Topic: Keystone Xl

An Australian television program provided a rapid-fire list of Donald Trump's actions during his first week in office. The summary covered the rollback of Obamacare, withdrawal from the TPP, the reinstatement of the global gag rule on abortion funding, and the authorization of the Keystone XL pipeline. The hosts critique the list for containing several inaccuracies and biased framings.

The concept of "demand destruction" is introduced as a tool for Wall Street and the military-industrial complex to force ESG compliance. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki sparred with Peter Doocy over the 9,000 unused drilling permits, which the hosts claim are largely "dry holes." The administration continues to reject the Keystone XL pipeline, asserting it would not impact current supply imbalances.

The death of broadcaster Ed Schultz at age 64 is noted, following his career transition from MSNBC to RT America. The hosts review his history as a "professional entertainer" who shifted political stances depending on his employer. A brief archival clip shows Schultz's energetic reporting style on the Keystone Pipeline and Senate voting.

BNSF Railway is reportedly furloughing staff as low energy prices and a strong dollar hamper U.S. exports. Australia is currently underbidding American coal suppliers in the Chinese market, while Warren Buffett's transport interests are linked to the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. The hosts also discuss "foamers," a term used by railroad employees for train enthusiasts.

The rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline is linked to Warren Buffett's financial interests. The hosts argue that by blocking the pipeline, the Obama administration ensured that Canadian oil must be transported via Buffett's BNSF railway. They critique statements from Obama and John Kerry, labeling the environmental justification a "scam" that ignores the risks of transporting oil by rail.

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.

President Obama is expected to veto the Keystone XL pipeline bill, officially to allow federal reviews to finish, though critics suggest it is to protect the interests of rail-owning donors like Warren Buffett. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki faced difficult questions from reporter Matt Lee regarding the lack of transparency in the agency review process.

Josh Earnest's briefing on the EPA's assessment of the Keystone XL pipeline is used to demonstrate a speech pattern the hosts call "half up-talking." They suggest this rising intonation at the end of sentences occurs when officials are reading verbatim from prepared tabs rather than speaking naturally.

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a resolution to the Keystone XL bill intended to force Republicans to go on the record regarding climate change. Media personality Abby Martin praised the move as a way to expose "science deniers." The hosts criticize this as "trickery" and compare the political pressure to the coercive environment described in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged."

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.

The hosts discuss the economic interests behind the Keystone XL pipeline delay, noting that Bill Gates and Warren Buffett benefit significantly from transporting oil via rail. They highlight the increasing number of rail mishaps and explosions, suggesting the "oil by rail" business is a protected scam for major investors.

The resistance to the Keystone XL pipeline is attributed to the financial interests of Warren Buffett and his railroad holdings, such as Burlington Northern. Shipping oil by rail is highly profitable for these companies but has created a shortage of railcars for Canadian farmers trying to get their grain to market.

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.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Tom Steyer and his NextGen Climate organization are spending heavily to make climate change a central issue in the 2014 midterm elections. Steyer's campaign targets seven key states, framing the issue as a choice between science and denial. The hosts compare Steyer's political spending to that of the Koch brothers.

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice faces scrutiny over her financial disclosure forms, which reveal a net worth of approximately $20 million. Critics point to her significant holdings in TransCanada, the firm behind the Keystone XL pipeline, as a potential conflict of interest for a future Secretary of State. Her portfolio also includes substantial investments in gold mining stocks, Monsanto, and various pharmaceutical companies.

President Obama announced plans to expedite the permitting process for the southern segment of the Keystone XL pipeline running from Cushing, Oklahoma, to the Gulf Coast. This move is viewed as a political compromise following the administration's earlier rejection of the full 1,700-mile route. Simultaneously, the U.S. increased duties on Chinese solar panels as trade tensions between the two nations escalate.

The Athabasca Oil Sands Corporation sells its remaining interest in the McKay River project to PetroChina. The hosts suggest the US opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline is rooted in an anti-China strategy, as the oil is now 100% owned by a Chinese state entity and will likely be diverted to British Columbia for export.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney clarified that the Keystone XL pipeline was not permanently rejected but required further review by the State Department due to route changes. Geopolitical analysts remain skeptical of the process, citing potential conflicts of interest involving Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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.