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The issue of energy, particulary issues affecting the shale industry, has become a rather fuzzy issue in this election. Below is an effort to get an idea on where the candidates stand on issues important to us. Cick on the links, make comments below and share this with your friends and family. Get educated!

President

Barrack Obama

Governor

Mitt Romney

Energy Regulation (Generally) "[Regarding natural gas]...President Obama will take every possible action to safely develop this abundant source of American energy." from barackobama.com "States will be empowered to control all forms of energy production on all lands within their borders...Federal agencies will certify, but the states will lead." from mittromney.com
Federal Regulations for Hydraulic Fracturing

Supports

Against

Additional Taxes on Lease Bonus and Royalty Income

Supports (part of Obamacare)

Against

Cap and Trade to regulate GHG Emissions from Gas, Oil and Coal

Supports

Opposes
Hydraulic Fracturing on Leased Public Lands Supports requiring all companies that drill for gas on public lands to disclose the chemicals they use. "... Will empower the states to develop, adopt and enforce regulations and review processes based on the unique geology, ecology and concerns of each state and its citizens."
Intangible Drilling Costs Against Undecided
Federal Regulation of Air Emissions while Drilling

Supports

Against
Food for Thought

Obama on Electricity rates necessarily going up

Bureau of Land Management bans drilling on Ohio federal lands.

More regulations are coming. Energy Secretary Chu on Hydraulic Fracturing

"The [Obama] administration believes that it is no longer sufficient to address our nation's energy needs by finding more fossil fuels." Alan Krueger

"[Hydraulic fracturing] has a nasty track record of creating a toxic chemical soup that pollutes groundwater and streams...” Rebecca Wodders

Mitt Romney's Energy Proposal

Fox News on Romney Climate-Change Flip Flop

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Comment by Well Watcher on October 29, 2012 at 1:02pm

This is where I live along with my wife and kids plus grandkids. There is no way I want to turn my environment over to someone that couldn’t care less what happens to my air my water and my way of life. Take a lesson from history and don’t let big money rape the land.

Obama 2012

Comment by Daniel Lovingood on October 29, 2012 at 12:54pm

And let me go further... with Romney's constant serial pathological lying and his henchmen invoking racial epithets, only three words are necessary to describe @MittRomney: PROFANE, PERVERSE and UN-AMERICAN. He is a disgrace to his father, the late Governor George W. Romney and to our Founding Fathers. As Retired Col. Lawrence Wilkerson (a Republican and former Chief of Staff under General Colin Powell) said on Friday, "Mitt Romney is despicable."

Comment by Daniel Lovingood on October 29, 2012 at 12:49pm

I am 100% AGAINST Mitt Romney.  As his father told him many years ago, "As you campaign, so shall you govern." Romney is a pathological liar. He has no core belief system, no code of ethics that are apparent, and devoid of a moral compass.  

As an economic geologist and environmental permitting senior specialist, I am also 100% behind shale gas exploration and development, but I am also 100% behind SAFE E&D.This include compliance with existing environmental laws and development of others if needed based on SOUND SCIENCE, not the posturing that is occurring on both sides of this issue of Hydraulic fracturing ('fracking').  Fracking has been used for many many years, especially in water we drilling. Fluids used oil & gas are different, with some degree of haphazardness, albeit slight. I take issue with statements 'that hydraulic fracturing has nasty track record', when these methods have been proven safe. The oil industry Sound Science-based regulations are 100% necessary.  Romney would do away with all regulation and rape and pillage the Earth I believe, the way he has likely raped the tax code for his benefits, but who knows, he refuses to release his returns.  Obama is a proven leader, he fully backs all forms of energy development, and as all scientists like myself who are of sound mind and reason, believes we must keep are feet planted firmly in development of energy today with our eyes, minds and hearts also focused on the future.  That includes green energy and development of our coal, oil and gas reserves wisely.  Mr. Obama is much more intelligent that Romney or his advisers, and I support him 1000000%.

Comment by Professor-JV on October 29, 2012 at 12:28pm

You Said A Mouthful Tomcats, Should any one even need to think twice about who will allow this type of industry to grow in the coming years. I DON'T THINK SO !!!!  This message brought to you by.   Gun Loving + Gas Guzzling + American Flag Waiving + Freedom Bearing + Red Neck who loves his country all adds up to = FREEDOM.

  

Comment by tomcats58 on October 29, 2012 at 12:08pm

If you favor nat gas it is a no brainer, vote for Romney.

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