We'd certainly be interested to hear more about examples from Hungary or other countries you know. In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes
And it doesn't necessarily require that the content of the word be neo-liberal in substance.
In fact, in the face of resource scarcity, global climate change, and coming demographic challenges, there is no other way to address mankind's future than with socialism, to expropriate another powerful meme.
And what is socialism, in today's world, if not a fundamental reform of our present inefficient, unjust, inegalitarian and increasingly inhumane social organization?
The mantle of reform affirms that we look forward, not backward, which is why the mantle of reform is one which, objectively, will fit us more than it does the neo-liberals, who essentially want to send us back to the 19th century social organization once again.
I am not sure Germany is heading in the right direction. Take energy policy. Despite the high oil price and global warming, Germany remains committed to phasing out most of its nuclear power during the next decade. The 2009 federal election is probably the last chance to reverse the policy.
I am not sure whether Münchau considers the expansion of renewables in Germany
I agree with him, for a change, on this particular point. It was quite stupid to make the decision to phase out nuclear in the BRD. Such a decision simply means, cetera paribus, more coal-fired plants.
Pick your poison, I guess, but coal is demonstrably quite a bad one.
For the thousandth time: no. Only in the market share maintaining wet dreams of the companies that today run nuclear and coal. *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
I simply note that quite a few coal-fired plants are being built, all the while the politicians bellyache about phasing out nuclear.
They're not mothballing nuclear plants like the Greens were havign them do either though, right?
Think how much more energy independant Europe would be if the rest of you left AREVA build a bunch more for you. I bet they give volume discounts.
Nope. Two have been mothballed so far (one in 2003, one in 2005), four more are due by 2009. *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
I still prefer renewables for energy independence. (On which front in Germany, solar cells are becoming a serious contributor alongside wind - another 1100 MW added last year, with further growth possible now that the silicon production bottleneck was solved.) *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
The 4 biggest French energy companies publicly supporting wind power and saying they will continue to diversify their sources and invest in that sector. In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes
I also find this picture a picture of progress itself, and the modern windmill is really quite beautiful itself as well.
and also, you should have your local politicians contact Jerome for wind farm construction advice too while they're at it.
Quick bit of history needed here. Germany has already installed some 22,000 MWs of windpower, and German developers have installed many more thousands around the world. While France's current growth and program are admirable, as far as skill and infrastructure go, they're not yet in the Bundesliga.
In fact, if the comment was addressed to DoDo, there are already German companies with subsidiaries in Hungary developing projects, and every other new Euro country as well. Of course they use local people, and are training them. Part of the German Brand:
Renewables: Made in Germany Skennah Kowa
