Tag Archives: Energy Independence

Foreign Affairs: Michael T. Klare: ‘Hard Power, Soft Power & Energy Power’

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Erik Schneider

  “The debate over whether U.S. interests abroad are better served by hard power—coercive means such as military force—or soft power—less aggressive means of persuasion, such as diplomacy, economic aid, and propaganda—is perennial. Since becoming president, Barack Obama has emphasized … Continue reading →

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RT: Video: The Big Picture: John Farrell: What is Energy Decentralization?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Derik Schneider

Derik Schneider on Google+ The New Democrat on Facebook The New Democrat on Twitter This sounds very interesting, because instead of talking about nationalizing energy or State or local governments turning energy companies into government-owned agencies, John Farrell is saying … Continue reading →

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James Miller Center: President Gerald Ford, Address on Energy Policy 1975

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Rik Schneider

Source:The FreeState President Ford, showing a lot of leadership in 1975, taking on energy policy and even energy independence. Figuring out that the energy shortages of the early and mid 1970s were bad for the economy as a whole. Not … Continue reading →

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