candidates on green technology

Just looked at a list of issues and platforms on Foxnews having to do with science and technology and where each candidate stands...Kind of interesting, although I don't think many of them are that important to this election. One thing that is interesting to me is their difference regarding green technology. Since this is such an obsessed over topic, particularly by liberals, McCain's plans show he is not Bush, and I think has a better one than Obama.

From the piece:

‘Green’ Technology

McCain and Obama both demand a reduced reliance on foreign oil and support “clean coal technology,” which will reduce carbon emissions from burned coal. Both support “smart” electric grids to reduce energy use at home, and both support developing alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power.

McCain hopes to build 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030, plans to offer a $5,000 tax credit for purchasing zero-carbon-emissions cars and has suggested a $300 million prize for building a better plug-in battery for hybrid and fully electric cars.

Obama plans to weatherize 1 million homes annually to reduce energy use; offer a $7,000 tax credit for purchasing no-carbon-emissions vehicles; and press for the use of more biofuels.

McCain's plan seems more multi-layered and aggressive to me. The weatherizing of homes sounds interesting, just not sure what it means exactly...maybe for all those people who shouldn't have bought a home in the first place and got bailed out once, and now will get a home makeover?

Also, interesting to note that when it comes to spending more money or increasing government intervention, Obama does it almost across the board. I guess that is in line with the Democratic standard, but a)throwing money at stuff isn't always the best strategy, b) that's a whole lot of money he's gonna need from some where.

the two faces of obama...

Here's what Barry was doing behind the scenes during his extensive, one day Iraq visit in July.
Ignoring conditions on the ground there, as always, and trying to work on his own political career.
Read from NY Post. Was he really concerned about the Iraqis? Perhaps the 'state of weakness and political confusion' back home in the U.S. leading to wrong moves there? Or, maybe he wanted to put it off and then push for it after he took office, become the hero he thinks he is, and have his massive ego stroked. you decide. Looks like hope and change to me.

Palin= Obama, but with substance...and more on the GOP convention

Just wanted to write a quick note on the GOP Convention thus far.
I had heard good things about Sarah Palin over the past little bit and today was able to listen to hear speak live. It was a pretty great speech. I am convinced she was a smart, solid pick. I had Shandra watch it with me again when we were home tonight. More than any other person I've seen on either side, she seems genuine and someone I think we can all identify with. She's like the mom next-door, but clearly smart, tough, hard working and not afraid of her critics. I was afraid she'd look weak or too young or out of her league, but man, she killed. Also great was her utter destruction of the media and Obama's campaign in general. Her jabs were smart, piercing and 100% accurate. Things that needed to be said. One of my personal favs was her contrasting the optimism of the Repubs with the negativity/narcissism of the Dems, when she mentioned how Obama "can give an entire speech about the wars America is fighting and never use the word 'victory' except when he's talking about his own campaign." amen.

-Palin's speech is about 40 minutes long, but I do think it's a good investment of time if you have it. Giuliani was another speaker who killed and is very worth listening to. Listen and watch here.

But with the media against her and conservatives in general, it will be interesting to see what happens now. Palin is already being attacked mercilessly, but I do think that this will backfire and cause thinking Americans to be more open and sympathetic to Palin.

There is no media bias? Here is one of the more blatant and recent examples:

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Can someone help me, I just barfed on myself. This is one of the reasons I don't care to pay for TV or support most of the 'mainstream media'. And Please note the subtext/ bullets on the articles- give me a freakin break!

- So who do you want to vote for now? The Huxtables or that weird white trash lady with all the babies? OMG! Michelle shops at Target! Oh, totally Obama all the way!

I just hope McCain/Palin get the consideration they deserve, but it definitely will be an uphill battle.

*** One last observation, Shandra and I both noticed how nice it is to see and hear people chanting USA!!! USA!!! They may have been protesters, and if so, all the more reason to support McCain: he angers nut jobs enough to get them to come out to his speeches and look like fools!

Obama defends his experience...poorly.

Obama's experience qualifying him to be our next president? Campaigning to become president! Sounds logical to me. Great argument. He explains Palin was only mayor of a small town, leaving out that she is also governor of the whole state. He mispronounces the name of the town she was mayor of to make it sound silly, and to be honest, sounds like an idiot making his little argument and some other fumbling nonsense.



I think it's great that the shock of Palin for VP has caused Obama to begin attempting to convince us that he's more qualified than her. Running for President, he is threatened enough to now feel he needs to prove he is better than the Repub. Vice Presidential nominee? I personally think that is an effective tool to make himself look ridiculous. Keep it up Barry!

Obama is no longer the only young exciting person on the ballot, and worse yet, Palin has actually accomplished things during her short time of service.

In summary, I'm now convinced. Obama's overblown, media-peddled, rock star-like, and so impressively fancy campaign does, I think, make him qualified to be president of the U.S., simply because of the fact that he has been a part of it. That sure takes alot of blind faith.