Transition

Some time ago, we introduce this discussion by stating, "This is an mature adult conversation about things done that relate to things to be done. If you have a sincere desire to move the Picken's Plan forward, check in here!" Somewhere along the way, the question of integrity became an issue with reference to the the web sites founder and benefactor, T. Boone Pickens. 

From this point forward, we want to be clear about certain points;

• The Discussion creator and participants are not agents nor are they employed by Pickens or his corporate affiliates
• The topic TRANSITION is a term employed to describe how individuals can interact with the goal of getting a national energy policy enacted by the federal government of the United States
• The sole objective of this discussion is to help others, who may be new to the concept, Get Started

Transition is still a lively but insightful discussion of the political ramifications and requirements to employ NG as a bridge fuel to future energy independence; AND a equally informative forum for the side issues that naturally arise in the associated ideas that form the components of action. Participants engaged in this discussion lend their keen minds to unifying a common strategic objective by commenting on the various alternatives with respect to the political agenda necessary to generate a National Energy Policy.

Transition is many voices in addition to the founders. They speak of changes in the American community with regards to energy consumption and production. These voices may come from liberal, progressive, right-wing and conservative thinking, but more importantly they are collaborative. We are looking for the people with knowledge who are willing to share their expertise and intuitions with their neighbors to find a consensus necessary to unity.

Please, add your voice to this discussion by considering what you have to offer in the way of your personal expertise, experience and understanding of alternative fuels such as natural gas, solar or wind energy, hydro or thermal power, and chemical or biological process. If politics are not your forte, keep the following in mind:

• The strength of a nation is unity in efforts that provide the greatest benefits for the most citizens
• What will work in one region won't in another so sensible policy must accommodate the regional requirements 
• The United States doesn't exist in a vacuum, foreign ideas and opinions are just as valuable as domestic ones.

Political people don't necessarily have the technical knowledge to make sound decisions, don't leave their educations to the paid corporate lobbyist, use the tools provided here by your neighbors.