@125. baal:

You base this assertion on the idea that this “can” be done. I’m not saying that it can’t be done but wow, that is fairly over the top in terms of non realism.

Of course it can be done. It’s not over the top in the least. Just a matter of when – I say the sooner the better.

As a thought exercise, ask yourself; why the chinese and the russians put as little stock in those ideas compared to people in this country who dont work in those sectors?

What planet do you live on? The Chinese will soon be leading the world in solar manufacturing capacity and installed generation. They are building out aggressively while the rest of the world is slowing investment. I seriously hope you are not suggesting that the USA should use Russian energy policy as a model…

Do you know why? Because it’s not even a little realistic. If it was, the chinese would be doing it.

The Chinese are doing it, and soon they will be doing it better, faster and more than us. It’s not only realistic, it’s part of the Chinese response to AGW – which involves peaking emissions in 2030.

If we want to compete in the global economy and have any kind of strategic security, energy independence is a necessity, and that means ditching fossil fuels now. The Chinese are already planning to surpass us while we twiddle our thumbs in the middle east and work mightily to drag the GOP kicking and screaming into the 21st century.

If you understand the stakes here, start considering the ramifications of an oil shortage for our economy and military. There is no time to waste.

Peace.

DS