“The power under the constitution will always be in the people. It is entrusted for certain defined purposes, and for a certain limited period, to representatives of their own choosing; and whenever it is executed contrary to their interest, or not agreeable to their wishes, their servants can and undoubtedly will, be recalled.”

~ George Washington (1787)

Thursday, March 1, 2012

President Obama keeps a campaign promise

As Ed Morrissey notes over at Hot Air, "We get on President Obama’s case for neglecting to keep his campaign promises, so it’s only fair to note when he fulfills them."

Fair enough.  I just hope he remembers to let us keep some change as all energy costs begin to skyrocket, not just gasoline, especially after this: 
Five PA coal-fueled power plants to close due to Obama administration regulation
GenOn Energy Inc. plans to close five of its older coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania over the next four years.
The company, based in Houston, said Wednesday that tough new environmental rules make it unprofitable to operate the plants, which generate a total of 3,140 megawatts of electricity. The plants are in Portland, Shawville, Titus, New Castle and Elrama. Two plants in Ohio and one in New Jersey will also be closed. The company said the timeframes are subject to further review based on market conditions.
Well done, President Obama.  Shut down power generation, making electricity scare, thus driving the price up.  Pennsylvania residents will likely feel the pinch soon.

And if this keeps up, so will we.
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