These cartoons kinda sum up my feelings toward ALL our politicians!! (the dems are just more vocal about it than the GOP IMO)
Posted: May 6th, 2008, 2:22 pm
by SumItUp
The United States needs to start building nuclear plants now. The future of energy for the next 50 years will be provided through Gas/Oil, Coal, and Nuclear and Hydroelectric. The cycle for building a nuclear plant and adding power to the grid is more than 12 years. If the current applications to build new plants are accepted, it will be 2020 until they are producing power.
It is worth continuing to explore other options (Wind, Solar, Biomass, Refuse Based Fuel, Hydrogen, etc...), but it is not realistic that they can provide enough energy to be a major factor.
Posted: May 6th, 2008, 2:41 pm
by RubberMallet
i want the gvt to stay out of oil...
Posted: May 6th, 2008, 3:09 pm
by SumItUp
RubberMallet wrote:i want the gvt to stay out of oil...
I want the government to stay out of most things, but what do you mean by your statement?
Posted: May 6th, 2008, 4:57 pm
by belcherboy
RubberMallet wrote:i want the gvt to stay out of oil...
I agree. They have done there best to stop the exploration and creation of oil/nuclear power. They need to step out of the way and let market meet the demand.
Posted: May 6th, 2008, 6:49 pm
by RubberMallet
SumItUp wrote:
RubberMallet wrote:i want the gvt to stay out of oil...
I want the government to stay out of most things, but what do you mean by your statement?
the gvt could ruin cereal yet we want more intervention?...no thanks...stay out of healthcare and stay out of oil
Posted: May 6th, 2008, 8:31 pm
by Sly Fox
Oh the things I wish I could say on this subject. My guess is Sandman has plenty of opinions as well.
Posted: May 6th, 2008, 8:52 pm
by 01LUGrad
Forget all of that. I'm heading to the beach to fill up.
Yeah I agree. We need more refineries and more drilling. I'm not against alternative energy but that is years away. Start drilling now. We need to be energy independent.
