Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Dan, New York, NY — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:12:15 GMT

I just called the Obama campaign and told them to go on offense.

So should you:

http://strategy08.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/i-just-called-the-obama-campaign-and-so-should-you/

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Beth, Denton, TX — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:16:40 GMT

Wow! Nice birthday present for Barack!

Seriously, though...maybe this is an indication of Obama's ability to work with leaders of all backgrounds and to recognize what solutions work and which ones are just gimmicks. Pickens knows brilliance when he sees it!

Go Obama!!!

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

rmh — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:17:26 GMT

How's McCain going to spin this?

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

curious — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:18:24 GMT

Last week, in a 30 min interview, T Boone Pickens said we HAVE to drill for every bit of oil we have now or gas will be $8-10 in less than 4 yrs. Yes, he advocates we can't drill out of it, but he NEVER said NOT to drill what we can. He didn't praise Obama's plan. He said his goal was to make energy the key in the election and that has been accomplished. He said he was "encouraged" by take of alternatives. Come on FIRST READ, your headline is somewhat misleading.

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John Cobb, CA — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:19:56 GMT

Politics sure make strange bedfellows.

Picken's plan has some interesting pieces to it. I encourage you to review it. I especially like the idea of converting truck fleets(which use about 35% of our fuel) to natural gas. The terminals could be the depots.

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farah — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:20:19 GMT

Pickens has realized that Obama will win no matter how much money he throws at a similar "swiftboat campaign". It is now in his best interests to work with the next president of USA. In my opinion but I am a nobody of course.

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Obama Voter — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:22:22 GMT

What pathetic attack is the McCain camp now going to come out with now?! Does McCain have any plans or ideas? I've yet to hear any concrete ideas from McCain. Why doesn't the MSM ever ask McCain what his plans are?

PS. Can't stand Joe Scarborough and Pat Buchanon. Still will not watch MSNCB till they clean their house of such racist riff raff!

http://www.artwearactivist.com

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CA Girl, Manhattan Beach, CA — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:22:55 GMT

Politics makes strange bedfellows, but I'd rather have him with us than against us.

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

James — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:24:00 GMT

HATE the new format for the Politics page. It is too spread out and takes forever to open. Please go back!

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

John Mehan, San Francisco, CA — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:25:06 GMT

Hurrah! for Pickens/Obama.

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Achilles, Las Vegas, NV — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:25:11 GMT

So much for the dark revolution the repubs are grandstanding.........

Obama 2008

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Rhj — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:28:08 GMT

Senator McCain proposes offshore drilling in addition to developing alternatives to oil.
obama=dishonesty

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matt — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:28:59 GMT

Old man Swiftboat praising Obama? Are we in the Twilight Zone? Wonder if he can use that endorsement in a campaign ad...

http://www.political-buzz.com/

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Terry, Great Plains — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:29:10 GMT

While McCain is judging the biker wet tee shirt contest in Sturgis. Obama is addressing energy issues. All McCain has is a noun a verb and a negative ad.

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Mean and Green — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:32:56 GMT

Ol T. Boone knows a sucker when he sees one. Just like with AlGore, going Green will be trendy, and profitable for the likes of Pickens and the Gore-ster. Oh, and who pays? You do.

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

banko — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:33:21 GMT

Big Oil is about to steal this election.
Hess Corporation "Office Manager" And Her Husband Both Gave $28,500 To Elect McCain
http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/08/hess_corporation_office_manage.php

Is the any doubt that John McCain is in the pocket of Big Oil?
McCain: 29 Guesses. Interesting Take on Oil Drilling by Mc Bush!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkUj9EIINIs

Oil Industry Floods McCain With Cash After Offshore Drilling Reversal
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/26/AR2008072601891.html?nav=rss_politics

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

infogiant, austin, tx — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:33:28 GMT

I think Obama was praising T Boone for thinking about alternative energies. Probably not for buying up all of the water supply in West Texas after his product has contributed to higher temperatures that are drying up the rivers.

I'm sure T Boone (the Swift Boat funder) won't manipulate the energy/industry that he's in control of like other Bush supporters (Ken Lay...Enron, Phil Gramm's wife...Enron, Phil Gramm...UBS Mortgages, T Boone Pickens...oil, Dick Cheney...Haliburton).

http://infogiant.wordpress.com/?s=bush

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Jim, Mesa, AZ — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:35:27 GMT

What a major Oil player believes Obama has the right ideas when it comes to energy policy?! Can you here the crickets in the McCain camp?

