Friday, June 20, 2008
How Far Down Does the Rabbit-Hole Go?
I was doing my due-diligence and researching for these posts when I came across this youtube video. What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts. Just click on the link, and I will read your comments. Hopefully I will garner enough information to post an educated post soon in the future.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Oil and Government: "Big Brother" in the Black
The facts are that the United States’ interest lie submerged in a viscous black substance. Our infrastructure, our economy, and our livelihoods depend on access to it. Many of our “enemies” and “allies” also depend on access and the sale of it. It is a multi-trillion dollar industry, and has ties to most others. In short, we need oil, and we have been habituated to, and have become dependant upon, its being accessible. In reality, our lives depend on it.
Recently this issue has come to the forefront of our minds with the skyrocketing global petroleum prices. Those from the right and the left have their espoused reasons for this scourge on the U.S. economy. The right blames the environmental movement for hamstringing the oil companies and limiting their access to oil fields and refinery construction. The left blames war and profit mongering amongst the elite for driving rising prices; and asserts the use of oil should be stemmed all together.
However, “Big” oil has millions of acres of oil fields that they refuse to develop. U.S. allies in OPEC limit supply to markets despite an exponential rise of demand from the third world. Environmentalist refuse to explore plausible technology and/or attack possible replacements for oil from the same environmental stance they take with oil, i.e. ethanol uses too much land for corn or nuclear power is too ecologically risky. Thus no substantive changes or adjustments are made. A wise man noted, “[i]nsanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” President Carter tried to tax windfall success and failed miserably. The environmentalists, by their own admissions, have done little to stem the impending global ecological crisis. Although, most with open minds realize there is little for humanity to do in respect to ecological phenomenon. So, are all these people insane, or is there a different agenda?
What does get done? The answer to this question is perhaps the best place to start.
Results include: (1) an increased regulation of free markets, (2) the continued assertion that oil companies are being held back from their "true potential" despite their surpassing all profit records, (3) higher taxes, (4) more governmental subsidy, (5) more failed governmental projects toward should-be private research and development for “alternatives,” and (6) a continuous relationship with those who fund and support our supposed "enemies" across the world (Saudi Arabia etc.).
What do all these things have in common? They lead one to believe that government has tried nothing substantive, and yet are all out of free market ideas. Further, they lead to crippling high oil prices, an atmosphere of fear and desperation, the continued polarization of the American public along partisan lines, and public calls for ANY solution to this problem.
I heard yesterday, in a Democratic response press conference to Bush’s proposal for more drilling, words that made the whole mess seem clear to me. The concept of governmentally controlled oil industry was posed as an option. Finally, all the contradictions, the ineffectual responses, and flippant disregard by oil companies make sense. The facts are that huge economic interests have a long precedent of "becoming" government. Look at the original board of the Federal Reserve. The only things to be lost by oilmen from this proposed transition from private to public interests are the taxes paid and the cost of R&D (which of course you and I will now pay).
The fact is that money lost its import to these elites a long time ago, and thus a loss in monetary profit is tertiary to the actual aims. They have come to realize that power is the ultimate commodity, and oil is power.
Will the same people be in charge of this staple of our infrastructure if indeed it becomes nationalized? Of course they will, who better for the job? This is simply a mechanism to relieve us of yet another aspect of our autonomy by those who care little for money an have sold their souls for power. They do know that we do care dearly for money, and will act as consumers accordingly. This causes the dreaded variable of consumer choice.
In the proposed new system, we will pay for oil whether we want to or not, through taxes. Even if one chooses to ride a bike or walk, in a socialized petroleum system, you will be an oil consumer. Makes allot of sense for “Big” oil to “throw” this game and, in its frustration and defeat, turn to government for “help.” However, an even more ingenious scheme would posit these oilmen as villains to be vanquished by the righteous government. Perhaps even an amalgamation of the two involving disingenuous pressure brought on all sides toward one seemingly unavoidable answer, nationalization of the American oil industry would be most efficient? Sound familiar Barak?
Such a scenario would make this transition "the will of the people." Ironically, with this gluttonous foe ("Big Oil") vanquished, the same will rise from the ashes to consummate the oil monopolies that their fathers and forefathers could not. Given the fact that the governmental and economic “powers that be” are noticably from “old” money made from oil, the transition will be an easy one. "Oil families" include the Rockefellers, the Rothschilds, the Morgans, the Vanderbilts, the Warbergs, the Bushs, et al. The fact is that government is the biggest business in the world. If an enterprise is small enough to be quashed, that enterprise is considered competition and blocked from success. Conversely, if an enterprise is considered large enough to be useful it is consolidated into the governmental fold.
