billvon 3,121 #26 August 27, 2003 >The US needs to tap into their own resources rather than depending >on the imports. Personally, I'd rather the Middle East run out of oil before we do. Who would you rather have holding the purse strings of the world's energy in 40 years - the US or Iraq? >We've got PLENTY of oil. Only if we use it wisely, and we seem to consider it an affront to personal freedom to even suggest that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #27 August 27, 2003 Quotethe US or Iraq? Isnt that the same thing now? or do you mean Iran again.... lmaoRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #28 August 27, 2003 I think you left out a few options from the poll: -get a car that uses less gas -get a car that doesn't use gas (i.e. diesel, natural gas, electric) -drive with other people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #29 August 27, 2003 >Isnt that the same thing now? Iraq seems to change governments pretty regularly. I think that, in the long run, we'll have as much luck running Iraq as the Russians did running Afghanistan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygator 0 #30 August 27, 2003 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -get a car that uses less gas -get a car that doesn't use gas (i.e. diesel, natural gas, electric) -drive with other people >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I started riding my motorcycle to work and to the dropzone and it's nice at about 40 mpg. I try to stay ahead of the game but I'd still like to slap someone in charge of the fuel... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #31 August 27, 2003 >It's a friggin' conspiracy I tell ya! The oil companies will use any > excuse to jack the hell out of prices . . . . Well - of course. It's capitalism. They will charge whatever you are willing to pay. As soon as you're not willing to pay it any more, they won't make more money by raising prices, so they won't raise prices any more. If we were all willing to pay $100 a jump, what do you think jump prices would be like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #32 August 27, 2003 Good point with the exception that to most folks, driving is a necessity, skydiving is not! Rats.***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #33 August 27, 2003 Quote>The US needs to tap into their own resources rather than depending >on the imports. Personally, I'd rather the Middle East run out of oil before we do. Who would you rather have holding the purse strings of the world's energy in 40 years - the US or Iraq? >We've got PLENTY of oil. Only if we use it wisely, and we seem to consider it an affront to personal freedom to even suggest that. I have no problem with the idea of using it wisely. On the other hand, the US being the controlling source of the remaining oil in 40 years is not any better; it would just make the Iraqis bitter toward us again. ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #34 August 27, 2003 Quote>Isnt that the same thing now? Iraq seems to change governments pretty regularly. I think that, in the long run, we'll have as much luck running Iraq as the Russians did running Afghanistan. Hey, now lets not go bashing the Colony of Iraq!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #35 August 27, 2003 Quoteit would just make the Iraqis bitter toward us again. you say that as if they're gonna stop feeling bitter between now and then...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #36 August 27, 2003 QuoteQuoteit would just make the Iraqis bitter toward us again. you say that as if they're gonna stop feeling bitter between now and then... 40 years is a long time; I'm trying to be positive! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drewboo 0 #37 August 27, 2003 Read somewhere that there is only enough oil in the ground..(everywhere) to last another 50 years maybe. So some of you will live long enough to see the end of this era...me ill be dead in anthor 20 (maybe). Stop having so many children...the gas will last longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #38 August 28, 2003 >Read somewhere that there is only enough oil in the ground.. >everywhere) to last another 50 years maybe. 40 years of cheap oil left at our current rate of expansion. There will always be oil left somewhere, but at some point it's going to cost $10/gallon to extract it. At that point it will be cheaper to synthesize it. >Stop having so many children...the gas will last longer. If either children or SUV's have to go . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
