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]]> By: Ken Grandlund http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-272 Ken Grandlund Mon, 28 Mar 2005 04:28:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-272 (responses)<br/><br/>Anemone- Thanks for dropping by and for leaving a comment. I'm glad you found this essay valuable and hope that I can continue to be a voice of reason.<br/><br/>BonJ- It's good to hear that the younger generations are recognizing the need for this kind of advancement. We must foster those sentiments and help them grow. But I don't think that they are the only hope. It is incumbent on all of us today to not only encourage their interest, but to begin the quest for new energy sources today, so that they will have a base from which to continue.<br/>Glad to have you drop by again. (responses)

Anemone- Thanks for dropping by and for leaving a comment. I’m glad you found this essay valuable and hope that I can continue to be a voice of reason.

BonJ- It’s good to hear that the younger generations are recognizing the need for this kind of advancement. We must foster those sentiments and help them grow. But I don’t think that they are the only hope. It is incumbent on all of us today to not only encourage their interest, but to begin the quest for new energy sources today, so that they will have a base from which to continue.
Glad to have you drop by again.

]]> By: BonJ http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-271 BonJ Sat, 26 Mar 2005 19:02:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-271 Great discussion Ken. All this talk about the future seems like a clue within itself. Last year, for the purpose of college scholarship selection, I asked a group of HS seniors to write an essay about "the world their parents have left them", and ALL 28 kids wrote about energy and fossil fuels without any prompting. It's where they see our largest problems for the future. Their ideas were no-nonsense and down to earth, along with some mud slinging at the parents, and were more than compelling~ very much mirroring many of the thoughts I've read here. These "kids" have a better grasp on the realities of foreign oil and draining the earth of its resources than most adults that speak on the matter do. My point is, we're not the answer. THEY ARE. We need to reach out to the younger generation(s) and help them understand that this is the torch they're being handed, while we all continue to spin our wheels. We should be preparing THEM to do a better job than our voters and political mongerers have done thus far. Great discussion Ken. All this talk about the future seems like a clue within itself. Last year, for the purpose of college scholarship selection, I asked a group of HS seniors to write an essay about “the world their parents have left them”, and ALL 28 kids wrote about energy and fossil fuels without any prompting. It’s where they see our largest problems for the future. Their ideas were no-nonsense and down to earth, along with some mud slinging at the parents, and were more than compelling~ very much mirroring many of the thoughts I’ve read here. These “kids” have a better grasp on the realities of foreign oil and draining the earth of its resources than most adults that speak on the matter do. My point is, we’re not the answer. THEY ARE. We need to reach out to the younger generation(s) and help them understand that this is the torch they’re being handed, while we all continue to spin our wheels. We should be preparing THEM to do a better job than our voters and political mongerers have done thus far.

]]> By: Anemone http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-270 Anemone Sat, 26 Mar 2005 16:35:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-270 As others have noted, it doesn't matter if your essay is groundbreaking. What matters most is that you've written about an important, much ignored issue in an engaging and accessable way. The connection between the public support and understanding of the race to the moon and the need for that same support in the world's quest for new energy sources is clearly stated. Thanks for such a nice piece, and I look forward to reading more of your articles. As others have noted, it doesn’t matter if your essay is groundbreaking. What matters most is that you’ve written about an important, much ignored issue in an engaging and accessable way. The connection between the public support and understanding of the race to the moon and the need for that same support in the world’s quest for new energy sources is clearly stated. Thanks for such a nice piece, and I look forward to reading more of your articles.

