Topic: Keystone Pipeline

A major section of the Keystone oil pipeline resumed operations between Western Canada and Illinois following a temporary shutdown caused by an oil spill in Kansas. Investigators are still determining the cause of the leak while cleanup efforts continue. The restart clarifies that the operational line is distinct from the cancelled Keystone XL project.

A summary of Joe Biden's first-day executive orders includes rejoining the WHO and Paris Climate Accord, revoking the Keystone XL pipeline permit, and pausing student loan payments. The hosts focus on the shift in terminology from "equality" to "equity," explaining it as a move toward proportional representation based on race rather than equal opportunity.

A significant leak in the Keystone Pipeline has renewed environmental concerns and protests in North Dakota. Indigenous groups, including the Sioux tribe at Standing Rock, are opposing plans to double the capacity of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Critics note that major U.S. news outlets have largely ignored the story, leaving coverage to international outlets like Al Jazeera.

The price of Canadian crude oil has collapsed relative to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) due to a lack of pipeline and rail capacity. While there is no shortage of oil globally, Canadian producers are forced to sell at a significant discount because they cannot get their product to refineries efficiently. The hosts mock the concept of "peak oil" as "peak bullshit."

Fox News provided a more detailed breakdown of the Podesta emails, including Clinton's awareness of State Department hacking and her private support for the Keystone Pipeline. The emails also revealed her belief that Wall Street insiders are needed to fix the financial system, contradicting her public campaign rhetoric.

Donald Trump and Jeb Bush clashed over the use of eminent domain, with Bush citing a specific case involving an elderly woman's property in Atlantic City. Trump successfully pivoted the argument by accusing the live audience of being composed of RNC donors and special interests who oppose him because he is self-funded. Trump also challenged Bush on the necessity of eminent domain for the Keystone Pipeline.

President Barack Obama announced his rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline, citing national interest. The discussion posits that the decision was influenced by major Democratic donors Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, who profit from transporting oil via rail lines like Burlington Northern. It is noted that thousands of miles of other pipelines have been laid since 2010 without similar public outcry.

Senator Elizabeth Warren's opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline is analyzed as a potential favor to major Democratic donors Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. The hosts argue that blocking the pipeline forces Canadian oil onto Buffett's Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railway, creating a financial bonanza for the rail industry. They characterize Warren's "jobs and environment" rhetoric as a distraction from the underlying "money and power" dynamics.

A theory is presented suggesting the Ferguson protests and subsequent property damage may be linked to the route of the Keystone Pipeline. The hosts speculate that the unrest serves as a distraction or a real estate scam to clear land for the pipeline's right-of-way near St. Louis.

The Senate vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline is analyzed, focusing on Senator Barbara Boxer's use of a allegedly photoshopped image of a playground near a refinery. The hosts argue that the environmental concerns regarding the Port Arthur refinery are exaggerated and that the pipeline's impact on job creation is being misrepresented by both sides.

The Republican-controlled Congress is debating the Keystone XL pipeline, with Senator Mary Landrieu pushing for a vote. A CNN segment featuring Robert Zimmerman and Ron Christie highlights the partisan divide over climate science, specifically the claim that the Earth has cooled over the last decade.

The hosts characterize the rising stock market as "rigged" to entice the general public before an inevitable crash. They discuss how low oil prices, potentially as low as $20 a barrel for Saudi Arabia, threaten expensive extraction projects like the Keystone pipeline. A recent strike on a Saudi Aramco pipeline near Riyadh is noted as a potential message to the royal family.

Testimony from James Hansen regarding the Keystone Pipeline is contrasted with a report on vast tar sands and oil shale deposits in Utah. The region reportedly holds up to 3 trillion barrels of oil, more than has been used in human history. The hosts note that the "peak oil" narrative has largely disappeared in favor of discussions about carbon pricing and leaving resources in the ground.

The "Three Amigos" summit in Mexico between President Obama, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and President Peña Nieto is discussed. While the official agenda includes the Keystone Pipeline and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), John C. Dvorak speculates that the quick one-day trip was actually intended to deliver a "package" or message to the Sinaloa Cartel.

The hosts connect the widening of the Panama Canal to the U.S. strategy for exporting liquid natural gas (LNG) to Asian markets, specifically Japan. They suggest that Tokyo being awarded the 2020 Olympics will create a massive energy demand that the U.S. intends to fill. The segment also touches on the economic burden of hosting the Olympics, citing the financial collapse of Greece following the 2004 games.

Texas Representative Joe Barton, a supporter of the Keystone XL pipeline, argued that while the climate is changing, it may be natural rather than man-made. He cited the "Great Flood" from the Bible as an example of historical climate change. The hosts note that "Peak Oil" rhetoric has vanished now that the administration acknowledges vast domestic oil and gas reserves.

President Obama denies the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, claiming the 60-day review period mandated by Congress was insufficient. The hosts argue that Obama is ignoring a law he previously signed as part of the payroll tax cut deal. They characterize the move as a display of executive overreach.

Provisions within the tax bill force President Barack Obama to make a public decision regarding the Keystone XL pipeline permit within 60 days of enactment. The legislation references Executive Order 13337 and mandates action through the Secretary of State. The hosts note that this specific requirement received minimal coverage on mainstream news outlets like CNN.

The hosts review various PR moves, including domain names like thekeystonepipeline.com now forwarding to the No Agenda website. They also discuss a blog post on Breitbart's Big Government site that credited the show for a clip of Janet Napolitano discussing the permanent loss of pre-9/11 freedoms.