Will 1 fucking person in the media ask McCain why 1 of his top campaign guys created the Enron...

[themaguffin]

...loophole.

Enough of this shit already.

McCain has received the most money from big energy and has Sen Enron Gramm as his sidekick.

Can we pretend he is a missing blonde in Aruba or a "crazy" black preacher so this gets the attention that it deserves?

[loveable liberal]

1. Is this true? And can you explain to me the Enron loophole?

I honestly dont know what that is.

[babylonsister]

3. If you have a few minutes, watch this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugss-PcNomg

[Gidney N Cloyd]

4. Here's a link...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x149189

Enjoy.

[hokies4ever]

5. It allows speculation in the energy industry

Basically, legislation was created to crack down on speculation in various markets, but an exception was made for the energy industry (known as the Enron loophole). Speculation is believed to contribute a sizable amount to the rising energy prices. Investors essentially bet on the prices of energy (most notably oil) increasing and they make a profit if it does.

[wurzel]

6. Enron loophole

The "Enron loophole," exempts energy speculators who make trades electronically from US regulation. Some argue that the unregulated energy speculation, codified in 2000, can account for $20 to $25 in the jump in oil prices.

[TechBear_Seattle]

2. Ask a Republicker tough questions? You've lost it, my friend

Here, try on this nice coat; it ties in the back.

Since when has the media EVER asked tough questions of Republickers? Even CNN has become a GOP waterbearer.


Edited for spelling.

[NYC_SKP]

7. Nope, that "crazy" black preacher business only applies if the candidate is...

himself black, and your subliminal message is, "be very afraid because you can't just cross the street to avoid this black man if he becomes president".

[bluerum]

8. A relatively complex concept that most Americans (and talking tv heads)

can't get their heads around. They will lose interest in 4.3 seconds if there aren't enough nipples, blond hair, blood or rabid liberal leftists with pitchforks.

[flpoljunkie]

9. Short answer. No.

[sandnsea]

10. Bill Clinton signed it n/t

[CanonRay]

11. I've been wondering this myself.

How the hell can he get away with Phil Gramm in his campaign. Obama should be bringing this guy up every day. Maybe the two sides have called a truce over picking off campaign aids?