MSNBC has put out a call to the public called "Gut Check America", calling for people to submit entries for the most important issues affecting our lives as we approach the 2008 elections. This seems like a prime opportunity for spreading the word on Peak Oil. While it may not pass through the MSNBC censors to reach the ears of the public, we might at least lodge the idea in the back of a media person's mind. I have little faith in the mainstream media breaking ground on this issue, but they might be prompted to do so if fuel prices continue their increase.
Of course, the more people who submit concerns about Peak Oil, the greater chance we have of being heard. I submitted my entry explaining why a peak in oil production could be a problem, why I think it could happen, and what we could do about it. I encourage everyone to do the same!
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As always, an excellent
As always, an excellent idea. Saw that today, and thought about it. I think I will head over there and drop a line myself.
Vote Ron Paul!
Good deal
There is also a discussion forum over there that I have yet to investigate. Might open a few people's eyes to see that on a mainstream media site.
Ron Paul
Ron Paul is certainly the best candidate in Republican field for 2008, his best qualities being his Peak Oil awareness and his position on the war. I have quite a few reservations with regard to the rest of his energy and environment policies -- of course, I haven't heard good things on that front from any candidate on either side. The best things I've heard on global warming and energy policy came from Edwards, but I'll need to see a lot more from all the candidates before I can make a decision.
Ah well
I figured it would be a bust -- neither Peak Oil nor global warming made their "most important issues" list. Unsurprising, I suppose...