BeemerMike
Republic of Texas
The problem is that for every gallon we don't use, the Chinese will buy it.
That's not really how supply and demand (and market pricing of crude oil) works, but so be it. The Chinese are already buying every barrel they need, want, or want to pay for.
The global energy market is very strong right now and we're competing with every other country for oil resources.
Not really sure what you mean by "global energy market is very strong", but if you mean overall demand is pretty close to overall potential supply, then probably correct. We always compete with every other country for oil resources.
I'm still convinced that we need to radically alter the way we create, manage and distribute energy.
Consider this item written by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., regarding deregulation of electrical power generation. I think we need to move away from powering our society and economy with traditional fossil fuels.
As for RFKJr quote . . .
A trillion dollars and we can wean ourselves off of carbon in 15 years?! And, of course, this will require NO GOVERNMENT SPENDING OR TAX DOLLARS! PUH-LEEZE!
Nice connection to the Iraq war, though. Support RFKJr's green iniatives, and we will be free from threats from the Middle East. Wow, I guess in 15 years will be able to bring all of our troops, ships, planes, and tanks home from that part of the world . . . and just let them fight it out among themselves while we sit over here in our air-conditioned comfort powered by "green energy".