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"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, ... and destroyed the lives of our people."



That is a quote from the Declaration of Independence. It is one of the grievances against the King that justified the fight for Independence.



How could the colonies pursue Independence when so many jobs, indeed much of the economy, were dependent on trade with or through Great Britain?



With leadership and will. And a realization that an Independent America would ultimately… Continue

One of the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy costs is to monitor energy consumption in one minute increments and watch the trends over time. Almost every building will immediately find quick and easy ways to reduce energy costs by 5% or more. And knowledgeable professionals can often use the data to drive down energy costs by 20% or more and improve facility comfort and performance at the same time.



Let's take an actual example. Forward Energy Solutions recently subscribed to… Continue

In 1969 a blowout off the coast of California caused an 800 square mile oil slick. We kept drilling.

In 1973 members of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries refused to sell us oil, causing an economic crisis. We invented the SUV and the McMansion to consume even more oil.

In 1989 the Exxon Valdez spilled 10.8 million gallons of crude oil along 1,300 miles of pristine coastline. We built more and larger supertankers.

In 2001 the son of a Saudi Arabian construction magnate orc… Continue

Mr. President, if our shores were being attacked, you would not rely on profiteers and mercenaries to defend us. You would appoint our best General to lead the defense, and you would support him with our best troops. You would not "supervise" private companies and "approve" their decisions. You would appoint one person with authority to make all decisions, and that person would have undivided loyalty to you as President.

Well, our shores are under attack. By the worst man-made environmental cat… Continue