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I've read enough posts to know that people just want to be negative.
Okay, maybe at some point, T. Boone was more interested in money than anything else, but please remember.... he's 80! Does anyone grasp how old that is? We're talking about checking out within a decade.
Do you think an 80 year old is only concerned about money? Chello. He wants to have a legacy. Something for people to remember him by. And, why not??? Here's a guy that can give us real insight into the energy crisis. Here's someone that really cares and wants to make a difference. Here's someone we ALL should be supporting...NOT tearing down. Republican....democrat...no matter....we need direction when it comes to energy. Where else are we going to get it?

Obama is a US citizen. He does not have duel citizenship with Indonesia or Kenya. He is an American and was born in America. Why does this keep coming up? No one is questioning McCain who was born in Panama.

It's time to start taxing personal automobiles, SUVs, old-pick-up trucks that have poor gas mileage. We need to make mandaotry the catalytic converters to clean up the environment. These are responsible for pollution and increase our dependency on foreign oil. The target for miles per gallon on new cars was to be near 50 mpg, but due to SUVs we are far below achieving the improvements needed in gas mileage. As boat usuage increases, we need to mandate cleaner boat engines.

What does it mean if Obama was an Indonesian citizen? Did he say he never was, can he not have dual citizenship and still be president, etc.?

All the swiftboaters are chiefly responsible for the USA selecting a National Guard shirk over a combat veteran in 2004 and they got what they deserved. Ole TBONE knows how bad he failed and now hopes to wriggle out from under a crushing payback. Chief Justice John Roberts went to Florida to help get the 2000 selection stamped and now sits atop the SUPREMES as his reward...In the meantime, the Constitution sputters and wheezes to what end?????? Film at eleven folks!!!!

To all those who support the Pickens Plan, developing American energy resources and increasing our energy independence – a national survey shows about three-fourths (74%) of Americans believe the Pickens goals can be accomplished over the next 10 years…but two-thirds (65.7%) believe Congress will block it through use of laws and regulations. Keep the heat on the politicians to support efforts to reduce foreign oil imports as the November election approaches.

“Obama Meets With ‘Swift Boats’ Bankroller T. Boone Pickens” What’s that got to do with addressing the problems created by $4 gas or solving the nation’s energy problems? As a supporter of the Pickens Plan, it is a disservice to Americans who want energy solutions that ABC chose to turn the Obama-Pickens meeting into some partisan confrontation. There’s no evidence the meeting was anything but cordial and that Obama was receptive to the basic Pickens concept. ABC owes an apology to Obama, Pickens and the rest of us concerned about the energy issue. We’ll look for it on tonight’s newscast with Charlie What’s-His-Name – you know, the guy who was shutout from moderating a presidential debate this fall.

It appears that, in the first month since the public became aware of it, the Pickens Plan has gained significant public awareness and support. I just saw a national poll by Sacred Heart University that says 74% of Americans believe it’s the way to go in reducing reliance on foreign energy and assuring our energy future. The problem is two-thirds also believe that Congress will not allow the Pickens concept to be implemented. The poll may be right, unfortunately, on both counts – the Pickens Plan is the best approach and the Congress will dilute the plan’s potential

Well, it appears the anti-Boone, anti-wind forces have seized upon discussion of the Obama-Pickens meeting to spread their misleading fiction. Let’s try this: If the lights don’t flicker off and on during the GOP national convention, we’ll just consider wind a reliable energy source and you can quit spreading untruths about wind energy. Minnesota gets nearly 5% of its electrical energy from wind power so, if the doubters are right, the lights will go out every time the wind stops blowing in the Twin Cities. I think we’ll find that the lights stay on – and it’s the doubters who are truly in the dark.

JED:

So What!!!! Did not senator Obama also say that he's a fellow citizen of the world? Is not Indonesia a part of the world community? Your comments about him being once a citizen of Indonesia, as a child, is silly!!!!

The young senator was born as a United States citizen....And John McCain, on the other hand, was born in Panama...

Go figure!!!!

New info. out says/proves Obama was an Indonesian Citizen at one time!!!!

ABC & AP are reporting!

I don't like to American leader because I think every will be same as W Bush. I hope Americans would not shose a president as W Bush, because he makes whole world mass. Thanks Americans for chossing right a person. Please be aware and careful.

