Shill baby, Shill June 17, 2010 Among the most muddled Republican voices on the Gulf oil spill is…… TA DA, none other than Sarah Palin. From her appearance on Oh… Continue Reading
So much for the GOP alternative to the Obama Gulf oil plan June 17, 2010 The Republicans can’t seem to agree. Classic anti-Obama quote from Republican Congressman Barton: “It is a tragedy of the first proportion that a private… Continue Reading
More on Chemistry June 16, 2010 Those mysterious chemical dispersants which are being used to break up the oil could have unwanted future effects. Remember Agent Orange? Continue Reading
4 minutes a day June 16, 2010 I was looking for the latest aerial picture of the Gulf with oil in it. The pictures I’ve already seen give me a graphic… Continue Reading
What the hell happened on the Deep Water Horizon June 15, 2010 An excellent and gripping account of the BP Oil Disaster. A small armada of oil skimmers and service boats are puttering about the Gulf… Continue Reading
That last post June 12, 2010 I don’t want anybody to get the wrong idea about that last post. I’m still a big fan of Obama. I said as much… Continue Reading
Obama’s not blameless on oil blowout but we share blame June 11, 2010 That’s the gist of an 8,000 word Rolling Stone article. The gist is a quick summary of the article: A sample: In May 2000,… Continue Reading
My piece of the oil business June 11, 2010 I found this op ed piece in the Wall Street Journal. It comes from an executive of the Oil and Gas company that manages… Continue Reading
The real bird eradicator June 11, 2010 Birds in wind mills or oil spills. Ain’t nothin compared to Climate change. The State of the Birds: 2010 Report on Climate Change, follows… Continue Reading
When cost cutting costs more June 11, 2010 The first good explanation I’ve read of the technological side of deep ocean oil drilling. It does nothing to exonerate B.P. Those poor British… Continue Reading
Why deep water drilling can not be easily abandoned June 4, 2010 I admire President Obama for his rational attempt to walk a tightrope. Here, for instance, is oil’s legacy in Nigeria. Don’t expect any serious… Continue Reading
Single issue candidate June 4, 2010 When Nick LaFave interviewed me he asked me if I was a single issue candidate. I had to laugh. Just look at the list… Continue Reading
My new SUV June 4, 2010 I’ve been meaning to post on this subject for a couple weeks. We just bought our first gas guzzler in ages. Its a Traverse… Continue Reading
and the GOP hates regulation June 2, 2010 Because the GOP hates regulation in any form they are enjoying blaming Obama for the oil spill. After all, regulation is so expensive. From… Continue Reading
Too many people, bad urban planning, unstable earth, major hurricane June 1, 2010 The result of torrential rains in Guatamala. At least they aren’t getting any of the BP oil – yet! Continue Reading
Let’s put a feather duster on the Red Plan March 30, 2010 JCI has seen to it that our schools will all be highly rated energy savers. So what is this “Energy Star” stuff anyway? Continue Reading
Other reasons to reign in carbon January 28, 2010 Every time I hear someone complain about carbon taxes or cap and trade I think back on the horror stories coming out of post… Continue Reading