Energy Policy in America

[deacon blues]

Do you really believe the largest economy in the history of the world can be operated by windmills, solar panels and batteries? Really?

No one has the guts to make the decisions that need to be made in order to get our country on a secure energy foundation. We must face the facts that we will not be competitive in the world running the country on batteries, solar and wind. The gutsy decisions would be to increase domestic offshore oil drilling on all sides: Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, Pacific. Increase oil drilling in Alaska and in the lower 48. Increase the use of coal. Increase nuclear power plants.
This won't happen because we have no one with true courage to stand up to the lies of global warming, the lies about the dangers of oil drilling and the lies about nuclear energy. What will happen is, like the national debt, the can will kicked down the road until we are in such a dangerous position we will be forced to make courageous decisions, but a lot of pain and sacrifice will be forced on us or our kids as a result.

[coadie]

One of the keys to economic growth is economical energy.

One of the keys to the battle against starvation also ties to economical energy.
Libs have a way of giving pain to people they claim to help.

[sandie]

The above thoughts, imo, stem from secular humanists who "worship the creation over the Creator". There's little, if no common sense in the energy policies...wait, is there an energy policy besides fazing out certain light bulbs?

While the powers that be await alternative energy sources, we need to do all the things Deacon mentioned. After all, it's going to take "energy" to create these new energy sources the left keeps going on about.

[missourimary]

We're supposed to go green, but over 30 years ago, all cars were supposed to get more than 30 mpg by a certain date. Hasn't happened. http://www.nader.org/interest/041104.html My 88 Escort got 33 mpg. Now, a similar car would get 26-28. Not to mention that the price doubled. What happened?
We went from an average of 1600 square foot houses to 2500 square foot houses in 30 years. http://www.census.gov/const/C25Ann/s...medavgsqft.pdf And that was just for new construction. It didn't include the smaller homes that were still on the market from the 40s and 50s. We also leave our own lights and electronics on, resist carpooling, and turn up our heaters through the winter. Then we complain about rising utility and gas costs and traffic congestion.

I agree that we should start using our own resources rather than feeding our money to other countries and then going to war with them. But at the same time, we need to start reducing our individual consumption and using alternative fuels when we can.

[Jay]

Part of the problem is that the government sets the standards for mpg and all similar standards. My mom was looking at various vehicles when she started looking for a more reliable mode of transport. The mpg on a van that was the equivalent of the one she used to drive got "less" mpg. When she told me about it, I told her that the government was behind the change, and that it was more or less an illusion. It was only after she did her own research into the new standards that she discovered that I was in fact correct. If ever there is a change in any "standard" for toilets, cars, toasters, ovens, radios, etc., look first at the government. They are the root of all insanity.

[sandie]

Originally Posted by Jay

Part of the problem is that the government sets the standards for mpg and all similar standards. My mom was looking at various vehicles when she started looking for a more reliable mode of transport. The mpg on a van that was the equivalent of the one she used to drive got "less" mpg. When she told me about it, I told her that the government was behind the change, and that it was more or less an illusion. It was only after she did her own research into the new standards that she discovered that I was in fact correct. If ever there is a change in any "standard" for toilets, cars, toasters, ovens, radios, etc., look first at the government. They are the root of all insanity.

Now, that's just getting more true everyday. What a pity.

I especially like the newer standards for toilets...it only takes 3 or 4 flushes what it took one...what a lovely topic, but there ya go.