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Originally posted by Pogo142:
miamizsun
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The answer is that demand is outstripping supply. Other developing countries are coming into their own economically, so demand is high, but supply is very limited.
Remember we're 6% of the population and we consume 25% of the oil. The only way to maintain this disparity is through military force.
*See Iraq*
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"The only way to maintain this disparity is through military force."
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So you are condoning Bush's endless global war for oil? You show the photo of Einstein but he was a man of peace.
Funny too because the oil corporations are profiting and soaking us at the pump. This war is not for your benefit but theirs and the profits of other corporations and the Military Industrial Complex. We are just pawns and cannon fodder. Serfs to the ruling royalty. That's why they are slowly taking away our rights and dismantling the constitution.
We need energy, not oil or war.
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No, I don't condone any warfare or welfare by the government. Self defense, yes, and private charity, like you and I funding and working in local charities.
All I'm stating, is that at this point our energy infrastructure is based on oil. And without it we're done. How did we get there? Simply corporatistic, fascist Democrats and Republican politicians in bed with the ruling money class.
Furthermore, I've posted links many, many times to the top economic and energy experts on the planet and their assessment of probable energy transitions, like oil and other fossil fuels to alternate sources. We're looking at 25 years or so, the window for an easy transition has long past. Peak oil is here, the world most probably peaked in 2005. Declining supply with growing demand makes for higher prices and more volatility. Should we work on greener alternate sources? Absolutely.
We've been sold out by our leaders, especially over the last 50 - 75 years.
Our current situation is at a climax, it has come down to war for resources. I d*mn sure don't like it, but our options at this point are extremely limited. Unfortunately, and realistically it is either an "us or them" scenario for the remaining oil supply.
If China gets control of that oil, they will dominate the world, literally. Iraq has over 60% of the earth's remaining high quality oil, and that is exactly why we are there.
If you or anyone else is serious about this, let me know and I'll post some sobering links. I personally, have reduced my home energy (and water) consumption drastically, I have the latest, and probably expensive technology available. I have laid out the money up front and I'm already seeing the benefit. At current energy prices, I should recoup my investment in 24 to 48 months. I'm also looking at a hybrid vehicle as my current auto has 110,000 miles on it.
I'm not trying to be argumentative here, just posting the data as I see it. I can't or won't take credit for any of it, that has been exposed and verified by credible people far more qualified and intelligent than I.
Good luck and regards, miamizsun