Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Gary Doer Sees Energy Independence As Key For Canada And U.S.

SASKATOON - Canada's ambassador to the United States says energy independence between the two countries is key.

The two countries must work together to avoid reliance on the Middle East and "petro dictators," Gary Doer told delegates to the Pacific Northwest Economic Region's annual meeting on Wednesday.

Doer said part of the solution is to buy as much renewable energy from each other as possible.

"We have to have energy efficiency," he said. "We have to continue to develop renewables. Wind in Montana should be purchased in Canada. Hydro from British Columbia should be purchased in the United States."

He also said Canada can provide more oil to the U.S.

Doer suggested energy security would dramatically improve the U.S and Canadian economies.

The Pacific Northwest group includes state and provincial officials, business leaders and academics.

Original Article
Source: huffington post
Author: CP

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