Obama keep talking about strengthening the economy and world peace..Americans do not want to hear that garbage. We are interested in the stronger leader..one who knows how to pick a fight and start a war. Military power is real power not economic power and we need to show the world who has has power. We probably can take on Russia,China, Iran and North Korea at the same time. There you go! McCain is the stronger leader because he is a war man and good at starting wars..War is good for the economy..can't you see how good our economy is now? I am voting for McCain..you can vote for Obama and a strong economy and world peace...LOSER! McCain 08!

T. Boone is 80 and he wants
to make a significant contribution
in achieving energy independence
using the money he already has.

He's not cozying up to presidential
candidates with the expectation
that such contacts will enable him
to make even more money.

Be it McCain or Obama....they both are not viable canidates. Pickens is just keeping with his own agenda and that is money...cozy up to the possoble winner. The wool is over so many folks eyes on this global warming crap, it is the perfect opportunity for green to be made upon " green". Science, has truely been lacking in our schools....public or private.

T. Boone Pickens is advocating wind seriously, not so much out of environmental concern as self-interest, given he's channeled well over a billion dollars of his own resources into windmills. In contrast, he also advocates the oxymoronic, "clean coal" because I think he's got investments tied up in Canada to convert coal into gas suitable for vehicles. Like the Dr. Rick Warren, he knows how to implement his purpose and self-driven agenda into politics.

They are both politicians. Politicians are about as low as lawyers...and most are both. The only thing that keeps me away from Democrats is that they want to "subsidize" the sorry people who have 10 kids with about 5 different partners and don't work, and democrats have no clue when it comes to national security. Until you get a person that runs solely to make the USA better(some one who already has made a lot money on their own)...we will always be stuck with politicians who are in the pockets of the lobbyist with the most money. It doesnt matter if they are Republican or Democrat...they all suck...and those of you that argue the merit of either party are pretty silly to think things will be any different after the election.

Stanley, What planet are you living on. This state of wealth you are enjoying everyone else is not. If McCain is your idea of smart,whow I hate to see any more dumbness.

Wasnt that pathetic? The dummy Barack is so scared to lose that now is pacting with anybody including the devil Pickens. Next lets get him together with Rove and Chenye, they
also have ideas about oil...

Wow, we have sure become a distrusting people. As regards to the neo-conservative republicans our distrust is justified, but ,for now, I think we ought to give Obama some leeway and see what he does with it.
There's no doubt that we need a comprehensive energy policy and I believe Obama's discussion with Pickens is heading in the right direction. It would be of little benefit for Obama to use the energy crisis to line his pockets (as some suggest) and a tremendous benefit to him, if he is successful.

At least Kerry served in the military. Onothing's lack of a record, military or otherwise, speaks for itself.

Pickens has realized what a mistake it was to smear Kerry instead of debating policies and proposals. He is reformed and is trying to make amends for his failings. Obama is smart enough to realize that Picken's energy proposal makes sense.

Obama wants a surge in Afghanistan without an exit strategy. Warmonger by his own acusations

T. Boone Pickens likes to meet his prey. If in doubt, ask Kerry.

Swift Boaters served with Kerry. They didn't like him. Face it. Obama will be great. He's in it to line his pockets.

I wonder how Obama has done in attempting, for a third time, getting a "real" birth certificate (COLB). Now, you know why Obama was in Hawaii!

Dean & Obama, the dynamic duo. This is the beginning of the end for the White House in '08, for the democratic party.

Liar, and phony = John McCain.

John McCain has lied his whole life!!! He even collaborted with the enemy during war. John McCain collabortaed with the Vietnamese during a time of war, and even admitted to doing it in his own book.
JOHN McCAIN SHOULD NEVER BE PRESIDENT!!! JOHN McCAIN HAS ALREADY BEEN A TRAITOR TO HIS OWN COUNTRY, AND JOHN McCAIN HIMSELF HAS ADMITTED BETRAYING HIS COUNTRY IN HIS BOOK!
JOHN MMcCAIN HAS ALREADY ADMITTED THAT HE COLLABORATED WITH THE ENEMY DURING WAR!!!! When John McCain had the opportunity to put his country FIRST, JOHN McCAIN FAILED TO DO THAT AS A SOLDIER!!!!!
When John McCain was asked to show that he has integrity, that he is honest, that he would stand by the pledge he made to God, and his wife, John McCain also failed to do that by cheating on his wife, betraying his first wife, and his children.
So John McCain is a phony, John McCain has ZERO integrity!
The fact is John McCain has ALREADY FAILED at putting his country first, John McCain collaborated with the enemy in time of war, THAT IS NOT PUTTING YOUR COUNTYRY FIRST!!!
And the fact is John McCain also betrayed his contract with God, by cheating on his wife, and dumping her, and his children like they were garbage!!!!

