[Texas Jack]

Sadly that one truly is Bush's fault.

I believe you are wrong about this. The following is linked to the source:

The Clinton administration is a staunch defender of ethanol. In June 1994 Clinton imposed new ethanol mandates on gasoline, relying on fatuous arguments that the corn-based fuel "would create thousands of new jobs for the future" and protect "our environment, our public health and our farmers."

Where have we heard about "green jobs" creation before?

[lewislynn]

At a time of soaring food prices and concern over carbon emissions, George Bush needs to rethink his biofuel policy.

Just in time for today’s Earth Day festivities, President Bush has announced a new initiative to combat global warming. He set a goal of stopping the growth in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2025 and reducing emissions thereafter. But rather than plan for 2025—which is another two or three presidencies away—Bush should immediately fix his ethanol policy, which is increasing GHG emissions and raising food prices not only in the United States but all over the world.

American companies are still trying to digest the ethanol mandates passed by Congress last December. Congress mandated the production of 9 billion gallons of ethanol or other renewable fuels this year; that number will gradually increase until it reaches 36 billion gallons in 2022. In addition, ethanol producers receive a tax break of 51 cents a gallon, and corn growers receive huge subsidies that may increase in the next farm bill.

[lewislynn]

BTW, Ethanol wasn't even new to Clinton. I remember ethanol AKA gasahol in the gas crunch in the 70s.

Bush, Clinton, whoever, government mandates are destructive. There's a new ethanol plant near the town I live in. It was finished 2 yrs ago...it never opened, not one gallon of ethanol has been produced.

I'm sure that's just one of many built to comply with a mandate in hopes of more promised subsidies.