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We're investing so much in alternative fuels, sometimes we almost forget to pump oil!

The Onion on alternative fuels

Posted by David Roberts at 12:59 PM on 11 Jul 2008

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The Onion: still funny.

Sorry, Charlie...

Last night my son and I went to see Stevie Wonder at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn.  It's a really nice outdoor stage, very low and cool in summer.   It's part of the Muckleshoot Indian empire that includes their casino (my hold'em hangout).

There are some shuttle buses to White River, but you know what -- most people drive there.  And also...there were a truckload of people there...and they were driving like mad...after the concert to get food and have fun.  We went to McDonald's for the #2 meal, Quarter Pounder.  Dam, those things are good!

Much as Grist would like to make you think that $4 a gallon is one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, it's not.   People have to get where they are going and the best way to do that is still with gasoline running an automobile.  People like cars.   They are happy with their cars.   If someday, all the eggheads get their shit together and actually create an alternative fuel or system that is as flexible and efficient as what we have now, then we'll use it.   Absolutely.

But for now...sorry Charlie, only the best fuels get to be used by the American Public!

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