Question Earthority!

“After gaining control of Congress in 2006, Democratic leaders laid out goals: Achieve energy independence, strengthen national security, grow the economy and create jobs, lower energy prices, and begin to address global warming. The energy legislation now pending in Congress — which raises taxes on the oil industry, repeals incentives designed to increase domestic oil and natural-gas production,and mandates increased use of ‘renewable’ energy sources (e.g., wind, solar, and biofuels) — will almost certainly achieve none of these objectives. Indeed, it will make things worse, especially with regard to energy security. Energy security should not be confused with ‘energy independence.’ The latter is a chimera, especially in this age of global interdependence. It is the mantra of those who stress ‘renewable’ sources of energy.” (11/30/07)