What if Congress went ahead and allowed offshore drilling, but with some provisions. For example, the government now dictates where the oil goes that we drill up. Also the price on that oil is set by the government. In other words, we tell the oil companies they can drill in this land, but there are strict provisions on it.

I got a feeling the GOP would block that, but why? It does what they claim (getting us better supply), and it helps protect the American people. I just don’t think the oil companies should be allowed to destroy our environment and then export it at our costs. Oil and refinement exports continue to rise at a record rate in this country, so the whole supply thing is rather moot, but I think someone should throw this idea out to the Republicans and see how quickly they shoot it down.

PS – I still strongly oppose offshore drilling. It will not work, but if people want to buy into this fairy tale the Republicans are spinning, then go ahead and give them an offer with stipulations.