tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694400362120888303.post7951718941353769719..comments2024-02-22T19:52:27.939+00:00Comments on The bad old days will end: Fracking poses big questions.rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08557920166206674182noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694400362120888303.post-91430439034547551882013-08-12T18:50:14.745+01:002013-08-12T18:50:14.745+01:00I have supported fracking and extraction of fossil...I have supported fracking and extraction of fossil fuel for some time and incurred the wrath of the left and anarchists who are so well informed about scientific issues and so knowledgeable about the armageddon that will surely come about if it is allowed. My own view is that subject to scientific review it may have the possibility of escaping from energy dependence on OPEC, western support for oil dictatorships, and the wars that are being fought for Arab oil. I raised the subject on the Incubone blog and Incubus led a deranged - fuck/cunt - usual attack followed by others and my voice was drowned out. My position is somewhat idealist. Energy is the key to the future. Working class interests would be advanced by attempts to control energy extraction, not by supporting middle class spoilt brats who have no idea how daddy's wealth is created. And please, the future is with energy and production, and who controls it - or do people really believe that we should sit on our bums awaiting the banking collapse that will usher in a new life under the social movement. The tales about earthquakes, poisoned water, if true, could be part of a valid scientific argument to limit energy exploration, and what I am saying is that close scientific surveillance should accompany fracking exploration. As the greens will tell you - they are so environmentally conscious in Saudi - aren't they. And before our talented friend replies with the usual obscenities let me point out that I am cautiously supportive, and would oppose if scientific evidence indicates that I should. And please, just because someone has kicked stupid Cameron's arse in that direction is no reason to bend the other way. Dr Llareggubnoreply@blogger.com