]]> By: Ken Grandlund http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-269 Ken Grandlund Sat, 26 Mar 2005 09:11:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-269 (responses)<br/><br/>John Galt- Thanks for the compliments and you're more than welcome to link to my blog. The more the merrier, I say. (And don't worry about the typo's!)<br/><br/>I actually develop my posts from my own thoughts and concerns, based upon the practical experiences of my life, my interactions with others, and Common Sense. I have not read the two sources you cite, but am an avid reader of many topics. My references to the JFK speech were more to indicate that leadership requires the courage to plainly state your goals and then inspire the country to achieve them.<br/><br/>Cranky- Good to hear from you again. I'm not really a "green nut" either, but I do feel that we need to do better by the planet if we want to continue to enjoy it for many generations to come. As for the economic benefits of finding a new energy source, of course there are many. However, I don't necessarily put forth this essay from an economic standpoint. True, the need for new energy sources will directly affect our economic situation at some point, so why wait?<br/><br/>The cost of doing nothing is failure.<br/><br/>Todd- I don't think that I implied that our space missions were meant for any other purpose than to further mankind's knowledge. However, since you mention it, the indirect benefits of the advancement of technology due to the space program has undoubtedly benefited the medical business along with all the rest. <br/><br/>If the missions to space were to foster hope, than the quest for new energy should also offer that same hope, in addition to all the other benefits I mentioned. <br/><br/>Thanks for the comment and for stopping by.<br/><br/>Mac- If alternatative, clean, cheap sources of energy existed outside of fossil fuels, then yes, I think other nations, especially developing ones would jump on board. Why would they spend more money than necessary when better options were available. Also, with some courage, the developers of this new energy, whether it is the U.S. or not, could share their newfound knowledge with the our allies.<br/><br/>As for the problem with the lawmakers and oil barons, that can only be changed through the election process, which requires education, information, and participation. This is the longer way to get there, but the legal way. It's not impossible...it's sometimes amazing how a few voices can stir the pot. Just take a look at the fundamentalist religious coup d'etat of the current administration and its party.<br/><br/>To amswer your final question, we start by leading the charge in finding or adapting new energy sources. Then, we share our knowledge with others. If so many who signed the Kyoto Treaty are sincere in their resolutions, they should be all too willing to make a change when an alternative becomes available.<br/><br/>SheaNC- Again, let's vote 'em out. Let's get the word around and spread some Common Sense so that people will make more informed choices. No one likes to get screwed, they just think they have no choice. With enough voices, we don't have to get screwed any more. (responses)

John Galt- Thanks for the compliments and you’re more than welcome to link to my blog. The more the merrier, I say. (And don’t worry about the typo’s!)

I actually develop my posts from my own thoughts and concerns, based upon the practical experiences of my life, my interactions with others, and Common Sense. I have not read the two sources you cite, but am an avid reader of many topics. My references to the JFK speech were more to indicate that leadership requires the courage to plainly state your goals and then inspire the country to achieve them.

Cranky- Good to hear from you again. I’m not really a “green nut” either, but I do feel that we need to do better by the planet if we want to continue to enjoy it for many generations to come. As for the economic benefits of finding a new energy source, of course there are many. However, I don’t necessarily put forth this essay from an economic standpoint. True, the need for new energy sources will directly affect our economic situation at some point, so why wait?

The cost of doing nothing is failure.

Todd- I don’t think that I implied that our space missions were meant for any other purpose than to further mankind’s knowledge. However, since you mention it, the indirect benefits of the advancement of technology due to the space program has undoubtedly benefited the medical business along with all the rest.

If the missions to space were to foster hope, than the quest for new energy should also offer that same hope, in addition to all the other benefits I mentioned.

Thanks for the comment and for stopping by.

Mac- If alternatative, clean, cheap sources of energy existed outside of fossil fuels, then yes, I think other nations, especially developing ones would jump on board. Why would they spend more money than necessary when better options were available. Also, with some courage, the developers of this new energy, whether it is the U.S. or not, could share their newfound knowledge with the our allies.

As for the problem with the lawmakers and oil barons, that can only be changed through the election process, which requires education, information, and participation. This is the longer way to get there, but the legal way. It’s not impossible…it’s sometimes amazing how a few voices can stir the pot. Just take a look at the fundamentalist religious coup d’etat of the current administration and its party.

To amswer your final question, we start by leading the charge in finding or adapting new energy sources. Then, we share our knowledge with others. If so many who signed the Kyoto Treaty are sincere in their resolutions, they should be all too willing to make a change when an alternative becomes available.

SheaNC- Again, let’s vote ‘em out. Let’s get the word around and spread some Common Sense so that people will make more informed choices. No one likes to get screwed, they just think they have no choice. With enough voices, we don’t have to get screwed any more.

