Oh Obama freed our energy just like you asked him to. And now we have 200,000 gallons per day of energy drink and poisoned seafood.
Thanks BP!
Thanks HeritageFoundation!
Thanks Conservative Movement!
I couldn't look forward to a future of higher seafood & gas prices (let's be real, even though BP has to pay to dress up what they messed up, they WILL socialize the cost of it all onto us. So far that's $6 mill/day worth of cost as of now - day 10 with no end in sight).
Jeez, oil is in no way a good solution to the problem of energy prices. Even if the US drilled everything they could that wouldnt lower the price long-term. The only solution is renewables, the US has desert, coast and loads of wind, they could all be used but the oil lobbies are too strong. Screwing the country over.
Actually, I just read up on how animal rights activists are blocking efforts to build a solar power station in the Mojave desert because it could affect the tortoise population.
I also recall similar efforts that stopped the building of windsail power stations off the California coast.
The green options are being limited by the very same kinds of people who would normally push for it without thinking how the building of *any* energy infrastructure will negatively affect surrounding ecology.
They only get around to thinking about it when it starts to get underway.
As for drilling for more oil, it actually would not help in the short term but, in the long term, when supplies get online, that's more production capacity that will affect the availability of that commodity.
Why not concentrate on *all* possible avenues of energy?
Well first of all oil is endable, weve probably already reached peak oil which means we have less than half left in the tank, its only going to get more expensive. A few years ago a 40 dollar barrel wouldve been laughably expensive.
Besides that it releases greenhouse gases which is changing our climate at an unnaturally high pace.
And Im not defending those activists, the bigger picture must be the focus. That doesnt mean green energy is dead.
Don't you mean that oil is finite? Of course it is, but you can still conduct geological surveys on various potential areas and there are also some areas, such as the ANWR and the U.S. oil shale reserves, that have substantial oil that's untapped.
And I'm not too confident at the idea of CO2 global warming as there are questions, such as the names of scientists being used to signify agreement when some of them did not.
And the bigger issue is not that green energy is dead (and I never said that) but the fact that the technology is there but people that would be normally behind it don't want to do it because it's not a perfect solution.
Specifically, there are people that want a solution that does not have ecological consequences at all. That's impossible to accomplish, both on paper and in the real world, at the scale needed to power major infrastructure, even with the safest green energy technology.
I agree that there is no such thing as a costless solution, and we all need to come to terms with that.
There is an overwhelming scientific consensus around CO2 global warming, which is the closest you can ever get to fact.
I do mean finite, sry English is my second language and it was late ;)
What peak oil means is that it is only going to get more and more expensive, unlike renewables which will get cheaper and cheaper with technological advancements and more funding. Dont waste money on oil
There are also scientists who are skeptical of greenhouse gas warming because there are other explanations to explain the warming trend, such as the solar variation theory.
This is not the same as denial of the possibility, but you must keep your options open and challenge what seems to be convention in the scientific community.
Sometimes, what is seen as broad consensus could still be incorrect and must require challenge to engage debate.
Using research to prompt action before really understanding the problem well enough to make that action effective is typical of politics, not science.
As for oil, right now it is still one of the most widely used sources of energy and will be for some time, so you still have to find ways to expand its availability in an effort to keep energy prices under control.
This can allow for a gradual changeover from oil to other energy sources, which will help to prevent or cause less shock to society.
There is energy that works and is less expensive and there is energy that is no sustainable and much more expensive. The Statists choose the latter. I wonder why? We need to free up our resources and create new jobs here in America and stabilize supply in the global market, thus helping to stabilize price.
Why not create American jobs and GDP buy drilling here and selling here? Oil industry jobs are good paying jobs, we just happen to need that right now. Cut our foreign trade deficit, create jobs, grow our economy, all good things.
I agree bertly! Let's do all we can to keep from sending our $ overseas when we can create the energy here. Let's put them to work here as soon as possible. This is a good way to get to a recovery soon that is also good for our future.
Ppl whined like this in the seventies,then Opec dropped the price and made the supply flow again.And every body w/ the government tit back in their mouth.
Do you know why gas prices have went up in the last month or so,..because all the tankers that came in New york harbor for weeks in order to drive up the price.
There was no supply,yeah! that's because they had it waiting off our coast line,so they could rape us again!
Yes, and the American ppl need to make sure they drill here drill now.We will be getting a major dry poking her before to long,just wait.You know exactly what im talking about,brother!
My corrupt left wing governor said he wants to invest state workers pensions in the failed banks. He bankrupted our state, killed the middle class and appropriated funds without going through our constitutional channels. I could go on and on, but you get my point. The good news is we are getting rid of him the bad news is that he may be YOUR new Secretary of Treasury. Good luck!
Oh Obama freed our energy just like you asked him to. And now we have 200,000 gallons per day of energy drink and poisoned seafood.
Thanks BP!
Thanks HeritageFoundation!
Thanks Conservative Movement!
I couldn't look forward to a future of higher seafood & gas prices (let's be real, even though BP has to pay to dress up what they messed up, they WILL socialize the cost of it all onto us. So far that's $6 mill/day worth of cost as of now - day 10 with no end in sight).
vcdaniels 1 year ago
Jeez, oil is in no way a good solution to the problem of energy prices. Even if the US drilled everything they could that wouldnt lower the price long-term. The only solution is renewables, the US has desert, coast and loads of wind, they could all be used but the oil lobbies are too strong. Screwing the country over.
