Hoarding is exactly what the government is doing right now by filling the SPR, and frankly it's the best thing that could happen. It drives prices up. High prices encourage demand destruction. They also finance new well development. The hoarded oil gives us a buffer to fall back on once shortages become more prevalent. High prices are what we need in order to adapt to what's coming, and the sooner they happen, the better.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: Just Found Out About PO. Am I OBSESSED?
usncom wrote:
Really mos?
You're looking forward to the biggest worldwide catastrophe in the history of mankind?
I'm not looking forward to it. It's just that the extended anxiety leads to this burnout or fatigue that sets in. I think it's natural even for peakoilers to go through periods of willful denial as a defense mechanism. This is something that was mentioned in "What a Way to Go". At least if we enter into collapse we won't have to keep going through the see-saw of anxiety and denial and just enter into crisis management mode, hopefully with the rest of the world on our side for a change.
What this woman (first woman interviewed, intercut with the others) has to say about it explains my feelings exactly:
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: Just Found Out About PO. Am I OBSESSED?
Why not just go straight into a different way of life, at least beginning to, instead of wasting energy on anxiety? Sure not everyone is with you, but they probably wouldn't be in any case, as we all have different responses to this problem. _________________ "...powerdown so soft and fluffy you'll think you're living in a pillow..." - jboogy
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: Just Found Out About PO. Am I OBSESSED?
Ludi wrote:
Why not just go straight into a different way of life, at least beginning to, instead of wasting energy on anxiety?
Easier said than done. I am stuck living in an apartment which feels like being trapped in a cage, not being able to really attack my self sufficiency or environmental footprint. But I'm a few months away from moving back to the east coast to be with family, and at least for a while I'll be able to keep my job and telecommute. Big coup. I will be able to save and plan for the suburban homestead and/or bugout.
I think what helps is knowing how better off I am than so many other people. People who can't get out of apartment living. People who just went through a foreclosure. People who are loaded with credit debt. People with exurban houses and long daily commutes in SUVs. People who aren't making half of my salary. Their options are very limited. They are pretty much destined to become the zombie horde.
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Just Found Out About PO. Am I OBSESSED?
Definitely easier said than done, but, just sitting around worrying doesn't help at all. I'm glad you're looking forward to being able to change your life for the better. _________________ "...powerdown so soft and fluffy you'll think you're living in a pillow..." - jboogy
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