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Today I got a robocall from an organization called "Freedom'sWatch" about drilling. Googling this organization shows it has very close ties to the White House including Ari Fleisher. It is WAY before the election and I am already getting calls....
The oil/energy industry and the politicos they own are on full-court press to get at this oil before the Democrats take over.
Besides, it takes focus off the War and the horrible economy and tries to put blame for the economy back on "liberals" like they blamed the California blackouts on liberals.
This is their refocus.