Why aren't we drilling in Alaska and what does that have to do with Real Estate?

This Presidential election is about more than partisan politics.  It's about the future of our country, but then again isn't it always?  I wish there was this much fervor when people elect their congressmen and women.  Will someone please tell me why we're not establishing more offshore oil rigs and why we're not drilling more aggressively in Alaska?  I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.  Energy and the Border equate the kind of "change" we need to address.  Wonder what immigration has to due with the future of our economy let alone Real Estate and Real Estate values?  I think this video explains it in such a way that most people on here can understand; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7WJeqxuOfQ

By the way, no one else has said it but I have to tell you I'm pretty proud of our President.  The media depicts him as an idiot because he doesn't govern by their manipulation, or poles or popularity.  He leads with steadfast and focused courage.  I say four more years compared to our current alternatives, and though I have great respect and admiration for McCains service to his country I don't think he's the kind of true conservative that we need, but he sure beats those other two. What do you think?