No, what Jeff Merkeley really said today is that he wants to end America's dependence on overseas oil:
This year, more than two-thirds of America’s oil imports will come from nations that too often do not share our goals or values. This dependence on nations such as Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Venezuela, and Nigeria costs our nation billions...
But Senator Merkeley, don't you know that according to the state of Oregon's own Internet tubes, 80% of Oregon's oil starts out on Alaska's North Slope oil fields.
As I have blogged extensively about, drivers in Seattle and Portland should thank their lucky stars for Alaska.
Oregon produces zero crude oil just like Washington and has zero refineries. According to the state of Oregon, 90% of Oregon's petroleum comes from the four refineries in the Puget Sound area of Washington. 80% of the crude exported to Oregon comes from Alaska's North Slope oil fields. More latte liberals driving Volvos and Audis powered by Alaska crude.
But hey, Democrats don't want to drill offshore any more and we can't import from those dern ferners either so we Oregonians better hope Alaska keeps sending oil our way. Sure would be a shame to close down those drive thru coffee shops featuring bikini baristas!
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