Biden Shutting Down Pipeline That Supplies Energy To Midwest

The Biden administration is reviewing the possible ramifications of shutting down a key pipeline transporting crude oil and natural gas from Canada to Michigan.

“We have a state in Michigan that uses the most residential propane in the nation,” said Jason Hayes, the director of environmental policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. “And yet, we’re seriously considering shutting down this pipeline and giving these people not even two or three months notice, just basically saying, ‘well, sorry, you’re gonna be on your own.’”

Line 5 carries about 540,000 barrels of oil and gas per day from Canada to Michigan, which relies on the pipeline for most of its propane needs, according to its operator Enbridge.

The Biden administration is reviewing the possible ramifications of shutting down a key pipeline transporting crude oil and natural gas from Canada into the Midwest.

So now the question is;

Is it worse to abandon citizens in a foreign country - left to be hunted down and killed,

OR

Needlessly remove a key resource from citizens at home so they can freeze to death at home?

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LunarOrbit · 56-60, M

Canada is not going to shut it down without a fight.
We are invoking a pipeline treaty from 1977. Hopefully it buys enough time for Enbridge to refurbish the lines and encapsulate them in a concrete tunnel to prevent anchor damage

carpediem · 61-69, M

@LunarOrbit Lets hope so. Hard to believe we need to rely on Canada to save us from the current administration.

LunarOrbit · 56-60, M

@carpediem A majority of that oil/gas goes thru the US to Sarnia. We’d be fucked as well if the valve gets turned off. Hoping they work together on this and fix the problem…not make alot more problems

carpediem · 61-69, M

@LunarOrbit I don't think these people are focused on fixing problems. They're much better at creating them.

LunarOrbit · 56-60, M

@carpediem Follow the money.

carpediem · 61-69, M

@LunarOrbit The money they're about to extract from my pocket? That money?

LunarOrbit · 56-60, M

@carpediem Whenever theres a kneejerk reaction by politicians, someone is lining their pockets or benefiting. By the time the dust settles, a shitload of money will be spent and nothing will be solved.