In my previous post I introduced this document. It is an 86 page report done by the US Army Corps of Engineers on “Energy Trends and Their Implications”. In actuality, it turns out to be a document warning us of the very real scenarios of peak oil, and peak natural gas. It also turns out …
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Unlikely Agreement: Peak Oil
Can you guess where these words came from (uttered in Sept 2005)? I’ll give you a hint.. it is a US Government Agency. World proved reserve lifetime for oil is about 41 years, most of this at a declining availability. They are one of the largest consumers of petroleum products in the world. Domestic [US] …
Political Masturbation through War Fighting
A plausible conversation at the White House… a couple weeks ago: (warning course language) Just another day at the White House: US General in Iraq via VideoPhone: Mr. President, sir, our troops seem to be sitting around a lot lately. Bush: Our troops are the best in the world. US General: Sir, Yes Sir. But …
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