Oliver Wiseman wrote this week that the Trump team sees much of the U.S. government as beyond repair. Instead of propping up failing institutions, they’re tearing off the facade and exposing the rot. The result? A government that seems chaotic with no clear plan for what comes next. "For those…
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Art Berman is a (former) petroleum geologist who now provides consulting services to energy companies and other entities. He puts out these blog posts once or twice a week. Often he just dives into the weeds of data regarding oil and gas inventories, effect on prices, etc.; but sometimes he goes on a philosophical rant like he does here.
He's a bit of a contrarian, one who recognizes the need and value of fossil-based energy, but also recognizes the need for better environmental stewardship. He's definitely not a Trump fanboy by any stretch, but he gives Trump a lot of props for his recognition of the importance of oil and gas as a lever of economic and geopolitical power.
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