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In reply to the discussion: The price of gasoline: Do we try and explain this to Americans or let them find out the hard way? [View all]tech_smythe
(190 posts)31. if you read RIGHT BELOW you'll see a reliable system has been in place for decades
your point is moot.
do you have a real reason why you are against LPG as a energy source?
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The price of gasoline: Do we try and explain this to Americans or let them find out the hard way? [View all]
Zalatix
Feb 2012
OP
Once things change, once more people hear the message in the OP and recognize
JDPriestly
Feb 2012
#56
In my OP I described SOLUTIONS. They did not include eating grass or living in a tree.
Zalatix
Feb 2012
#40
Jeep-lovers can keep their jeeps, but they will probably have to pay a lot more for gas.
JDPriestly
Feb 2012
#60
Exactly how many "anti-car" screeds have you had the opportunity to read here?
TalkingDog
Feb 2012
#35
And when we run out of oil or your farmland dries up due to drought, then what?
Zalatix
Feb 2012
#37
I don't think it's feasible to allow every Tom, Dick, or Harriet to fuel their own car with CNG.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2012
#28
if you read RIGHT BELOW you'll see a reliable system has been in place for decades
tech_smythe
Feb 2012
#31
Nadine, you hit it right on the head. We need more food AND energy decentralization.
Zalatix
Feb 2012
#43
Measures are more intended to render the current prices irrelevant, rather than reduce them
bhikkhu
Feb 2012
#48
I don't know why you bothered with a reasoned, intelligent post..."Drill baby Drill"
rustydog
Feb 2012
#5
Profit is definitely a factor as well, and they've generally increased with prices
bhikkhu
Feb 2012
#68
I already addressed this point: I said in the OP that "hives" can in fact be disastrous.
Zalatix
Feb 2012
#39
In your conclusion you state "We can de-suburbanize the populace, moving them..."
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2012
#54
Urban sprawl is bad, overcrowding is bad. The term of the day is 'happy medium'.
Zalatix
Feb 2012
#62
Thank you for a very well reasoned response. Gotta respect that. Tip o' my hat to ya.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2012
#65
Until the fact that forty five percent of all oil available goes to our military
truedelphi
Feb 2012
#21