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Originally Posted by cosmo20002
Well, first, he only controls production on public land to a certain extent. Unless you are saying the govt should buy some oil drilling equipment, it is up to the oil companies that lease those public lands to drill and produce.
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Quite a large extent, actually. Pretty much a red light, green light scenario.
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Originally Posted by cosmo20002
Second, your apparent criticism of Obama because production has increased on private land is pretty much like criticizing him if private-sector employment increases. Would you say, "Well, those are private sector jobs! They don't count!"
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I take issue with Obama trying to take credit for increased private production, sure.