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Nickdago · 08-01-2008, 07:55 PM

Some good points however there is no reason to bring our economy to it's knees just so we can develop alternative sources of energy. In actuallity we have been working on alternative sources for decades and will continue to do so whether gas is a $2.00/gal or $5.00 gal.

I also do not think the people in America at this point are stupid enough to believe that even if we solve the supply issue for now concerning oil and gas that we can relax as far as our search for cheaper more abundant sources of alternative energy,. I think we got the point and understand that if we want to continue to grow and lead as a nation we are going to have to explore alternative energy sources of all kinds like we did going to the moon or building the A-bomb.

Also I do not really believe in a conspiracy theory amongst the oil companies although there are always those who look for them. Look, the Federal goverment for the last 30+ years has not allowed any nuclear power plants, no new refineries in America, no new real exploration for oil on and around our own lands and also have done very little as far as promoting alternative energy sources.

Now we find ourselves in a situation where we need the goverment to get out of the way and let the innovation of America as well as the companies who explore and develop gas and oil do what they do so well. The last thing we need is people like Pelosi and Reid trying to tell American industry how to do their business.

Even the Rock Star Obama is starting to cave on exploration because of his drop in polls. And just the other day he had a brilliant idea to get us out of this situation by getting our cars tuned up and putting a little more air in our tires.

Just having some fun with that.

No need to suck it up or force ourselves to have a nose bleed. No reason to keep running around like a bunch of chickens telling everybody the sky is falling. We just need to calm down, look at things realistically and move forward.

There is nothing wrong with increasing oil and gas supplies while at the same time advancing on technologies that will someday replace oil. No reason to throw the baby out with the bath water.

And moving beyond oil is going to take time considering oil is intwined in our daily lives far beyond gas and diesel. Everything from toothpaste to vaseline to lubricants to plastics and rubber and asphalt and on and on and on.

We have a great task ahead but I have no doubt we can do it and do it without the "Tough Love".

08-01-2008, 07:55 PM	#42
Nickdago Drives: 01 Z06 08 CTS 07 Avy LTZ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 404	Some good points however there is no reason to bring our economy to it's knees just so we can develop alternative sources of energy. In actuallity we have been working on alternative sources for decades and will continue to do so whether gas is a $2.00/gal or $5.00 gal. I also do not think the people in America at this point are stupid enough to believe that even if we solve the supply issue for now concerning oil and gas that we can relax as far as our search for cheaper more abundant sources of alternative energy,. I think we got the point and understand that if we want to continue to grow and lead as a nation we are going to have to explore alternative energy sources of all kinds like we did going to the moon or building the A-bomb. Also I do not really believe in a conspiracy theory amongst the oil companies although there are always those who look for them. Look, the Federal goverment for the last 30+ years has not allowed any nuclear power plants, no new refineries in America, no new real exploration for oil on and around our own lands and also have done very little as far as promoting alternative energy sources. Now we find ourselves in a situation where we need the goverment to get out of the way and let the innovation of America as well as the companies who explore and develop gas and oil do what they do so well. The last thing we need is people like Pelosi and Reid trying to tell American industry how to do their business. Even the Rock Star Obama is starting to cave on exploration because of his drop in polls. And just the other day he had a brilliant idea to get us out of this situation by getting our cars tuned up and putting a little more air in our tires. Just having some fun with that. No need to suck it up or force ourselves to have a nose bleed. No reason to keep running around like a bunch of chickens telling everybody the sky is falling. We just need to calm down, look at things realistically and move forward. There is nothing wrong with increasing oil and gas supplies while at the same time advancing on technologies that will someday replace oil. No reason to throw the baby out with the bath water. And moving beyond oil is going to take time considering oil is intwined in our daily lives far beyond gas and diesel. Everything from toothpaste to vaseline to lubricants to plastics and rubber and asphalt and on and on and on. We have a great task ahead but I have no doubt we can do it and do it without the "Tough Love".