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Sue F, Idaho Falls, Id — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:41:18 GMT

You mean a wealthy oil man agrees with Obama, McCain must be fuming right about now, wonder who will garner his wrath. Better empty the campaign bus till the smoke clears! LOL

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Franco D`alleva Everett, ma. — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:43:20 GMT

I think that Obama and Pikens are on the same page for our future during this energy crisis.They are courageus and unique visionary.This 21st century needs to be a new renaissance and we are so lucky in this critical time in history to have those 2 giants
I hope that we all stand up united with them,.

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Neil Devadasan, Indianapolis, Indiana — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:43:47 GMT

Wonder why is these rich people like Warren Buffett, Pickens and Schmidt support Obama?

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Change Agent — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:44:06 GMT

Of course he compliments it. What else can you do? Even the financier of those despicable swift boat ads recognizes the true leadership that the next president will provide versus the confused, bumbling disaster MCCain would be.

By the way, I hear McCain's next ad features just a bunch of made-up words that rhyme with 'Barack'...

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Benny, SFBayArea, California — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:46:32 GMT

Now THAT'S change we can believe in. Our nation is in a crisis that only the ignorant think we can drill our way out of. Obviously, Mr. Pickens is not an ignorant man and he has made Billions on oil. If he can look at our nation and see our future as NOT being dependent on foreign oil then its time for all of us to get moving in a better direction. Mr. Obama may not be quite right on corn-derived fuels but in the other areas he is spot on. Alternative energy sources can be developed and championed right here. Millions of jobs are just waiting to be realized and if we forge ahead as if our existence depends on it, then we will succeed. Putting a man on the moon was a national effort and ridding ourselves of our oil habit should be the next national endeavor.

Personally, I'd like to see science and industry take advantage of the oil that can be extracted from algae of all things. We can grow it anywhere, extract the oil from it and have a renewable bio-fuel forever.

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D. C — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:50:04 GMT

I am happy to see T. Boone praising Senator Obama.

It speaks volumes to where "The Usual Suspects" stand on John McCain - a man who is unfit to be President of the United States, with so much documentation on his quick temper, mean-spirited lashing out against anyone who doesn't kow-tow to his self-proclaimed "rightness" on a subject.

The country needs a man who is intelligent and willing to listen and compromise wisely to make steps in the right direction - getting this country out of the grip of foreign oil. We need alternative energy and if we'd listened to President Carter and not let that windbag Reagan reverse the huge gains made in the Carter administration towards energy self-sufficiency, we'd be free of the grasp of oil. But nooooo.. the low-information voters believed all that Reagan voodoo about trickle down wealth. Ha! Take a look in your toliet for the only thing that REALLY trickles down!

I'm for T.Boone's plans. We're moving to Missouri this month and have plans to install a wind turbine to generate energy as well as solar panels... Obama has the right approach for this country.

BTW, Happy Birthday, Senator Obama!

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Offshore drilling, Offshore US — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:50:55 GMT

So Obama is just an empty suit with no ideas huh? Pikens doesn't seem to think so.

McCain's Plan for gas prices: Offshore drilling

McCain's Plan for energy independence: Offshore drilling

McCain's Plan for the economy: Offshore drilling

McCain's Plan for education: Offshore drilling

McCain's Plan for Health Care: Offshore drilling

McCain's Plan for Social Security: Offshore drilling

McCain's Plan for Everything: Offshore drilling

I thought that oil companies has millions of acres approved for drilling. Why can't they drill there? Oh because is not about supply and demand but about greed.

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Dennis — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:51:05 GMT

Interesting how McCain's campaign has been so quiet about Obama's plan today. Can you say..."Scratching your head?" What's McCain gonna do now, put out an ad on Madonna and A-Rod after Obama laid out a real plan? Stay tuned.

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bill edwards — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:57:24 GMT

Pickens (and Obama) are opening a vast market for marketing of wind energy products. The domains (Internet addresses) www.InTheWindEnergy.com, www.BackyardWindTurbine.com and www.InvestingInWindPower.com are available for purchase at those addresses.

