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Old 07-17-2007, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SydneySteel View Post
Geologists and other oil scientists believe there are billions of gallons in the Gulf of Mexico, but the environmentlists get in a tizzy if anyone suggests drilling for it.
Oil Oil Oil....

Way past time for something new.

Sorry, but this is just tired old thinking. Sure, we could drill & pump it all. There are better things to use oil for than fuel. Synthetics.

There ARE other sources of energy. It is stupid NOT to pursue them with a program similar to the space program of the 60's.

The counter to your comment about environmentalists is that people with your view are just shills for the oil industry. They b
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