Replies to post #10754 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

[OakesCS]

Indeed. Yet another platitude to establish her bona fides to the far left.

However, the XL would be helpful to both Bakken and Canadian producers by reducing the discounts for those oils. Of course, eliminating the export barrier would also help.

BTW the industry is girding for another round of big layoffs and shutdowns.

[Timothy Smith]

That may be true from an economic perspective now but the project by the time of completion will be economical. Better now when parts and labor are cheaper and readily available. However absent a Republican in the office good luck.