In July 2022 the Biden administration issued a draft plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. The proposal from the Department of the Interior recommends holding up to 10 lease sales in the Gulf over the next five years, as well as one sale in the Cook Inlet off the coast of south-central Alaska. Under the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the federal government must plan for offshore oil and gas leasing on a five-year basis. The previous plan was finalized under President Barack Obama in 2016, went into effect in 2017, and expired in 2022. Opponents inclu…
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@9D74PBRProgressive2yrs2Y
Yes but also try to find new alternate energy production
@B4FCJW4Republican3mos3MO
Yes, for the sake of good trade, low unemployment, a good supply chain, job creation, low energy prices, and low inflation.
@B4D6KHP3mos3MO
Yes, for the sake of good trade, a good supply chain, a low unemployment rate, job creation, low inflation, and low energy prices.
@B3ZYM5D4mos4MO
Yes, because this will help the United States maintain energy independence, low energy prices, good trade, a good GDP, a good supply chain, a low unemployment rate, and booming job creation
No, we should be putting research and development into new sustainable resources. Oil and fuel is a dated resource, we have the technology to make things better
@9WFM8BLIndependent8mos8MO
Yes, as long as they implement cleaner technologies in the oil extraction process, to reduce the effects of fossil fuel extraction
@9T4799810mos10MO
Yes, but make sure they are regulated well, IE, prompt them to use renewables to power the drilling and limit the use of gas flaring and promote alternatives of it
@9T4799810mos10MO
Yes, but much sure they are regulated well, IE, prompt them to use renewables to power the drilling and limit the use of gas flaring and promote alternatives of it
@9RBKB9N12mos12MO
We should maintain our current energy means while we reach a better alternative for nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is much safer and cleaner than it is made to be, but we shouldn't immediately destroy thousands of jobs and out America in an energy crisis before we are ready to convert.
@9NCW7BK1yr1Y
Yes - carefully as we have had some desasterous spills in the past. So they must show that in the event of strong storms/waves/etc. they have safety standards met.
@9JY4VHN1yr1Y
Yes, there is no reason to buy oil from Russia and give them money, because we have oil in the United States.
@9J9LKTV1yr1Y
No, maintain current offshore oil wells while also providing more incentives for alternative production to shift towards alternative energy over time.
@9J53G521yr1Y
Yes but once one oil drilling section dries up move it someewhere else. Move of increase the ability to oil drill in the same place
@9HV7S791yr1Y
Nationalizing our energy supplies such as (oil, coal, natural gasses and more). In the mean time while we fix our energy situation we can still use foreign assets but if our prices our are threatened we can be able to soften the economic blow.
@9HPPZRX2yrs2Y
I don't think we should ban over shore drilling but I do think it should be more regulated and be controlled. People should still be able to drill off shore because we can not just put a big ban across the board of it because we can not afford that as a country
Yes, because if we can stop importing oil from the middle east, we can withdraw our reliance on other countries.
@9H78V7F2yrs2Y
I feel like if nature survived well all the years, centurys before humans even existed, then we should stop messing it up and ruining our planet with all this new stuff thats doing more harm then good.
@9H45VCN2yrs2Y
Depends on the cost v reward. We should be seeking to be self-sufficient, but I also believe we should be moving to alternative forms of energy as a whole.
@9GYYD8KRepublican2yrs2Y
yes and no yes becuase we dont want to have to rely on other countires for supplys and also no becuase we will run out faster and worst for the earth.
@9FMKQHG2yrs2Y
I think we shouldn't expand and maintain the current ones, but still find another way to make gas cheaper.
@9FL8M752yrs2Y
Yes but only if strict guidelines are followed
Yes it should be doing by Baptists, Lutherans, Episcopals, Bible Churches and other Republican churches that do oil drilling I guess
@9DJ6VBH2yrs2Y
No. Maintain our current offshore oil wells until we can completely transition to renewable energy.
@9DC98JZ2yrs2Y
Yes, because we need to get away from foreign oil dependence.
@96JF2W23yrs3Y
Yes, until more alternative energy production is started in order to decrease our reliance on foreign oil but also nationalize it
@95WGD5V3yrs3Y
Yes, but with very strict federal environmental regulations
@95MJ9YD3yrs3Y
We need to provide more incentives for alternative energy production while in the meantime maintaining our current offshore wells
@95LBB953yrs3Y
I have mixed feelings on this one, on one hand I think we need to become less reliant on foreign oil that unfortunately often comes from countries with poor human rights records on the other hand it is bad for the environment so I would say yes until we can get more alternatives in place
@954GX9Z3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for as long it will take to find a more concise method of an energy source
@9494LGZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with greater investment in green energy
@realism123453yrs3Y
If gas prices get bad, otherwise no
@93STKGH3yrs3Y
Yes, but with environmental restrictions.
@93SH8BM3yrs3Y
No, expand nuclear power.
@93SF2LLIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but maintain the current offshore oil wells only until feasible alternatives are available
@93Q79JG3yrs3Y
Yes but hold companies 100% fiscally responsible for clean up of spills.
@93LN8HY3yrs3Y
Yes, If done in accordance with world environmental protection standards
@92YFVFJ3yrs3Y
No, but it is okay to maintain current offshore oil wells. Instead find ways for alternative energy production to fossil fuels, and provide incentives for it.
@92T86223yrs3Y
Yes, with increased environmental safety precautions.
@92838XXIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells, and slowly but surely nationalize the energy sector.
