Fracking Propaganda

[Sight Unseen]

Just saw this in a youtube ad while watching "North Korean Nuclear Propaganda".
The Truth About Gasland - America's Natural Gas Alliance

Do you ever watch stuff like this and wonder if the creators actually believe their own bullsh*t? I see a number of problems with this:
1. Every "fact" they present was collected with some kind of funding from the gas industry.
2. Natural gas is still fossil fuel: I don't care how many times they say it's f*cking clean, hydrocarbons produce CO2
3. Um... what?: It's propaganda, funded by the gas industry, and presenting false and/or skewed data with a poker face, with a .us domain no less. Also, youtube comments require approval, and ratings are disabled. They wouldn't have anything to fear if they were telling the truth.

Some interesting quotes:

Originally Posted by anga.us

Contrary to the film's misleading claims, natural gas production is subject to federal, state and local regulations that cover everything from initial permits to well construction to water disposal.

Yes, it is subject to federal regulation, which was clearly stated in the film. The regulations are there, but have been so watered down there basically are no regulations anymore.

Originally Posted by anga.us


In rare cases where incidents occur, companies work with the appropriate regulatory authority to promptly identify and correct the issue, and implement measures to ensure it does not recur.

The natural gas community is committed to the safe and responsible development of this abundant resource, and we firmly believe that no community should have to choose between its economic and environmental interests.

Riiiiigggghhht. And I'm Linus Torvalds.

Originally Posted by anga.us


The process of hydraulic fracturing has been routinely and safely used in communities throughout the nation for decades-bringing economic prosperity to local communities and significant environmental benefits.

Originally Posted by anga.us


The process of hydraulic fracturing [...] significant environmental benefits.

Umm... I'm no expert, but any time you pump any chemicals into the ground with names you can't pronounce it's a bad thing.

Originally Posted by anga.us


We appreciate the opportunity to share this information with interested stakeholders...

Of course it's for the stakeholders.

*shakes head disapprovingly* Okay I'm done ranting.