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At this time, the ethanol industry was facing significant challenges, including high production costs, intense lobbying from the oil industry, and the growing influence of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on the energy landscape.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the juxtaposition of \"pornographic profits\" and the notion that an executive from the oil industry would suggest eliminating a tax credit for ethanol. This phrase reveals a deep-seated frustration with the disproportionate influence of the oil industry on energy policy, highlighting the tension between economic interests and environmental or social concerns. The use of the word \"pornographic\" to describe profits implies a sense of moral outrage, underscoring the idea that the pursuit of profit can lead to unethical or exploitative behavior.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the ways in which economic interests can compromise your values and goals. When faced with conflicting priorities, ask yourself: \"What are the 'pornographic profits' at play here, and are they aligned with my core values and mission?\" This question can help you navigate complex decision-making scenarios and stay true to your principles, even in the face of intense pressure or competing interests.",{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},1736588,"The U.S. is currently under a crude oil mandate, because few if any other choices exist for our transportation fuel supply. Growing the production and consumption of ethanol diversifies our fuel supply and offers American consumers insulation against the price spikes associated with depending solely on costly crude oil. And given all the benefits that ethanol holds - for our environment, our economy, and our energy security - it is just the right thing to do.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[40],{"id":41,"tag":42},4728106,{"id":43,"tag_name":44},1486,"against",{"id":46,"quote_text":47,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":48,"source":49,"quote_tag":50,"commentary":9},1736580,"Ohio is going to become a major player here in ethanol very soon.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":52,"quote_text":53,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":54,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":9},1736572,"That left me scratching my head too, that's something we wouldn't advocate at all. To grant a waiver at this time would be a setback for the marketplace. If indeed that would occur it would be very disappointing.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[57],{"id":58,"tag":59},4728090,{"id":60,"tag_name":61},19628,"advocate",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},1736563,"Consumers have suffered enough from tight fuel supplies and soaring prices at the pump, while the petroleum industry continues to reap record corporate profits.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[68],{"id":69,"tag":70},4728080,{"id":71,"tag_name":72},26453,"consumers",{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},1736556,"There's been some rumblings. Let's just say that. 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All vehicles can operate on a 10 percent blend of ethanol with gasoline, and Flexible Fuel Vehicles can use E85, an alternative fuel containing 85 percent ethanol.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[101],{"id":102,"tag":103},4728058,{"id":104,"tag_name":105},2816,"automobile",{"id":107,"quote_text":108,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":109,"source":110,"quote_tag":111,"commentary":9},1736531,"There are rules to the (business) game, just like a successful offense in our game.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[112],{"id":113,"tag":114},4728052,{"id":115,"tag_name":116},3589,"offense",{"currentPage":118,"totalPages":119,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":120},1,2,10]