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Responding to the oil spill

President Obama finally responded to the tragic Gulf of Mexico oil spill in June.  One thing we can agree on — his response was predictable and consistent. In Alaska, we weren’t surprised.  After all, we have “threatened” polar bears that are increasing in numbers while they cavort on increasing sea ice.  Nope, no surprise at [...]

Our economy: The next big hit

Some folks are saying the economic freefall appears to be at an end.  But there’s new legislation on the horizon that will send us over the edge. Click on the image to view the full cartoon. Published 5/7/2009.

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

It seems the Palin administration is reluctant to say any bad words about their Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA).  To any observer, however, it is apparent that the Denali Pipeline folks are moving ahead at a much faster rate than the Canadian Company, TransCanada. This spring the Denali group had over 80 people in Tok [...]

What is Obama’s Energy Policy Lacking?

President Obama’s inauguration speech addressed the issue of energy.  What he said may not be as notable as what he left out — there was no mention of drilling for oil or gas.  Since most of our economy and energy policy are based on fossil fuels, then we need to keep that economy running while [...]

Alaska Gas Inducement Act (AGIA)

Like it or not, we are now fully committed to Governor Palin’s plan to build a gas line into Canada from Alaska’s north slope.  We’re all hoping for the best, though from here it looks like a pretty scary ride. Published 1/4/2009.

The Truth About ANWR

(Video no longer embedded.) Speaking of drilling in desolate places…

Governor Palin moves ahead on AGIA

But is she going the right direction? Many folks think that a natural gas pipeline from Alaska’s north slope just won’t happen until the administration starts talking to the producers. After all, they’re the ones with the gas. Click on the image to see the full cartoon. Published June 7, 2008.