Robert Rapier
Robert Rapier has a master's degree in chemical engineering, and bachelor's degrees in chemistry and mathematics. He has 15 years of experience in the petrochemicals industry, including experience with cellulosic ethanol, gas-to-liquids (GTL), and butanol production. He holds several U.S. and international patents, and is currently employed by a major oil company. Robert maintains an energy blog at http://i-r-squared.blogspot.com/
Recent Posts
People in Glass Houses
Apparently some Proposition 87 proponents have never heard the adage “People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.” They complain about slimy tactics, while engaging in plenty of slimy tactics and hypocrisy themselves. In this essay, I will address Mr. Khosla’s second essay and show that his glass house is vulnerable to my pile of stones.
This is also why I become concerned when people with expertise in one field try to influence policy in another…. Continue Reading
Prop 87: Deceptively marketed
[Editor's note: Robert Rapier, who has wrangled with Vinod Khosla before on these pages, responds to Vinod Khosla's column yesterday supporting Prop. 87]
When I was first asked if I would write a “No on 87″ essay, I responded that I am actually ambivalent about passage. Otherwise, I would build a strong case for a “No” vote. But some of the misleading mud from Prop 87 proponents is being hurled in my general direction. So this… Continue Reading