Book Review – A Presidential Energy Policy

Peak Oil has been a topic of interest since the infamous M. King Hubbert predicted when both the U.S and the world would see peak oil. Yet, there are still millions of people in denial, says Michael C. Ruppert and these people need to “get angry” so they can move to the step of acceptance that we’re running out of oil. Do I foresee a 12 step program for oil addiction coming our way? This is just the beginning of what Ruppert writes about in his new book, A Presidential Energy Policy: Twenty-five Points Addressing the Siamese Twins of Energy and Money. Just in case you’re unclear, this book was written for President Obama to help guide him in making energy decisions on behalf of the country.
As the country attempts to push forward legislation that would spur alternative energy and reduce global climate change, this statement becomes apropos: “Before we instantly accept alternative energy lifeboats that will allegedly let us keep our current lifestyles, don’t you think it wise to see if they float?” A valid point and one in which Ruppert answers yes, and here is the criteria:

1. Does the energy source have a positive net energy balance?
2. Is the energy regime a substitute or just scavenging?
3. Have the Claims Been Verified by an independent third party?
4. Is the energy available 24/7 as needed?
5. Is the energy transportable over distance?
6. Is the energy source applicable for the region?
7. Does the inventor claim ZERO ollution?
8. How destructive of the environment is this energy source?

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