Didn't you hear the most senior labour woman Tanya P say all we had to do was use more electric vehicles?
Our farm runs 4 diesel Ute's for 4 men and 1 tractor, currently mainly trying to feed and pump water every day for cattle and sheep during this drought in southern NSW.
3 days ago my brother tried to order another 1000 l of diesel as we always do, but was told he might have to wait up to a month for our delivery.
What do we do?
What a moronically stupid govt we have in Canberra!
Not sure about 'moronically,' but we missed any serious reform. Industrial relations, tax policy, and now an unsustainable population with another 500,000 added in January this year. Its gone beyond moronic to suicidal aided mightily by the May 3 campaign of which we must not speak.
The feting of John Howard I did not agree with. Apart from GST and ultimately cancelled industrial legislation all I can credit is Future Fund and even that has fallen into Labor's hands via Combet. The Howard govt surrendered to RGR and has not regathered its poise despite the chestbeating.
And right now federal Labor is likely to win a federal election. Not a policy whisper from the Coalition leadership.
This was more than an essay on Australia’s energy predicament - it was a master class!
Australia was sold the green fairytale by successive governments and grifters… not forgetting the ABC and its cheerleading role.
But, unfortunately, I fear that the only thing that will snap us out of this delusional is a cold, hard recession. At the end of the day, physics will win because energy is more than wealth, ‘energy is life’ (Doomberg).
I beg to differ that the war aims are meandering. We are just a bunch of entitled whingers in this country. Not ready to sacrifice anything for the greater good. Our governments have all been the same.
While the liquid fuel issue can (and probably will) grind us to a halt, petroleum and its derivatives (petrochemicals) are the building blocks for over 6,000 everyday products.
Beyond the fuel that powers cars, trucks and planes, roughly 10% to 20% of global oil consumption is used to create the materials found in your home, wardrobe, and even your food.
Key Aspects of Petroleum in Daily Life:
*Transportation & Energy: Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and motor oil.
*Household & Personal Care: Cosmetics (lipstick, perfumes), lotions, shampoos, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
*Clothing & Textiles: Synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, spandex, and acrylic.
*Home & Construction: Plastics in appliances, insulation, vinyl flooring, ALL paints be they oil based or plastic, and asphalt for roofing and roads.
*Health & Technology: Components in electronics (smartphones), medicine (antibiotics, capsules), and medical equipment (syringes, IV bags).
*Food & Agriculture: Fertilizers, pesticides, food packaging, and food additives (e.g., in gum).
So apart from the Strait of Hormuz issue, overall we have a 'massive-all-of-modern-world-going-down-the-gurgler' potential issue. I have sent this list along with a polite intro and further explanation to the ignorant loonies at Just Stop Oil, the Australian Greens and The Wilderness Society - had zero response.
We are led by student politicians in Canberra, unserious people whose only concern is the next election.
If Australia had serious people in charge, it would never be in the position it is in now.
Serious leaders would have predicted the risk of this geopolitical volatility years ago, and ensured that Australia was not exposed like it is.
They would have refined uranium and fuel onshore, and maintained a strict 90 day ++ storage of critical fuel supplies, food and medicine.
They might have even considered disconnecting Australia’s historical status as a slave/vassal to other powers, created a viable military deterrent, and positioned Australia as a neutral, relatively independent and resources rich trading nation.
But all that takes guts, long term thinking, iron discipline and vision.
It requires servant leadership and a relentless focus on what’s important for the Australian people.
Student politicians in Canberra don’t have those qualities . All they and their tiny circle of media acolytes care about is the next election, their silly, infantile little games and their petty causes, which seem to matter a great deal in Canberra but have little to no relevance to 99% of Australians.
Yeh a sequence of reactionary climate denying governments will put a country behind on the transition. Of course if you look at a forward thinking country, say China, the stats are pretty different. Those who steer by looking in the rear vision mirror don’t get far ut on thus issue they are at least well paid for their delusions.
Another insightful and sobering article by the indefatigable Chris Uhlmann. Bottom line: it’s difficult to imagine a more self-destructive and wrongheaded approach to energy security and economic viability than that being pursued by Australia’s ideologically swayed Labor governments, at both the Federal and State levels.
Didn't you hear the most senior labour woman Tanya P say all we had to do was use more electric vehicles?
Our farm runs 4 diesel Ute's for 4 men and 1 tractor, currently mainly trying to feed and pump water every day for cattle and sheep during this drought in southern NSW.
