"To what extent the tragedy changes the politics of offshore drilling remains to be seen. Until now, allowing more drilling off America's shores seemed key to attracting the Republican support needed to pass comprehensive climate and energy legislation. And without a real climate bill, America might be addicted to oil a lot longer than it needs to be. President Obama is right to allow to proceed his plan to open parts of the Outer Continental Shelf to drilling. That process is only in the earliest stages of what will be extensive safety and environmental review. But it's also right that no significant steps be taken until the current situation is dealt with, its causes are understood and the adequacy of the response is investigated."

Anti-freeze blood?  It's like something out of a *science fiction novel*!