I have not commented on the words of Thomas Friedman for several months. It is about time. His themes are pretty much the same, but I think we need reminding.
Friedman’s editorial of Aug. 26 used China’s impressive display in hosting the olympics to reiterate his position on what the U.S. is up against. In about a week, a new book, “Hot, flat, and crowded” will be released. I have my copy preordered through Audible and I have listened to the short “teaser” offered for this commitment (similar to another book I recently completed – Earth: The Sequel).
As I understand the theme, Friedman is trying to argue that the current energy situation offers anyone willing to seize the opportunity a tremendous opportunity for innovation and related economic rewards. Of course, the question is whom is best positioned and most motivated to seize the opportunity.
If the hurricane presently taking aim at New Orleans and the gulf does anywhere near the damage of Katrina, energy will very quickly become foremost in our minds and probably the leading election topic.
Maybe the frequent ads of T. Boone Pickens will be taken more seriously.
