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5 Things Americans Shouldn't Take for Granted

jwilliams Wrote: Feb 12, 2013 9:26 AM

I'm not convinced that the search for alternative fuel sources and greener energy is entirely motivated by environmentalism. This is a fact: the oil will run out someday. This is another fact: It's going to get a lot harder and a lot more expensive to get at before it runs out. A decent replacement for petroleum doesn't exist yet, but if we wait until oil's three times pricier before we start looking, things are going to be pretty grim.

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gutterfalcon Wrote: Feb 12, 2013 10:29 AM

Bio-Diesel. Is Better, cheaper. But when one man owns, is at top of all oil industry (Rockefeller) and also owns, runs gov. ......who's going to put in gas pumps that serve Bio-Diesel ? Also there are monies paid and spent on B S , and Solar & Wind power lasts like that little energizer Bunny. The gov. serves their Masters, and thats not us. It's Big Money and pat-offs.

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katepatate Wrote: Feb 12, 2013 5:03 PM

I laugh every time I see a wind turbine. And then I cry at how much wasted money has been thrown at this worthless energy. Obama is stuck on stupid with that idea.

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5 Things Americans Shouldn't Take for Granted

"Those among us who are constantly rhapsodizing about 'change' in vague and general terms seem to have no fear that a blank check for change can be a huge risk in a world where so many other countries that are different are also far worse off." -- Thomas Sowell

The reason people who are knowledgeable about our nation’s history are so concerned with following the Constitution, sticking to traditions, and safeguarding our rights is that our country's success is not the rule. For all the bitter railing you hear against "1%ers," if you're living in modern day...

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