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Originally Posted by Jim in CT
Likwid, so instead of simply admitting that she actually did some good, you have to ask what you think is a "gotcha" question.
I don't think that Palin's decision to force oil companies to share profits with Alaskan citizens constitutes "socialism", and here's why. As Palin pointed out, that oil is a natural resource on public lands, and as such, it belongs to the citizens of Alaska, it doesn't belong to the oil companies.
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It was her
excuse for allowing drilling in a WILDLIFE REFUGE.
Just like 'making jobs' is her excuse for allowing Pebble.
Yep, make 5 jobs at the cost of 20 ways of life that also provides an income (that has lasted longer and will last longer than the mine will).
BRILLIANT!