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treeman on July 1, 2008 - 3:08am Permalink | Subthread | Comments top

I first learned about peak oil from Joseph Riva ( google him) in 1998. I spoke with Colin Campbell in 1999 and Matthew Simmons in 2001 I spent many years looking for the kind of internet site that would help me traverse the interesting times we face. I found you in the days of Freddy etc. and it has helped me immensely. Thank you all for your input, effort and time. My family and friends will be just a little better off because of you.

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Tremain on July 1, 2008 - 3:56am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I’m a new member and have been a lurker here as of May this year. I heard about this site from the comments section of an online version of an English newspaper. I’m ashamed to say that I new nothing about Peak oil or Hubbert’s Curve. The knowledge I’ve gained is frightening and has been a tough mental burden to bear as my family in England are more than just sceptical (they doubt my sanity I think) and while my wife is at least tolerant finds it difficult to take in especially in the absence of coverage from the MSM. Whilst I am a believer I just keep hoping that we did not hit the peak in 2005 & that the assembled wisdom in the peak community is some how flawed. I can not help but feel pessimistic in the extreme when I consider the lack action of the leaders of the developed world. My thanks to this site for giving me an opportunity to prepare and increase the chances of survival of those I care about although there is a part of me that wishes I could have been left in blissful ignorance.

Regards,

M Tremain

London, England.

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step back on July 1, 2008 - 7:29am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Firstly, kudos to all the commentors here at TOD. This is one of the rare sites where discussion is civil and flame wars are kept to a minimum.

Secondly, kudos to Prof. Goose and his team for their relentless efforts to keep TOD fresh and on target.

I can not help but feel pessimistic in the extreme when I consider the lack action of the leaders of the developed world.

There are some leaders (i.e. Roscoe Bartlett, congressman in USA) who are well aware of PO and try to sound the alarm bell every time they can. Unfortunately what you are witnessing is human behavior at the massive scale. It is very difficult if not impossible to move an addicted herd away from the spice fields and out into the desolate desert of reduced energy consumption.

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