It would also create massive amounts of jobs.
barabg 2 years ago
Actually, I just read up on how animal rights activists are blocking efforts to build a solar power station in the Mojave desert because it could affect the tortoise population.
I also recall similar efforts that stopped the building of windsail power stations off the California coast.
The green options are being limited by the very same kinds of people who would normally push for it without thinking how the building of *any* energy infrastructure will negatively affect surrounding ecology.
Watcher3223 2 years ago
They only get around to thinking about it when it starts to get underway.
As for drilling for more oil, it actually would not help in the short term but, in the long term, when supplies get online, that's more production capacity that will affect the availability of that commodity.
Why not concentrate on *all* possible avenues of energy?
Watcher3223 2 years ago
Well first of all oil is endable, weve probably already reached peak oil which means we have less than half left in the tank, its only going to get more expensive. A few years ago a 40 dollar barrel wouldve been laughably expensive.
Besides that it releases greenhouse gases which is changing our climate at an unnaturally high pace.
And Im not defending those activists, the bigger picture must be the focus. That doesnt mean green energy is dead.
barabg 2 years ago
Don't you mean that oil is finite? Of course it is, but you can still conduct geological surveys on various potential areas and there are also some areas, such as the ANWR and the U.S. oil shale reserves, that have substantial oil that's untapped.
And I'm not too confident at the idea of CO2 global warming as there are questions, such as the names of scientists being used to signify agreement when some of them did not.
Watcher3223 2 years ago
And the bigger issue is not that green energy is dead (and I never said that) but the fact that the technology is there but people that would be normally behind it don't want to do it because it's not a perfect solution.
Specifically, there are people that want a solution that does not have ecological consequences at all. That's impossible to accomplish, both on paper and in the real world, at the scale needed to power major infrastructure, even with the safest green energy technology.
Watcher3223 2 years ago
I agree that there is no such thing as a costless solution, and we all need to come to terms with that.
There is an overwhelming scientific consensus around CO2 global warming, which is the closest you can ever get to fact.
I do mean finite, sry English is my second language and it was late ;)
What peak oil means is that it is only going to get more and more expensive, unlike renewables which will get cheaper and cheaper with technological advancements and more funding. Dont waste money on oil
barabg 2 years ago
There are also scientists who are skeptical of greenhouse gas warming because there are other explanations to explain the warming trend, such as the solar variation theory.
This is not the same as denial of the possibility, but you must keep your options open and challenge what seems to be convention in the scientific community.
Sometimes, what is seen as broad consensus could still be incorrect and must require challenge to engage debate.
Watcher3223 2 years ago
Using research to prompt action before really understanding the problem well enough to make that action effective is typical of politics, not science.
As for oil, right now it is still one of the most widely used sources of energy and will be for some time, so you still have to find ways to expand its availability in an effort to keep energy prices under control.
This can allow for a gradual changeover from oil to other energy sources, which will help to prevent or cause less shock to society.
Watcher3223 2 years ago
There is energy that works and is less expensive and there is energy that is no sustainable and much more expensive. The Statists choose the latter. I wonder why? We need to free up our resources and create new jobs here in America and stabilize supply in the global market, thus helping to stabilize price.
mdbarnes21 2 years ago
Why not create American jobs and GDP buy drilling here and selling here? Oil industry jobs are good paying jobs, we just happen to need that right now. Cut our foreign trade deficit, create jobs, grow our economy, all good things.
bertly71 2 years ago
I agree bertly! Let's do all we can to keep from sending our $ overseas when we can create the energy here. Let's put them to work here as soon as possible. This is a good way to get to a recovery soon that is also good for our future.
CPAsheldon 2 years ago
Oh when oh when are people gonna get it through there heads that global warming is caused by man is BS. Lets freakin drill here drill now. AAAAA.
computerpurple 2 years ago 2
Most robots [even the republican ones] have long forgotten about being energy independent.
gunnyranger2 2 years ago 2
Ppl whined like this in the seventies,then Opec dropped the price and made the supply flow again.And every body w/ the government tit back in their mouth.
Do you know why gas prices have went up in the last month or so,..because all the tankers that came in New york harbor for weeks in order to drive up the price.
There was no supply,yeah! that's because they had it waiting off our coast line,so they could rape us again!
gunnyranger2 2 years ago 2
Happens every time, doesn't it gunny.
OPEC cranks up the price...and before we can get our domestic drilling ramped up, they lower it again.
Our domestic producers need the price to be at about $60/barrel, before they can break even.
SeekerNLife 2 years ago 2
Yes, and the American ppl need to make sure they drill here drill now.We will be getting a major dry poking her before to long,just wait.You know exactly what im talking about,brother!
gunnyranger2 2 years ago
Drill here drill now and ALL of the above!
No Excuses for PLACES LIKE VEGAS NOT TO HAVE EVERY ROOF SOLAR WATER AND SOLAR ELECT AND RECYCLE WASTE WATER FOR BIO FUELS !
starcatcher7777 2 years ago 4
That commie asshole in my state won't allow off shore drilling. He is also Obama's boy!
Nickk361 2 years ago 3
My corrupt left wing governor said he wants to invest state workers pensions in the failed banks. He bankrupted our state, killed the middle class and appropriated funds without going through our constitutional channels. I could go on and on, but you get my point. The good news is we are getting rid of him the bad news is that he may be YOUR new Secretary of Treasury. Good luck!
Nickk361 2 years ago 2