This is an opinion piece that specifies actions we need to take to cope with Peak Oil. Robert Rapier attacks the three presidential candidates for proposing to lower gasoline prices, although Obama forcefully rejects it He then establishes a basic premise, that U.S. is blissfully arrogant and ignorant in believing their lifestyle must be maintained at all costs. His solution is detailed in five points, all of which seem reasonable and plausibly effective; 1. Increase CAFE standards, and offer rebates ($500 to $2000) for high fuel efficiency, and penalize low fuel efficiency vehicles. 2. Increase the federal gasoline tax, then offset taxes with a tax credit equivalent to the average American's increased tax. 3. Alternative ... More »

"Shouldn't we also consider what happens when our "non-negotiable" way of life impacts the way of life for others worldwide?" How about when it impacts on ourselves, when our neighbour picks up his gun and comes looking for us? "It helps to enrich some countries that are hostile to us." Nothing about why they are hostile??? "While I understand the position of the average American that we are paying too much for gasoline" How much is too much??? "However, I have to be bluntly honest: There are no easy solutions." There are easy solutions. But the biggest problem is getting people to recognize that there is a problem. "The situation we find ourselves in is a result of many years of policies that are short-sighted and have ... More »