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Poll Watch: America Should Prioritize Energy Development Over Protecting the Environment – 50% Vs. 41%
According the the latest Gallup Poll.Americans, by 50% to 41%, say the nation should prioritize the development of energy supplies over protecting the environment when the two goals are at odds. This reflects the continuation of a striking reversal of attitudes compared with those seen from 2001 through 2008, when Americans showed a clear preference for environmental protection.
Americans’ preference for development of U.S. energy supplies over environmental protection swelled from 34% in 2007 to 50% in March 2010 and held at that level in this year’s update of Gallup’s annual Environment survey, conducted March 3-6.
A separate update of the question in May 2010 — a month after the explosion that triggered the British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico — found a significant uptick in Americans’ choosing the environment over production. However, that proved a short-lived reaction to the event.
Yet, Americans continue to favor the development of alternative energy.
And, the preference for conservation over production narrows.Most Americans understand that dependence on fossil fuels for energy production is necessary for the short term but support the development of alternative strategies. They also understand that this development takes time.So, what do you do in the meantime?
You either cut back or you produce more.
But, this discussion has been going on since the oil supply crises of the 1970’s. Remember the gasoline lines?
Americans’ willingness to put environmental interests over U.S. energy needs has waned over the past four years — perhaps a reflection of their underlying concerns about the economy. As in 2010, more Americans today believe energy production should have priority over environmental protection. And a record-high 41% now think the U.S. should emphasize production of fossil fuels as the preferred solution to the nation’s energy problems, although a 48% plurality continues to favor conservation. The same poll showed increased public support for offshore oil drilling and oil exploration in Alaska.
The poll findings come at a time when U.S. energy policy may be at a crossroads, with gas prices once again exceeding $3.50 a gallon and Republicans putting pressure on President Barack Obama to back increased oil production and exploration. Obama’s preferred emphasis on a new generation of nuclear power plants in his “clean energy” plan may be undermined by the unfolding crisis resulting from the catastrophic earthquake in Japan. While continued higher gas prices would likely encourage consumers to conserve more gas, they could conceivably cripple an already weak economy and do serious damage to Obama’s job approval ratings.
As the administration weighs its options, one policy Obama could champion without fear of much public resistance is developing alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power. From the high level of support Americans show for that option, it appears that it simultaneously satisfies their demand for energy and addresses their concerns about energy independence, while being sensitive to environmental concerns.
But, the development of new technologies with solar and wind take time. And, America, particularly its economy is out of it.
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Flap’s Links and Comments for March 16th on 07:53
These are my links for March 16th from 07:53 to 07:56:
- Young Leaders of Egypt’s Revolt Snub Hillary Clinton in Cairo – A coalition of six youth groups that emerged from Egypt’s revolution last month has refused to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who arrived in Cairo earlier today, in protest of the United States’ strong support for former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak who was ousted by the uprising.
“There was an invitation for members of the coalition to meet Secretary of State Hillary Clinton but based on her negative position from the beginning of the revolution and the position of the US administration in the Middle East, we reject this invitation,” the January 25 Revolution Youth Coalition said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
A spokesman for Clinton had no immediate response to the snub. Another State Department official, who would not speak for attribution, confirmed such a meeting had been slated for Tuesday and noted that she still plans to meet with members of civil society and transitional government officials during her visit, during which she will urge Egyptians to continue on the path towards democracy.
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Obama's foreign policy is a disaster. The young in Egypt do not trust Obama or Clinton which is bad for the USA.
- Obama Inflation: Wholesale prices up 1.6 pct. on steep rise in food – Wholesale prices jumped last month by the most in nearly two years due to higher energy costs and the steepest rise in food prices in 36 years. Excluding those volatile categories, inflation was tame.
The Labor Department said Wednesday that the Producer Price Index rose a seasonally adjusted 1.6 percent in February — double the 0.8 percent rise in the previous month. Outside of food and energy costs, the core index ticked up 0.2 percent, less than January's 0.5 percent rise.
Food prices soared 3.9 percent last month, the biggest gain since November 1974. Most of that increase was due to a sharp rise in vegetable costs, which increased nearly 50 percent. That was the most in almost a year. Meat and dairy products also rose.
Energy prices rose 3.3 percent last month, led by a 3.7 percent increase in gasoline costs.
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Here comes the inflation – just like Jimmy Carter
- Young Leaders of Egypt’s Revolt Snub Hillary Clinton in Cairo – A coalition of six youth groups that emerged from Egypt’s revolution last month has refused to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who arrived in Cairo earlier today, in protest of the United States’ strong support for former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak who was ousted by the uprising.
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President 2012 GOP Poll Watch: Sarah Palin’s Favorability Numbers Fall Among the GOP
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin gestures as she speaks during the LIA (Long Island Association) Annual Meeting & Luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York February 17, 2011
According ti the latest ABC/Washington Post Poll (PDF).Favorable impressions of Sarah Palin have dropped to a new low in her own party, with negative views of the former Alaska governor substantially exceeding those of other potential Republican presidential candidates, the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll finds.
Favorable Vs. Unfavorable:
- Mike Huckabee – 61% Vs. 18%
- Mitt Romney – 60% Vs. 21%
- Sarah Palin – 58% Vs. 37%
- Newt Gingrich – 55% Vs. 26%
It is the unfavorability rating that is sinking Sarah Palin and her trajectory is downward.
