Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) switched gears
and suggested he might sup****t some limited offshore drilling for oil
if it is part of a comprehensive plan. Previously, he, along with the
Democratic leader****p in congress, had vociferously opposed such
drilling.
Obama characterized his ****ft =93a response to emerging realities.=94
=93Yo=
u
see, Senator McCain=92s haste in urging more drilling was dangerously
premature,=94 Obama contended. =93By waiting until the polls showed that
the American people are willing to sup****t such a policy I have
demonstrated that I am better suited to represent the popular will.=94
The Illinois senator emphasized that his sup****t for more drilling
would be =93part of a balanced approach to resolving our energy crisis.=94
Other parts of Obama=92s balanced approach include monthly tire-pressure
checks, mandatory 5,000 mile tune-ups, and random thermostat
inspections.
=93It is im****tant that every American do his or her part in combating
this crisis,=94 Obama said. =93I=92m not asking much. Anyone can put air
in
their tires and take care of their car. If it=92s too cold at home, put
on a sweater. If it=92s too hot, take off some clothes. This is not
rocket science.=94
Obama promised that once he is president =93I will rely upon my
Secretary of Energy to tell me when compliance with these mandates has
reached acceptable levels. Then I will authorize a phased program of
expanded drilling in locations that pose no risk of oil spills.=94
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