JW Kopp
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The best way to quit an addiction is to stop cold turkey. It is not the easiest way to do it but it may be the best way. If we were to stop the importation of oil we would see an immediate jump in the price of gas, perhaps going to $10 a gallon. That would definitely cut back on consumption and cause us to act quicker to become self reliant. We have a lot of resources to pull from. We have oil to produce and nuclear power available to help stem the need to rely on outside oil. While we have oil we should only use it to help us make the transition from oil to electricity and hydrogen power for our transportation. Also, for the rest of the world, the demand on oil will decrease and so will the price. After a few months of no imports we could benefit from the reduced price, with the understanding that we continue our march to alternative energy. To do this, we must plan and begin building nuclear power plants today to be prepared for the cut off of oil tomorrow. … Read More
January 8, 2008 |
JW Kopp commented on Who is America? on January 8, 2008, 5:32 AM
I agree with most of what Professor Ferguson has stated. An empire that collapses does it from within. We have forgotten what it is to work together and many vocal factions of our society have yelled the most, causing deep rifts among us.
JW Kopp commented on Are two parties enough? on January 7, 2008, 1:09 PM
Until people stop identifying themselves with a D or R and start actually looking at the people running for office we will always be voting for card board cut out politicians. Special interests on each side of the political spectrum have more to say than they should and the common man gets left in the dust.
JW Kopp commented on Where is the Muslim world today? on January 7, 2008, 12:39 PM
There is no difference between religion and cultures. The tribal influence can be mixed with religion and take on a religious overtone, but ultimately it is man that acts against those he perceives to be different. Those who see the need to include other cultures in dialog will always be those of hope. There is a place for religion in the world, especially as you will never be able to outlaw it by law, or for that matter, even enforce it.
JW Kopp commented on Who is America? on January 8, 2008, 10:32 AM
I agree with most of what Professor Ferguson has stated. An empire that collapses does it from within. We have forgotten what it is to work together and many vocal factions of our society have yelled the most, causing deep rifts among us.