President Biden has made a pact with
China to more rapidly move towards
shutting down fossil fuel production in favor of green energy. The State Department recently
announced it had struck a deal with its Chinese counterparts pledging to
"accelerate the substitution for coal, oil and gas generation" with
green energy sources like wind and solar power.
The nations, who together reportedly account for almost half of
global greenhouse gas emissions, also agreed to "deepen policy
exchanges" on reducing carbon emissions across various sectors of their
economies-- such as power, industry, buildings and transportation.
What could go wrong?
Apart from the collapse of the U.S. economy, and subsequently
the living standards of its approximately 340 million people, that is. Indeed, American energy experts are warning of the potentially dire economic
and national security implications. But no matter. Damn the torpedoes, full
speed ahead!
It should also be noted that China, like other
Communist nations and dictatorships, has rarely—if ever—faithfully followed
through on international accords and agreements, especially involving energy
and military matters.
And, even if it did in this case, it stands to
benefit from this agreement as it controls much of the world's green energy materials
and supply chain.
Think energy prices and transportation costs
are high now? Just wait!
This is breathtaking naivete. This is like striking a deal
with Russia to drastically reduce vodka production……if Russia also largely
controlled the production of gin, bourbon, whisky, rum, tequila, and brandy.
Heads, they win! Tails, we lose! China will be Lucy holding the football-- and
we will be Charlie Brown again. Let’s hope we don’t fall on our ass trying to
kick…fossil fuels.
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