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Robert Schultz commented on Carol's group 'Spokane For Pickens Plan'

There are many discussion groups on the Pickens Plan website covering a wide range of topics related to Alternative Energy and the Environment. I am the District Leader for the Spokane area (WA-05 group). We could use some active discussions and n...

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Thanks for joining my Spokane WA.group...but don't stop there! Get involved! We need to act now if we hope to secure an "energy" future for our children! There counting on us! We Can Do It!

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Are you interested in becoming an organizer in your area?: Yes

Tell us about your experience with alternative energy:

None...unless hotflashes count..( :-) )

What excites you about this campaign?: Its time to take our destiny back...Its time to make our elected officials accountable...its time to make them meet the needs of the citizens. Most importantly...we are in danger of losing our freedom and becoming slaves to foreign oil. That needs to be communicated to the American public in a way that makes them see this...and willing to sacrifice in a real and meaningful way. We are an independant Nation....we need to remember that and break our addiction.

What do you want to do to help?: I'm pretty good at organizing, public speaking, etc. I'm not sure that I want to be in charge...but I am comfortable with groups and crowds.

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Posted on September 22, 2008 at 10:01pm —

My message sent to McCain and Obama as requested by TBP...please read and send your own message

I'm respectfully requesting that you give your full and complete attention to the Pickens Energy Plan. As the next President of the United States you will never have more power or authority to make this happen.
Our National Security is at stake! Both short term and long term solutions lie in this plan. This will create immediate support for you by the American People. It will stimuate the economy and bring OUR dollars back into this country. We need someone who is not afraid to go out and tell t… Continue

Posted on September 20, 2008 at 1:56pm —

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At 5:14am on January 31, 2009, Michael Shawn Kendall said…: Hi Carol, Here is a tool for all of us to get renewable energy going. I am working the introduction into Congress a bill for US Treasury "Energy Independence Savings Bonds". Savings bonds are normally purchased in $25 increments. This gives a way for just about any American to tighten their belts just a bit by skipping a meal at McDonalds or Pizza Hut and buying an RE savings bond to support a renewable energy project and save money at the same time for themselves. I need help pushing this project, I've faxed and emailed many in Congress/Senate already.If you agree with this plan please consider passing to other people in your district as it will be a great tool to get funding for PickensPlan projects through support of Renewable Energy projects. On my web page is a link for a new group that was started today called “Energy Independence US Treasury Savings Bonds” At your discretion I encourage you to join on the link as one of “my friends” and the join the group if you agree with the goals. I have created a group on PickensPlan called “Energy Independence US Treasury Savings Bonds” . It is currently listed as the number 3 group on the PickensPlan website and I encourage you to check it out, join if you like it, and become friends on my PickensPlan page. My email address is michael.kendall@ymail.com Here is a copy of a fax sent to Nancy Pelosi the other day:
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27FEB09
Honorable Speaker of the House Congresswoman Pelosi,

I am an Electronic Technician Chief in the US Navy with 27 years service stationed overseas. I’m outlying an idea to assist and work with current plans for achieving energy independence. I urge you, as speaker of the house and the driving force to form the select committee on energy independence and global warming, consider for discussion and introduction into the house US Treasury Savings Bonds for Energy Independance.
In WWII America sold war bonds supporting the war effort. When young, my mother told me her primary school raised enough money through bonds to build a tank to support troops. I am impressed with the patriotism and purpose of our greatest generation that accomplished so much.

Selling energy bonds for RE (Renewable Energy) development would lower foreign oil imports and assist with the complex problem of funding. Bonds sold as “Energy S” could support new solar trough plants, “Energy W” to support wind farms, Energy “H” to support hydroelectric plants, Energy “T” to support RE transportation such as electric bullet train routes powered by RE, Energy "C" COOPS for small communities only needing a small quantity of turbines, and Energy “I” for needed infrastructure high voltage power lines to the RE site. Bonds will have the project name and include an artist’s perspective of the project and an American flag. President Obama had great success with the internet during his campaign. In a similar manner, using the internet, energy bonds could have a website listing current projects and an “electronic checkout” could purchase a bond $25 or higher. Simpler methods of payment such as “PAYPAL” and credit cards would be available and after an electronic purchase is complete a color print out of the bond is available with a follow up of the bond in the mail. The website would limit quantity of projects for each category until funding is complete. After a project becomes funded, a new project will be available. A tab on the site will show history and status of previous projects. Purchasers may take great pride in “collecting” and displaying bonds of various RE projects and participating at different levels of financial support. Solar trough plants in the multi-hundred MW size capacity with molten salt energy storage in California, Arizona, and West Texas can provide a major portion of electric needs. North Dakota has potential to support 1/3 of our nations electric needs in it’s class 4 wind zone areas. There are plenty of suitable proposed wind turbine farms now around the nation to significantly increase our RE if funded. Mid sized hydro-electric has not been used in America to it’s full potential. Following the example of our neighbor, Canada, it would provide a significant increase in percentage of electric production. Developing all three we could provide the majority of our electric and heating needs through renewable energy in a "New New Deal" fashion allowing natural gas for transportation as T. Boone Pickens is working for. Bullet train routes have proven a viable alternative to commercial domestic air service and when powered by electricity provided by RE suppliers America would be in the forefront of world technology. Example, I heard of discussion for a commuter train from Denver to Colorado Springs. Such a route built as a renewable energy project with charter requirement legally requiring to only purchase electricity from available renewable energy sources would be a model example. There are many train routes, city bus systems, and government vehicles that can be converted to run from alternative energy sources and fuels. