[RSmithOpt]

I do not associate generating a good income with greed. I associate greed with manipulation, deceit and oppression. Wanting to improve one's life is not, IMHO, a greedy desire. I think I understand your statement, regardless.

SO, if you and I had the capital, technology and political influence, would we not implement a cheaper form of alternative energy to the US consumer and line our pockets with dough? I certainly would....I'd look at it more as an opportunity to stick it up the Wazzoo of OPEC and make a good income and help out country tremendously. So, in some aspects, with my desires, you're on the money!!

[Phantom Lord]

SO, if you and I had the capital, technology and political influence, would we not implement a cheaper form of alternative energy to the US consumer and line our pockets with dough? I certainly would.

Absolutely. But if we had the above and bringing the product to market would not generate as much revenue and income as using the capital in another endevour, we would redirect our capital and efforts toward that.

Why? Greed.