How's That Drilly Stuff Working Out?

—By Kate Sheppard

| Thu May. 6, 2010 5:52 AM PDT

Friends of the Earth will unveil a new television ad today connecting the Gulf of Mexico oil spill with the absurdity of the "Drill, baby, drill" mantra. The ads are airing in Florida and Virginia, two hot spots in the drilling debate. Check it out:

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