[papasmurf]

I have some ideas, myself. I don't know how technically correct or legal they are, or even if the President has the authority to act in this manner. But, I do believe very strongly, that if they were implemented, they would be effective.

I think it all needs to start with the President publicly acknowledging that we are, in fact, in an energy crisis, and drastic measures are needed to prevent the economy and infrastructure of our Country from implosion.

So, in my mind...

Step 1 A Declaration of a State of National Emergency.

Step 2 A Presidential Order, requiring refineries to process crude for Domestic consumption on a "Priority" basis, ahead of crude destined for other than American markets.

Step 3 A temporary suspension of the requirement by some States for blending and distribution of "Boutique" fuels.

Step 4 A Presidential Order authorizing "Fast Track" approval of proposed refineries currently in the proposal and/or planning stages. And, emergency priority consideration for building new refineries.

Step 5 Using the powers of the Presidency, during wartime and in a National Emergency, authorize the immediate drilling and recovery of any and all known recoverable crude in any or all U.S. State, Territory or, Protectorate.

Step 6 Again, and in order to address the core issue, that is-the diminishing of the world's oil supply, the pollution that using crude based energy causes and, the dependency on the "goodwill" of foreign Nations, the President needs to authorize "Fast Track" priority to the building of regional Nuclear power generation plants.

Step 7 To emphasize our seriousness and the seriousness of this crisis, which is also worldwide, the President needs to...

a)Have an emergency session of the United Nations called, and speak before the body.

b)Hold several live press conferences and talk directly to the people, make his case, and ask for our support.

c)Have a very public response (defense/offense combo) for each and every liberal remark and/or statement made.

Now, I'm a very realistic man. I know, full well, that most of what I've suggested may not be legal or, within the scope of the President's authority or, doable. I also know that even if the President could, and does, do all of what I've suggested, most of it would never come to pass, nor would it need to. But, it does send an extremely strong message to the rest of the world, most importantly, those that control the supply and those that wish us harm.

Lastly, just the announcement of the President taking such strong actions, IMO, would drop the price of crude on the market faster than bubba goes through cigars.

Discussion?

[bboop]

Drill ANWR, build refineries, build nuclear power plants, get the government OUT of whatever their grimy fingers touch, get rid of the obscene gas taxes here in California, um ....

[trumandogz]

We are, in fact, being held political hostage by those that control the world's oil supply.

No, the nations you mention have no obligation to provide you with cheap oil.

But rather, they are producing a product that you are willing to pay for at the current price which is based on the current supply,

[trumandogz]

Explore and Produce More

Consume Less

[uglybiker]

Require that for any fuel to be listed as 'alternative', it must contain at least 20% patchouli oil.

Patchouli oil may contain up to 75% filler material composed of hippies, assorted environmental activists, commie college professors, nico-nazis and/or nanny-stater types.

Extensive use of 'filler material' would eliminate all barriers from energy independence.

[RandallFlagg]

Bookmarking for home.

[mamelukesabre]

SHRINK GOVERNMENT.
CUT SPENDING.
CUT TAXES.
DEPORT ILLEGALS.
END SUBSIDIES.

It's that simple.

[upsdriver]

I disagree that we have an energy crisis. We have all the energy we need at this time. Deregulation of the oil business would be a huge step in the right direction. Get rid of all these different formulations of gas.

Alternative fuels are fine, but NO subsidies. Let them survive or die in the market.

We have huge reserves of coal, crude oil and natural gas in this country. I suggest we go after them. Squash any sniveling environmentalist pantywaist who gets in the way.

[editor-surveyor]

"I don't think any reasonable person would dispute that we are in an energy crisis."

I don't know how an intelligent person can assert that there is any energy crisis.

There is all the oil we can use readily available

There is pleanty of coal.

What do you want?

Are you talking about the currency crisis that is artificially driving up the price of Oil?

Or the shortage of refining capacity that is driving up the price of motor fuels?

[SunkenCiv]

Saudi Oil Minister Blasts Biofuels
[no bias whatsoever]
Posted by Cindy Zimmerman
April 14th, 2008
http://domesticfuel.com/2008/04/14/saudi-oil-minister-blasts-biofuels/

Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear
Vanity Fair | May, 2008
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 12:51:30 PM by dickmc
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2001372/posts

Global Warming Researchers Reverse Stance on Storm Intensity
Daily Tech | April 13, 2008 | Michael Asher (Blog)
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 06:44:40 PM by Aristotelian
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2001548/posts

[BraveMan]

Invade Venezuela. Build a pipeline.

[dfwgator]

Energy crisis, my foot.