His realistic portrayal of our energy situation is timely and important, dismissing widespread notions of quick-andeasy solutions and making a strong case that the current yearning for energy self-sufficiency, while understandable, is both unattainable and inconsistent with the basis of much of our post-World War II success.” -Energy Outlook “arefully, gleefully throttles the meaningless rhetoric driving the cry for energy independence. Nor should his informed skepticism be mistaken for cynicism or a sense of futility. Bryce reminds us that as important as energy is, it does not stand apart from a national economy that is deeply connected to the rest of the world, any more than it can be divorced from the laws of thermodynamics. Concerning the topic of energy and the many myths associated with energy issues, this is a debunker’s bible.” -R-Squared Energy Blog “Bryce does a fantastic job of helping people understand the sheer magnitude of energy flows that would have to be replaced to attain energy independence, and conclusively makes his case that pursuing energy interdependence is a superior objective.” -New York Post “The higher oil prices go-and oil company profits with them-the greater the temptation to seek miracle cures for our energy problems.

Praise for Gusher of Lies “A must-read for anyone interested in energy issues.

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