re: #496 Obdicut

It’s a terrible thing that so many people will be so devestated economically. I reminds me most of the Dust Bowl. I think that it’s entirely possible that Obama is overreacting, and in doing so, committing a grave mistake.

I do not agree with you that he’s doing this to score political points. He is getting attacked from all sides at once on this. From everywhere, and everyone. I think that Obama is enforcing this moratorium because he believes it is the right thing to do, and believes that because people he trusts have told him it is the right thing to do.

It may be a terrible decision, and it may be a tragic one. But I don’t see any reason to immediately conclude it’s just politics to him.

It isn’t, entirely, and I know that, I was very angry when I wrote it.
I’m very frustrated and angry about this situation.

The panel of experts did NOT recommend this blanket moratorium, and in fact, have urged against it.

As have several Louisiana politicians, Mary Landrieu, Bobby Jindal.

I really don’t believe people understand how very very big the impact will be.

They’re thinking a few thousand folks out of jobs.
No.
Tens of thousands of folks out of jobs that for many, pay more than they will make elsewhere, given their education and skill level.
Businesses going out of business, closing, those employees out of work, with nothing to replace it.