I Am Mad As Hell About …

By Sherlock, The American Sleuth

I am mad as hell about the oil crisis and not for reasons that most people are.

My anger was fueled when I was made aware of the true reasons oil prices are rising and America is being put in a crunch by its politicians. And how we COULD do something about it.

I was informed that, much like the diamond industry, oil-providing nations are holding back on the productions of oil to generate a price frenzy which is then spurred by speculation. That part makes sense to me,

What doesn’t make sense to me is how our politicians can let this happen when we have the resources here to prevent such a crises. In the case of the diamonds, it was obviously a limited market with resources and De Beers was able to capitalize on that. The original upheaval of the diamond market cost people their lives and caused political uproar.

People, just in case you are not aware, the cost of diamonds was driven up because they were made into a rare commodity. Therefore, the harder they were to get, the more they cost. With oil, foreign sources are making it more difficult to acquire a barrel of oil by driving the price up, therefore giving the impression that it is a precious commodity.

Question – how can it be a precious commodity when we have our own? We just have to get off our butts and develop it! When we have our own, foreign sources can’t out price us and we will be able to enter the world oil market, bypassing China, Venezuela and Mexico,

And, Mr. Governor of California – if we had taken care of it 5 years ago, we wouldn’t have to wait 5 years from now for the results of what we do now. Actually, if we had had the best interest of the United States in tow in the 70’s and 80’s, there would not be this problem now. We had a chance back then to free ourselves from the stronghold of foreign oil – obviously an unwelcome staple in our lives then and now.

I was always taught to take care of home first – Politicians, do you hear me???

As prices soar here in the US, we have a recourse. We can utilize our own resources to keep our country from being driven into the ground.

HELLO!!!???!!! Do I need to repeat myself. And guess what, it just might create jobs – spurring our economy. Developing our oil resources here in the US. And these are jobs that NAFTA can’t take to another country! NAFTA is a sore spot with me.

At what point will the politicians realize (if they haven’t already) that the astronomical oil prices will be the downfall of the US. When Americans are spending all their money on gas, there may be no turning back.

And, for those who are reading, do not comment back on gas prices and renewable energy when we know that petroleum production involves more than just gas. My argument here just involves gas. Don’t forget about the other parts to the car that utilize petroleum products and the other parts of our lives that utilize petroleum products.

Renewable energy cannot make that hood to the car and it cannot be used to mix with the pavement to make more stable roads. Renewable energy cannot make the tires for my car, my bicycle or your motorcycle. Petroleum products can. And guess what, we have those resources right here in the United States. Damn the caribou. And, pristine spaces can be maintained if it means giving up some land or water space for the salvation of our country.
[Caribou, like the Spotted Owl adapt very readily to man made structures. This has been proven.  ---ed]

Arnold needs to get a clue. Of course the lobbyist are having a good time with him. And, don’t get me started on Al Gore. Poor people UNITE!. He’s making millions off fueling your fears.

Let’s talk about global warming.

I only have one question – Does anyone have an almanac?

Did you know that polar bears swim up to 60 miles a day and that it is the law of the land that a huge numbers of species (plant and animal) only have limited numbers of days on this earth. Yes, we as humans do contribute to the pluses and minuses of our environment, but I guarantee you that everyone alive now, will NOT die from the effects of global warming any time soon and that your great-grand children will NOT be saying “Thank You, Grandma for hugging that tree for my benefit.”

Americans, get a clue! The quality of your lives is being threatened by the choices of a few with power who actually benefit either financially or politically from that is going on in our world today. And, getting you to rebel is what they want while they sit on their thrones and profit.

And, don’t get me started on terrorism….. I will say this, though. How can we expect to fix a problem that has been going on since BC (before Christ? And, how can we not recognize that if a true Muslim follows the dictates of the Koran, He has to kill me?
[This is the belief of only 8% to 10% of Muslims. ---ed]

Huh?

Huh?

Let me end with this. I love my country. It has been the land of opportunity. That is why people break the law to get here. They want what my forefathers fought for. They want my future. But guess what? I want my future. too.

And as a card carrying American, I deserve it!

[Please welcome this new Contributor with your comments!  Emphasis mine. ---ed]