Jed - >> You seem to believe some widespread propaganda regarding oil and energy. >> I suggest you read some books about the subject written by experts who >> have no political agenda, such as Deffeyes. Also, I suggest you spend some >> time reviewing the data at the Energy Information Administration:
Ok, so I Google on "refinery" + "permits". Floods the browser with "EPA.. environmentalist groups ... EPA ...environmentalist groups ... Hmm, anything buried in there about not wanting permits since none are needed? Lots about refinery capacity shortage, new plants needed, refinery permits applied for... Confirms what I have heard for years from numerous sources, independent of "propaganda". High efficiency diesel, coal, nuke, natural gas, even wind & solar - maybe even LENR someday - there's lots of alternatives out there, and desirable whether you believe peak oil theories or not given the undisputable pollution and foreign political realities. But again this comes down to AGW, because that's where the environmentalists' hearts are at nowadays. That is indeed why oil reserves will likely not be searched out and exploited, not because of artificially constrained consumption levels created by "shortages" and higher cost. It is blocked by laws, lawsuits, political pressure from citizens, and government personnel both elected and appointed who have caved to the AGW hysteria. The public record is bountiful and clear on these facts. Permits have been blocked in this country for nearly three decades by political efforts primarily driven by environmentalists, heightened in the last decade or so by AGW alarm. Yes Jed, reading more about these things is good - but only if you take off the political filters that prevent you from seeing the obvious truths that may not conform to the particular agenda you endorse. - Rick
