What could be more important to America, our economy, our national security, and our long term survival as a nation, than energy independence? For over 30 years, successive administrations in Washington have given false promises and miserably failed the American people. Embroiled in politics and false premises no visible short or long term plan exists. Not only have we done absolutely nothing to achieve energy independence, we are now even MORE dependent on foreign oil than ever before. This is an inexcusable dereliction of duty at the federal level of our government.
Yet we have before us all the pieces, all the resources, and all the possibilities of clearly and rather easily succeeding with America establishing energy independence. All it takes is leadership and a committed national plan. Further, this plan would not cost the American people more for energy costs as currently claimed, but significantly less. Still further, the path to achieving it would create jobs and be a major boon to the economy. I would venture to say that a small group of bright college students could put a comprehensive, well thought out plan together, yet our federal government has failed with this vital issue for over 30 years!
The United States should embark immediately on the path of energy independence and cease our dependency upon foreign oil. The path to achieve this should include conservation, seeking alternate sources of energy such as natural gas, solar energy, wind generated energy, hydroelectric power, and responsible nuclear power, environmentally responsible coal energy...as well as new technology sources.
The gigantic opportunity, however, rests with responsibly tapping into the VAST amounts of oil readily available to us within our borders and off shore. We have within our borders many multiples of our needs for oil, far into the future. We have in our grasp the ability to cut off completely, that means 100%, of all of our dependence on foreign oil!
Information readily available from the US Geological Service, and the Energy Information Administration, show that over 503 billion barrels of oil are available from North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana...a reserve worth in excess of $5 trillion. There is an estimated 2 trillion barrels of oil available in the Rocky Mountains. There is another 896 million barrels of untapped oil in Alaska. All of this is within our borders. In addition, there is no doubt that offshore there are additional 2 million barrels per day available, some think much more. What in the world are we doing as a country? Where is the leadership? Where is the plan?
Not only is energy independence for years to come within our grasp, it will create jobs, be a major, major boon to our economy, and will cost homeowners and the American people significantly less (contrary to what we are being told today) and increase our standard of living. By the way, if we embark upon a national committed plan of energy independence, watch how fast OPEC and all those who are currently manipulating our energy costs scramble to lower costs in an effort to deter us.
The goal should be to reach energy independence within 10 years. We need the leadership and a national commitment to achieve this. It is extremely doable to accomplish this. It is time that the American people stand up and demand this. We need to start NOW. IMMEDIATELY.
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