You know what I love? Watching liberal politicians preach about saving the planet while ordinary Americans foot the bill. They talk a big game about green energy. Then reality shows up. And suddenly? They discover oil isn’t so bad after all.
Here’s the perfect example. For years, one Democrat governor promised to lead the climate charge. He said fossil fuels were killing the planet. He banned drilling. He played the hero for environmental groups. But when faced with economic disaster and angry voters, guess what happened? He caved. Completely.
From Breitbart:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is completing a flip-flop on oil drilling, which he tried to stop but is now planning to expand in Kern County, thanks to the impending threat of skyrocketing gas prices in the state.
As Breitbart News reported last month, Newsom backed away from his long, climate-change-inspired crusade against oil drilling as refineries threatened to leave the state and prices threatened to rise to $8 per gallon.
California Governor Gavin Newsom just pulled off the biggest flip-flop we’ve seen in years. Remember when he declared “the climate crisis is real” back in 2021? He banned fracking permits. Said California needed to move “beyond oil.” Now? He’s pushing legislation to expand drilling in Kern County. Why the sudden change of heart? Simple. Refineries threatened to leave the state. Gas prices could hit $8 per gallon. Funny how that works, isn’t it?
The Price of Progressive Fantasy
The Sacramento Bee called it a “significant reversal.” That’s putting it mildly. When two of California’s nine refineries announced they might close, Democrats went into full panic mode. Why? Midterm elections are coming. And nothing loses elections faster than working families who can’t afford to fill their tanks.
Get this—the whole climate agenda went out the window overnight. Democrats who spent years demonizing oil companies are now begging them to stay.
From ‘Politico’:
“It’s one thing to have the sound bites at the ready during a campaign,” said Andrew Acosta, a veteran Democratic campaign consultant. “It’s different when all of a sudden a refinery says, ‘We’re out of here, California.’ That’s where we are now — this is real.”
When Politicians Face Reality
Environmental groups are “reeling” from Newsom’s betrayal. Can you blame them? They started the year with big plans. Anti-oil legislation. Climate accountability bills. The works. Instead, they’re watching their champion shake hands with oil executives.
Here’s the kicker—Newsom has his eye on the White House in 2028. Think about it. Would you vote for the guy who let gas hit $8 a gallon? He knows swing state voters won’t forget that at the pump. So much for those climate principles, right?
Once again, we see what happens when progressive dreams meet the real world. They crumble. Every single time. Conservative energy policies aren’t just smart. They’re inevitable. Even Democrats figure that out eventually. They just have to face reality first.
Key Takeaways
- Gavin Newsom reversed his oil drilling ban when gas threatened to hit $8 per gallon
- Democrats chose political survival over their climate promises
- Environmental groups feel betrayed by their supposed champion
- Conservative energy policies prove inevitable when reality strikes
Sources: Breitbart
