I recently switched my blog software over to Wordpress. It was running on Typo powered by Ruby on Rails. I decided to make the switch so I could use the new super cool Wordpress iPhone app. So far I like it, Wordpress has more features and options. However, I’m still a big fan of Ruby on Rails. Hopefully, I will keep up with my blog more, now that I can make updates from my phone.
Why Offshore Drilling is a Joke 1
Posted by Dan Baxter
on August 09, 2008
I started thinking about this offshore drilling debate tonight while drinking. Lets say we do offshore drilling and in 8-10 years it actually produces an extra 200,000 barrels per day (1% of our daily oil consumption). Does anyone actually believe that this oil is going to be any cheaper then buying barrels from foreign countries like Canada and Mexico? The last time I checked anything made in America normally cost much more. This is why 99% of everything we buy comes from China. Besides, even if it did cost Exxon/Mobile a bit less to buy 1% off their oil, does anyone actually think they would pass the savings on to us? The American people need to wake up and realize this entire offshore drilling issues is simply a distraction that won’t solve anything. The Republicans are trying to sell this as free oil for everyone. While really its another opportunity for BIG OIL to rake in even greater profits. I just hope electric cars finally catch on and significantly reduce our dependance on oil. However, it will probably take $10 per gallon gas before that happens.