"Greg D. Moore (Strider)" wrote ...

"Lynndel Humphreys" wrote in message
The alternate energy program was squashed by the oil barons. Do you
believe the oil cartel barons look fondly on oil independence?

Sure.

Since they know we will eventually run out of oil and who is in a better
position to supply the NEXT source of energy.

Exactly. The fact some of the big oil companies are at the forefront of developing
'alternative' energy is one of the best hints that
(pick from the following)

1. Oil is running out.
2. Human driven climate change is worrying them.
3. Present or future /legislation/ about human driven climate change is worrying them.
4. They think they can get 'nice points' by pretending (2.).