yes, but direct the call to the people...

jeremy rifkin writing in the boston globe today (reprinted at commondreams.org), suggests the u.s. should "lead the way" toward a more conservative use of oil resources, ultimately toward a more sustainable way of life.

indeed we should. but I, for one, ain't holdin' out for he-who-occupies-the-white-house to lead me anywhere. I say we should lead him--- by the nose, if necessary. besides, we don't have time to give w the education he missed while he was cutting classes at yale (or wherever it was his daddy paid for his diploma). we must lead ourselves out of this oily swamp.