dpkell2000

It's been reported that $3.0-trillion in wealth has been transferred from the Oil Consuming Countries to the Oil Producing Countries between 2001 and 2007. In addition the estimates (give recent prices of oil) indicate that $1.7-trillion in wealth will be transferred each year running forward.

The best, most intelligent, forward thinking idea and vision that our politicians (any/all) can have for the strength and future of the Country is Energy Independence. Regardless of Party regardless of Liberal/Conservative bent.

I've stated numerous times before this issue must be wrestled from the "greens" as it's not just a "green" issue. This is a security and safety of the Country issue.

Open up additional areas for drilling to make whatever dent you can in the need for imports. Perhaps this can whittle the loss of wealth to only $1.6 trillion per year (tongue in cheek). Invest invest invest in a new diversified Energy Plan and infrastructure.

If we do this, make a call to action for the Nation, we can become a net energy exporter. The expansion of our jobs, wealth, military, tax base, health and welfare programs (available investment due to wealth being retained at home) will not only ensure our survival it will reinforce our position as the only Global Superpower for the next 1000 years. This is a monumental time in our History. The leader that can spell out this vision and lead us down this path will become iconic in the History of this Country.

We will never achieve all that we're capable of while we continue to be so dependent (on many undependable Nations) on so many others for something so critical (Energy) to our way of life and our quality of life.