Alan - you are preaching to the choir on France doing it right - hell, even their anti-GM crop stance, protectionism against imported foods, widely dispersed regional agriculture looks like it will pay off very well down this road

I would LOVE to see a well-managed crash program of pv in the Mojave, wind in Dakota, pumped storage where appropriate and all to feed expanded and electrified rail, light rail etc. throughout the US

unfortunately I see Amtrak cuts despite growth in ridership

umm, I couldn't remember which Texas city myself - but you were irate about it what, two weeks ago? long threads about it.....I'm blanking

Sometimes I'm really thankful that I recently established French citizenship for my kids. Next I need to get my wife citizenship.

Granted, it's likely that by the time I realize it's time to bail out of the US and head to France, travel will be too difficult for us to do so...

The cancellation I was aghast at (staggered by the stupidity of) was an extension of the Washington DC Metro (subway) to Tyson's Corner and Dulles Airport.

18% federal funding of $900 million to save 20 to 25,000 b/day (more in an oil supply emergency).

A some point, public policies will change (see Rush to Ethanol) and I want them to change in a positive way.

Best Hopes,

Alan