Ancillary benefits for big government include: (1) the demonization of private free markets(read competition), (2) increased popular desensitization to the presence of and beholdeness to government, (3) the ultimate opportunity to “lose” more money without question, (4) opportunity to require more in taxes, (5) increased opportunity to gobble up private property for "public purpose," and (6)a further opportunity to mingle oil interest with expressed national political interest and thus provide an auspices to continue their wars and intrigue on the global stage.
This is an incremental command economy takeover. One more giant step towards "Big Brother." Once again, the brilliance of it is, is that we, the American people, will consent; no, beg for this intrusion of government into our lives. In effect, we will sell our proverbial souls for that tempting free bowl of beans.
We at least have the chance to choose. Those under the thumb of our “enemies” in the Middle East do not. The elite in those countries are power hungry oilmen as well, and have committed this coup long ago. They control their populous in many of the same ways. Bait, switch, and posit the “other” as the source of all problems as they continue to consolidate control.
Kind of makes one wonder what the actual difference is between the ourselves and our posited "foes." Except for, of course, we choose our own enslavement, and thus cannot complain. However, we are "bringing democracy" to those "poor" souls, so they can be burdened in a more uniform and subtle manner.
It seems that government all over the world is getting bigger. Is that simply another case of insanity, given the bloody precedent that big government brings with it? Or is it another case of an agenda covered up by a false conflict and offered for consideration to the masses wrapped in a false choice? We need to wake up and see that we are being enslaved. It is not about being rich or getting more oil in the greater scheme of things. It is as it has always been, even in the days of "hydraulic empires" when water was the most desirable commodity, the ultimate goal of these ancient, large, and evil interests is to CONSOLIDATE POWER.
Quick Update (25 July 2008): With the recent governmentalization of huge financial institutions, one can look at this opinion piece in a whole new light. I wrote this months before the "bailouts" (read buyouts) of Freddie and Fannie. Just something to think about in reference to my prognostications in this piece. Not so "far-fetched" now huh?
Another Update (22 June, 2010): In the context of the recent BP "accident," it seems as if we have moved one gigantic step toward oil nationalization. But I am sure I am just a huge conspiracy "nut."
Again, given the false paradigm presented to the American people, the left wants to constrain the free market and the right is a power hungry mob, we are playing the fool. However, the same agenda is accomplished.
B.P. will get what they want, and will make billions. Government will accomplish its goal of strangling our lives with more invasive taxes and control over our lives. We will remain slaves. I hate being right!
Recently this issue has come to the forefront of our minds with the skyrocketing global petroleum prices. Those from the right and the left have their espoused reasons for this scourge on the U.S. economy. The right blames the environmental movement for hamstringing the oil companies and limiting their access to oil fields and refinery construction. The left blames war and profit mongering amongst the elite for driving rising prices; and asserts the use of oil should be stemmed all together.
However, “Big” oil has millions of acres of oil fields that they refuse to develop. U.S. allies in OPEC limit supply to markets despite an exponential rise of demand from the third world. Environmentalist refuse to explore plausible technology and/or attack possible replacements for oil from the same environmental stance they take with oil, i.e. ethanol uses too much land for corn or nuclear power is too ecologically risky. Thus no substantive changes or adjustments are made. A wise man noted, “[i]nsanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” President Carter tried to tax windfall success and failed miserably. The environmentalists, by their own admissions, have done little to stem the impending global ecological crisis. Although, most with open minds realize there is little for humanity to do in respect to ecological phenomenon. So, are all these people insane, or is there a different agenda?
What does get done? The answer to this question is perhaps the best place to start.
Results include: (1) an increased regulation of free markets, (2) the continued assertion that oil companies are being held back from their "true potential" despite their surpassing all profit records, (3) higher taxes, (4) more governmental subsidy, (5) more failed governmental projects toward should-be private research and development for “alternatives,” and (6) a continuous relationship with those who fund and support our supposed "enemies" across the world (Saudi Arabia etc.).
What do all these things have in common? They lead one to believe that government has tried nothing substantive, and yet are all out of free market ideas. Further, they lead to crippling high oil prices, an atmosphere of fear and desperation, the continued polarization of the American public along partisan lines, and public calls for ANY solution to this problem.
