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Originally Posted by New Era
Energy is a long term problem. A pipeline is a very short term solution. This is not about addressing needs, it is about short term profiteering. An executive order to push through a pipeline is not about future policy, it is about paying those who supported you. Pretty straight forward to me.
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Its a short term solution that reduces/eliminates energy reliance on Middle East sources which will allow much more flexibility for US foreign policy. It does not address climate change but it is a long term solution for US energy independence.