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To: bela_ghoulashi who wrote (5102)	10/14/2001 10:50:29 PM
From: MSI	Respond to of 281500

You think it'll catch on? I do Once it does, Katy bar the door. Next maybe we can stop gov't money and guns from going to combat zones, and dysfunctional autocracies and stop this geopolitical Nintendo. My brother returned from two years abroad to tell me without exception the countries he worked in felt the US to be like a demanding parent, to be criticized in petty ways, but from whom one expects an allowance. Screw 'em. Since WWII every country now expects us to hand out cash and weapons, and take the consequences even if it means blowing up our cities. And why shouldn't they, when our Congress and administration is more than happy to accomodate them, regardless of the American Taxpayer's wishes. Enough is enough. WE have to do this at the grass roots, otherwise it won't get done.

To: bela_ghoulashi who wrote (5102)	10/14/2001 10:51:38 PM
From: Frederick Langford	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

How about a bumper sticker: THIS CAR USES 0% MIDDLE-EASTERN OIL, And a plaque: THIS BUSINESS USES 0% MIDDLE-EASTERN OIL Just like the MADE IN THE USA label campaign... Fred@maybewehavehitonsomething.com

To: bela_ghoulashi who wrote (5102)	10/14/2001 10:52:31 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Indeed... but it goes beyond that. We need a comprehensive nuclear energy program that could be utilized during off peak hours to produce the vast amounts of hydrogen required for the up and coming fuel cell market. Current nuclear generation technology has progressed to the point where it is vastly safer than existing plants and nearly invulnerable to potential meltdown scenarios. And before I catch flak about it from wind energy advocates, I would submit that wind power is very useful in specific locations, but neither it, nor solar, will provide the amount of energy our economy requires at an efficient cost. Hawk

To: bela_ghoulashi who wrote (5102)	10/14/2001 11:43:15 PM
From: Win Smith	Respond to of 281500

Fears, Again, of Oil Supplies at Risk nytimes.com The United States, with just 5 percent of the world's population, has an enormous appetite for oil: it goes through 19 million barrels a day, or nearly one-quarter of the world total of about 76 million barrels. Imports increased about 4.5 million barrels a day in the last decade. To put it in perspective, Mr. Diwan pointed out, Germany and France together consume 4.7 million barrels a day. There was a nice graphic in the print edition about reserves and supplies throughout the world. The Middle East has 645 billion barrels, no other area made it into triple digits.