by Tapas » Sun 03 Jul 2005, 23:28:39
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('JohnDenver', ' ')Matt Simmons is a member of the CFR. What's your take on that?
JohnDenver, all we are doing as members of this board is trying to figure out what is the best way to deal with this geologic reality that is Peak Oil.
While Peak Oil is a physical fact, money is an abstract construct that we humans have put in place. The way it stands, one who controls the money controls the energy.
Matt Simmons has been trying to warn the world of the impending energy crisis. He is one of the few who has the greater good of mankind at heart. I have absolutely no reason to doubt his claims. He is one of the very select few who has the knowledge and inside data to make an informed decision.
I am happy that he is part of the 'elite' whose opinions would matter. I would like to see more rational thinkers like him to take center stage and shape foreign policy.
Having said that, we the common citizens should become aware of how our national and international power structures operate.
Here are some CFR/TC members from past/present Energy Companies: (A few have consolidated)
Exxon Corporation:
Lawrence G. Rawl, Chairman -- CFR
Lee R. Raymond, President -- CFR, TC
Jack G. Clarke, Sr., Vice President -- CFR
Randolph W. Bromery, Dir. -- CFR
D. Wayne Calloway, Dir. -- CFR
Texaco:
Alfred C. Decrane,Jr., Chairman -- CFR
John Brademas, Dir. -- CFR, TC
Willard C. BuTCher, Dir. -- CFR
William J. Crowe, Jr., Dir. -- CFR, TC
John K. Mckinley, Dir. -- CFR
Thomas S. Murphy, Dir. -- CFR
Atlantic Richfield-Arco:
Hannah H. Gray, Dir. -- CFR
Donal M. Kendall,Dir. -- CFR, TC
Henry Wendt, Dir. -- TC
Shell Oil Co:
Frank H. Richardson, CEO -- CFR
Rand V. Araskog, Dir. -- CFR, TC
Mobil Corp:
Allan E. Murray, Chairman & President -- CFR, TC
Lewis M. Branscomb, Dir. -- CFR
Samuel C. Johnson, Dir. -- TC
Helene L. Kaplan, Dir. -- CFR
Charles S. Sanford, Jr., Dir. -- CFR
Tenneco, Inc:
James L. Ketelsen, Chairman -- CFR
W. Michael Blumenthal, Dir. -- CFR
Joseph J. Sisco, Dir. - CFR
Members of the Council on Foreign Relations and Trilateral Commission
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