Comments on: Is Enough Enough?

By: Ash (ash.rnd@hotmail.com)

Ash (ash.rnd@hotmail.com) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:07:10 +0000

I agree with Alan, an embargo would be very effective i think. If we could subsidize the truckers affected there, why wouldn’t they do it?!?! But, it has to be organized… is there anybody or any organization that could step up and take charge of it then the rest of us could support and follow suit. Please let me know, there are so many different ways and ideas out there, but the main goal is that this has to be unified and sincere.

By: Maggie Striz Calnin

Maggie Striz Calnin — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:47:49 +0000

Also, there’s only approx. 6 months worth of oil available in ANWAR so it’s not a great solution. I like T.Alan’s idea of a demonstration in D.C., though.

By: Tim Huelsman

Tim Huelsman — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:10:02 +0000

As long as everyone goes to the ballpark and pays $8. for a beer and $5. for a coke. Nothings going to change. the goverment and fuel companies attitude” load the wagon the mule is blind”

By: michael

michael — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:05:30 +0000

Running your car on water only works with Hydrogen Fuel cells. Not currently available.
Face facts america; we are getting ripped off. Only about 15% of our oil is foreign. We are exporting oil to Europe and Asia. The oil companies like making mega money. Want it to stop. Stop trading oil futures for 1 week to get the day traders out. Suspend all day trading of oil futures by requiring brokerage accounts. That is a step in the right direction but probably wishfull thinking.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:06:04 +0000

I too remember and agree. Had we taken action, like more drilling (Anwar, off shore, etc.), allowing more refineries to be built, more nuclear, solar and wind, after the late ’70’s “oil crisis’, we wouldn’t be in this situation of dependence upon oil from other countries. It also doesn’t help that the dollar dropped in value so much.

By: Fred Vore

Fred Vore — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:27:02 +0000

Has anyone checked into the web site at the top of this page about running your car on water? It sounds like it could work and would be great if it did, but it could be just another rip off. What do you think?

By: T. Alan

T. Alan — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:17:21 +0000

I’ve been in the transportation industry long enough to remember the ‘73 and ‘78 embargoes, the shutdown on I-70 in PA in ‘77, and everything since. I have one scenario that will work. Don’t ask every trucker to slow down or shut down. I know there are many that can’t afford to. But what every trucker can afford to do is pay $5.00 a week into a fund to take care of every trucker that makes a living hauling into or out of Washington, D.C. Let those drivers shut down, and put a freight embargo on D.C. No garbage out . No alchohol or tobacco in. Let mail run, along with medical and emergency services. But shut everything else down, including fuel and gas, all non-essentials. How long would it take to get the attention of the politicians? Let’s not forget that twice Congress passed a bill in ‘95 to open ANWAR, and twice Clinto vetoed it. Industry said they could have oil to the refineries in 8 years. That means we could have been tapping that field by ‘03. Alternative sources of energy are wonderful. But let’s quit redistributing the wealth of America, particularly to our enemies, at the cost of our sovereignty.

By: Dale

Dale — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:17:43 +0000

Not purchasing fuel on Tuesday will not reduce demand and prices if one fills up the next day. Demand is reduced by by reducing consumption. The usual tips that we have heard since the 70’s are a start; Public transport, tune-ups, proper tire inflation and reduced idle time. Observation of others’ bad habits can help you. Spend a few moments at the local convenience store (with the engine off of course) and see how many people start the engine before fastening the seat belt. It is generally about 90%. Average idle time before the seat belt is fastened is about 25 seconds. At some stores several hundred gallons of fuel could be saved each shift.

By: UncleAlbert

UncleAlbert — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:48:07 +0000

Rich Ranz mentioned that there is almost 5 liters to a US gallon. The conversion is actually 3.785 liters to 1 US gallon. Here in Canada we also buy fuel by the liter. Today regular gas is $1.22 per liter, making it $4.85 per US gallon (3.785 L/USgal X $1.22 CDN/L X $1.05 CDN to US$). I believe that the technology exists to make all our vehicles at least 50% and up to 200% more efficient and less polluting. But because of the ongoing global connection between oil producers ,refiners and vehicle manufactures and the rush to make millions per quarter these are being held back and covered up (Google 75 miles per gallon).
IN 1992 GM made a car that was rated at 75 mpg,American Automobile Companies did and can produce cars that better 50 mpg but they claim that their customers will not buy them. All of us have to start demanding companies and governments to make these advancements available to all.
While we are waiting for this to happen search the web there are many self made or low cost items that do work ie. supplemental hydrogen .

By: Safety Bubba

Safety Bubba — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:02:19 +0000

Until Americans stand up and STOP the malfeasance within Government and Americans make that final stand to hold accountable all public officials it will never stop. If we are to save ourselves then it is time to take that stand and be heard by all politicians. Remember that we put them into office and we can take them out of office.