Category Archives: Energy Security

Links to websites cover various energy security topics

Highway to Hell: An Anniversary of Sorts

Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

“Rule 1, on page I of the book of war, is: ‘Do not march on Moscow’. Various people have tried it, Napoleon and Hitler, and it is no good. That is the first rule.” — Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery … Continue reading →

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Fracking Actors Whine about Fracking

Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Whenever the Hollywood/Broadway “elite” band together and make a public service announcement, I instinctively want to oppose it. They could be offering immortality and I would completely miss it. The bottom line is that people who make their living by pretending to … Continue reading →

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What Is Fracking?

Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

There’s been plenty of media hype and hysteria about a process known as hydraulic fracturing, which is more popularly known as fracking. Hydraulic fracturing is a process in which drilling rigs drill vertical wells 3,000 to 8,000 feet underground and then … Continue reading →

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Who Won the Republican Primary Debate?

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Because I live on the West Coast and I work modern American hours, I missed the Republican Primary debate by about two hours. I mean, who the heck other than government employees gets home from work before 5 pm? So … Continue reading →

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Why the Right Needs a Dog in the Clean Energy Fight

Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

The problem with the current energy debate is that on the one hand, the right’s solutions will keep the economy humming for the next twenty years after which there will be a massive energy crisis.

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Remembering Jay on Memorial Day

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

The cross-currents of individual lives can be interesting things. Through time we each follow our own paths. On occasion, these paths intersect unexpectedly with those of greater men and women. During my life, my path crossed several times with one … Continue reading →

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Western Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites More Likely

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) possesses evidence that the Iranians worked on nuclear triggering technology. This technology has only one purpose: to set off a nuclear weapon. More importantly, the … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part III): A Political Assessment

Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In my post earlier this week, I concluded returning to Israel’s pre-1967 borders would make the country difficult to defend against Arab aggression, even with its vastly superior military. Even with a patchwork of land swaps, it would still be a challenge for Israel to defend. Leaving … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part II): A Military Assessment

Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In yesterday’s post, I indicated my desire to reflect upon President Obama’s proposal rather than fall prey to my deeply visceral initial reaction. In this post, I decided to tackle what I know best first: the situation’s military dynamics. From a military perspective, the … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part I)

Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I have delayed responding to Obama’s speech last week, which called for Israel to revert back to its pre-1967 borders as a precondition for talks. Being the Rational Republican, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the situation rather than fall prey … Continue reading →

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