http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/editorial/sfl-editafcapbigoilaug05,0,5749279.story Oil Profits South Florida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board August 5, 2006 Black ink runs as black gold flows Who's making a killing off oil profits? The oil companies are, and no one ought to be surprised, given the way prices at the pump keep surging. ExxonMobil Corp. has reaped a $36.13 billion yearly profit. In the last quarter, the company pocketed $10.71 billion, a record quarterly result for any U.S. company. Oil industry folks point out that prices are high because of, among other things, Middle East instability and much demand for crude on the global market. Then why do Big Oil's profits keep going up? If the nations harboring the oil reserves are pocketing the windfall, then the oil companies shouldn't be seeing record profits in the stratosphere. Perhaps the oil industry can better explain what it plans to do with windfalls, besides paying inflated executive salaries and bonuses. Greater investment in fuel efficiency and alternative energy strategies might pay off for everyone. Copyright © 2006, South Florida Sun-Sentinel REPLY: I'm paying a car repair guy to convert a car to run on battery power. I'm not going to hope that oil company executives have the economic interest of the USA and the Western world in mind when they set their prices. Click here to get your car. -- Steve McCrea Economic Patriot My car >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> None of the cars on this page run on gasoline. US Department of Energy's ALT FUEL hotline 1-800-4231-DOE What is your alternative fuel? What is your alternative to gasoline? What are you doing to use less gasoline? |
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| Would you vote for this candidate? I want to change our nation's energy policy and use my bipartisan skills to do this. I want to push our nation into energy self-sufficiency and energy security. There is an obvious link between oil and terrorism, and terrorism is the biggest threat to democracy our nation has ever faced. (meet the candidate) |
| We can't afford to miss the energy wave Our nation remains addicted to oil. The volatility of the global oil market is a key factor in our skyrocketing energy costs. In late 2003, the price of crude oil hovered around $29 a barrel. The cost was recently more than $70 a barrel. In other words, the price of oil has more than doubled over the past three years. As authorized by the Energy Cost Adjustment Clause, the utilities pass on 100 percent of these costs to the consumers. We are spending increasingly more on an unsustainable, non-renewable energy resource that has been proven to be highly detrimental to both the local and global environment. Economically and environmentally speaking, it is irresponsible that we continue to rely upon costly oil to meet virtually all of our energy needs. We are in a position to become the industry hub for wave energy technologies. This creates well-paying technical jobs, a new economic sector and enables us to export our technical knowledge throughout the Pacific basin. Quite simply, we can't afford to miss this wave! |
| What would you do if you heard that an EV-friendly candidate needs your support? Would you give your support to that candidate? Her opponent is the incumbent who voted for drilling in Alaska. The candidate has stated clearly her support of alternatives to gasoline. She has driven an electric car. Would you send her campaign ten dollars? www.CynthiaThielen.com https://www.completecampaigns.com/FR/ contribute.asp?campaignid=Thielen Would you write letters in support of her campaign? Letters to the Editor Honolulu Advertiser Honolulu, HI E-mail: letters@honoluluadvertiser.com Fax: (808) 535-2415 ONLINE FORM http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/current/op/sendletters This space has been prepared by someone who supports reform and who looks beyond party label to support Cynthia Thielen, candidate for U.S. Senate Here's what the HONOLULU Advertiser wrote in an editorial (emphasis added): Posted on: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Thielen gives GOP spotlight in key issues Gov. Linda Lingle made a pragmatic choice in tapping veteran Republican moderate Cynthia Thielen to carry the party banner in the general election race for U.S. Senate. State Rep. Thielen, R-50th (Kailua, Mokapu), has a solid centrist platform that fits nicely beneath the governor's moderate Republican umbrella. At 73, Thielen's political longevity seems limited, and with only six weeks to campaign, she's handicapped by a lack of broad name recognition. However, her candidacy does offer Republicans the opportunity to gain traction on several key issues. Thielen is a staunch supporter of environmental protection, and it is from this vantage point that she can point out holes in Akaka's record — most notably his vote favoring oil drilling in the Arctic refuge of Alaska. Additionally, she's become a vocal champion of alternative energy development — another favorite Lingle topic — taking a particular interest in the prospects for wave energy. It's the right time to bring this issue to center stage. |
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| But why should someone who doesn't live in Hawaii care about what happens in that Senate race? 1. The incumbent supported oil drilling in the Arctic refuge of Alaska. 2. The challenger is pushing issues that most EV supporters also support. 3. Here's a chance to look beyond party labels and think about "Who might support legislation to PRIME THE MARKET for batteries? |
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