Debunking “Energy Independence” #
February 27th, 2008 | In Worth Considering
For The American, Laura Vanderkam reviews what seems a pretty interesting (and controversial) book.
There’s just one problem, says Robert Bryce: “Energy independence is hogwash.” In his new book, Gusher of Lies, Bryce challenges the notion that America can ever be totally “independent” of the global energy market. It is neither practical nor desirable, he argues. Repeated ad nauseam as a campaign slogan, the concept of energy independence keeps us from having an honest discussion about globalization, economics, and foreign policy. Americans will be best served by embracing global interdependence, and getting government out of the energy business as much as possible.