Pipeline or No Pipeline

The B.C. government's stance closely resembles a Dumb and Dumber script.

This letter to the Vancouver Sun editor--by a resident of Seattle--was sent on April 18th, 2018.

"Thanks to the citizens of B.C.,

 who seem once again to have blocked

 an oil pipeline to the coast.

  Those of us living south of the border

 will continue to enjoy

 importing your oil at substantial discounts

 while exporting our oil

 from gulf ports at world-market prices.

  Your gift to us, around $100 million per day Canadian,

 is greatly appreciated.

  We marvel at your generosity while doubting your sanity.

  All of this will have zero impact on global climate, of course." 

Adam Lloyd, Seattle."  

Sidenote:    It's interesting to note that the Cherry Point Refinery located 7 miles south of Blaine, currently gets Alberta crude from the branch line that runs from Abbotsford to the refinery.  There is signage around the refinery saying "Don't close Cherry Point - Save jobs".  I suspect without the $20-30 per bbl. discount they wouldn't be competitive as all of a sudden they'd have to pay market price for a portion of their feedstock.  They also get Alaska crude by tanker 7 miles south of the border which are not tethered bow and stern or accompanied by two tugs.  Currently they refine the Alberta crude and sell it back to BC.  That's why the Governor of the state is publicly supporting Horgan. 

You couldn't possibly make this stuff up.