Oil--some questions to ponder
We're all adicted to oil right? That's what G.W. said right?
Get this: we've all heard the conspiricies that Bush is connected to big oil, and that's why the prices are being jacked up and he's doing nothing about right?
Yet we're addicted to oil?
Think about this: in the long run, even though Dubya might have stock in the oil industry and so on, who's really benefiting from this price hike? It's not the oil industry ladie and gentlemen. It's our friendly alternative fuel folks who will be reaping the dough a few short years down the line.
It looks as if the gas market will reach a steady $3.00 a gallon by the summer, which will no doubt make some cartels happy somewhere.
Bush however is giving lots of lip-service to alternative fuels and energy sources. Could it be that the inaction on the oil front is an attempt to accelerate our transition to non-fossil fuels? Whether it's intended or not, it seems to be working in that direction.
Much like the price hike of cigs and booze, could our latest discovered addiction be undergoing a similar transition? Soon, oil will even have culture's outlook changed as it becomes less "cool" or acceptable to drive a vehicle fueled by oil.
Some have said that it may be that the oil companies are in league with the alternative fuel industry and are working the transition together for a mutual long-run benefit.
Whatever the case may be, I for one am not so wary of being manipulated if it means that alternative fuels will become more affordable, and that the oil fields will become a little quieter someday.
Get this: we've all heard the conspiricies that Bush is connected to big oil, and that's why the prices are being jacked up and he's doing nothing about right?
Yet we're addicted to oil?
Think about this: in the long run, even though Dubya might have stock in the oil industry and so on, who's really benefiting from this price hike? It's not the oil industry ladie and gentlemen. It's our friendly alternative fuel folks who will be reaping the dough a few short years down the line.
It looks as if the gas market will reach a steady $3.00 a gallon by the summer, which will no doubt make some cartels happy somewhere.
Bush however is giving lots of lip-service to alternative fuels and energy sources. Could it be that the inaction on the oil front is an attempt to accelerate our transition to non-fossil fuels? Whether it's intended or not, it seems to be working in that direction.
Much like the price hike of cigs and booze, could our latest discovered addiction be undergoing a similar transition? Soon, oil will even have culture's outlook changed as it becomes less "cool" or acceptable to drive a vehicle fueled by oil.
Some have said that it may be that the oil companies are in league with the alternative fuel industry and are working the transition together for a mutual long-run benefit.
Whatever the case may be, I for one am not so wary of being manipulated if it means that alternative fuels will become more affordable, and that the oil fields will become a little quieter someday.
posted by Your humble servant at 9:11 AM
4 Comments:
WORD! I think that when it comes down to it, I want alternative fuels will be cheaper and also not harm the environment. The U.S. people are addicted to their cars and therefore addicted to oil.
I wonder, even if new cars are developed and a better energy source is found, how will people who barely afford to fill their gas tanks now be able to take advantage of these fuels? It's not like they can afford to buy a new car. I hope that those working on these alternative fuels and related policies are considering these people.
I like the look and feel of your blog. Glad to finally be back online, though I had to hunt and peck at the keys. Wait, I've always done that.
I really, really doubt that the oil hike is helping alternative fuel people.
All I know is gas is damn expensive here. I pay $60 dollars Canadian to fill my 60 litre tank and G.W. isn't even running my Country. You guys still have cheaper gas at less than $3 a gal.
GAS JUST WENT UP ANOTHER 5C MAKING IT $109.9 per LITER! arghh.
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