--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
> Germany made Synthetic Gasoline during WWII when
> supply lines were
> "allegedly" cut (and the fuel was working too)...why
> can the US do that?
> Heck, we've got the resources and are already using
> synthetic oils in
> just about everything on our vehicles...what's the
> problem?
>
> - Bernd
I am sure we have the ability and the know how to make
a sythetic fuel here in the USA. However, the oil
companies have very deep pockets and the sad part is
when it comes to our politicians, money speaks very
very loudly. I have often times wondered about this
myself. There is also the problem of "diplomatic
relations." You think some countries hate us now,
just wait till we tell them "Sorry, we won't buy any
more oil from you. I know, I know, our business is
really what keeps your economy going. But we are sure
you will some how manage." Another thing to think
about, if sythetic fuels followed the same pricing as
sythetic oil, we would be paying over $6 per gallon of
fuel. I don't see that going over too well in the
view of the people.
The other Will
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