President Obama recently expressed enthusiasm for aggressive offshore drilling--in Brazil. His energy "blueprint" will get no further than all previous presidential schemes because it is unserious at its core.

Government attempts at decreasing American dependence on foreign oil have been largely unsuccessful. However, a new energy alternative from the private sector has increased energy supply and reduced the need to look abroad for energy sources.

"Big Oil" is not to blame for the skyrocketing price of oil. Rather, domestic energy policy and international instability are to blame for rising prices.

While it’s sometimes hard to distinguish the crackpot from the consequential, many sober scientists believe that even far-out schemes are worth exploring, considering the alternatives.

It is a myth that we have to make a painful transition to alternative fuels and renewables to avoid the disastrous effects of peak oil.

If Obama is serious about wanting to increase domestic oil production, he'll move to open up new areas for exploration, and ask Congress to amend statutes that enable third party lawsuits to tie up drilling permits for years.

Against the background of remaining financial market vulnerability, one must ask what is the hurry for Brazil to graduate from its International Monetary Fundprogram?