Oil for the Spilling

Via The Sideshow, word comes out that unreported oil spills remain unreported except by Jason Leopold at Counterpunch.

A suburban drive away from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the oil spills at Prudhoe Bay may apparently rival the Exxon Valdez in size if left uncontained.

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Minnesota Republican Senator, former roadie, and mayor/KSTP talk-show host Norm Coleman wants the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge off-limits to oil exploration. With his flameout performance questioning British MP George Galloway over a leukemia charity (disguised as an oil-for-food scam?!?), Coleman remains an enigma. Even I could predict how obviously he would get pummelled. Is Norm really just a subversive, intent on making the right-wing look bad? (not that they need much help) Otherwise, why would he take a chance getting served up like that?

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On the other hand, commentator, former KSTP talk show host, and Minnesota blogger James Lileks has perfected the art of imitating a right-wing nut. He has fooled many people, IMO. His performance art spanning the last few years will make a fine book, once he tires of the extremely realistic portrayal/charade he keeps dreaming up. And if Lileks isn't the one to reveal himself, somebody will; I would consider it a brilliant marketing strategy. Cynical as I am, I can see the book writing itself.