One of the top of hour new segments on Morning Edition discussed the congressional debate over soaring energy prices. It reported that Republicans want to increase drilling in environmentally sensitive areas, and then noted that "Democrats say" that it will not be possible to drill ourselves to energy independence.
Yes, Democrats say that it won't be possible to drill ourselves to energy independence, but so does the Energy Information Agency and every independent expert on the topic. This is a fact, like gravity. It is not a matter of partisan dispute.
Facts do not suddenly come into dispute just because it might be convenient for a major political party.
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