Jeff Rubin: The Rising Price of Oil and the Future of the Economy

4 Comments on "Jeff Rubin: The Rising Price of Oil and the Future of the Economy"

action on Sun, 10th Nov 2013 6:05 pm 



As long as we continue acting like programmed animals, fooling ourselves by believing we’re doing something meaningful, or that we’re acting any different than primates, or ants really, we’ll continue to screw things up. Most don’t get past, or elevate their thoughts above life’s programming of survival and procreating. Most are just monkeys focused on gadgets and control, but a thoughtful minority demonstrate true grace. Anything beyond food, water, and shelter is a dead end, and living longer lives doesn’t translate to increased happiness or fulfillment.

peakyeast on Sun, 10th Nov 2013 8:15 pm 



Triple digit oil prices are our friend…

Yes and No.. If the triple digits happens in good time making a transition possible then Yes. If happening at the end of the extraction curve its just going to starve and push people into poverty. And while the hordes are clammoring for more food, heating and other necessities the opportunity for changeing energy source becomes far more difficult for the politicians and everybody else.

J-Gav on Sun, 10th Nov 2013 10:58 pm 



Somebody doing book signings because he’s figured out that $100 oil is not great for the global economy … yawn …

True, globalization is dead and pretends not to notice but were we really waiting for Rubin to discover that?

I say: “Globalization, wake up and die right, god-damn it!” At least then the rest of us might have a fighting chance of getting on with the business of survival without serfdom.

Kenz300 on Mon, 11th Nov 2013 3:59 pm 



Buy a bicycle…. you will be healthier and reduce your dependence on oil for transportation.

Walking, using a bicycle and mass transit like trolleys should be used for local transportation needs. Cars should only be used for longer distances.

Save energy, save money and be healthier.