The Nine Energy Questions that Could Decide America’s Future

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07.9.2026
The Nine Energy Questions that Could Decide America’s Future
 
By Ronald Stein and Mike Ariza

Economies run on transportation, thus logical questions to California political leaders that will expose their Energy Literacy.

California, the 4th largest economy in the world, is growing its dependence on transportation fuels made from refined crude oil at foreign refineries which is becoming a national security risk for America.

California has closed 2 refineries, and more closures are eminent as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is tightening up the regulations on emissions that may drive the remaining 7 refineries in the State to EXIT California.

The following Subjects and Logical Questions are intended to provide television and podcast moderators interviewing candidates who hope to lead—whether as Mayor, Governor, House of Representatives, the Senate, or President, that are aspiring to be leader to articulate thoughtful responses so voters will have a clearer sense of whether that person possesses the level of Energy Wisdom needed for national leadership:

https://co2coalition.org/2026/07/09/the-nine-energy-questions-that-could-decide-americas-future/

[DefiantMassRINO]

If California is importing gasoline from foreign refineries, put a tariff on it.

The same regulatory requirements that California applies to in-state refineries should also be applicable to any refinery from which they obtain gasoline.  Otherwise, it's unfair trade that benefits foreign producers.  That's also the problem with Globalist Free Trade - foreign competitors who operate in a less regulated environment have an advantage that domestic producers cannot meet.

Also, the problem with NIMBY's, is they still want the sausage, but they don't want to see inconvenienced by the processes necessary to produce them - aka, freeloading guests that don't bring any gifts, food, or drinks to the party.  Also, when it's the NIMBY's turn to host, guests have to bring their own food and drinks - also, the guests have to use porta-potties because the host doesn't wnat them to use the bathrooms inside the house.