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This EPA official who said his strategy is to “crucify” oil and gas companies ought be fired before week’s end. Period. This isn’t regulatory enforcement, it’s criminal prosecutorial abuse. Then again, the Obama administration is rather good at such regulatory abuses.
Fire this man. Now.
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Frog in Uniform| 4.26.12 @ 10:52AM
With all due respect, what the heck is happening in your country? And why did you elect a guy you just didn't know anything about, without access to his background, his grades, his friends or even his birthplace? This kind of screw up is usually what singles my country out of any other nation and we're quite good at it. do you really want to look like a HUGE France?
albert constantine jr.| 4.26.12 @ 10:55AM
The answer to your last question from the left would be "Oui". From just about everywhere else it would emphatically be "Non, monsieur", the quality of wine and cheese notwithstanding.
Stan| 4.26.12 @ 10:59AM
What is wrong with this country is the idiots that believe in the nanny state. You have those in France too. People who thinks that everyone else owes them a living instead of going out and earning it. Just as with France, they got into the power structure and decided that everyone should be as they are.
Grzmlyk| 4.26.12 @ 11:07AM
This is what a republic in its death throes looks like. What's wrong with this country is it is suffering from the cancer of parasitism. The victory of all cancers is that they consume all of the resources provided by the host - resulting in the death of both parasite and host.
So eat, drink and be merry, socialists and freeloaders. Your victory over conservatism, common sense, logic and character is your own death sentence.
daddio| 4.26.12 @ 11:57AM
Temporary insanity? Too much pot? LSD in the water supply? I dunno, it astounds me everyday...
David W| 4.26.12 @ 1:17PM
He was black. Pure and simple. Any one else with the lack to ability and skill would have been laughed out of the primary. When you have hollywood "starts" like Samuel L. Jackson stating he voted for THE ONE only because he was black you know why we are in trouble.
albert constantine jr.| 4.26.12 @ 10:58AM
Actually, I think he should be EPA's nominee for employee of the year. He has candidly revealed this administration's approach to energy policy.
It is a shame that during the 20 years he sat in the pew at Jeremiah Wright's church, Barack Obama missed the reverend's thoughts on the Roman approach to governance, and instead chose to adopt it as his own.
W| 4.26.12 @ 11:25AM
I agree he should not be fired. Romney should use the statement as the position of the Obama regime. Make him the poster boy for the $4.00 per gallon gasoline. This is a gift. Use it.
dc| 4.26.12 @ 11:39AM
First, there is zero chance this guy will be fired. He speaks for his Dear Leader and the latter's attack bitch, the EPA snakehead Mizz Jackson. Second, it's only an opportunity if the Romney campaign uses it and emphasizes what AC Jr says, above: this is Dear Leader's policy. Do you (Americans) agree or disagree? Pretty simple choice.
There are no more conceivable excuses for voting for these people/policies on the basis of ignorance (not that there was ever an excuse for not informing yourself about what kind of radical fascist ass this mocha messiah was/is). So, as other AmSpec authors say today, choose. You know what the choices are, and backhandedly, we should thank Mizz Jackson's EPA for clarifying the choices even further.
Oldefarte| 4.26.12 @ 12:56PM
NO.....instead FIRE HIS BOSSES @ 1600 Pennsylvania Ave [POTUS], the DofJ [Holder], and the Dof I[Salazar] in November by VOTING THE STRAIGHT REPUBLICAN TICKET!!!!!!!!
Tom Kyba| 4.26.12 @ 1:28PM
If Romney has any gonads whatsoever there will be an amazing number of job openings next year in government. Think of how many of these vermin have infested Washington since the Narcissist-in-chief was elected. Even when the previous Narcissist-in-chief was in power, at least some of his appointees were simply in over their heads(Joycelyn Elders etc.) but this latest crop are simply sick. We can now see what the extreme left does when it has power at the national level. There simply are no decent people who you can disagree with politically in this giant septic tank of a party. They are all nuts. Every freaking one of them. I also believe that there are a large number of former Clintonistas who are appalled at the current admin's behavior but of course like most liberals they are too gutless to speak out about it. At least on sites like this, conservatives are willing to debate with each other over various issues instead of being in total lockstep with each other on every single subject. I also firmly believe that many of these chicken-bleep liberals are biding their time and are convinced Hillary is the thing in 2016. Just one more note re the narcissist meme, Skankpuke Clinton actually asked David Feherty if he could appear as a guest on Feherty's interview show. Considering that Feherty has to push and goad most guests to open up on tv, what kind of self-absorbed turd asks the host to interview him? Someone who needs softball interviews and needs to be on the new fashionable program so he can burnish his phony pathetic image. Damn, first we get Clinton, the first president of the celebrity whore age, then 8 years later we get someone worse. How is this possible? Well at least there can't be any more of them can there? Oh wait I just finished referencing the lefts' version of the "it" girl for 2016. Mark my words, since the left has gotten the first black president(sort of) there is no way they will allow the Repubs to get the 1st woman president.(sort of)
Donald Ward| 4.26.12 @ 1:50PM
Where is an American Robert d'Aubisson when we really need one? The US Federal Government is so thoroughly rat-infested that nothing sort of a thorough extermination of the vermin will restore the Republic!
