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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich
I wouldn't trust the U.S. Department of State any more than I'd trust the Department of Justice, or it's child agencies. The corruption and lies are so rampant as to make them entirely unbelievable.
The point is to have energy produced here, within our borders. So no one can interrupt the supply. Not even Canada It's one of those national security issues. In fact, the U.S. should be entirely self contained and self sufficient, wherever possible. We should be a net exporter on everything, we should be entirely energy self sufficient, and we should be producing 100% of our military equipment inside the U.S., as well. There's no reason not to have oil produced and refined here. As a matter of fact, we should be building nuclear plants, and other power producing facilities that do not require the cooperation of nature. And there is no reason to be purchasing any component of any military hardware offshore.
As far as taking social security goes, they stole money from me for 40 plus years, so far. With no intention of giving it back. I'd have a million dollars or so by now had I had that money to invest. Now I have to worry about being able to work until I'm 67, and hoping the pittance that they grudgingly pay me back won't run out. Anyone other than the U.S. government running such as ponzi scheme would go to prison.
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I can appreciate that you don't trust government these days, but this didn't happen overnight. I have my issues with a number of agencies, the VA being number one on my list. Because of the type of clearances I had in the military and civil service I can't count the number of times I have been investigated, too many times to count. I never have to look over my shoulder wondering if the FBI, DIS or local law agencies are going to pick me up. Couple years ago I purchased a weapon, told the guy they aren't going to find anything, 10 minutes later I am out the door.
I am in agreement on being self sufficient on energy regardless of the source. If you are ever out my way and travel from LA to Palm Springs you will see solar farms and windmills by the thousands. I considered solar panels on my house at the cost of $45k, my power company does not index so I would never see a return on my investment. In the time I have left on this planet, I will never use $45K in electric. Cold fusion is an exciting technology.
Social Security, I have been fortunate to have the means to invest and secure a future for my wife and I. I don't take Part B of Medicare because I have TriCare, paid into Medicare but will never use it.
I am not sure about your last statement is about, semi-conductors are an issue but Defense Production Act was reactivated in 1985 that prohibits the use of foreign made parts and equipment. We do share a lot of technology with our allies i.e., the 120mm smooth bore on the Abrams is of German design. Another example, when I was stationed at 29 Palms, CA, they built a multi million dollar armory it was determined that the contractor used Korean rebar. The building sat unused for almost a year before a waiver was granted for the use of foreign material.