Why We Hate the Oil Companies: Straight Talk from an Energy Insider

Every American needs to read this book.

We have an obvious (obvious to everyone but our politians)security problem with energy as a focal point. This must be delt with and this book clearly points out that our elected officials are not capable of fixing it. Energy independence is the key to to security in a world where China, India, and a host of others will be (and are) competing for their share of finite resources. We need a long range plan and currently we don't have one. This book is a real eye opener.

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It's OK. Hofmeister makes a some good points

The author really understands the oil business. If you are a renewable energy fan then you are not going to like this book. He tells the truth, that wind mills are just not going to make a dent in the our energy needs. He has some solutions that could work but would politicians give up control of our countries energy policies to an independent board? I don’t think so.

Must read for anyone who really wants to understand energy policy

John Hofmeister has been in the energy business for a long time. He gives a good overview of the existing and emerging technologies, and a thirty year plan to get to energy security at a realistic pace. He says we need to start right now; informed citizen participation is the only way we can get to sustainable goals. As an industry insider he knows and exposes the myths of "energy independence", and biases the players bring to the table. After reading this book you will want to do something productive, and your conversations with your co-workers and others will be smart and informed.

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