FeFe| 4.26.12 @ 2:40PM
Yes, but how would that help ol fuddy-duddy Romney's campaign promise to appeal to the affluent, highly-educated suburbanite hipsters as the new and improved "green" warrior for Gaia? Or maintain Romney's campaign promise to bailout the EU via the IMF so they may continue to go for the gold standard in carbon credit exchanges? Do try to be helpful to the GOP-E chosen one so he may ascend into a fully operational utopian government parade march.
aware| 4.26.12 @ 4:28PM
Apparently Quin, you don't seem to know how a vast criminal gang operates. Or maybe you've seen one that's different?
Lally R.| 4.28.12 @ 11:42PM
First of all I would like to give my definition. I consider RECESSION as a slowdown in economic activity, expressed as a decline of the GDP in the last 2 quarters, characterised by less employment, low investment capacity, lower household income, lower business profits, and rise of the unemployment rate.
Lally R.| 5.2.12 @ 12:48PM
A double-dip recession is already installed in UK, and some European countries either will experience or have similar situation such Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Spain (PIIGS). What about USA? I am pretty sure that a deep RECESSION will show up in USA during 2013 to finalize into a DEPRESSION with HYPERINFLATION around 2014-2015 and it might last for another 10 more years like in 1929-1939. However, just 5% of the population will become wealthy or super wealthy because they are prepared in advance. Who knows if I'm right.". HOW to deal with ? HOW Can I make money? Financial Education is the KEY.
Lally R.| 5.8.12 @ 6:48PM
I truly believe that FINANCIAL EDUCATION is the key for all kinds of financial challenges, including Recession and Depression. The economy does not dictate your financial circumstances. As somebody said. "Thank You Economy" because he knows how to find great deals. Anybody can get started reading book from successful people and investors; and with all my respect NOT from financial planners or Bank CEOs, who tell you how to deposit your money for the long-term. The best way to protect yourself is to learn how to set up your own business as 1) Create a Business; 2) Invest in Real Estate; 3) Buy smart stocks from savy investors, and not from Wall Street or similar ones; and 4) Invest in Commodities. HOW can you achieve that? FINANCIAL EDUCATION is the main key. 2013 will be the year for global recession to a Global Depression in 2014-2015 and last for 8 to 10 more years. Hope is OK, but TAKING ACTION change any reality.
Julio Z.| 5.14.12 @ 5:12PM
It is really unfortunate to see what is happening with some European countries,known as PIIGS: Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Portugal, which are coping with some way of RECESSION. Spain coping with 25% unemployment rate and Greece almost to a bankruptcy.
Is there any lesson and blessing we can learn from this situation?
Lesson: Do not SPEND too much money and get fewer LIABILITIES.
Blessing: We can do something now. Invest in your Financial Education and ACT now.
Most of these countries that are financially in trouble have spent too much money they do not have it and kept borrowing more money to pay their debts.
2013 will be a year of expected Global Recession, to move to a Global Depression (2014-2015 ??) after US Stocks Markets Crash and the end American Dollar.
The best way to protect yourself is get FINANCIALLY EDUCATED and learn how to create your own business and invest in undervalued assets.
Julio Z.| 5.18.12 @ 7:45PM
What else to do?. We cannot be just simple spectators and see how the economy in many European countries is getting worse. Similar scenario will be installed in USA in 2013 as well, and -with all my respect- I do not believe that Politicians will solve this problem. However, if we had a good FINANCIAL EDUCATION and TAKE ACTION can do a lot for us and our families. In these times, investing in mutual funds for the long-term and diversify is very risky. Stocks Markets will crash in 2014-2015 and most of the money invested in stocks will be wiped out.
