There is a nickname which references people who simply believe whatever someone says because they like that person. They are called a "Kool Aid Drinker." (Not saying I'm a "Kool Aid Drinker" of Sean Hannity, but I really enjoy his analysis 85-90% of the time.)
In regards to oil and gas prices, he presents the argument (not word for word) that it doesn't make sense to raise taxes on the overseas companies which are drilling, manufacturing and selling oil to the US. The government is the only one that benefits from that tax increase. Plus the government is already making $0.40+/gallon (or maybe it's on the dollar of each gallon) we purchase at the gas station without doing anything. Well, they say that income goes for roads and transportation costs ...
However, doesn't it make a lot more sense to provide more jobs within the US, drill on our own soil and lower our demand on foreign resources.
Is the biggest reason for not drilling more on American soil because special interest groups, like those of the "conservation" persuasion, have their hand in the financial pockets of politicians?
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