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99 comments on McCain’s Energy Plan: Correct Diagnosis, Killer Prescription

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Egon on June 28, 2008 - 10:20am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I'm curious, did you really expect much of a response from the McCain or Obama people? (serious question) If so, why?

IMO, politicians do not respond to the individual, or any group smaller than a majority for that matter. They will do the "right thing" only after most constituents agree that it is the "right thing".

Personally, I do NOT expect any political process to help with any of our pressing problems. In fact, I expect political processes to hinder progress in addressing our problems until they have no other choice. And I sincerely hope that by that time it is not too late to provide any meaningful mitigation.

Does that make me a cynic, or a realist?

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BillJames on June 28, 2008 - 10:42am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Did not expect much but was hopeful.

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Cslater8 on June 28, 2008 - 2:19pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

I agree Egon to some degree, however at least this time around the two candidates running seem to be willing to look at reality vs. the current Bush regime which simply decides what they think is right in a vacuum, and then stands by it ad infinitum with Fox Noise supporting their position verbatum. I figure both candidates will need to be educated, but at least their open to the possibilities.

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