Why Conservatives Are Bad on Energy

[jpak]

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/08/why-conservatives-are-bad-on-energy

Conservatives, let's talk about energy. And why so many conservatives are so wrong -- so liberal, even -- on wind and solar energy.

Let's start with a recent editorial from the home of "free markets and free people," the Wall Street Journal. Photovoltaic solar energy, quoth the mavens, is a "speculative and immature technology that costs far more than ordinary power."

So few words, so many misconceptions. It pains me to say that because, like many business leaders, I grew up on the Wall Street Journal and still depend on it.

But I cannot figure out why people who call themselves "conservatives" would say solar or wind power is "speculative." Conservatives know that word is usually reserved to criticize free-market activity that is not approved by well, you know who.

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[OHdem10]

1. The Conservative , it appears applies primarily to fiscal and monetary

issues.

Since they are the party of Big Business and have been since
the party was founded, their first concern and obligation is
to the Coal Business.

Every time a bill is passed by the Democrats, the GOP literally
make their first evaluation and comments on how the bill affects
business. Good for Business or bad for business.

The first time they had received a copy of the Health Care Bill,
McConnell was on the Senate Floor to show just how bad this
Health Care Bill is for Business. Others followed.

Conservatism is really focused on Financials and how things
affect Business.

Watch the Senate sometime when you have a free moment.