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Let's back the truck up for a moment. In a prior post you said, "...a feasible means to replace oil." I addressed that statement by responding that we have feasible means...means in what is available, what can be made available in regards to sources, distributive mechanisms and the potential for technologies to be expanded and yet to be discovered to provide minimal negative ecological impact, the creation of new, meaningful, living wage jobs, etc. Abandoning "convenience (and standardness of gasoline")--convenience is a major issue for Americans, and if can be met with an eye on social, ecological and economical responsibility can be the keystone for a tremendous and great changes that would benefit humankind as a whole. Regardless of where you live, what your status is, we all have to breathe the same air.

I believe the consumer IS ready for such investment. The gap between the rich and poor is widening, the middle class is shrinking, with greater numbers falling into the latter category. Politics and big business has been robbing the consumers...creative accounting scandals, bankruptcy, the change in laws, mergers/buyouts that cause innumerable layoffs, corporate welfare, lower pay job creation, backroom deals and contracts awarded to whomever has the right "in", golden parachutes for politicians and corporate bigwigs, governmental mispending, misappropriation and just general fiscal irresponsibility etc. that increasingly leaves the consumer to pay for all things that have no benefit to them, pay yet more to fix mistakes made and the spiraling costs to do so, and little or nothing left to invest with.

I suggest that those in power have a responsibility to be held to a higher standard, to be absolutely held accountable, and to have the integrity and backbone to show a greater concern for the people whose votes, work, time and money affords them the position they hold and the perks that go with it. We, the consumer, need real action, not political posturing and mudslinging, sound bites, unfilled/empty/self-serving promises, polarization, and all the things that divide us as a nation and leaves an ever growing portion just struggling to survive. The average consumer is being systematically defrauded, disenfranchised, disenchanted as a result of abuses of power, corruption and scandal, and increasinlgy rendered powerless. The "average Joe" HAS come up with innovative technologies over the years, only to become a casualty of political pressures, skewed research/analysis results and media complicity, paid off or muzzled in order for the behemoths in power to remain that way.
Let me bring cell phone tech. into this for a moment..with such a diversity in what's available, what is insurable or not, compatibilty issues, customer service issues, and cost factors, it isnt exactly consumer-friendly. I can upgrade my phone at a subsidized rate, but in turn I would have to settle for a plan that costs more for less and be content with that compromise for 2 yrs., and may not be able to insure the darned thing for a few months. Or I could buy a phone full price (at a cost 2-4x of what was available 2 yrs ago), see what I can do about compatibility issues and pay to unlock one, and again, may not be able to insure it out of the gate. I could buy a used one, but then it becomes an as-is situation...good luck. The phone service provider, phone manufacturer, and insurance underwriter all win and I, the consumer must bow and accept this as the way business operates and leaves me with less money for groceries, mortgage or the ever-so convenient, standard and price is up gasoline to go back and forth to work so I can live indoors AND eat. Oh wait...property taxes went up again, and they are due, property insurance just tripled and they are talking about more increases. Guess I won't be developing any new technologies soon as my budget is busted and have nothing left for materials, research and development, a patent lawyer, market research and marketing. Guess I should be thankful that I didn't have Enron stock in my retirement portfolio or become a pilot for Delta. Smiles.

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i just have one question, are you a republican?

Originally Posted by OBXVZW21

i just have one question, are you a republican?

oh no you didn't! (this could get ugly...lol)

ROFL...surely you jest! In order to be allowed the priviledge to vote, one has to register with a party affiliation. Regardless of how I am registered, I DO NOT vote party line. I do my best to cast for the person I think best represents my interests.

Let's shoot for spirited. We can agree to disagree without devolving into politicians.lol.
If this gets ugly, I'm outta here, as I find no pleasure in it and refuse to let it invade my life if I have a choice in the matter. Up to this point, we have had an interesting exchange without personal attacks, belittling or discounting opinions thus far expressed. Opinions are like bum holes...everybody has one. Thank goodness for:1) the wisdom of our creator to only provide us one of the latter, or we would be in deeeeep chit. 2) That we have the freedom and venues to express our many opinions.
Smiles.

thank you for not discussing politics here.

they ALL make me so irritated. it's nice to have a BS-free zone! (excuse my abbreviation)

LOL n1ckel5--I may be crazy, but mama didn't raise a fool. I think It is pretty clear in some of my posts that I have equal disdain all political parties, simply by NOT targeting any one. Political persuasion does not translate to any type of intelligence, nor does it signify who might be welcome at my dinner table. What I have a difficult time tolerating is close-mindedness and extremism, neither is conducive for resolving anything or promoting a basic level of respect. Note: Any views posted by this member are her most humble opinion, to which she is entitled. lol. Smiles.

Thats right, the first ammendment! Gotta love it... sometimes lmao