3 days ago my brother tried to order another 1000 l of diesel as we always do, but was told he might have to wait up to a month for our delivery.
What do we do?
What a moronically stupid govt we have in Canberra!
To be fair Andrew, we've had a moronically stupid govt in Canberra for over 30 years.
Yes isn't it sad. Treason really. Bit like the Americans. No president of any value since Reagan until now.
Yes Andrew and even Trump has his moments
Not sure about 'moronically,' but we missed any serious reform. Industrial relations, tax policy, and now an unsustainable population with another 500,000 added in January this year. Its gone beyond moronic to suicidal aided mightily by the May 3 campaign of which we must not speak.
The feting of John Howard I did not agree with. Apart from GST and ultimately cancelled industrial legislation all I can credit is Future Fund and even that has fallen into Labor's hands via Combet. The Howard govt surrendered to RGR and has not regathered its poise despite the chestbeating.
And right now federal Labor is likely to win a federal election. Not a policy whisper from the Coalition leadership.
Thank you Chris,
This was more than an essay on Australia’s energy predicament - it was a master class!
Australia was sold the green fairytale by successive governments and grifters… not forgetting the ABC and its cheerleading role.
But, unfortunately, I fear that the only thing that will snap us out of this delusional is a cold, hard recession. At the end of the day, physics will win because energy is more than wealth, ‘energy is life’ (Doomberg).
No worries?
I beg to differ that the war aims are meandering. We are just a bunch of entitled whingers in this country. Not ready to sacrifice anything for the greater good. Our governments have all been the same.
That Jillian I do agree, and all our own handiwork
The "lucky country" is governed by idiots who are elected by idiots who have to vote and don't care .
We are stuffed!
P.S.
No wind or solar in Melbourne at the moment!
While the liquid fuel issue can (and probably will) grind us to a halt, petroleum and its derivatives (petrochemicals) are the building blocks for over 6,000 everyday products.
Beyond the fuel that powers cars, trucks and planes, roughly 10% to 20% of global oil consumption is used to create the materials found in your home, wardrobe, and even your food.
Key Aspects of Petroleum in Daily Life:
*Transportation & Energy: Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and motor oil.
*Household & Personal Care: Cosmetics (lipstick, perfumes), lotions, shampoos, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
*Clothing & Textiles: Synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, spandex, and acrylic.
*Home & Construction: Plastics in appliances, insulation, vinyl flooring, ALL paints be they oil based or plastic, and asphalt for roofing and roads.
*Health & Technology: Components in electronics (smartphones), medicine (antibiotics, capsules), and medical equipment (syringes, IV bags).
*Food & Agriculture: Fertilizers, pesticides, food packaging, and food additives (e.g., in gum).
So apart from the Strait of Hormuz issue, overall we have a 'massive-all-of-modern-world-going-down-the-gurgler' potential issue. I have sent this list along with a polite intro and further explanation to the ignorant loonies at Just Stop Oil, the Australian Greens and The Wilderness Society - had zero response.
Great piece.
We are led by student politicians in Canberra, unserious people whose only concern is the next election.
If Australia had serious people in charge, it would never be in the position it is in now.
Serious leaders would have predicted the risk of this geopolitical volatility years ago, and ensured that Australia was not exposed like it is.
They would have refined uranium and fuel onshore, and maintained a strict 90 day ++ storage of critical fuel supplies, food and medicine.
They might have even considered disconnecting Australia’s historical status as a slave/vassal to other powers, created a viable military deterrent, and positioned Australia as a neutral, relatively independent and resources rich trading nation.
But all that takes guts, long term thinking, iron discipline and vision.
It requires servant leadership and a relentless focus on what’s important for the Australian people.
Student politicians in Canberra don’t have those qualities . All they and their tiny circle of media acolytes care about is the next election, their silly, infantile little games and their petty causes, which seem to matter a great deal in Canberra but have little to no relevance to 99% of Australians.
And so, here we are.
Great reporting, and shows that we need to rebuild more oil refineries and drill for more oil and gas and install nuclear power.
Trevor
Yeh a sequence of reactionary climate denying governments will put a country behind on the transition. Of course if you look at a forward thinking country, say China, the stats are pretty different. Those who steer by looking in the rear vision mirror don’t get far ut on thus issue they are at least well paid for their delusions.
Another insightful and sobering article by the indefatigable Chris Uhlmann. Bottom line: it’s difficult to imagine a more self-destructive and wrongheaded approach to energy security and economic viability than that being pursued by Australia’s ideologically swayed Labor governments, at both the Federal and State levels.