Thread: Generals: Oil a Security Threat

Generals: Oil a Security Threat

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 10:00 AM

By: Gene J. Koprowski

A new study by a think tank, staffed by former senior U.S. military officers, indicates that America's over-reliance on fossil fuels seriously threatens national security.

Calling the energy problems the U.S. faces a "serious and urgent threat," the group has urged the Pentagon to lead the switch to new energy sources.

According to the report by CNA, a military think tank, based in Alexandria, Va., just outside of Washington D.C., America's dependence on oil-based fuels left the U.S. military seriously over-extended in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The 62-page report reckons the true cost of fuel, including logistics and the military protection of sea lanes, pushes the price of military fuel to "hundreds of dollars a gallon."

"Our energy posture is not sustainable. It can be exploited by those who want to do us harm," retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Larry Farrell, a co-author of the report, told Business Week.

Finding a suitable alternative fuel and scaling it up to the size of the U.S. economy "is a 30-year project," Farrell said. "We've got to get started now."

The report was written by CNA's military advisory board, comprised of 12 retired generals and admirals.

Retired Adm. John Nathman, another of the co-authors, told Business Week the board deliberately tried not to inject itself into the debate over climate change. Global warming is a controversial matter about which the science is not yet settled. Back in the 1970s, for instance, alarmists were forecasting global cooling; today, they are panicked over global warming.

Nathman said his sources tell him the Pentagon may soon assign a senior officer to study the energy challenge; the officer would serve under Ashton Carter, an undersecretary of defense for technology and acquisitions.

Retired Marine Gen. Jim Jones, President Barack Obama's national security adviser and a former marine general, is expected to create a new senior slot on the National Security Council for global energy.

The report comes just a few days after the House of Representatives took up a climate change bill which would cap emissions and distribute permits for those emissions.

However, the would not auction off all of the permits, but only 15 percent with the rest distributed to a variety of industries, including power producers, according to a report in the Baltimore Sun.

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Iraq + Oil = Invasion
Afghanistan + Oil Pipeline = Invasion
Georgia + 2 Oil Pipeline's + 1 Natural Gas Pipeline = Invasion by proxy
Iran + Oil = Look out Iran, here we come
Russia + Oil = Look out Russia, here we come
Antarctica + Oil Reserves = Look out World, here we come

they will spend a countries resourses to steal other countries resourses and convince you that it's the patriotic thing to do

Go ahead America... keep yelling USA, USA and encourage these megalomaniacs to rape nations and using your taxes to do it

the Oligarchs cant get rich without your help and armaments so it is appreciated

Does anyone remember the oil embargo of the late 70's?

Do any of our politicians remember the oil embargo of the 70's?

Are any of our current politicians still in office leftovers from the 70's?

Does anyone remember the rhetoric and ruckus raised concerning a realistic energy policy brought up back then?

Does it look as though our politicians have learned anything?

Has anyone seen a realistic energy policy since then? That would include the energy proposals of Wonder Boy.

Both parties and their members need the boot.

Hey you lily livered, yellow spined, liberal idiots that call yourself Democrats, is it not about time to kick your politicians squarely in the butt and say Adios Amigo?

The Republican base has surely been kicking their political idiots, perhaps it is time for the intellectually superior( ) base of the Dems to do the same!

For those too young too remember the late 70's and gas rationing that took place, perhaps you should take the time to talk to someone other than some dope smoking 60's leftover academic who has the same number of brain cells as the grade # of lead on a pencil.

Ask yourself one question. Honestly. What party or politicians that remembers the 70's, what intellectual giant has made a difference and has helped to prepare this nation for the energy needs of today?

Wonder Boy's answer? No wallet left behind!

Originally Posted by AirborneSapper7

Iraq + Oil = Invasion
Afghanistan + Oil Pipeline = Invasion
Georgia + 2 Oil Pipeline's + 1 Natural Gas Pipeline = Invasion by proxy
Iran + Oil = Look out Iran, here we come
Russia + Oil = Look out Russia, here we come
Antarctica + Oil Reserves = Look out World, here we come

they will spend a countries resourses to steal other countries resourses and convince you that it's the patriotic thing to do

Go ahead America... keep yelling USA, USA and encourage these megalomaniacs to rape nations and using your taxes to do it

the Oligarchs cant get rich without your help and armaments so it is appreciated

But.....isn't it all about fighting terrorism???!!!