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The fracking industry is poisoning the water, causing earthquakes, and delivering obscene profits for the .01%. It is an enemy of all life on the planet, all by itself (and it’s not the only enemy the planet has). And your argument is jobs? The renewable energy industry has TEN TIMES the jobs the fossil fuel industry can offer and actually helps the planet. Guess we all knowwho is paying American Consequence ’s bills, now don’t we? Your article gushes about how the fracking workers in Pennsylvania hunt, fish, and swim in the area – LIE. They can’t even drink what’s coming out of their tap, in many cases. In some cases, they can even light it on fire. Try peddling the oligarch’s line to someone who will believe you. – James A. Steven Longenecker comment: We’ve again successfully ticked off both sides with a single article... For what it’s worth, both P.J. and I can personally testify that the hunting and fishing in Pennsylvania is great. But no, we don’t currently receive any payments from the oil industry or the renewable energy industry. If you’d like to change that, we’re happy to start accepting advertisements from either. I’ll be waiting for your e-mail at slongenecker@ americanconsequences.com.
fortune on Christmas presents – like the good Christian that he is. After all, baby Jesus got presents of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (although He probably would have preferred a cuddly plush toy). The other reason that I want to answer your letter is Andy would never be crass enough to suggest his own books as Christmas gifts. But I will! Andy has written three fabulous tomes: Fool’s Names and Fool’s Faces , a hilarious description of the various moronic politicos he’s encountered over the years... Land of Lincoln about the wonderful (and sometimes strange) ways that our 16th president continues to affect America... and Crazy U , which details the insane process of getting a kid into college. Meanwhile, you can read more of Andy in The Atlantic where he is a regular contributor. Re: Will the Democrats Miss Middle America Again? I hate to say so but your piece about fracking misses the whole point and is very foolish. Because natural gas creates so much less carbon than other fossil fuels for power generation, it has been the most significant factor in REDUCING carbon emissions in the United States during the past 15 years. Instead of whining about “oh these people we must protect their jobs,” you should be promoting fracking as the environment’s best friend. – Charles P.
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