Quote Originally Posted by eggrole1
I've said it a million times before, but all that tax rebate money and the money being hemorrhaged in the middle east could have easily paid for a HUGE conversion of the US from hydrocarbon based to renewable energy. But the war is just an artificial way to stimulate the price of gas, and make people OK with the hikes. IF we are all driving electric cars and producing our own energy, how does Exxon continue making billions of dollars? Answer: they don't.
Dude, the electric car would be lucky to make 30 MPH, let alone drive on a highway. The technology could be used in urban areas. It's still limited technology.

None the less, you are right, some of the funds from defense and health and human services should be allocated research and implementation of renewable energy sources. The funds in those two sectors are excessive and dragging down America.

Say what you want about oil companies but they do provide a shitload of high paying jobs for Americans. I think that's a great thing.