John McCain is a hypocrite!!! John McCain is an adulterer, John McCain has already betrayed his own country, John McCain is a liar!!

Why was Obama in Houston a few weeks ago, in a meeting with Big Oil? Obama was smiling with the Big Oil exectutives after the meeting. Can you say $12 gallon for gas, the Obama way !!!

Jezebella, maybe you got the point but most Americans have not gotten the point..and that is why George Bush got two terms in office..get ready for President McCain. Heaven help us all!

melissa, McCain is the smartest mind that we have had in 40 years. He is brilliant and understand the physiology of wars and how its good for the economy. Can't you see how our economy is healthy at the moment? Its because of the just war that we are currently fighting. Obama is for world peace and he does not know how to pick a fight and start a war..why would you even consider voting for Obama is beyond my comprehension. McCain for a strong economy and continued prosperity..The status quo works. McCain's my man for the next four years, and we need his wisdom in the White House..why are you laughing?

stanley we do get your point.... if u just keep hammering away at it over and over it doesn't get more persuasive it gets less............

i threw up a little when someone said mccain is smart and wiser than obama..lol
who are you trying to kid?
the man jokes about other countries then talks about doing the right things and getting our status back in the world..
and he admitted not knowing economy on national tv MORE than once then said he doesnt know where people get that idea from? mmmm
and that he cares about the little guy obama is just too rich!
right thats why mccain thinks your problems are in your head and that we are doing better than we were 8 years ago..lol

I am not a democrat,nor am I a Republican. I am an independent voter. I'll tell you this though! The Republicans are much better at spin,negative ads and dirty politics and that is what win elections in America. So get ready for John McCain as the next president of these United States. You don't believe me? Watch!

Stanley,

>>"Have you had the opportunity to take one day and listen to the Republican talking heads on radio?"

Yes, I have.. I'm a Democrat who listens to right wing radio pretty much every day in my car. It's good to know how the other side thinks. I have to say though, I find it sad and sickening...

I wish the level of political discourse in this country could go up a few notches, both in civility and in intelligence.

I know where you're coming from though.

McCain is older than Obama and that means that he is wiser. Obama is young and unwise! The older guy believes that more war is the answer and the younger guy believes in strengthening the economy and seeking world peace. I am going with the older guy because he is wiser..Choose ye this day whom ye shall vote for. Age=wisdom=more war=prosperity=America the great

Dont listen to them Stanley, McCain says he'll stick up for the little guy, those of us who only make $4 million a year.

I see no problem with Obama meeting with T. Boone Pickens. Obama is learning that he has been wrong on many issues and is changing his ways. That is Hope We Can believe In.

The only reason that wind is uneconomical in the US is the extensive subsidization of the coal and nuclear industries.

T-Bone has extensive investments in companies who make uneconomical but politically correct alternative fuel vehicles and wind turbines....facts that are easily discovered by the most sophomoric, inexperienced reporter (unless promoting democrats for the whitehouse with every low rent story). He's marketing the gullible Obama as he did pelosi, who is an investor. Short story, sustained high gas prices make him even more money.

Chris P, aren't you aware that telling the truth does not work in American politics. Have'nt you realized that the only reason why the Republican party have been winning and will continue to win is because they are better a spin. Have you had the opportunity to take one day and listen to the Republican talking heads on radio? They use the same talking points with consistency..and it works..you see its based on the premise that a lie told often enough and consistently enough would soon be believed and it works..They are much better than the democrats in spin and falsehoods.My reverse Psychology may work on some of the nutcases out there.

carryon g, why would you vote for Obama when he does not know how to pick fights with other countries and how to start a war and all he talks about is strengthening the economy and making America better. Does it not make more sense and vote like most of America would in November for McCain so we can continue the prosperity that we currently enjoy, engage Iran,North Korea,Russia and China and let them know who is boss in this world? We have the greatest Military in the world carryon g and we can take them all at the same time too. You must not be patriotic caryon g.

Stanley, with all due respect, I don't think you're helping the cause here.

Obama '08

thank you, sandra, for posting the what should be obvious to all.

also, yes, perhaps pickens' motives are truly that of advancing the national interest and possibly redemption.