@8ZMFNKQ3yrs3Y
No, we should expand nuclear energy
@8Z8MF623yrs3Y
what does this have to do with me.
@8YNRTHD3yrs3Y
yes but incentives more renewable energy sources
@8YKM7X93yrs3Y
I think it is pretty good right now considering the United States is solely on resources at the moment
@8YCQH2N3yrs3Y
No, nationalize and nuclearize
@8YC66K23yrs3Y
No, we need to work towards renewable energy.
@8XWDPXG4yrs4Y
Yes, but make sure that it doesn't harm anything offshore.
@8WHF2SS4yrs4Y
Keep it how it is until we need to expand
@8W5547T4yrs4Y
yes until we find an alternative to oil
@8VTX6ZS4yrs4Y
We should remove regulations that force companies to drill in extremely deep water because it leads to more catastrophic consequences when there is an accident.
@8THP9VX4yrs4Y
The government should not have control over oil drilling but rather layout some basic ground rules for safety and give tax incentives for
@8SGYBKD4yrs4Y
Both maintaining our current oil wells, as well as deregulating the energy sector.
@8SGBSGG4yrs4Y
Yes, but do not expand drastically
@8S8K6SV4yrs4Y
Yes, if the cost to supply/demand requires it.
@8S7ZYN54yrs4Y
No they should just reduce it cause if something goes wrong then all of the worlds water could get majorly ruined by oil and that bugs me
@8S6M9XM4yrs4Y
Possible pollution can be produced in the process of offshore oil drilling, so I can see this being a serious issue.
@8S5M59X4yrs4Y
Yes, but focus more on the use of renewable energy.
@8RYSYSJ4yrs4Y
Allow offshore drilling, under the condition that the oil gets converted to electricity and that all CO2 is then stored underground.
Yes, but only a little bit
@8RX2YJL4yrs4Y
They should increase per our needs, but decrease as green energy becomes cheaper and more efficient.
@8RPCLKH4yrs4Y
yes, but with lots more regulations
@8RLVZJ44yrs4Y
Provide/find alternative energies while slowly using less and less of the offshore oil drilling so that it makes less damage to economy.
@8RJRTJF4yrs4Y
I do not have a strong opinion on this subject
@8RHLX6P4yrs4Y
Yes, But we should control what we are doing
@8RGQB5X4yrs4Y
Yes but in order to do so we should do more research on these areas and expand safety regulations to keep oil spills from happening
@8R973FBLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but add incentives to green alternative energy production.
@Dhenschen4yrs4Y
No, but maybe decrease it a little
@8R6NQWLRepublican4yrs4Y
We have plenty of oil in the US and we shouldn't be pay other countries for oil. We should be drilling our own.
@8R2ZP224yrs4Y
stay where the country is now and move on if we run out
@8QZNPY84yrs4Y
nuclear power is the only way forward
@8QWCCLV4yrs4Y
The current rate is fine
No, and nationalize the energy sector in order to more effectively transition to renewable sources.
@8QVWDTZ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the location for the oil drilling is not harming any endangered species or environment in the ocean.
@8QVRG2Q4yrs4Y
no, promote more alternative energy production and drastically minimize oil drilling.
@8QQLQ2LIndependent4yrs4Y
Do not know enough about the topic to make a decision on it.
@8QPWBDN4yrs4Y
not informed enough on the issue
@8QPVHSR4yrs4Y
Yes, but continue to regulate it minimally to protect the enviornment.
@8QNPSHB4yrs4Y
No, but slowly replace the jobs in the oil industry with jobs in the electrical power or other industries to combat unemployment.
@8QLWHGL4yrs4Y
Yes, but companies should be held liable for damages to oceans and must halt production until the problem is solved.
@8QLLMRP4yrs4Y
yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy.
@8QL7QYK4yrs4Y
Private companies could if they want to Let the market decide
@8QFLJH7Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes but require companies to follow proper regulations
@8Q8TTB64yrs4Y
If needed they should. However, incentives for alternate energy should be placed as reliable alternate energy should be a priority.
@8Q6WTHK4yrs4Y
Not well informed about this question. Therefore I have no stance on it.
@8Q5596P4yrs4Y
No, at the same time research into more alternative energy production as well as oil until we find an energy source that is more cost effective and efficient
@8PZ94GV5yrs5Y
We should slow oil production but also try to newer energy sources.
@8PYPW985yrs5Y
Yes but when needed or close to a dire need
@8PWJ8X2Progressive5yrs5Y
I do not have enough information on the subject to have an informed opinion
@8PQCBKM5yrs5Y
Yes, because oil is still more valuable than gold on the world stage, but try to move away from it.
@8PPM6JB5yrs5Y
No, and abolish offshore drilling and fracking.
@8PFBZZCLibertarian5yrs5Y
Only if the US can do it without hurting the environment
@8N33HSK5yrs5Y
If necessary, but with many safety precautions.
No, it is ruining our ocean and polluting our water, as well as, destroying wildlife.
@8L39XRJRepublican5yrs5Y
Leave it up to the companies
@8KXW4T75yrs5Y
Yes, but provide incentives for alternate energy production.
@8JTWC7J5yrs5Y
Yes but impose stringent regulations to protect the environment
@8JH7FY25yrs5Y
Yes as long as there are enough safety measures to minimize environmental harm
@8J87FX65yrs5Y
No. End offshore drilling and globalize/nationalize the energy sector.
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