Gov. Scott clarifies his support for oil drilling in Everglades
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TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott found himself on both sides of the fence Tuesday when he told a Tallahassee audience that he supports oil drilling in the Everglades, then hours later issued a clarification that he didn't mean "an expansion of drilling."
Scott's remarks to the Economics Club of Florida were prompted by an audience member who asked whether the governor agreed with Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann's call last week for oil drilling in the Everglades for "additional energy."
"You know we already have drilling in the Everglades. We already have oil wells in the Everglades,'' Scott replied. "There's a road in Naples called 'Oil Well Road,' so we already have oil drilling. We've had it since 1943.''
The comments unleashed immediate warnings from environmentalists, who have fought for decades to shield South Florida's crucial watershed from additional oil drilling as they attempt to restore the Everglades ecosystem.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/energy/gov-scott-clarifies-his-support-for...
"If they are already, and have been drilling there since 1943, Should they expand and allow more oil here on our Soil???
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PIANORAMA
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I think he has dementia.
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PIANORAMA
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KB723
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PIANORAMA:
I think he is hoping the voters have as well... =)
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KB723
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squarethecircle
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The Everglades are the "liver" of the East. What worse idea could he come up with? Shouldn't ask I guess or we'll find out.
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squarethecircle
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KB723
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squarethecircle:
Good Morning STC, I am curious why this could be a bad thing if they have been drilling there since 1943???
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KB723
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GRC54
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I've noticed that every time Rick Scott opens his mouth and sais something he has to clear it up later.
Me thinks that if he does too much thinking at once his head will explode.
Oh the pollution that will cause and FEMA is running out of money for any sort of clean up. - 9 months ago
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GRC54
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lazloman
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Oil drilling in the Everglades? You have to be kidding me! How long before Floridians have him drawn and quartered? I'll bet most of the folks that helped him get elected want him out now. Any sock puppets want to explain why drilling in the Everglades is a good idea?
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lazloman
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squarethecircle
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lazloman:
A computer program elected him
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squarethecircle
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ReMarker
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The Repubs. are talking about roughly 2 days of oil per current use in the U.S.
Not considering the threat to environmental concerns, to threaten the multi-billion dollar tourism income from the everglades for 2 days of oil is _______________. You fill in the blank.
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Visionra
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What a w.....,,,,,,,,,,,,,?? He Must have relations with the Oil Industries !
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Visionra:
It seems all the republicans do these days...
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moodyblue
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Scott is a moron. I believe even the most die hard, drill baby drill, Florida republican would be opposed to this.
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kgMA
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moodyblue:
Not so sure about that! When did Republicans start caring about the environment?
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kgMA
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kgMA:
Most of them don't. To them this isn't an environmental issue. It's more of a.. not in my back yard kinda thing. Also, the everglades are special to Floridians and they don't want it messed with.
I don't believe they are going to run out and join Greenpeace.
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kgMA
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alexandrek:
When it come to oil profits; pollution, destruction, and the environment mean nothing! The Gollums (Lord of the Rings) of the world will pay off those in control and many in Florida will wonder why their beaches are black and their gators taste strange! "My Precious" My Ass!
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kgMA
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moodyblue:
"the everglades are special to Floridians and they don't want it messed with."
http://www.fff.org/freedom/fd0706f.aspNow if you said, tourism, beaches, south beach, or Disney, I'd agree, but the glades to many, is just a swamp! I'd be willing to bet you, none of those members of Greenpeace are Republicans..
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kgMA
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mii
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Gee, let's destroy our national parks unique in
all the world to put some gas in our cars and
lawn mowers.
Jan Brewer is probably trying to figure
out how to tear up the Grand Canyon at this
very moment. - 9 months ago
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mii
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bike10
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Will he be drilling Michele Bachmann?
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bike10:
the most desperate of desperate wouldn't drill her...
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rgrisham
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Oh Fire Marshal Bill !
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Anonmaly
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Everyone hates him.... Floridians especially....
As a recovering Floridian, I particularly despise the skin-head....
It's about like the oil-sands pipeline, if they go through with it there will most likely be "eco-terrorists" crawling out the woodwork to sabotage things before they get off the ground....
(but if you ask me these oil companies and their henchmen they've installed as elected officials are the eco-terrorists...)If it's a energy shortage in Florida there is an easy solution.... http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/idaho-department-of-commerce/new...
"Solar Highways", a large portion of South Florida is Interstate, and Highway anyway...
And there is the prospect of windmills.... And major incentives to places like orange groves to install some...
