I read that the proposal was the gov't was going to basically give away
some old "military bases" to build refineries on, if that is not a subsidy
then nothing is.

I see that as an eminently logical attempt to offset the "Not In My Back
Yard" problem. We're abandoning military bases in droves, leaving behind
toxic waste dumps, old firing ranges, and devastated local economies.
Allowing a new refinery to be built on that land is just about the only
quick way to get one built nowadays, with all the crazy "environmental
impact statements" that must be filled out every time someone farts, and
take years to compile.

Face it, we've "regulated" ourselves into much of this mess. And don't fool
yourself -- this oil/gas price situation is a mess that could ultimately
lead to a world-wide economic downturn. It's high time Congress does
something to level the playing field.

If you want to go back the old black skies Pittsburg steel mill balls to
the wall screw the environment way of doing business, then you might as
well go to China. I personally want the USA to stay nice for my kids.

Somewhere down the road, when you're complaining that the only jobs for
American kids anymore is flipping burgers at Mickey D's, remember this
discussion.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"