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Outside of potentially catastrophic environmental impacts?

What grounds do you have to say that OPEC "raising prices" would be highly unlikely? Historically, they have not been adverse to doing just that when things were turning against them. The 1970s, of course, being the obvious example. One of triggers being the Yom Kippur War. I don't see how this could turn out to be any different, and it's not that hard to imagine at all.

OPEC, frustrated with growing US animosity, decides to decrease capacity (they just did it recently because the cost of oil was "too low", btw). The US administration, lead my Mr. McCain, issues a scathing press release denouncing OPEC. As a result, oil speculators believe that a new "oil war" has started and it drives the cost of a barrel of oil up.

How is that hard to believe? Is this another topic we should just agree to disagree? I'm not seeing how the above scenario is a stretch of the imagination at all. You are familiar with the way OPEC has responded to pressure in the past, aren't you? Not favorably!

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It is a possibility (for them to decrease production, after we drill). But, I just don't think they would shoot theirselves in the foot. If we develop our own methods of oil, their power of leverage will be diminished.

They are very vindictive (recent actions that you talked about display this), and IA I would not put it past them to hurt America, even if it meant hurting themselves at the same time.

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Clinton v. Palin: Who has more credibility?

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In any school where all the teachers are fine and the problem is the students and/or their parents then the government cannot do anything since it is a case of students not taking advantage of the resources that have been provided them. I don't think that's the case nationwide though.

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Like every political party (including Republicans), not everyone will agree on every issue. Over time, some of them may change their stance on issues as well, much like the general population does. The idea that a political figure has to stake a claim on a particular issue forever does not jive with reality. For instance, when I was younger I would have considered myself a Republican. Again, through the years as I have become more in touch with the issues and the different party's platform, I am now a proud Democrat. And probably always will be.

I don't understand how someone could vote for Republicans based primarily on fiscal issues. Social issues are IMO just as important - if not more important - than fiscal ones. I know not everyone will agree with this statement, but it's the way I feel and how I choose whom will get my vote.

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This is why the media makes me shake my head. I don't even see this as a real question. Clinton may not be my cup of tea but she's been around long enough for me to know what she's serving up. I don't see the point in having a segment on CNN to point this out but I guess this intended for people who actually think they're even close to the same thing.

BTW, the media is now trying to give Lindsay Lohan credibility on socio-political issues. First they reported how she wanted people to give Palin a chance and now she's blasting Palin for homophobia. I guess she one ups Paris Hilton with that.

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My cousin just tried to make me feel bad for not being affiliated with a party but she was barking up the wrong tree. I told her that right now the Democrats encompass the party of the people platform I like but I am too conservative to be one. The thing I like about the Democrats is that everyone is welcome and it is reflected. The Republicans still resemble an exclusive country club.

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IA. I think social issues are important as well. I dont feel that any political party should have influence over my personal life. That's another reason that I lean to the right. Until recently (George W Bush) Republicans have touted their stance for less government. Reagan was a good example of this stance. McCain is calling for similar protocol. That is one of the main reasons he appeals so strongly to me.

In modern history Democrats have answered our country's problems with more intrusive government. FDR was a good example of that. He got us out of the great depression with several social programs that are still in effect today.

The Democrats have increased the size of the government and that has only allowed for Republicans to push their social agenda when in power.

At heart, I am truly a Libertarian. Their stance is very limited government involvement for any issue. They would prefer to let the free market take care of fiscal issues. And they feel people have the freedom to do whatever they want socially. An example of this is their stance on illegal drugs. They would like to legalize all drugs.

They are fiscally conservative, and socially liberal. The main disagreement I have with the Libertarian party is their stance on foreign affairs. They would prefer America to be more isolationist. I side with Republicans on military strength.

Unfortunately there is no perfect party for me. But in the sense of voting with a party that actually has a chance of gaining power, I lean strongly towards Republicans.

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