dick streich

What Would Happen if the CFTC Limited Energy Speculation?

I think limits should be imposed

Here's Why We Need a Tax on Oil Imports

I can't think of one valid reason to tax imported oil. In time the price of gasoline will rise to a point where many people can't afford it
Our population stands at over 300 million and there are roughly 270 million cars & trucks. So all you have to do is wait till all the babies that have been born in the past 20 years to get a drivers license and a car. Imagine how much gas another 10 - 20 million cars will burn.

Federal Gas Tax Increase a Definite Possibility

I hope not. It's a dumb idea. In 2 - 3 years, gas prices will be back to where they were 6 months ago and the last thing we need is a tax that makes it more expensive

Offshore Drilling Isn't the Answer - Supply and Demand Is

I agree, with one exception. It may take years to develop other sources, but that is not a reason to ignore them. It's time congress showed us that it is there to serve us by releasing land for drilling

The Case for Not Drilling ANWR

I think he is dead wrong. If you applie this thinking to everything, there would be very little that's new. It would stifle innovation and
eventually our society would wither.