Another Form Of Inflation

Did you hear about Obama's claim that if driver's just inflated their tires properly, we would save as much oil as we could from drilling off-shore?

Two things amaze me about this. First, its hard to believe that a guy running for President could make a statement so utterly and demonstrably false. He also made it as an offhand manner, which is not consistent with the seriousness of this problem.

The bigger issue for me, though, is the fact that the media has said virtually nothing about this blunder. It is incredible how far the media is going to protect him from his many gaffes. His goofs make Dan Quale look like a brain surgeon.

Moreover, the media is giving the democrats cover on their incredibly stubborn refusal to vote on drilling. Americans clearly want to drill for oil but the Dems are completely in thrall to the environmental lobby. They won't allow a vote. Democrat leaders are trying to recess without the vote and the media is keeping the ploy a secret for them.

The free press has become the free pass for Obama and the Democrats.