[Rhodes22-list] "Make me the President for one day"

[Brad Haslett]

Ed,

I'm always open for new information.  Nothing I've studied that hasn't been
produced by the Corn Growers Assn., Archer Daniels Midland, or other ethanol
friendly sources show it to be much better than a 1.1 to 1 gain for corn
based ethanol.  Factor in the loss of power from ethanol powered engines and
it looks even worse.  Corn based ethanol is only economically productive in
the US because of heavy subsidies.  Economics 101 teaches us that products
that are economic don't need subsidies.  Sugar cane ethanol is a different
story and that is why it is somewhat more successful in places like Brazil
(Brazil is only energy independent because they also drilled heavily for
oil).  Switchgrass ethanol from permaculture does hold promise but the
industry is in the infant stage and there isn't a single commercial plant in
operation.  I stand by my statements that corn based ethanol is a "feel
good" placebo fuel that buys votes in the heartland but otherwise does very
little for energy independence.

Brad

On 3/7/07, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:
>
>
> "Make me the President for one day and I'll solve the problem in the US,"
> said Brad O'Hasslett.  We here know that you would not have done worse
> than
> the last few who held office, so go for it.
>
> Generally speaking, to get elected in USA, you need to be from one of the
> two major parties.  Although, I believe the right candidate might win on
> an
> independent or third party the next time around.  I understand that in
> some
> states you cannot get on the ballot as an independent, contrary to popular
> thought.  So do you plan to run on one of the major parties or third
> parties
> or completely as independent.
>
> Brad O'Hasslett said, "That won't happen because I'd have to make a
> campaign
> speech in Iowa and would tell the Corn Growers Association that corn based
> ethanol is the biggest energy loser ever hoisted on US taxpayers and as
> soon
> as I'm elected it will stop."  You usually do your homework, however,
> recently I came across information that might make your reasoning and
> facts
> incorrect.  I request that you go back and restudy this issue.  You might
> find the net result is a slight positive depending on the cost of
> gas.  And
> the way ethanol combust may have less damaging results.  So at the very
> least, you would not have to aggitate that group, just keep it neutral.
>
> Brad, you are at the perfect age.  You have a good education.  While your
> management experience is not that strong, you could make sure that you
> have
> a competent and honest staff and insure success.
>
> When do we start?
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
> Addendum:  "I will appeal to the leaders that are coming here to really
> step
> up to the plate and accept the challenge and show leadership."   Kofi
> Annan
>
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