will Add Jobs, Cut Fuel Cost [View all] IDemo Nov 2014 OP

WOW nykym Nov 2014 #1

Infrastructure improvement should be on the table randr Nov 2014 #2

For Christ's sake Old Codger Nov 2014 #3

It does go to refineries jmowreader Nov 2014 #56

that is a good point itsrobert Nov 2014 #58

We'll get higher gas prices jmowreader Nov 2014 #64

Interestingly ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #4

Of course DU'ers didn't recognize what was up. This is the first time he has made his stand rhett o rick Nov 2014 #13

Why didn't he make this stand long before this? Martin Eden Nov 2014 #24

Probably ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #43

That depends ... Martin Eden Nov 2014 #70

Here's the "problem" with you statement ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #73

I disagree Martin Eden Nov 2014 #77

Please clarify this statement, "Yes, they believe that they have everything to gain from Keystone ." rhett o rick Nov 2014 #95

"I strongly believe in closing the barn door." RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #72

Horse's Asses Martin Eden Nov 2014 #75

That very well could be and I agree with you about standing on principle should rhett o rick Nov 2014 #78

65% of Americans favor the pipeline Recursion Nov 2014 #92

Much of that 65% is based on a false narrative Martin Eden Nov 2014 #93

I'd be interested in seeing the source of that statistic. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #94

An ABC/Washington Post poll from March Recursion Nov 2014 #96

Thank you. I guess I shouldn't be surprised since the public has been told up to this point by rhett o rick Nov 2014 #97

Why didn't he make this stand long before this? ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #42

I don't mind his "playing politics" if it benefits the people. I am not convinced this did. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #79

But rhett ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #81

From 350.com(anti-pipeline) on the President's Stand in 2012.. Cha Nov 2014 #91

Surely he knows it's a Koch profit project, and little more. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #34

Oh yes offering CCPI as a bargaining chip is totally a red herring Fearless Nov 2014 #35

I don't know. Half-Century Man Nov 2014 #47

The problem is too many people think they're smarter and more politically savvy than Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2014 #82

Proven wrong!? Fearless Nov 2014 #87

Now that's the guy I thought I voted for. GoneFishin Nov 2014 #5

Kickin' Faux pas Nov 2014 #6

I hope Barack Obama heaven05 Nov 2014 #7

He deserves some fun. He's so far beyond them in intelligence humor and common sense. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #38

yes, yes! heaven05 Nov 2014 #66

Amen! ReRe Nov 2014 #46

great music! heaven05 Nov 2014 #67

Seriously. ReRe Nov 2014 #68

I am hoping so. heaven05 Nov 2014 #69

So why is it being promoted as such a good thing? TheCowsCameHome Nov 2014 #8

Winner winner Chicken dinner... Historic NY Nov 2014 #12

It's worse than that. RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #14

Yes. deurbano Nov 2014 #28

There are many U.S. Corporations that would stand to gain daleo Nov 2014 #52

Totally agree. I didn't mean to imply otherwise RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #71

And destroying his yard too, whether he cares or not, ozone_man Nov 2014 #84

Yes. Absolutely! RufusTFirefly Nov 2014 #85

FTM ... follow the money. This is energy companies buying voices in Congress ... SomeGuyInEagan Nov 2014 #17

Forgive my stupidity SmittynMo Nov 2014 #9

It also travels over the main source of water for the heartland ... staggerleem Nov 2014 #27

Game over SmittynMo Nov 2014 #45

Comment from a Canadian Bragi Nov 2014 #10

Thank you underpants Nov 2014 #21

A west-to-east pipeline was approved BY HARPER Bragi Nov 2014 #30

Thanks again underpants Nov 2014 #44

Hah! Good one /nt Bragi Nov 2014 #76

Our Conservative asshole-in-chief gave his approval LiberalLovinLug Nov 2014 #39

"... the world will be a better place, and so will Canada." Martin Eden Nov 2014 #25

Exactly right LiberalLovinLug Nov 2014 #26

Sums up my opinions too daleo Nov 2014 #54

Oh, this will create jobs alright! Let's be very clear on that! Roland99 Nov 2014 #11

The computer they have can do that already jmowreader Nov 2014 #61

“It doesn’t have an impact on U.S. gas prices.” SomeGuyInEagan Nov 2014 #15

The policy that is CURRENTLY decreasing our gas prices ... staggerleem Nov 2014 #31

The claim that they will charge us less at the pump based on Keystone is effing hilarious. DesertDiamond Nov 2014 #16

It's the same concept... ReRe Nov 2014 #49

TG! I was seriously thinking of getting on a plane to protest this thing. jillan Nov 2014 #18

They just haven't told us that the jobs created will be construction workers corkhead Nov 2014 #19

It's very likely ... staggerleem Nov 2014 #33

See? shenmue Nov 2014 #20

Yes, he CAN! n/t ReRe Nov 2014 #50

Supporters of the pipeline project ... staggerleem Nov 2014 #22

I'll go with the first part of your 1st sentence Iliyah Nov 2014 #36

YES!!!! GitRDun Nov 2014 #23

It does make it a little clearer why the Koch brothers advertise... Blanks Nov 2014 #29

OF COURSE! staggerleem Nov 2014 #40

Jon Stewart introduced the new sponsor here: tclambert Nov 2014 #59

Did you see John Stewart lambast them? Blanks Nov 2014 #60

Destroying America's backyards, the economy, voter suppression, health care, women's rights, Iliyah Nov 2014 #32

Pipeline, post construction jobs: 35 permanent; 15 temps. Divernan Nov 2014 #37

"most workers would be specialized and need to be brought in from outside those states" staggerleem Nov 2014 #41

Probably from Texas jmowreader Nov 2014 #74

Holy Crap! Truth to OIL Industry? Mr. Mustard Nov 2014 #48

Who are cons so intent on helping the Canadian GOVERNMENT randys1 Nov 2014 #51

Obama is Correct. TxVietVet Nov 2014 #53

Within Canada, there is a lot of opposition to pipelines daleo Nov 2014 #55

K&R&NT ZombieHorde Nov 2014 #57

well the President florida08 Nov 2014 #62

but it can be done if enough noise is made florida08 Nov 2014 #63

Nice to see he lives in reality. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #65

Good for Obama... sendero Nov 2014 #80

He desrves credit for standing up to this. ozone_man Nov 2014 #83

Obama Rejects Argument Keystone Will Add Jobs, Cut Fuel Cost ... blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #86

Keystone XL doesn't exist anymore. Eridenus Nov 2014 #88

Oh good.. I reported on this in GD.. hadn't seen anything about it. Glad it's in LBN Cha Nov 2014 #89

In which Obama shows the GOP the third finger so the whole world can see it... freshwest Nov 2014 #90