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Originally Posted by glatt
If the US becomes the world leader in alternative clean energy, even if the transition is a costly one, won't that dominance in a new area of technology be worth it?
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I have no problem with that either. It would be a great thing. So why have we not done it? IMHO it is simply the strength of active lobbying and the failure of Congress to make it happen. I have a problem with us entering global treaties which mandate benchmarks we have to achieve while other countries get a pass. We could have raised cafe standards years ago. Why can my friends in the UK (other personal friends not on the cellar) drive small desiel cars made by Ford and other major car manufactures that get 50 or miles per gallon? That is just stupid. Europeans have been driving fuel efficient cars for years. We should as well. I love my big trucks but I am currently looking for a commuter to add to the fleet. There is much we can do on our own as a country and as individuals.