During 2012 there will be a lot of good news because we are in national elections of more than 40 countries in the world. Then, 2013 will be a hard year to enter into a Global Depression in 2014 or 2015. Let's take action now.
Julio Z. | 5.25.12 @ 12:14PM
Which option is the best to talk about Recession or ACT? I really prefer ACTING NOW despite of any bad circumstance, and one of the best things I do is continuously getting more Financial Education. Yesterday, I learned that whole World is coping with an enormous amount of credit and cannot repay it. This is one the reasons why financial markets (starting from Stocks Markets) and Banks will crash in the next years. Just look at this, USA Reserve Ratio is 1% compared with China which has 20%. What a huge difference! What does it mean? The lower the Reserve ratio (RR) the more Credit is created. Why is there a lot of financial turmoil and high unemployment rate in Greece, Spain, Italy, Ireland and Portugal? Because they got too many liabilities, too much expenses and borrowed more currency (Euro) to pay back their debts. This printing process is called Long Term Refinancing Operation (LTRO), the same like in USA which will continue printing more currency (QE) and will create more credit but at the very end; almost all world population will not be able to pay it back. http://tiny.cc/leevew
Julio | 5.31.12 @ 2:01PM
This Global Recession started a few years ago and will go in the next years into a New Depression that I think it will be worse than Great Depression of the 1930's. In the meantime it's time to get more Financial Education and cope with the recession with a great attitude either by creating A) "Recession proof business" or B) "Investing in vehicles that provide you a good return on your investment (ROI)" as long as you have done a great research of the markets, the investment profitability and your skills. Two great recession-proof business that can give you a good RESIDUAL INCOME might be at early phase of a great Network Marketing Company such Ganoexcel at http://www.facebook.com/pages/.....5434021462 or becoming an Affiliate Marketer learning good skills at http://gettraffic-leads-exposure.blogspot.com.
Julio | 6.7.12 @ 5:17PM
Unfortunately, this Global Recession will continue smoothly or higher after results of more than 40 Worldwide National Elections during 2012-2013, and then a New Global Depression will be installed (2015-2016) ?? and it will be worse than 1930's. WHY? Because most of Governments, whoever be the next President or Prime Minister, will continue printing money (QE or LTRO) during 2013-2015 in order to "solve Debts and pay unfunded liabilities".
During this year 2012 you still might hear "some good news" but it will be temporarily, because the economy during 2013-2015 will become very harsh. Let's cope this Global Recession by ACTING wisely and getting consistently FINANCIAL EDUCATION. In my opinion you can either build up a A) "Good business" and B) "Investing in undervalued assets". With this approach you can be ready for the next years when a New Global Depression be installed and might last another 10 more years (2016-2026). I hope information bloggers might help. http://theelevationgroupreviews.blogspot.com and http://coffeeganoexcel.blogspot.com
Julio | 6.15.12 @ 3:50PM
It is not time to think about what caused the return to recession and how long it will last. This financial situation has been created a result of "Excessive Creditism and Printed Money" generated after 1971. Unfortunately, governments will continuing with more "Bailout to help countries to repay their debt" (???) That means "Print more fiat money" either through LTRO in Europe and QE in USA; resulting in more en more inflation, whose symptom is the raise of price of most products that will unfortunately end up in the Next Depression around 2015-2016 ??.
Now, more than ever, we must get more Financial Education, and ACT to be prepared how to protect our family and beloved ones. Theres is still time, but ACt now. You can get more information at my blog. http://theelevationgroupreviews.blogspot.com
Julio | 6.24.12 @ 1:32PM
From Global Recession to The Next Depression (2015-2017)
"Financial problems" occur by lack of financial education.
This is the most common problems with People and Governments.....
A. - They Focus more in LIABILITIES rather than getting ASSETS
2. - They look to work for money, and not MONEY WORK FOR YOU
3. - They focus on the SALARIES rather than getting more ASSETS
4. - They do not pay attention to FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE and How to get it.
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Julio | 6.29.12 @ 1:58PM
Are there any similarities about "Retirement Plan" among USA, Canada and other countries in the world? Yes, USA and Canada have a DC Plan, a defined-contribution plan, such as 401(k) in USA, and RRSP in Canada.
