grasping at straws

Buchco is getting desperate to appear as though they're doing something about rising fuel prices. This LA Times article sums up their brilliant strategy: drill for more oil. Never mind that it'll take many years for these new sources to beginning producing; never mind global warming; never mind the increasing evidence that we've already peaked in global oil production. These bozos want to make points with those like-minded 'mericans who still think we'll consume our way out of the present mess.

Oy vey do we need new leadership!