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Originally Posted by gtahvit
True, except for the environmentalists... They don't quite see it that way.
Awwww come on Kyle, That's a little defeatist. Just cus it may take a while doesn't mean we shouldn't get started. Ethanol isn't right around the corner either, but we should still pursue it. 
The only organization that doesn't want refineries is the U.S. government. I'm basing that on the fact that the green movement has successfully scared our gov away from building new ones. The last refinery was built in 1978 I believe. All the oil companies want new refineries so they can get a larger market share. if we can refine more gas then we can increase demand causing OPEC to increase supply with less stockpiles and therefore get more gas on the market at cheaper prices. The current system is bottle-necked. It's kinda like driving an SS or Z28 (whatever your preference) Camaro on a crowded 2 lane road with a 45mph speed limit. It really doesn't matter how many Camaros you cram on that road you're only gonna go the speed limit. We need to build some 8 lane highways (refineries) to get them where they need to go in more volume. |
True, true the whole refinery thing seems so out of reach now though for the reasons you have stated, not to mention these hard times (gas prices/dollar value/etc) had to come when I am in college and money is tight (even for fulltime working adults as well). Not to mention i just drove 70 miles this morning to get a study guide that my TA didn't print off, and isn't around to do so before the test tomorrow.
You do know, however, that if you had a 2 lane road with all camaros...they might be going a little faster...I mean, speed limits are only suggestions right?