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Peter, San Francisco — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:58:43 GMT

Thanks for posting this item, First Read.

Now, if only the rest of the media could be bothered to mention this, instead of blabbering about the latest poll.

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Margaret — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:58:57 GMT

Obama has lots of great ideas, and would make the best Commander-in-Chief. I am so sick of the McCainiacs dealing in 7th grade-level politics. When you look at the current state of our nation, how could any sane person pick McCain? Like Reagan asked, "Are you better off now than you were 4 years ago?" Heck, no, and that's why we can't have more of Grampy McSame keeping the status quo!

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Jonathan — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:02:36 GMT

Uh, natural gas is not a renewable energy source.

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Ray, Houston, TX — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:04:02 GMT

In what way is natural gas a renewable energy?

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Donna, Springfield — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:09:52 GMT

WooHoo! How's THAT Sen McCain?

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Andrea, New York City — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:16:46 GMT

Looks like "inexperienced Obama" has just picked up another supporter of his ideas—T. Boone Pickens. It was such a well rounded proposal which was founded on a balance of practical ideas.

This is awesome. Barack Obama keeps batting them out of the ballpark.

He is so intelligent and thoughtful.

The obvious reason why the McShame Campaign has to keep attacking Barack's character and race is because he is so far superior in every way.

And of course David Gregory did not deal with the whole idea package—just on the "flip-flop" portion. But by now we all know that the better Barack does the worse the media portray him!

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Scooter — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:22:01 GMT

Ouch, McBush must really be out of touch for T. Boone to chastize him like that.

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Andrea, New York City — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:27:06 GMT

Joseph Romm: Obama Delivers a Real Energy Plan for America: Efficiency Now, 10% Renewables by 2012, One Million Plug-ins by 2015.

Read this on the Huffington Post.com. This is very comprehensive.

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Cheryl, San Francisco — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:30:36 GMT

This proves yet again that politics makes for strange bedfellows.

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Marihelen, TX — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:31:47 GMT

Excellent.

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nuanced — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:41:52 GMT

Is T. Boone related to Slim Pickens?

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

got milk? — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:43:15 GMT

hopefully Pickens will 527 McCain and give him a taste of his own medicine (negative ads)

Pickens compliments Obama energy plan

Chris Lockhart, Columbus, Ohio — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:44:18 GMT

I cannot vouch for Pickens, but I can say that this is the American entrepenueral spirit that makes our country great. The auto industy clung to the high price, low MPG SUV's too long. They did not predict or see the winds of change coming and shift with it.

"Those who fail to adapt are doomed to extinction"

This needs to be the thought of our "Oil Companies" is to become "Energy Companies". When the proverbial wells run dry, they need to be ready to make the next step. Coal was a source of portable energy for a long time. It is now limited in what we use it for. Oil very well may be on the same track. Pickens is shifting his sail, we may want to pay attention.

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tom moriarty, pueblo, co — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:47:57 GMT

good for pickens. he obviously thinks things through and isn`t afraid to say what he feels. this off shore drilling and taking fuel from the strategic reserve belongs in the same sad box as cutting the federal tax on fuel. pickens is saying, get of fossil fuels, especially coal and oil. invest in other things for which the technology is available. he shames all the politicians too afraid to say what they know is true.

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Linda, Allen, TX — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:54:12 GMT

Mark or Domenico - what did you mean by the phrase "Pickens -- not kidding -- had praise for the presumptive Democratic nominee"? Was the "not kidding" because Pickens is an oil man, or a Republican, or what? Why would someone think you were kidding? I wasn't surprised at all to hear that Pickens praised Obama's plan. It makes perfect sense to me that he would praise a plan that is very similar to his own, regardless of the candidate who was proposing it. There are still some people who care more about the issues than about the political party -- not kidding!

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ya know — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:55:49 GMT

63% no show McCoo-Coo has the gall to talk about Congress being in recess? Hell, he's personally been on recess for about 18 months

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/04/mccain-ill-come-back-to-s_n_116876.html

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cory, tampa florida — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:56:37 GMT

Wow is this blog run by the Obama campaign? Look back and tell me if you can find a positive on McCain anywhere

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Mike, portland oregon — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:04:25 GMT

It's amazing how the tables turn and republicans are realizing that democrats were right all along, they're all becoming democrats!