I am a patriotic American and I am voting McCain. If you vote for Obama you are not patriotic. McCain knows how to pick a fight and start a war..Obama does not!..all Obama talks about is the economy and world peace. Who needs world peace when gas is one dollar a gallon and all Americans are happy with our current economic prosperity.

T. Boone is doing something of
lasting benefit to us here than
some other billionaires who
are trying to solve other
countries' problems.

Obama has my vote. McSame is a fool.

Obama is walking his talk. He's always said he would sit down and talk with our enemies, and he's doing it now with someone who only means him harm. That takes courage. Who knows, maybe minds will be changed. Maybe things will be learned.
To me it seems enlightened. And refreshingly different than what we're used to in American politics.

If you want to understand how prosperous our country is and the fact that we are not going through a recession, and that its a figment of our imagination. Please listen to Rush,Sean,Phil Gram and the little lady on the view with Barbara Walters..These people are bright,smart,intelligent and have all the answers..They were responsible for helping us make the wise decision of giving George Bush two terms and you see how blessed we are with prosperity and a strong economy! I admonish you America..continue to listen to the wisdom expoused by these most patriotic americans. Vote McCain and Lets continue the prosperity.

Its like two faces on the same coin..on one side is George Bush and on the other side McCain..Its the same! But I am voting for McCain because he will continue the same policies that that are responsible for the unparrallled prosperity that we are currently enjoying. It would be a coin well spent..why are you laughing?

America is great and the economy is the best it has ever been. We are winning the war and gas is one dollar a gallon. Why would would I want to change that? I am voting for John McCain whose party is responsible the aformentioned facts.

I live here in Reno and there is NO Summit Resort Casino! So where did this meeting take place and what other information is incorrect?

Well let's see how Obama's Bop count is doing after this meeting. pretty funny to see him with T. Boone. What is he thinking? Working across the aisle? httpe://www.bop-o-rama.com. Let's see if the raltime online poll will move over this one.

Vote McCain..feel the pain, and don't complain..because it will be like four more years of Bush again..Americans would be insane to vote McCain and continue the pain without refrain..The Republicans have left a stain and now here comes McCain to continue the stain and interesting enough the Democrats will take the blame for the policies of McSame. So America get ready for more of the same..vote McCain, feel the pain and don't complain.

It all comes down to whether or not you think we should continue the bush policies. If you think the war should continue indefinitely, while we spend $10,000,000,000 a month, and you think that bush has done well with the economy then mc-more-war is your man. If you think that it's time we start to get out of iraq and do some positive things for the average American instead of just the top 1% then vote for Obama.

Wake up people!!! If Mc cain wins we will have another 4 years of the same. An once again the same stupid people that were fooled by Bush will be asking themselves why did they fall for the same bull crap again! Dumb is as Dumb does.

Anyone ever think that perhaps the guys serving with Kerry may have known him better than most of us, including the MSM?It is unfortunate that money has to be involved in order to get anyones attention but if todays press likes and individual then no bad news about that person will be reported.

Can anyone say Edwards?

This guy is a snake.These people lied to beat Kerry down while the draft dodging Bush snickered. Our country has gone down the tubes.
Now Obama as buddying around with this guy. It should tell you something about Obama

To a previous POSTER, there is NO NOMINEE. Do your homework. Anyhow, Obama is the biggest scam to hit American politics.

Is T. Boone Pickens trying to redeem himself by doing the right thing after being part of the Republican dirty tricks campaign in 2004 against Kerry?

Keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer.

It seems Obama makes friends with lots of tycoons.
I guess because they are not bitter, right?

Maybe if we stopped all this defensive stance and tried to seek compromise and middle ground, we might actually get something done in America.
Anytime there is dialog between sides there is a better chance at resolution. War and bullying your ideals into victory is a barbaric way of moving forward.
All this anger and chest pounding from the less educated part of the USA is responsible for our very destruction.

I think it is a smart political move for Obama to meet with Pickens. I have a great deal of respect for both Obama and McCain, and I wish that each of their supporters could recognize what strong candidates they both are.

Obama is so clueless it isn't even funny.

Obama's tele-prompter broke down and they had to postpone the first meeting with T. Boone Pickens.

Posted by: jerry in FL | Aug 17, 2008 6:12:47 PM
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>>> Jerry
Obama has three teleprompters with his campaign, at all times.

Why do you think a rich republican oil man will help a radical left wing democrat? Welcome to my web, said the spider...

Obama's tele-prompter broke down and they had to postpone the first meeting with T. Boone Pickens.

