Category Archives: Energy Security

Links to websites cover various energy security topics

Hope Isn’t Helping

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today, I provided some red meat for the folks at Big Peace on various economic, social, and political data comparing and contrasting the Bush and Obama administrations. Click here for the full article.

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Posted in Business, Defense, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, Middle East, Policy, Politics | Tagged Big Peace, Budget deficit, Federal debt, Food stamps, Gasoline prices, GDP growth, Housing starts, Oil prices, President Bush, President Obama, Unemployment | 2 Comments

Obama Spoof Getting More Hits Than Real Obama

Posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I want to thank the Dividest over at Divided We Stand United We Fall for sharing the observation by Ben Smith at Politico that the GOP parody of President Obama’s first reelection ad is generating far more hits than the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, Healthcare, Humor, Media, Policy, Politics | Tagged 2012 campaign, Democrats, GOP, President Obama, Republicans, YouTube | 2 Comments

Americans Have More Pragmatic Views on Energy Policy Than Their Leaders Do

Posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

One frustration that I have always had with both the Republican and Democratic energy policies is that neither solves America’s energy problems. On the one hand, the Democratic strategy would result in the nation’s economic collapse in twenty years or … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Energy Security, Policy, Politics, Solar, Wind | Tagged Democrats, Energy Policy, Republicans | 6 Comments

A Responsible Endgame for Libya

Posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

It appears that the Obama administration appears interested in negotiating a cease-fire between the two Libyan camps after all. Of course, Qaddafi’s stepping down will likely be a precondition. Former United States Representative Curt Weldon, who has had diplomatic contact … Continue reading →

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Posted in Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Middle East, Policy, Politics, War | Tagged Curt Weldon, Libya, President Obama, Qaddafi | 3 Comments

Who Are the Libyan Rebels?

Posted on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I came across this interesting article today on Foreign Policy‘s website. It concludes that the Libyan opposition has two faces: the politicians and the fighters. Furthermore, the fighters are divided into three major camps. The first camp includes “a ragtag bunch of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Policy, Politics, War | Tagged Foreign Policy Magazine, Islam, Islamists, Jason Pack, Libya, Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, Osama bin Laden, Rebels | 1 Comment

A Way Out of Libya: Let’s Hope President Obama Takes It

Posted on Monday, April 4, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Yesterday, The Washington Post reported that the Qaddafi regime has recently launched a diplomatic offensive aimed at some of America’s NATO allies. Libyan Foreign Minister Abdulati al-Obeidi expressed his country’s desire to end the conflict on Friday saying: “We are trying to talk to the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Middle East, Policy, Politics | Tagged Greece, Libya, President Obama, Qaddafi | Leave a comment

Falling for the Lipstick and Missing the Pig: Obama’s Energy Policy

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Well, it turns out that I failed to read the fine print yesterday before I published an article praising Obama’s new energy policy. I read the President’s speech and agreed with many of the proposals he recommended, but I also … Continue reading →

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Posted in Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Defense, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, International Security, Middle East, Nuclear Power, Policy, Politics, Solar, Wind | Tagged Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future, Energy Policy, President Obama | 2 Comments

President Obama Does Something Right (Finally)

Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today, President Obama introduced something that I believe is the beginning of a good bipartisan effort to reduce American dependence on foreign oil. While I have not yet had an opportunity to read through his entire plan, my remarks here are based on what … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Defense, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, International Security, Middle East, Nuclear Power, Nuclear proliferation, Policy | Tagged Dependence of foreign oil, Energy security, Fossil fuels, Middle East, nuclear, Oil, oil drilling, Peak oil, President Obama | 12 Comments

Obama’s Libya Speech: Another Appeal to Emotion, Not Logic

Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

President Obama’s speech tonight regarding the rationale for American involvement in Libya was inspiring and emotionally engaging. It was also completely unconvincing from a logical standpoint. The rationale for the conflict still makes little sense. In fact, I have heard … Continue reading →

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Posted in Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Middle East, Policy, Politics | Tagged Libya, President Obama | 5 Comments

Libya and the Sunday Morning Pundits: Illuminating Answers to Questions About American Involvement

Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Is Libya in the United States’ vital national interest? How does the Libyan intervention affect America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia? What do we know about the rebels in Libya? How much will it cost?