Comments on: Wednesday Link Dump

by: Joseph

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 17:44:07 +0000

I’ve read 6 of those novels. But I’ve seen movies based on four others, Does that count?

by: Arune Singh

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 04:52:32 +0000

Speaking as a Canadian, you’ll drill in Canada over my dead body. How about we just develop technologies that look forward and replace fuel?

Sorry, I just get annoyed at the shortsightedness of it all– it’s not a partisan problem, it’s an American problem. And as a proud American, I want to see it change. I’d give my life in an instant for this country and all I ask is that it try to help others in this country.

by: Beau

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 04:03:22 +0000

Oh, there’s absolutely more oil to tap, and the shale technologies sound promising. But at the end of the day, it’s still finite. It might be HUGE, but it’s still finite.

That’s all, just nitpicking.

by: Augie De Blieck Jr.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 02:42:23 +0000

The article specifically points out the large untapped oil potential in places like Canada, though. And there’s plenty of shale oil to be tapped right here in America. The governor of Montana, I think it is, is making large investments in getting that production pipeline going.

by: Beau

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:48:10 +0000

“I see casual mentions across the comics blogosphere to the coming end of the oil supply. People are hopping on the bandwagon to this theory the way they like to hop on pet causes — repeat a theory often enough and everyone assumes it’s fact and you’re stupid if you disagree.”

To be fair, since we’re not producing any more dinosaurs, the oil supply will eventually run out. The question is when. 1990 was obviously a worst case scenario that ignored the fact that the oil industry will try and squeeze out every last drop of oil before turning off the spigot. There’s enough money in energy that the best minds will be devoted to extending that supply for as long as possible.

Having said that, it’s worth noting that a lot of the OPEC nations are now investing heavily (and relatively suddenly) in non-oil technologies — the United Arab Emirates wants to be the banking center of the Middle East, for instance. If a country that’s made its considerable fortune from oil is genuinely worried that their supplies may be running out sooner rather than later, it does lend a little credence to the mid-term end of oil predictions. (Obviously, the most extreme ones on either end are wrong, as they almost always are.)

by: Augie De Blieck Jr.

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:13:07 +0000

Lennon - there is no other blog. But it’ll be limited. And I think the topic of oil prices is something that transcends politics. Plus, that article is almost completely scientifically-oriented. (OK, perhaps my glee at seeing Carter’s statement might be construed politically…)

But I tell you what — tell all the other non-political blogs to kill all references to the evolution/intelligent design debate (I’m so sick of it), and I’ll leave out anything even tangential to politics. =)

And, yes, it has been a trip. Don’t worry - there are no plans to go video. That’s the last thing anybody would want. I’ll just stick to writing and talking for now, thanks. I mean, if a cable network wanted me to go video, I’d entertain offers. ;-)

All - The five books I have read are WATCHMEN, ANIMAL FARM, THE GREAT GATSBY, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and LORD OF THE RINGS.

by: John C.

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:50:20 +0000

Maus is more non-fiction to me, less a novel in graphic form than a memoir in graphic form. I’ve read 18 of the 100. Some of the recent choices seem pretty fresh to really be able to get such high acclaim–The Corrections, The Blind Assassin, Never Let Me Go. And my favorite recent novel, and IMHO one of the most remarkable books ever written, Edward P. Jones’ THE KNOWN WORLD, isn’t there. So, you know, humph.

by: Lennon Patton

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:54:29 +0000

P.s. on the Time list. I assumed I had only read 1 or 2. I was shocked when I realized that I had read 17. I was also pleased to see Watchmen. Then I wondered where was Maus?

by: Lennon Patton

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:51:07 +0000

Augie,

I love your thoughts and ruminations on comics and pop culture goodness but please leave your politcal thoughts on the other blog! I enjoy all the pop culture fluffyness because it is an escape from the real world! Don’t ruin the fun. P.s. I got a Nano for my birthday and I have enjoyed listening to your podcasts so far. It is weird that I first remember reading your fan letters in many of my favorite comics. Then I found your column on CBR. Finally I get to hear you in my I-Pod. 10+ plus years. 3 forms of medium. Its been a long strange trip, eh?

by: Chad Anderson

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:08:51 +0000

Watchmen and…?