That means Retirement Plan depends on your how much you have contributed to the pension plan. Where are these Retirements Plans invested? In STOCKS. Then, if the stocks markets go down, retirement plans such 401(k), RRSP ans simlar ones would be in big trouble. Therefore, when US Stock Markets plummet as expected between 2015-2017, worldwide retirement plans might be worth nothing. http://theelevationgroupreviews.blogspot.com
Julio | 7.5.12 @ 2:34PM
Financial problems, Global Recession and New coming Depression. Is there any correlation among them? http://tiny.cc/y00sbw I truly believe that when individuals, families and governments keep on confusing ASSETS vs LIABILITIES generate detrimental problems at their own financials. All this huge problem is LACK OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION and starts at early childhood, when "We learn to speak a language about money and we create a relationship and thoughts about money" and the most frequent messages are:
"Go to school and get good marks", "Go to College or University", "Get a good job with good benefits", "Work hard", "Save money", "Buy your house", "Do not have debt," and "Do not invest because it is risky."
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Julio | 7.19.12 @ 6:17PM
In North America most workers have a Defined Contribution Plan (DC Plan) such as 401(k) in USA, and RRSP in Canada. This DC Plan means that your retirement income depends on how much you have contributed to the pension plan. So if the stock markets go down as expected, all your retirements contributions will be wiped out and you will receive nothing and you can be in a big trouble. More information at http://theelevationgroupreviews.blogspot.com
Julio | 7.26.12 @ 12:15AM
What to do for a Safe Retirement? Do I have to invest in Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds? I have to say this, but you MUST do both: 1) Get more Financial Education, and 2) Make Extra Money a Month through a Residual Income.
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Julio | 8.2.12 @ 3:18PM
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Julio | 8.9.12 @ 6:51PM
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If you are going to invest in the stock market, take “technical investment courses”. Learn how to make money regardless if the stock market is going up or down. Learn to invest with insurance, such as “stops” and “options.” You still have time to take classes, simulate or practice trading with small amounts of money and prepare for the biggest market crash in history.
Based on my own reading and Robert Kiyosaki book (Conspiracy of the Rich) the stock market will begin to collapse around 2016, and many professional investors (smart investors) will make a “killing.” Unfortunately, those being killed will be the amateurs and uneducated baby-boomers. Also, you can make extra money: http://coffeeganoexcel.blogspot.com
Julio | 8.15.12 @ 1:35PM
Why can I do during this recession? Should I invest in Stocks mow?
The Stock Market will be in trouble in the next years, and unfortunately is dying.
Based on my own research and reading the stock market will begin to collapse around 2016-2017, and just a few smart investors will make a “bloody killing.” Unfortunately, the amateurs and uneducated baby-boomers will be dead.
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Julio | 8.25.12 @ 12:51PM
What is happening in Europe might happen in USA?
I truly believe YES. Why? The Federal Reserve bank has $1.5 trillion exists as excess reserves banks (out of $2.65 trillion, from the QE2) that has not been released to the market yet; but it will soon hits the markets, and will cause more INFLATION.
What is USA still dealing with? A huge budget deficit.
What will USA and European Central Bank do during 2013-2014?
Printing more currency !!!
Through QE3, QE4+ in USA; and new LTRO, creating more INFLATION, aggravating the GLOBAL RECESSION and shortening the path to the upcoming "Next New Great Depression"
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Julio | 8.31.12 @ 1:29PM
This is the reality.
1) The real unemployment rate is for the United States is more than 15.0 %
2) More Global Recession will continue after Nov 2012.
What is the next step for Mr Bernanke?
The Federal Reserve will unleash $1.5 TRILLION dollars from the last QE2 into the economy and that will create more inflation. That means to double the entire money supply since 2008.
What would be the next step for Mr Bernanke if the economy becomes more stagnant?
The Fed will print more US dollars (QE3-Q4+) after new elections -the ECB will do the same (LTRO) - and during 2013-2014 creating the conditions for the New Great Depression.
This situation will diminish the purchased power of debased US dollar; dilute and wipe out all the pensions and long-term retirement plans. Why? Because they will be worth zero, “nada”
What to do next? Buy Bonds or Stocks or what?
For that reason we have to “Prepare and Get Ready Against This Inflation”. Please visit http://theelevationgroupreviews.blogspot.com