(Jeb) Bush says offshore drilling criticism is "partisan politics"

[highplainsdem]

http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/breaking_news/12934745.htm

Posted on Tue, Oct. 18, 2005

Bush says offshore drilling criticism is "partisan politics"

BILL KACZOR

Associated Press


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Jeb Bush called criticism from a half-dozen environmental groups "partisan politics" on Tuesday and continued to defend his efforts to reach a compromise on offshore drilling in Congress.

Some Republicans, including Bush, argue that putting a 120- or 125-mile buffer around the state into federal law would be better long-term protection even though it would allow drilling closer to shore than now permitted.

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"That cannot be considered a retreat unless you're political," the governor said. "If you are just trying to do this for partisan political purposes, perhaps that's fair game. That's what they always do."

The environmental groups, however, cited opposition to the compromise from both of Florida's U.S. senators, Republican Mel Martinez and Democrat Bill Nelson. Florida's House Democrats also are opposed while Republican representatives are split.

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[LiviaOlivia]

1. Shut up Jeb

BFEE

[Metta]

2. any opportunity to wipe the base's ass.

Deflect and attack.

[louis-t]

3. This just in: Jeb criticizes the way Dem takes a dump,

says it's partisan politics.

[Orsino]

4. Funny thing, Jeb...

Offshore drilling just called, and it said that you are "partisan politics."

[Scurrilous]

5. Carpetbagging scum..

...he and his criminal brood cannot leave Tallahassee soon enough.

[mcar]

6. Jeb is a big a liar and hack as his brother

He campaigned on a pledge to never allow offshore drilling. I knew he wouldn't keep that pledge, no repuke corporatist would.

Floridians believed him. For some reason, even democrats here like him. I just can't figure it out. :eyes:

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[Hobarticus]

9. Thanks for stopping by...n/t

[BeliQueen]

10. Interesting

You don't explain why you think off-shore drilling is a good idea. If you believe it will lessen our dependence on foreign oil sources, do you believe that it's worth the risk of an ecological disaster? Do you reject the idea that conservation, and research and development of alternative fuel sources and better engines would be a safer and more economical way to go?

Please elaborate.

Thanks.

[The Backlash Cometh]

15. You obviously don't live in Florida.

That part along the gulf is RED. Republicans dominate. Your, ahem, tree-huggers voted just like you did in the last election. Do you think Jeb Bush would have tried to appease them a few years ago by stopping any oil drilling if they had been Democratically controlled counties? Think, you fool. Oh, that's right, you voted for Bush. Thinking is beyond you.

[maximovich]

8. I'd Like to Shove His Head Into a Barrel Full of Oil

I'd say more, but I'd like to remain Liberal.

[pinto]

11. LOL.

Bush maintains the compromise would protect more area because it would include Atlantic shores and the Straights of Florida now exempt from the moratoriums.

I'm guessing there's no oil on the Atlantic coast and the Straights are either too dangerous for drilling or are also without oil deposits...

And, in any event, I don't think "partisan politics" in defense of environmental protection is wrong as he implies.

Some Florida Dem ought to stand up and say, "You're right, Jeb. It is partisan politics!!!"

"It's partisan, Democratic politics to ensure long term environmental safeguards for our state."

[rodeodance]

12. hey Jebber -that is a WH line!

[rodeodance]

13. jeb changed his mind (to agree with Jr). simple as that.

[The Backlash Cometh]

14. And his worst critics will be the Republican partisans who live

along the armpit of the panhandle.

[damntexdem]

16. Yeah, sure it is:

partisans of the earth;
partisans of the people of the earth;
partisans of those who live near the ocean;
partisans of those who play at the ocean;
partisans of the tourist industry;
the type of partisans that this country needs.

[smiley_glad_hands]

17. I guess he's running in 08.

Needs to shore up the big oil money and support ahead of time.
Flip Flopper, he supported than ban only months ago.