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:06:18 GMT

Pickens' comment comes after Obama has opened the door to drilling, which Pickens favors domestically, both offshore and in ANWR.

Pickens' basic overall approach is "Do it all and do it all here in the U.S." Both candidates would do well to adopt his program and put all domestic options on the table, including oil and coal.

And then find other campaign issues to nit pick about.

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One Eyed Bob, Roseburg, Oregon — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:08:05 GMT

Finally, a representative of the old guard, mega-wealthy, oil billionaires (the GOP's finacial base) finds his conscience and a streak of sincere patriotism. He also happens to be dead right in his message. We as a nation need bold, drastic action to overcome this very real threat to the survival of the USA and democracy as we know it.

To those who would deride T-Boone because he stands to make a good deal of money from this foray into "alternative" sources of energy, WAKE UP get with the program. The private sector (those like T-Boone) are the best solution to our current crisis. The President and congress have proven themselves incapable of providing anything but the same old tired, partisan, in-fighting and finger pointing. Between the Bush veto pen and the republican fillibuster in the Senate, no good Democratic legislation can become law, often for no other reason that the insanely petty issue of who will get credit for that legislation.

The machine of capitalism is the only current force that is providing a valid, constructive, timely and effective solution to this mess. Trust an American businessman to find a way to make a buck on the problem and hope that buck is earned in solving not exploiting the issue.

Pickens is to be commended and roundly praised, not just for taking action to provide a solution to our energy crisis but also for the millions of dollars he's taking out of his pocket to put his case before the American people and the Presidential campaigns.

My hat is off to you Mr Pickens, godspeed and good luck to you in your efforts.

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Lyn, KCMO — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:08:11 GMT

Ya gotta just love it...

I smell a landslide...

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Richard, Washington State — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:08:30 GMT

"Pickens, a billionaire oil man, who proposes ending America's dependence on oil by promoting renewable enegies like wind power and natural gas".

Natural gas is not a renewable energy source.

Sorry, don't mean to nit-pick.

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Concerned Voter — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:09:38 GMT

I want to point out two critical points about this election:

Is the Republican "noise" machine going to work this time around?

Americans will be asked to answer some critical questions in November. The Republicans remind me of the kid in the mall who continues to scream despite the pleas from their parents. At the end of the day, the parent will take a stand and not tolerate the bad behaivor or gives in and allows the child to get their way. Are we going to tolerate the Republican's behaivor and give in? Negative campaigning will not go away until WE don't tolerate it anymore. I don't want to hear anyone complaining if this type of campaigning is allowed to work.

My second point is this:

Are we going to be tricked into being scared of Barack Obama?

If he didn't have good policies, the Republicans would be going after his policies in a more direct fashion. Also, the media would rip Barack to shreds if his policies didn't stand on the merits. WE know that his policies will require tough choices and shared sacrifies. Are we willing to make these sacrificies? Please don't get me wrong. Americans have every right to question his policy positions. What do the Republicans mean by if he is one of "us"? Barack has earned everything in lifetime. John McCain's grandfather and father were admirals in the Navy. Is anyone with a straight face going to tell me that he didn't have a leg up on his fellow classmates at Annapolis? Hmmm...

Finally, I can understand if individuals disagree with Barack based on his policies stances. If we really look at Barack's policies as a whole, his policies have a little bit for all (Democrats, Independents, and Republicans). IF you don't believe me, you can look as far as his plan for small businesses. It has a little bit for everyone.

It is up to "us". The power is in our hands.

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A Charles, LA, CA — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:09:48 GMT

You have to applaud Pickens. He's got money, but he cares about the country. I don't know how smart pushing natural gas is when we could just skip a step and focus on renewable energy/fuels instead. But he definitely has something with wind.

It's strange that he didn't just push his agenda thru the republican machine. He knows they are beholden to big oil.

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lea,fredericksburg,va — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:11:18 GMT

That is what we need republicans supporting him.
Seriously, this ridiculous show off in congress speaking to themselves as if the country was falling apart if we do not drill.
Where were they when we needed to begin using solar energy and wind energy 20 years ago?

