Sham Bill Goes Down (For Now)

Good news:

The Hill reports:

A bipartisan group of senators who sought a compromise in the rancorous energy debate won't introduce their bill before lawmakers adjourn for the elections, several Senate aides said Thursday.

Instead, the so-called Gang of 20 will offer a statement of principals outlining their agreement on a host of divisive issues, including expanded offshore drilling. They plan to offer legislation once the political season has ended, according to an aide to a Democrat involved in the discussions. The aide said that the election-year environment has poisoned the atmosphere and hampered the chances of passing a bill on such a controversial campaign topic.

Thanks to all of you who contacted your Senators about this sham bill!  Do not doubt the effect an angry American public can have on those spineless hacks in Washington.  Next step: urge those same spineless hacks to support the Republican all-of-the-above bill.  If we want true energy independence (not to mention lower energy costs), this is the best way to do it.

There's my two cents.