I heard yesterday, in a Democratic response press conference to Bush’s proposal for more drilling, words that made the whole mess seem clear to me. The concept of governmentally controlled oil industry was posed as an option. Finally, all the contradictions, the ineffectual responses, and flippant disregard by oil companies make sense. The facts are that huge economic interests have a long precedent of "becoming" government. Look at the original board of the Federal Reserve. The only things to be lost by oilmen from this proposed transition from private to public interests are the taxes paid and the cost of R&D (which of course you and I will now pay).
The fact is that money lost its import to these elites a long time ago, and thus a loss in monetary profit is tertiary to the actual aims. They have come to realize that power is the ultimate commodity, and oil is power.
Will the same people be in charge of this staple of our infrastructure if indeed it becomes nationalized? Of course they will, who better for the job? This is simply a mechanism to relieve us of yet another aspect of our autonomy by those who care little for money an have sold their souls for power. They do know that we do care dearly for money, and will act as consumers accordingly. This causes the dreaded variable of consumer choice.
In the proposed new system, we will pay for oil whether we want to or not, through taxes. Even if one chooses to ride a bike or walk, in a socialized petroleum system, you will be an oil consumer. Makes allot of sense for “Big” oil to “throw” this game and, in its frustration and defeat, turn to government for “help.” However, an even more ingenious scheme would posit these oilmen as villains to be vanquished by the righteous government. Perhaps even an amalgamation of the two involving disingenuous pressure brought on all sides toward one seemingly unavoidable answer, nationalization of the American oil industry would be most efficient? Sound familiar Barak?
Such a scenario would make this transition "the will of the people." Ironically, with this gluttonous foe ("Big Oil") vanquished, the same will rise from the ashes to consummate the oil monopolies that their fathers and forefathers could not. Given the fact that the governmental and economic “powers that be” are noticably from “old” money made from oil, the transition will be an easy one. "Oil families" include the Rockefellers, the Rothschilds, the Morgans, the Vanderbilts, the Warbergs, the Bushs, et al. The fact is that government is the biggest business in the world. If an enterprise is small enough to be quashed, that enterprise is considered competition and blocked from success. Conversely, if an enterprise is considered large enough to be useful it is consolidated into the governmental fold.
Ancillary benefits for big government include: (1) the demonization of private free markets(read competition), (2) increased popular desensitization to the presence of and beholdeness to government, (3) the ultimate opportunity to “lose” more money without question, (4) opportunity to require more in taxes, (5) increased opportunity to gobble up private property for "public purpose," and (6)a further opportunity to mingle oil interest with expressed national political interest and thus provide an auspices to continue their wars and intrigue on the global stage.
This is an incremental command economy takeover. One more giant step towards "Big Brother." Once again, the brilliance of it is, is that we, the American people, will consent; no, beg for this intrusion of government into our lives. In effect, we will sell our proverbial souls for that tempting free bowl of beans.
We at least have the chance to choose. Those under the thumb of our “enemies” in the Middle East do not. The elite in those countries are power hungry oilmen as well, and have committed this coup long ago. They control their populous in many of the same ways. Bait, switch, and posit the “other” as the source of all problems as they continue to consolidate control.
Kind of makes one wonder what the actual difference is between the ourselves and our posited "foes." Except for, of course, we choose our own enslavement, and thus cannot complain. However, we are "bringing democracy" to those "poor" souls, so they can be burdened in a more uniform and subtle manner.
It seems that government all over the world is getting bigger. Is that simply another case of insanity, given the bloody precedent that big government brings with it? Or is it another case of an agenda covered up by a false conflict and offered for consideration to the masses wrapped in a false choice? We need to wake up and see that we are being enslaved. It is not about being rich or getting more oil in the greater scheme of things. It is as it has always been, even in the days of "hydraulic empires" when water was the most desirable commodity, the ultimate goal of these ancient, large, and evil interests is to CONSOLIDATE POWER.
Quick Update (25 July 2008): With the recent governmentalization of huge financial institutions, one can look at this opinion piece in a whole new light. I wrote this months before the "bailouts" (read buyouts) of Freddie and Fannie. Just something to think about in reference to my prognostications in this piece. Not so "far-fetched" now huh?
Another Update (22 June, 2010): In the context of the recent BP "accident," it seems as if we have moved one gigantic step toward oil nationalization. But I am sure I am just a huge conspiracy "nut."
Again, given the false paradigm presented to the American people, the left wants to constrain the free market and the right is a power hungry mob, we are playing the fool. However, the same agenda is accomplished.
B.P. will get what they want, and will make billions. Government will accomplish its goal of strangling our lives with more invasive taxes and control over our lives. We will remain slaves. I hate being right!
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