Palin also is following a different trajectory. She peaked at a remarkable 88 percent favorable among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents (known collectively as “leaned Republicans”) after stepping onto the national stage as John McCain’s vice-presidential running mate in September 2008. That’s declined since then to today’s level, 30 points lower.
This ABC News/Washington Post poll was conducted by telephone March 10-13, 2011, among a random national sample of 1,005 adults, including landline and cell-phone-only respondents. The results among the sample’s 378 leaned Republicans have a 6-point error margin. -
Day By Day March 16, 2011 – Pushing It
Chris, how I know about “Pushing It.”In Los Angeles Marathon training, you see all of the mid-20 year olds having an easy time with the hills and pace. I suppose it came home to me when one of the pace leaders reminded me that I am a “MASTERS” runner – which means old.
But, there is something to be said about experience…. a little.
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@Flap Twitter Updates for 2011-03-16
- MO-Sen: Complaint Filed with Senate Select Committee on Ethics Against Senator Claire McCaskill http://bit.ly/gBqeS3 #tcot #catcot #
- Flap’s Links and Comments for March 15th on 14:55 http://bit.ly/i4GCaw #tcot #catcot #
- Overstock.Com Threatens to Terminate California-Based Affiliates Should Internet Tax Legislation – AB 153 Passes… http://bit.ly/ehrF9Y #
- Flap’s Links and Comments for March 15th on 14:23 | Flap's Blog – FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog http://bit.ly/h2ilI5 #
- Boulder, Colo., Leads U.S. Metro Areas in Wellbeing http://bit.ly/dO0YZf #
- Overstock.Com Threatens to Terminate California-Based Affiliates Should Internet Tax Legislation –… http://bit.ly/fbDLDe #tcot #catcot #
- Flap’s Links and Comments for March 15th on 14:23 http://bit.ly/ef5Wre #tcot #catcot #
- Poll Watch: Boulder, Colorado, Leads U.S. Metro Areas in Wellbeing http://bit.ly/g6b0t3 #
- On Wisconsin! How Republicans Won the Battle of Madison http://bit.ly/f4FVjq #
- Wisconsin Dem Senator Wants to Ban Tactic Used to Hold Up Budget Bill http://bit.ly/hPOgH4 #
- Thanks to @LAMarathon and Time Warner Cable for providing race day tracking this year via Twitter, Facebook, E-mail and Text. #
- I will be tweeting Honda LA Marathon times for Gregory Cole in real time on 3/20. Tracking provided by Time Warner Cable, Technology Partner #
- Video: Snake Bites Model’s Breast and Dies Later from Silicon Poisoning? http://bit.ly/fT4fGc #tcot #catcot #
- Flap’s Links and Comments for March 15th on 11:04 http://bit.ly/eo6RFZ #tcot #catcot #
- President 2012 GOP Poll Watch: Newt Gingrich Ties Mitt Romney Without Huckabee and Palin in the Race http://bit.ly/gaACWG #tcot #catcot #
- Joseph R. Biden Jr.: The Case for Ratifying New Start http://on.wsj.com/eYxogq #
- Senator Joseph Biden on "Missile Defense Delusion" from 2001 http://bit.ly/e3Q807 #
- Process issue will define CA GOP or NOT http://politi.co/e2wtm6 #
- Flap’s Links and Comments for March 15th on 10:28 http://bit.ly/eEmp8A #tcot #catcot #
- Dan Walters: Brown-GOP budget talks hit a wall http://bit.ly/gAMSwj #
- Amazon Internet Sales Tax WILL Require Super Majority in California Legislature http://bit.ly/ehVEf7 #tcot #catcot #
- Poll Watch: Full Time Good Jobs with an Employer Linked to Higher Wellbeing http://bit.ly/g0MsTt #
- NV-Sen: It is not news that Rep Heller is running for Ensign's seat but it would be news if Sharron Angle was #AngleisrunnigforCongressnow #
- RT @LarrySabato: As of NOW, top 6 most competitive Senate races of 2012 are: MO, MT, NE, NM, NV, VA Line-up will change a bit over 19 months #
- Day By Day March 15, 2011 – Mileage http://bit.ly/fhnG6q #tcot #catcot #
- President 2012 Question: Will Mike Huckabee become the anti-Palin AND anti-Romney? Or is it Haley Barbour? #tcot #teaparty #
- The Dark Side of Non-Dentist and Do It Your Self Teeth Whitners http://bit.ly/f1a3Zf #
- Flap’s Links and Comments for March 14th through March 15th http://bit.ly/hF6Znk #tcot #catcot #
- LA Marathon: Nutrition – Tips from Jeff Galloway http://bit.ly/ePY1Oq #
- Arizona-style “E-Verify” Mandate in Trouble? http://bit.ly/i2H1D3 #
- President 2012 GOP Poll Watch: Mike Huckabee Leading the GOP Field With Positive Intensity http://bit.ly/hyXFKL #tcot #catcot #
- @Flap Twitter Updates for 2011-03-15 http://bit.ly/fVTGyL #tcot #catcot #
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Flap’s Links and Comments for March 15th on 20:42
These are my links for March 15th from 20:42 to 21:01:
- Flap’s Links and Comments for March 15th on 20:23 | Flap’s Blog – FullosseousFlap’s Dental Blog – Flap’s Links and Comments for March 15th on 20:23 #tcot #catcot
- Daniels and Obamacare, Round Two – Michael F. Cannon – National Review Online – Mitch Daniels and Obamacare, Round Two