Thanatos

It seems rather obvious to me that we are experiencing the first effects of "Peak Oil", also referred to as "Hubbert's Peak" (named after the geologist M. King Hubbert, who predicted U.S. oil production would plateau in the '70's, and worldwide production would peak in the early years of the 21st Century). A quick glance at the numbers show that discovery and production rates for petroleum have begun to stall over the past several years, while demand continues to grow, in part due to rapidly growing economies such as India & China. This doesn't mean that the world has run out of oil, but

I don't look for bullshit reasons to hate Wilco and I still love their music. I just find it incongrous that they would take issue with BP dumping in Lake Michigan (which is definitely bad for the environment), while at the same time allowing their music to be used in an ad campaign to sell more cars (which are one of the worst sources of pollution on the planet...which is also bad). And YES, I do think they are selling cars and I DO think they are endorsing VW. To say that they are not, I believe, is simply an "asinine idea".

OK...Thanks for clearing that up.

I'm glad that Wilco is raising awareness on this issue, and I signed the petition...However, does anyone find it a tad hypocritical, given the fact that they 're now selling cars (Cars still run on petroleum, right?)?

I'd be willing to bet that, historically, Christianity has spent more time in the role of persecutor than persecuted.

Well, I'm with you on that...although the Bush administration has set the bar pretty high for corruption. Overall, elections these days seem like they ultimately end up being a choice between a shit sandwich and a shit popsicle.

Nobody fukk with the Jesus!

I guess I see your point...I mean, there really is no harm with high-ranking officials in the most powerful military force in the history of civilization looking to the Good Book for guidance. After all, our Commander in Chief NEVER leaves his faith at the door....According to him, J.C. actually gave a thumbs up to the whole Iraq invasion! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.

Yes, there is something wrong with that...SEPARATION OF CHURCH & STATE!!! I have no problem with high-ranking military officials or government representatives (or anyone) practing their faith in private...but keep it out of my government and schools! It has nothing to do with being "P.C.".

This is a great book regarding this topic...

Haven't you heard the Good News? God is on our side!!!

No...bible studies don't scare me. Bible studies & prayer breakfasts at the friggin' PENTAGON? Christian Evangelist organizations potentially influencing and informing DOD policy?? Ummm...YEAH, I guess that does sorta give me the willies. Ha-lay-loo-yah.

Anyone else as enraged/frightened by this as I am? http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/080307A.shtml

I'm sure this is old news, but I just saw the message on Wilcoworld regarding British Petroleum's plans to "dump toxic sludge" into Lake Michigan. Cheers to Wilco for taking BP to task and raising environmental awareness amongst their fanbase! I, for one, plan on filling up my Jetta's tank elsewhere from this day henceforth!

Honda commercials? Or maybe Toyota...hard to say.