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Anonmaly
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Milieu
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Ignorance can be cured: Stupid is Forever. As is criminal behavior.
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Atemi_Cast
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Since this is Florida why not give the same oil Company tax brakes and incentives to Solar power companies and wind power Companies; while raising the state rebate for electric cars. Wait a sec I forgot I am in Floriduh
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timelord999:
I can agree with that...
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attilatheblond
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How interesting that "Bat Boy" of tabloid fame grew up and became governor of FL.
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attilatheblond:
Yup, he made the Big Time... =(
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jacksonN
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pink slip rick.....cause he's a real dip stick!!!! RECALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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jacksonN
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jacksonN
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SOME ONE DROP HIM IN THE EVERGLADES ...........LET THE GATORS HAVE A MOMENT OF HIS TIME.......AND NO ,NOT THE FOOTBALL TEAM!!
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jacksonN:
LOL, Thanks... I was getting confused... =)
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Buckeye_Bill
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Once a dipswitch, ALWAYS a dipswitch!
Hey, Scotty! Do me a favor...DON'T SHIT IN MY SPACESUIT!
Doofus.
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Buckeye_Bill:
Cool Vid Bill... =)
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SandyBerman:
Holy Makerel... =)
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SandyBerman:
LMAO, omg, sandy I pass the pipe to you, take a toke or 3 then pass to the left.
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mickyjon420
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dugdog47
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I can't believe these assclowns think drilling for oil on our turf is good for us. The only ones to benefit from this are the big oil industries. Who do they think they're foolin?
As an environmentalist, this bothers me deeply.
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dugdog47:
But if they have been drilling there since 1943, does it not make sense if it is Safe to keep at it???
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dugdog47
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KB723:
First of all I don't believe that for one second. If they were drilling there for 60 years, then it wouldn't be such a big deal.
THINK OF THE GATORS!
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dugdog47
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dugdog47:
The Football team???
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mickyjon420
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KB723:
Quick question, has anyone developed the sarcasm font yet?
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mickyjon420
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mickyjon420:
Nope, Not yet...
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mickyjon420
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KB723:
LOL!!!!!
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mickyjon420:
Hahaha, I got a font for ya, and it ain't sarcasm!!!! (sarcasm)
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Leen61
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This Rick Scott is an idiot. They should drill inside his head....maybe there is oil there.
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Leen61:
You just keep Cracking me up tonight Leen... =)
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Leen61
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KB723:
I'm glad to do that, KB. :)
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Leen61
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KB723
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Leen61:
Very Cool, Thanks again... =)
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Leen61
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KB723:
You're welcome, KB :)
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Leen61
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Leen61:
~ smiles ~ Leen... =)
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Leen61:
peanut oil... his brain is leaking hahaha
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CalgarC
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CalgarC:
LMAO!
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mickyjon420
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Why does that picture look like a photo shop of Christopher Eccleston from Doctor Who, that is scary.
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mickyjon420:
Yup, My BAd... =)
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mickyjon420
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KB723:
LOL, I love the picture Chris is second, fave David Tennant is first sending Tom Baker to third.
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mickyjon420
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KB723
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mickyjon420:
Ok, Cool, I was gonna use this one, instead, but I changed my mind... =)
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mickyjon420
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KB723:
That one is cool as well.
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mickyjon420
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KB723
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mickyjon420:
LOL!!! Yeah I guess so, but I also wanted to seem non partisan on this post, so I almost used this one... =)
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mickyjon420
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KB723:
Good choice, I became limp with that one......does nothing for me. Good choice on the Dr. Picture.
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mickyjon420:
Thanks, I really was not sure which to use... =)
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KB723:
Well the second one looks like he is a brain dead moron, the other Nice and EVIL.
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mickyjon420:
And Creepy...
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mickyjon420
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KB723:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElsenO2stH4, lol, what a creeper this one.
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mickyjon420:
Thanks mickyjon420, Odd Video, but Thanks... =)
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letsliveinpeace
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Someone should go to everyone of his houses and dill in his back yards!
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letsliveinpeace
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letsliveinpeace:
If there is oil in his backyard, I would totally agree... =)
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letsliveinpeace
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KB723:
Double check anyway.This man is trippin!
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letsliveinpeace
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letsliveinpeace:
Trippin for sure, but does that make this expansion a Wise idea, or No???
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Gov. Scott clarifies his support for oil drilling in Everglades
"If they are already, and have been drilling there since 1943, Should they expand and allow more oil here on our Soil???
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