Stuff like this is one of many reasons I can't stand lib-tards.
There have been many, many sources that state we can't just jump ship to "alternative" energy. It will take time. We need oil for the forseeable future. Period. Removing our own resources just makes us more dependent on foreign oil. As far as I'm concerned, this is what the Dumo-craps want. They purposely try to weaken this country with pretty much every thing they do, and removing our own energy independence has been a tactic they always try.
Also, the market will control where energy policy goes. The market is run by the public. It is not the Government's role to subvert public control by putting in stupid laws and regulations like the one linked above.
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"They purposely try to weaken this country with pretty much every thing they do, and removing our own energy independence has been a tactic they always try."
I'm guessing that there is a bit of pent up emotion in this statement as it cannot possibly be taken seriously, and is merely fuel added to the two party fire of dysfunction from the top down on both sides of the equation. It's statements like this that breed name calling by public figures instead of problem solving. I can't stand the thought of more insults and he said she said leading up to November '08.
"Also, the market will control where energy policy goes."
The reduced dependence on foreign oil is necessary and developing needed alternatives for the long run. Short Term? Push up prices at the pump. Make gas 7-8 bucks a gallon, you might actually see some conservation by the consumer. Much like everyone else, I've become conditioned to high prices so much so that when they go down a dime to $3.40 a gallon, I think I'm getting a bargain again. Whereas in 2001, prices hovered in the $1.45 range...
I value your input here CJ, but I don't think I'm overstating. I honestly believe that statement. They are almost always wrong.
Energy indepedence comes from more drilling, not less. Gas prices will determine where the public goes for their fuel. Artificially raising prices is yet more control.
Prices are already this high in Europe, AND they have their high and mighty train system. There is no lack of oil demand there even with all the things Dems in this country want. In my opinion this proves their point as wrong.
We will go towards multiple energy sources, it only makes sense, and I agree with it. What I don't agree with is artificial timelines and Government involvment. This type of manipulation creates a mess, it does not help.
The article also states the the Dems blind dedication towards "Eco first, humans last" also prevents air powered electricity from expanding.
I have to admit, name calling can be a little tiring, but I love it so much. Edwards is an A-1 Shithead and Sheehan is Curly joe from the three stooges. Those are names I am proud of, but enough about me. Onto what you guys were talking about.
"It's statements like this that breed name calling by public figures instead of problem solving."
To me, the only problems the Govt. can solve are the ones they created themselves. I agree with the Baron, the moment the Govt. tries to help, is the moment we are left with an even bigger mess.
The biggest issues we face today are examples of the govt. sticking its nose where it didn't belong and we ended up having to pay more than we bargained for.
Social Security, Welfare, Education, Energy...just to name a few and now they want to tackle health care? Good grief.
I am sorry CJ but the idea of the govt. pushing gas prices up in order to force people to conserve makes me dizzy. As far as I can see, that could and would hurt this country in more ways than just at the pump. It is not good having the Govt. Dictate Market conditions.
As far as the Baron saying the Dems are always wrong. To me, since the Dems seem to think that the only solution to solving societies problems is more govt. involvment, then by my definition, the Dems are always wrong.
As for him saying "They purposely try to weaken this country"
That was an obvious overstatment. They don't "try" to weaken this country on purpose. I think their intentions are mostly good, but they weaken it because they are always wrong. :-)
Fun discussion here boys, glad you all have me on board. Believe you me, I'm not falling on the side of government involvement in any increased fashion, but in this day and age, with the system structured the way it is, the flaw is that no matter what the choice, a vocal and sizeable group runs their mouths at top volume that the action taken is wrong. Political motivation is not in the interest of the people anymore, which is a shame.
"I agree with the Baron, the moment the Govt. tries to help, is the moment we are left with an even bigger mess."
I'm sorry Blogust but you can't make this statement. Are you saying that the moment the Democrats try to help they screw everything up, or that any government action is a mistake? Cause I'm cool with the idea of no government too(read: less), but it'd be a damned shame if the Republicans had no opposition, regardless of how inept we thing the opposition is...
"Energy indepedence comes from more drilling, not less."
Perhaps in the short term, but not in the long run.
"As far as the Baron saying the Dems are always wrong. To me, since the Dems seem to think that the only solution to solving societies problems is more govt. involvment, then by my definition, the Dems are always wrong."
I believe this to be broadstroking and a stretch. You may not agree with their politics, of which I think it's rather abundantly clear not many around here do, but across the board not everything that the party believes in is "Wrong". And I think that I could foster some discussion that a lot of what the Republicans are trying to accomplish, and or have achieved through legislation is "Wrong".
The system needs a facelift and some true leadership. This comes from no one who is currently shouting from the rooftops. That's my main issue today and quite frankly for the last (x amount of) years. The true good of the country is not in the best interest of either political party anymore, and I'm sick of pretending that it is.
I often hear from talking heads that the Democrats aren't the party they used to be. The proud party of Truman and Kennedy, but instead they are a party who has been hijacked by the radical fringies. I don't know that to be true for sure. I wasn't born yet to make the comparison, but I do know that I hear anti-american rhetoric coming from their base and the party caters to them.
Sure, it can be said that the Republican party has been hijacked by the religious right, but there isn't the same Anti-Americanism coming from that side of the aisle and I don't think I am name calling here. It is just the truth.
Why would it be in our best interest to have a party, that seems to dislike this country so much, run for office. I say get rid of the Dems. If some pro-govt. party wants to take it's place, well then fine, not everyone is as enlightened as we all are, but they have to be "America First" not "Blame America First."
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