I would like to think so ... in theory we can, but at a great expense. Persian Gulf oil is of superior quality and much much cheaper than any other source. If we are willing to assume a big shortage and greater expense, sure we can. In that case , we can kiss the old world goodbye and prosper here in the new world. (happy Columbus Day) ...
I would like to think so ... in theory we can, but at a great expense. Persian Gulf oil is of superior quality and much much cheaper than any other source. If we are willing to assume a big shortage and greater expense, sure we can. In that case , we can kiss the old world goodbye and prosper here in the new world. (happy Columbus Day) ...
And it would take alot more than just finding alternative sources. In this case, I am afraid to say that maybe, just maybe, it IS time to start conserving on our consumption.. that is, start making our cars more fuel efficient. Whether driving smaller cars, or making our SUV's (SUVs are probably the main reason we are dependant on middle east oil, although I could be wrong.. I am not anti-SUV, I am just a realist..) more fuel efficient. Maybe its time, and not from a tree-huggin point of view, but from a national security POV. Lets bust up OPEC by not buying from middle east countries, stick with European (East and west) and south american sources, start drillin in Alaska and offshore. Lets drop consumption enough so we can tell those b*astards to F*** off! That would plunge them into total RUIN. Without firing a single shot.