My suggestion re: Mr. Bubba illustrates the reality in the US that we have to undergo CULTURAL change in order for any conservation-minded programs to succeed. Good luck...
Of course. But it seems that there is little time left to do that, better hurry or that will happen by force.
The current system is NOT SUSTAINABLE: cheap oil will become not available in a short time.
Other wars will not solve the problem at all (worldwide demand vs worldwide offer).
So, US has cornered itself in this bad position and a lot of people (not only Mr Bubba but also lawmakers and politicians) do not seem to grasp the gravity of the situation and the need to act quickly.
I am personally very worried about a financial crash triggered by a jump on oil prices (>100$/barrel).
And I am only talking economy here, not environment. But actually everything work together.