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Cross in Margate, FL — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:14:17 GMT

Ok. Mr. Pickens is on board. Where are you Sen. McCain? I dont hear you, all I see you do is blast Sen. Obama. But I dont "hear" you. Does that mean that I am out of touch? Whatever, sir.

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gg, fl — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:14:25 GMT

THAT'S RIGHT NO MORE SWIFT BOAT, TIME FOR CHANGE TIME FOR A CANDIDATE THAT ACTUALLY CHECKS THE FACTS, DOES NOT POLL FOR A QUESTION FOR WHICH WE NOR HE HAS THE EXPERTISE TO MAKE DECISIONS.

IT'S IRRESPONSIBLE FOR THE MEDIA OR JOHN MCCAIN AND THE REPUBLICANS TO POLL ABOUT WHETHER DRILLING IS GOOD FOR AMERICA

ITS THE EXPERTS JOB TO MAKE SUCH DETERMINATIONS, CRAFT A PLAN WITH ALTERNATIVES AND PRESENT THE PLAN TO CONGRESS AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

POLLING HAS NOT PLACE ON SUCH A KEY ISSUES THAT AFFECTS OUR CHILDREN'S LIVES. AMERICANS MUST STOP FALLING FOR POLLING QUESTIONS THAT REQUIRE EXPERTISE FROM SOMEONE IN THE AREA BEING POLLED.

AMERICANS NEED AS SEN. OBAMA HAS DONE CHECK WITH THE EXPERTS IN ENERGY AND ECONOMISTS AND THEN PROPOSE A PLAN SUCH AS SEN. OBAMA HAS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OVER THE LONG TERM.

GOOD FOR T. BONE PICKINS SHOWS HE'S SERIOUS ABOUT HELPING AMERICA GET OUT OF THIS MESS CAUSED BY THE REPUBLICANS WHO STILL REFUSE TO WORK WITH BI-PARTISNSHIP TO SOLVE THE ISSUE

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Chris in Baltimore — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:15:29 GMT

Obviously Pickens (like unAmerican Warren Buffet) is a closet Socialist.

We NEVER see him wearing a flag lapel pin, and what church has HE been attending for the past 20 years?

Another "empty suit" this lib Pickens is...and we've NEVER heard him actually deny that he's a Muslim, have we?

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LP — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:16:52 GMT

It looks like Obama camp is not responding aggressively enough ...We understand to be a change candidate ...may not play the same old politics (or ads) ...but in order to move on from change candidate to actually get to WH to make changes in the country -there is a need to be aggressive - coz that could be the way ...in this election it will need to be done.

(1) Lets go from a 4 day response cycle to 24 hr cycle
(2) Lets use language that is resonating with the folks
(3) Lets have a theme a week - where every gaffe and policy issue is tied to this theme ...and ads made to reflect 1, 2 and 3

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Adam, Seattle WA — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:22:22 GMT

Interesting. I was wondering when Pickens name would start popping up on the campaign trail. As someone not incredibly familiar with the 'Pickens Plan', I do have respect for someone who is making a bold statement about energy independence. I am a bit confused however about the how Pickens Plan views in role of Natural Gas in our energy future. Is that a good thing? To be considering natural gas as a major source of energy in our future?

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James Lee Chatsworth, GA — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:29:27 GMT

There is one part of Obama's energy plan that is downright frightening. The act of increasing taxes on oil company profits and redistributing the money to others.

This is unbelievable to me. Corporations and business' exist for only one reason ... to make money. That is the purpose of capitalism.

That is as well the same reason most Americans (er, excuse me ... "some" Americans) work: to make money to pay bills and buy 'stuff.'

So, companies and individuals make money by working. Then along comes Obama and he wants to penalize someone for being successful. He thinks if he calls the fruit of their labors some ugly name like "windfall profits" that it will appear that the companies' earnings were ill-gotten instead of legitimately earned.

The U.S. government is already taxing American companies at a higher rate than other foreign countries. Example: One reason Anheuser Busch sold out to a company based in a foreign land was because the taxes are lower than in the U.S.A.

But the scariest part of this scenario is what industry is next? Who next will Obama decide has earned too much money and needs to give it away to people who have not worked as hard?

How long will it be before American based companies see the light and start moving their operations out of America to escape the socialist desires of Mr. Obama?

Please Obama, whoa, hold-up, stop for a minute and get a brain.