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U.S. oil production has hit a record under Biden, but he seldom mentions it. (www.washingtonpost.com)

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[–] davel@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Meanwhile leftists are literally criticizing the Biden administration for high gas prices’ impact on the working class.

Which leftists are these? I’ve yet to run into them.

You want to change it? Let’s change it. Starting with activists.

I still haven’t been able to decipher what kinds of activists you’re alluding to.

[–] davel@lemmy.ml 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Progressive liberals I guess? The Hill, Mar. ’22: Gas prices lead to tensions within Democratic Party

Progressives are concerned that high gas prices are worsening inequalities, creating tension between activists who want Democrats to do more to condemn big oil and those trying to navigate Russia’s deadly invasion of Ukraine.