Did Obama bring his fake "wanna-be" presidential seal with him, when he met Pickens.

By the time the election comes around Obama will have every position on everything. We won't know what he stands for. Oh well, he doesn't either.

Obama wants us to THINK he's like JFK. JFK he's not.

T. Boone Pickens has met the enemy and he will handle you, just like he did Kerry in '04. Pickens is republican and he is a winner.

Obama and his friends should have thought out things a lot more so they wouldn't have to change what they say all the time.It is the left which takes ideas and claim credit for others ideas. Nothing original has come from the left. Where are the real solutions? Obama is another Chicago gangster trying to get his peace of the action. They rest of us don't count.

Ain't it nice to see Obama with T-boone. Watch this, liberals. Soon Obama will be saying "drill here, drill there, drill now!" It's Obama, baby! One day a little senator from nowhere the next the President of the U.S.A. On a power trip

Kwaks writes:

otherwise you Americans need to get your heads out of the clouds and realize that your country is going down the tubes real quick unless you change direction quickly. Godspeed. and i mean that from the bottom of my heart....

There heads are not in the clouds but in some much darker place. The enablers of the bush disaster are going to whine and moan about how be bad things are, and live in the denial that they have cut their own throat. They will not stop until they have elected "insane" mcCain and the decapitation is complete.

I have one question for some of you. Have any of you Hillary supporters forgotten that she lost? Some of you keep talking about how Obama NEEDS Hillary and he HAS to make her VP to win. Have you forgotten that she lost the democratic nomination? Hillary THOUGHT she couldn't be beat. She THOUGHT she was going to win. I guess those of you who think that Obama NEEDS Hillary to win will be just as WRONG as she was. Good luck on keeping your hopes alive. Obama has proven that he doesn't need Hillary to win. In fact, he has proven that he can beat her.

Obama said there will be much higher energy prices, if he is elected. Go MCCain !!!

You know from reading these posts, that to a majority of the posts, it seems that no matter what Obama does, you find something wrong with his actions. It is a good ideal to meet with your emenies to a least get some diolog going and to neuorlize him. The old ways of doing things is not working, so here we have a man who is trying his best to bring us together and all some of us can do is to critize him and nickpict him to death. Open your eyes people and look beyond the forest and a lease try to see the overall picture. But to some of you here, there is nothing any one can do to please you. Obama is trying to come to a consensious and yes, he is not prefect, (who is)? But give him some credit, he is trying to listen to all of the people. A wise man reaches out to all, while a foolesh man can only critize and find fault. I respect any man who is willing to find new ways of working with all of the people. "Think About it"

I'll vote for Obama, and I will pay $12 a gallon for gas, if I want to.

We can save fuel by requiring all environmentalists to ride a horse and sleep in a tepee.They need to give up all running shoes and synthetic clothes. This includes toilet paper and antibiotics when they get sick .After all they don't want Americans to be anything better than cavemen. They can show us the way or just shut up and get out of the way.Obama has no plan. He is just reading a script to make people think he has the answers. He has less life experience than JFK. Why would we need a fraud like him?

Change we can believe in, this refers to his viewpoint, it changes with the wind. To drill, or not to drill, that is the question.

america has elected Bush twice because of two cookie cutter issues. abortion, and national security. congratulations, you deserve what you got. if you want to elect Mccain and continue the bush policies, by all means. let the voters speak. whatever america gets, she deserves. of all the folks in america, the right wing neo-conservatives and their supporters dont deserve to complain about the economy, or iraq, or how life is tough. you simply deserve what you got. so simply buck up, and take it in stride and if you want more, then vote mccain. otherwise you Americans need to get your heads out of the clouds and realize that your country is going down the tubes real quick unless you change direction quickly. Godspeed. and i mean that from the bottom of my heart....

Let's wait a few days and Obama will change his views on his energy policy. I feel sorry for Obama, he doesn't have a clue...

The republicans have been better at energy, then the dems. The democratic party has blocked energy for decades. It's time to drill, construct windmills, new dams, nuclear plants, ect. If you listen to Obama, you'll go broke at the pump.

McCain has the only and best energy policy. "All of the above" was President McCains answer. This means solar, wind, water and oil. With Obama's policy, you will be paying $10 gallon for fuel.
McCain is the Man !!!

"there will be plenty of opportunity for many of us to invest into wind and NG and ride those investments up"

If wind was going up, Pickens wouldn't be scrambling for government subsidies. Keep on dreaming.