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Originally Posted by KevinTheHerbivore

This doesn't mean we can't change our mindset and revert to multiple sources of energy. I also think you're mistaken about the hydro power. I think we probably have the benefit of more rapid water ways than most other nations....

I'm all for multiple sources of energy, though I can see quite plainly how that may not seem like the case.

On hydro power, we do have a lot of rapid waterways compared to other countries - but proportionally, that may not be the case.

When do DVD players and hummers become cheaper? Like all things, through marketing and advertisement, demand will increase for an efficient "charge her at home" kind of vehicle. Demand often fuels innovation.

That's reasonable, but doesn't really answer my question.

It's more DIY, IMO. It's more about personal responsibility and balance. Aren't these "American" attributes....?

DIY??? I would agree with you there, but you still have to admit that it is inconvienent. I also think we both know that "American" attributes are great for idealism, but do little for realism. I can, however, see such things as being one of the major advertisements for them.

I think the amount of energy they'd absorb and generate could compensate for that, but I might be wrong....

You might be right, as well. Not really my forte, but I am suprised that, if you are right, some solar energy companies have not already come up with the same concept...

I think we may not be seeing each other eye to eye here. I'd love to see green energy become our main source, but I also think that we need to plan for the present as well as the future. Implimenting green energy will come as the technology gets even more advanced, but in the meantime, americans don't want to pay a $1.80 per gallon.

My argument has nothing to do with only using oil, just that I don't see a problem with going to Liberia, helping them out, and possibly setting up a deal. I just don't think it's wrong to do that; perhaps morally wrong for that to be the reason we are going there, but I don't think that is the reason anyway.