How Conveeenient

As Dana Carvey's character on SNL, the "Church Lady" used to say, "How conveeenient!" I'm talking about the oil spill.

How convenient that the President and now Charlie Crist want to put off all discussion of off-shore drilling as too dangerous to the environment. One spill and the knee jerk reactions are amazing.

How convenient that this plays right into our continuing to buy OPEC energy.

How convenient that no one wants to talk about energy independence anymore.

How convenient that gas prices get to rise back over $3 and everyone seems to accept it as cause and effect even though it has nothing to do with the spill.

How convenient that no one seems particularly upset. Janet Napolitano today said that while BP bears financial responsibility for the spill that it is really everyone's responsibility due to the potential magnitude of it. Make a note, I'm not claiming any responsibility.

Only today did they begin to cap the spill. BP doesn't even seem to be that worried about all the oil and money they're losing. Doesn't seem like good business management.

This is just too convenient for everyone - and inexplicable as well.

They are convening a 6-member panel to investigate the incident next week.

Meanwhile, it's business as usual. It's reported on the news, but just matter of factly, No one seems to be that upset or concerned other than it's a big issue that they need to deal with.

It was suggested that this could be Obama's Katrina, but that was immediately put down. Everyone is doing all they can. Really?

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14 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • May 06 2010 06:20PM

Watch The Other Hand

Today President Obama announced that he now wants off-shore drilling for oil. It's about time. But wait a minute. Why the abrupt turnaround?

Has he suddenly seen the light on our need to be energy independent from OPEC and the Middle East? No. Does he want to jump start the economy with new jobs? No.

He wants to soften opposition to his Cap and Trade plan and to introduce alternative energy sources such as wind and solar.

Keep your eyes on the other hand and don't fall for his Cap and Trade plan. The House already passed it. The Senate is not even looking at it. However, if Lindsay Graham and others think the President is showing good faith, the may fall for his ploy.

Drill because it is the right thing to do. Drill because we can. Drill because if we don't China or other nations will get the oil and gas deposits that are rightfully ours. Drill because it will hasten weening us from foreign oil. Just don't misjudge why the President is doing this.

By the way, pay no attention to the fact the President is once again assuming a legislative power.

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24 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • March 31 2010 08:16PM