Category Archives: Current Events

Why are we still so dependent of oil energy?

By pcgumban | November 16, 2009

ray asked: Alternative energy, why is not reaching the consumers fast enough?Bonita

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Do you agree with the Rubberstamp Republicans that the Oil Companies know how best to spend your tax dollars?

By pcgumban | June 16, 2009

joe m asked: Hard working Americans subsidize the mature oil industry to the tune of $17 BILLION/year.
With this money out of your pockets, oil companies are able to post record profits while charging you record prices.
The Rubberstamp Republicans in the Senate voted today to keep your tax dollars pouring into the coffers of their buddies [...]

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Should we accept the Mad Max future oil crisis?

By pcgumban | April 13, 2009

thesonojudan asked: If you are unfamiliar with the movie “Mad Max” where gasoline is a commodity that people kill for, you should watch, then go buy a fire arm, before its to late.Elvis

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How long will it be before countries start pricing commodities in currencies other than the weakened Dollar?

By pcgumban | February 21, 2009

joe m asked: Bush’s failed economy has driven the US Dollar into the toilet.
Beside the fact that Bush’s war in Iraq has raised the price of oil by disrupting global supply, countries are doubly hit by having to purchase it with worthless US Dollars.
Other commodities like copper are also priced in worthless US Dollars which [...]

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