Today Senator John McCain attacked Barack Obama, saying that he was not aware of any energy plan proposed by Barack Obama, other than inflating our tires. Of course, he is wrong, and if he was paying any attention to his opponent, or new how to use the internet (much less computers) he would know full well that Obama has a comprehensive energy plan.
The plan can be found on Barack Obama's website, here.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Once again, the Republicans are wrong.
"The Bush administration estimates that expanded offshore drilling could increase oil production by 200,000 barrels per day by 2030. We use about 20 million barrels per day, so that would meet about 1% of our demand two decades from now. Meanwhile, efficiency experts say that keeping tires inflated can improve gas mileage by 3%, and regular maintenance can add another 4%. Many drivers already follow their advice, but if everyone else did, we could reduce demand several percentage points immediately. In other words: Obama is right."
Read the full article.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Interview: Marilyn C.
1. Barack Obama had an eclectic upbringing, spanning experiences with his Kenyan background, his Indonesian sojourn and schooling as a child, and his Kansas, middle-America background and upbringing. He has seen how the rest of the world really lives and has a balanced, open mind when it comes to dialoguing with people of differing cultures and backgrounds. This makes him a more effective listener, and gives him some unique perspective when it comes to resolving issues. I wouldn't be afraid to let him off of Air Force One in a foreign country, like I have been of Bush, as I have confidence he would represent his country well, and won't make us all look like fools the moment he opens his mouth.
2. Steadfast opposition to a totally misdirected and wrong-headed war, this war, and I quote: "will require a U.S. occupation of undetermined length, at undermined cost, with undetermined consequences." He isn't campaigning as a prophet, but I think that pretty well sums up the outcome.
3. He is not afraid to rethink and alter a position when new information is brought to bear that obviously requires an adjustment of approach to an issue or a problem. He does not blindly hold to a position just to validate prior stated opinions.
4. He is a thinker, rather than a knee-jerk reactor. We desperately need a leader who can carefully analyze a situation and develop a reasoned response. Obama is such a leader.
5. At this point, anyway, he and his campaign are not so desperate that they are stooping to the crass levels the McCain campaign is in their attempts to convince us to vote for McCain by vilifying and marginalizing Obama. Good grief! It's more politics Bush-style by calling the opposition names when you can't deny their valid points on the issues.
2. Steadfast opposition to a totally misdirected and wrong-headed war, this war, and I quote: "will require a U.S. occupation of undetermined length, at undermined cost, with undetermined consequences." He isn't campaigning as a prophet, but I think that pretty well sums up the outcome.
3. He is not afraid to rethink and alter a position when new information is brought to bear that obviously requires an adjustment of approach to an issue or a problem. He does not blindly hold to a position just to validate prior stated opinions.
4. He is a thinker, rather than a knee-jerk reactor. We desperately need a leader who can carefully analyze a situation and develop a reasoned response. Obama is such a leader.
5. At this point, anyway, he and his campaign are not so desperate that they are stooping to the crass levels the McCain campaign is in their attempts to convince us to vote for McCain by vilifying and marginalizing Obama. Good grief! It's more politics Bush-style by calling the opposition names when you can't deny their valid points on the issues.
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