Tug McGroin
Senior
“CNN iReporter BethesdaBK writes "In fact, every new promise that the new members of Congress ran on to get elected remains exactly that, an empty promise.â€
The Republicains want offshore oil drilling and ANWR.
- fast track to foreign oil independence
- short and long term gas price stabilization
- heavy investment in sustainable alternative fuel sources (atomic,hydrogen,algae biofuel
The Democrats want immediate transition to carbon-free renewable energy sources.
- fast track to carbon free socieity
- heavy dependency on foreign oil during transition (20 years min.)
- windfall profits tax on oil companies
- wind, solar but no atomic energy.
“Some voters and Congressional observers suggest that both parties stand to benefit politically from delaying any action on energy.â€
How will voters react in November?
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/01/con...ters/index.html
The Republicains want offshore oil drilling and ANWR.
- fast track to foreign oil independence
- short and long term gas price stabilization
- heavy investment in sustainable alternative fuel sources (atomic,hydrogen,algae biofuel
The Democrats want immediate transition to carbon-free renewable energy sources.
- fast track to carbon free socieity
- heavy dependency on foreign oil during transition (20 years min.)
- windfall profits tax on oil companies
- wind, solar but no atomic energy.
“Some voters and Congressional observers suggest that both parties stand to benefit politically from delaying any action on energy.â€
How will voters react in November?
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/01/con...ters/index.html