Posted on 01/16/2007 1:41:36 PM PST by SomeoneNeedsToSayIt
Indeed.
The Saudis recognize that the inevitable end of the internal combustion engine is stalking them (much like the crocodile that followed Captain Hook). It is creeping ever closer and will soon, hopefully spell their doom.
ROTFLOL
Actually, America did do things, which radically improved efficiencies of use and essentially stalled the growth in dependence on foreign oil for years. No doubt, if the impetus is ever there again, we can redouble those efforts and achieve the same result. I just want the powers that be to appreciate how much we can do to our nemeies like Venezuela and Iran, and influence a wobbling Russia, by increasing our own supplies and stifling demand enough to keep the price falling.
Memorable Quotes from
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Jeffrey Pelt: Mr. Ambassador, you have nearly a hundred naval vessels operating in the North Atlantic right now. Your aircraft has dropped enough sonar buoys so that a man could walk from Greenland to Iceland to Scotland without getting his feet wet. Now, shall we dispense with the bull?
Ambassador Lysenko: You make your point as delicately as ever, Mr. Pelt.
Make changes where applicable..........
I look at the gas prices go down, and I think "Look! The price of heroin has gone down!"
Gas is $1.89 in Minnesota - some stations have it at $1.84.
"Flodding"? I'm stuned.
If you do, I think you should spell it flod.
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