A relative good story about energy needs. This is a complex issue requiring a myriad of decisions, which is very difficult for our government. Making complex decisions are almost impossible for Congress and the President.

Overall, a weak argument. The numbers from the Energy Information Administration report tell the story (which isn't mentioned in the article): That the excess production from the Outer Continental Shelf will make barely a dent in world supplies and have an "insignificant" impact on prices. What of the environmental damage wrought by offshore rigs? Nasty chemicals and potential spills. Destroying habitats, destroying fishing economies. None of this is mentioned.

This story is skimpy for such a complicated subject. Certainly the government's thinking has been clouded by global warming myths. Wind and solar are borderline nonsense. Ethanol is a disaster. The government subsidizes wind, solar and ethanol. Brilliant! Natural gas is good because of the new source - shale gas. Coal is good because it is cheap and can be converted to oil. Both parties are pushing stupid policies, but the democrats are far worse because they actually believe in ... More »

Bad journalism. Looks like a Pickens plant. Ignores conservation, rapid ramp up of solar, wind. Ignores grid-tied efficiences. Makes ethanol decision look like scientists did it. Scientists advised against grain-based ethanol. Never mentions Energy Return on Investment. Doesn't mention vast advances in nuclear Modularized Pebble Bed Reactors as baseload. Doesn't mention infrastructure tie-ins with employment as alternative to building cars. Doesn't mention mass transit. Just another ... More »

Norman Rogers is a lazy man. Smoking cigars on the back lawn all day. Has not worked an honest day in a long time. Flatulence is his middle name. Viagra is the code name for his wild side. Dishonesty is the only reason for him to break a sweat. Where is a rich, hard-working woman, that Norman can meet.... So that he can continue his sloth-like life? And can she buy him a real big house? He has a lot of baggage to move in. Norman is impotent. Norman has many children, and ex-wives, ... More »