I was and am totally in favor of President Biden's move to freeze the permits for drilling rights on Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- and I hope that they will be forever frozen regardless of the financial hits that it may give the western states. They can find new ways to make money through more ecological and climate friendl…
I was and am totally in favor of President Biden's move to freeze the permits for drilling rights on Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- and I hope that they will be forever frozen regardless of the financial hits that it may give the western states. They can find new ways to make money through more ecological and climate friendly measures. It is inconceivable that a wildlife refuge designation could be placed under such threats!!!
"On November 17, 2020, after he lost the election, former president Trump abruptly allowed oil and gas companies to pick out land for drilling rights on about 1.6 million acres of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Biden froze those permits as soon as he took office. Only about 10% of drilling takes place on public land, and there are currently about 9000 permits already issued that have not been developed."
As you have pointed out, Heather, there are several reasons for the hike in gas prices. Regardless of the reasons, If we have to pay sky high prices for gas at this point in time, and if it means that our tiny bit of hardship will help Ukraine in the long term, so be it! We can walk more, buy more electric cars, and think about the fact that others are suffering far more than us!
Thank you for your insightful analysis of the economic situation vis à vis gas prices this evening. What an eye opener! And, I fully agree with President Biden's solution to the problem!
"'[T]ransforming our economy to run on [electric vehicles], powered by clean energy, will mean that in the future, no one has to worry about gas prices.'"
"Our tiny bit of hardship." By George, I think you've got it. Americans in general tend to believe that, in our particular case, hardship = suffering. From that vantage point it is very difficult to engage with the people in Ukraine today. If high gas prices are the equivalent of dead children buried under the rubble. They flee their homes, only to be trapped and killed. It costs us more to drive to work. I realize this is an extreme way to think about the contrast, but sometimes I despair at this nation of whiners (myself included). Of course, the CEO's of the oil companies are making out like bandits.
You are so right! As I filled up today- my car gets 34miles per gallon and we put on few miles) I thanked the "stars" for food, a roof, no bombs, medical care...
I will gladly pay more for my gas, have less ketsup options- yes, someone was complaining about that, if we can xxxxxxx that man!
Thanks, Kay. Those of us with cars and food keep ourselves cut off from the poor, the homeless, the mentally ill (all those worlds right around the block in our own country). And, although we are here with Dr. Richardson, reading and thinking and working every day to make some substantial empathy-driven connection to the rest of the world, I think even the best among us can find it difficult. As Americans, we just aren't trained to do that. I'm sure the human condition dictates a certain amount of that closed-tribe mentality but America seems to me to be an extreme case. President Biden has his flaws but for the most part he really appears to have that natural instinct for compassion. He is certainly the man for this hour.
“If we have to pay sky high prices for gas at this point in time, and if it means that our tiny bit of hardship will help Ukraine in the long term, so be it! We can walk more, buy more electric cars, and think about the fact that others are suffering far more than us!”
“ We can walk more, buy more electric cars, and think about the fact that others are suffering far more than us!”.
So sensible, Rowshan! Plus the benefits would be manifold: healthier bodies, cleaner environment, and greater empathy for the suffering of fellow members of OUR human race!
I am from Alaska and so agree and many in Alaska feel the same way. Those yearly dividend checks are sure hard to beat, though. Governing folks beat the drum constantly in this red state for drilling in ANWR.
I was and am totally in favor of President Biden's move to freeze the permits for drilling rights on Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- and I hope that they will be forever frozen regardless of the financial hits that it may give the western states. They can find new ways to make money through more ecological and climate friendly measures. It is inconceivable that a wildlife refuge designation could be placed under such threats!!!
"On November 17, 2020, after he lost the election, former president Trump abruptly allowed oil and gas companies to pick out land for drilling rights on about 1.6 million acres of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Biden froze those permits as soon as he took office. Only about 10% of drilling takes place on public land, and there are currently about 9000 permits already issued that have not been developed."
As you have pointed out, Heather, there are several reasons for the hike in gas prices. Regardless of the reasons, If we have to pay sky high prices for gas at this point in time, and if it means that our tiny bit of hardship will help Ukraine in the long term, so be it! We can walk more, buy more electric cars, and think about the fact that others are suffering far more than us!
Thank you for your insightful analysis of the economic situation vis à vis gas prices this evening. What an eye opener! And, I fully agree with President Biden's solution to the problem!
"'[T]ransforming our economy to run on [electric vehicles], powered by clean energy, will mean that in the future, no one has to worry about gas prices.'"
"Our tiny bit of hardship." By George, I think you've got it. Americans in general tend to believe that, in our particular case, hardship = suffering. From that vantage point it is very difficult to engage with the people in Ukraine today. If high gas prices are the equivalent of dead children buried under the rubble. They flee their homes, only to be trapped and killed. It costs us more to drive to work. I realize this is an extreme way to think about the contrast, but sometimes I despair at this nation of whiners (myself included). Of course, the CEO's of the oil companies are making out like bandits.
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I’m with Gigi and Dean
You are so right! As I filled up today- my car gets 34miles per gallon and we put on few miles) I thanked the "stars" for food, a roof, no bombs, medical care...
I will gladly pay more for my gas, have less ketsup options- yes, someone was complaining about that, if we can xxxxxxx that man!
Thanks, Kay. Those of us with cars and food keep ourselves cut off from the poor, the homeless, the mentally ill (all those worlds right around the block in our own country). And, although we are here with Dr. Richardson, reading and thinking and working every day to make some substantial empathy-driven connection to the rest of the world, I think even the best among us can find it difficult. As Americans, we just aren't trained to do that. I'm sure the human condition dictates a certain amount of that closed-tribe mentality but America seems to me to be an extreme case. President Biden has his flaws but for the most part he really appears to have that natural instinct for compassion. He is certainly the man for this hour.
“If we have to pay sky high prices for gas at this point in time, and if it means that our tiny bit of hardship will help Ukraine in the long term, so be it! We can walk more, buy more electric cars, and think about the fact that others are suffering far more than us!”
Yup.
Those high prices are helping the fossil fuel company CEOs and shareholders, not the Ukrainians.
Perhaps, but if the ban irks Putin, then I'm all for it!
yes, me too!
Yes, yes, yes!
Yes Jean-Pierre, problem is the repubDUBS are busy keeping the grass mowed at the Lago, and unplugging the turlet, and feeding King DUB.
“ We can walk more, buy more electric cars, and think about the fact that others are suffering far more than us!”.
So sensible, Rowshan! Plus the benefits would be manifold: healthier bodies, cleaner environment, and greater empathy for the suffering of fellow members of OUR human race!
I am from Alaska and so agree and many in Alaska feel the same way. Those yearly dividend checks are sure hard to beat, though. Governing folks beat the drum constantly in this red state for drilling in ANWR.
OR - possibly drive less & stop selling/buying enormous SUVs or pickups for city driving!