]]> By: SheaNC http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-268 SheaNC Sat, 26 Mar 2005 06:01:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-268 Until the future you describe comes along, we are stuck with a situation where our government is so in cahoots with the energy industry that those energy companies are writing policy. Ugh. Until the future you describe comes along, we are stuck with a situation where our government is so in cahoots with the energy industry that those energy companies are writing policy. Ugh.

]]> By: Mac http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-267 Mac Fri, 25 Mar 2005 19:00:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-267 I look forward to your posts, Ken. An energy race is indeed what we Earth-bound people, all could use. That's the tricky part. Could you see China, Russia, India, Pakistan, etc. giving up fossil fuels at this stage in their 'developement'? Not likely. America (this 'resident) won't even endorse the Kyoto Treaty. How do we address the conflict-of-interest between Lawmakers and energy producers? I still like Ross Perot's idea of barring lobbyists from D.C. Short compelling vows of poverty from our executive and judiciary branches, Fossils fuel magnates, like the resident's family, own all our dumb asses (dumb only partly because we reelected Nimrod.) So how do we tackle sustainable energy markets gobally?<br/><br/>Kudos Ken! I look forward to your posts, Ken. An energy race is indeed what we Earth-bound people, all could use. That’s the tricky part. Could you see China, Russia, India, Pakistan, etc. giving up fossil fuels at this stage in their ‘developement’? Not likely. America (this ‘resident) won’t even endorse the Kyoto Treaty. How do we address the conflict-of-interest between Lawmakers and energy producers? I still like Ross Perot’s idea of barring lobbyists from D.C. Short compelling vows of poverty from our executive and judiciary branches, Fossils fuel magnates, like the resident’s family, own all our dumb asses (dumb only partly because we reelected Nimrod.) So how do we tackle sustainable energy markets gobally?

Kudos Ken!

]]> By: OT http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-266 OT Fri, 25 Mar 2005 16:47:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-266 Uhm, they "were." Uhm, they “were.”

]]> By: OT http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-265 OT Fri, 25 Mar 2005 16:46:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-265 While I completely disagree with your closing paragraph, I do agree with the overall sentiment. The Apollo missions were not meant to cure the world's ills, if anything, they was meant to provide hope for the future. We are a curious lot, and the moment we stop exploring, the darker the future becomes. While I completely disagree with your closing paragraph, I do agree with the overall sentiment. The Apollo missions were not meant to cure the world’s ills, if anything, they was meant to provide hope for the future. We are a curious lot, and the moment we stop exploring, the darker the future becomes.

]]> By: Cranky Liberal http://commonsenseworld.com/2005/03/the-future-of-energy/#comment-264 Cranky Liberal Fri, 25 Mar 2005 14:55:00 +0000 http://annafiltest.wordpress.com/2005/03/23/the-future-of-energy/#comment-264 Good essay Ken, no matter that it isn't "ground breaking" the message is important to listen to. I'm not a "green nut" but there has to be a better method than relying on "cheap foreign oil" to supply the shops. Think of the economic revolution the enrgy situation will cause -one way or the other. If we get to sustainable, renewable energy then we take a huge leap over everyone else. If we don't then the economy will crash one day. <br/><br/>It needs to now. We don't need to wait to perfect the science to move forward. That's a chicken and egg scenario. If the backing is there, the tech will bet better. We could already reduce most of our gasoline consumption by moving to mixed fuel\hybrid cars. It will cost money - but so do all investments. The bigger question is what is the cost of doing nothing? Good essay Ken, no matter that it isn’t “ground breaking” the message is important to listen to. I’m not a “green nut” but there has to be a better method than relying on “cheap foreign oil” to supply the shops. Think of the economic revolution the enrgy situation will cause -one way or the other. If we get to sustainable, renewable energy then we take a huge leap over everyone else. If we don’t then the economy will crash one day.

It needs to now. We don’t need to wait to perfect the science to move forward. That’s a chicken and egg scenario. If the backing is there, the tech will bet better. We could already reduce most of our gasoline consumption by moving to mixed fuel\hybrid cars. It will cost money - but so do all investments. The bigger question is what is the cost of doing nothing?

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