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Profiting from the Pickens Plan: FAN, Clean Fuels, Fuel Systems

I think we should continue to rely on the middle east for most of our energy needs. These guys have consistently delivered adequate supplies worldwide, many oil companies continue to enjoy large profits and we are just beginning to catch up to Europe in terms of gasoline and diesel prices. I agree with the oil guys. There is no need for energy independence when we have friendly, reliable sources of oil and natural gas from Iran, Russia, Chavez, Iraq and Nigeria.

Wind and solar is not connected to commodity markets and we begin to lose control when an independent wind farm or solar array provides energy leaving out the middle man! I would rather see the US continue a strong and lasting military presence in the middle east, secure our oil interests and drill, drill, drill. Oil is the only solution for our energy needs and we need to do what is necessary (even drastic miltary action if required) to secure our energy needs. Even though numerous advanced scientists throughout the world are warning about the ill effects of human activity with the burning of fossil fuels and the renewable supply of solar and wind is relatively inexhaustible, I still feel that we need to supply as much oil to markets as possible and stop funding anything renewable. At this point it is about supply and more supply. Use the military wherever necessary and drill, drill, drill until there is nothing left.