Obama to GOP: ‘We Don’t Have Time for Games’ – Washington Wire – WSJ. And I thought Obama could solve all problems by have that serious dialog with others…? ” … “We are now at a point where there is no excuse to extend this further,” Mr. Obama said during a surprise appearance at the daily White House briefing. “I... Read more
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Obama to GOP: ‘We Don’t Have Time for Games’
April 5 | Posted by mrossol | Economics, Obama, US DebtThe GOP Path to Prosperity- RYAN
April 5 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Party PoliticsPaul Ryan: The GOP Path to Prosperity – WSJ.com. The complete text.. ======== Congress is currently embroiled in a funding fight over how much to spend on less than one-fifth of the federal budget for the next six months. Whether we cut $33 billion or $61 billion—that is, whether we shave 2% or 4% off of this year’s deficit—is important.... Read more
Daniel Yergin on the Shale Gas Revolution: Stepping on the Gas
April 3 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Economics, Environment, TechnologyDaniel Yergin on the Shale Gas Revolution – WSJ.com. This article is a bit long, and not entertaining, but might be of some educational value in the area of US energy [future]. “… As late as 2000, shale gas was just 1% of American natural-gas supplies. Today, it is about 25% and could rise to 50% within two decades. Estimates... Read more
Green Energy?
March 29 | Posted by mrossol | Economics, Environment, Global WarmingThe Green Energy Economy Reconsidered.. First, green energy is diffuse, and it takes a tremendous amount of land and material to harness … Second, it is extremely costly. … Third, it is unreliable. … Fourth, it is scarce. …Finally, …