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Keystone XL Pipeline Delay Complicates Obama's Political Problems

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I am a staunch republican but applaud obama for listening to reason and examining a new route for the pipeline that will not place something far more valuable than oil at risk: the underground aquifer that supplies drinking water for millions and irrigation water for 27 % of America's irrigated farmland. No amount of money could ever reverse the damage that could be done to our health, food supply and agricultural economy in America's heartland in the event of a spill into the Ogalalla aquifer.

Kathy of NE 8:38PM November 13, 2011

Just another example of Obama "leading from behind"; and of course voting "present".
THIS is not the party of Harry Truman.

Zexufang of OH 8:33AM November 11, 2011

In order to mollify his base Obama must do things that seem to be against American interests. His decision to punt shows that he, like the rest of the democrats, puts his own interests first. He believes what is good for him is good for everyone else. Classic narcissist, and he will certainly pay the price for his hubris. One term.

57nomad of CA 10:03PM November 10, 2011

Here is a summary of a peer-reviewed study that outlines the environmental issues that are created by oil sands mining:
http://viableopposition.blogspot.com/2010/09/athabasca-river-how-many-politicians_07.html
The halo of contamination around the mine site is at least 50 kilometres in diameter and is impacting Aboriginal settlements downstream from the operations.

Steve Thompson of ME 8:05PM November 10, 2011