Comment 40351

By CuriousFellow (anonymous) | Posted May 04, 2010 at 10:36:52

“Indeed, most major cultural changes happened this way.” I think that is a little too sweeping. Sure, changes can work along that path, the hula hoop, maybe but fundamental economic and social arrangements? Nope. Take Christianity, for instance, it became the official religion of Rome when it was only practiced by 10% of the population; it was promoted and enforced by the government (Constantine and Theodosius).

I don’t think people will hop on the bus of sustainability but become a source of political strife. “Drill Baby, Drill” is easier to say and think; ergo, politically sell for those who want office than more prudent, self-sacrificing policies. Really, for Peak-Oilers, this is all just preaching in the wilderness for nobody's coming.

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