Petroleum Soldiers

Everybody is talking about "energy independence." But is it really achievable? Is it actually even desirable? In this controversial, meticulously researched book, Robert Bryce exposes the false promises behind the rhetoric while blasting nearly everybody Republicans, Democrats, environmentalists, and war-mongering neoconservativesfor misleading voters about our energy needs.Gusher of Liesexplains why the idea of energy independence appeals to voters while also showing that renewable sources like wind and solar cannot meet America's growing energy demand. Along the way, Bryce eviscerates the ethanol scam. Whether the issue is cost, water consumption, or food prices, corn ethanol is one of the longest-running robberies ever perpetrated on American taxpayers.Consumers concerned about peak oil and the future of global energy supplies need to understand that energy security depends on embracing free markets and the realities of interdependence.Gusher of Liesis illuminating, vital reading.Bryce, Robert is the author of 'Petroleum Soldiers ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781586483210 and ISBN 1586483218.