The Oil Drum

Hi FF,

I'm glad to see your comments.

re: "...where it is needed in the event of an emergency."

What "emergency"?

What happens when the "emergency" outlasts the supply?

re: "...pipeline is not going to be there forever."

Now, this seems to be a better argument. (Get it while the gettin's good.) And store it.

I had ideas along these lines, too. Not just for ANWR - the argument could apply regardless of source (doesn't it?) In fact, it seems this is one idea that might be "sold" to the public - it offers people some tangible ability to save for the future. I think people would like this. (A conservation measure with concrete results.) Unlike money, you could see the oil sitting there.

But I couldn't figure out how to get around the ability of someone(s) (fed?) w. force to negate any agreements and/or conditions set upon the use.

I'd be interested in pursuing this line of thinking.