The problem with your argument, John, is that we have more oil even than the Saudis. We should be able to get our own energy as cheaply as Saudi oil. While we might not be 100% independent we can at least cut off our enemies from our wealth.
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I respect Stossel because he is normally an able defender of libertarian principles and free markets. But in this case... [MORE]
theirisher
Aug 22, 2008 11:32
There are several things being overlooked in Mr. Stossel's article. 1) Unless the oil supply/industry is nationalized, any new oil... [MORE]
NuroSlam
Aug 22, 2008 09:57
Why do so many people lack the ability to recognize common sense? Mr. Stossel is absolutely correct. To think that... [MORE]
micky
Aug 21, 2008 17:07
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Josh
Aug 21, 2008 11:59
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edward brandwein
Aug 21, 2008 11:43
Stossel is an admirable investigator. The conclusions he reaches in this article are very wrong and sound like a good... [MORE]