Isn't this trading one depenedance for the other?

Isn't this trading one dependence for the other?

Social, political, economical, fiscal?

"Story Highlights
•NEW: Protests abound as Bush visits fuel depot, announces ethanol agreement
• Foes fear Bush, Brazilian ally plan OPEC-like cartel on ethanol
• Anti-Bush sentiment high in Brazil, largely due to Iraq war
• Venezuelan leader Chavez to address "anti-imperialist" rally"

Alfred E Newman digs for Ethanol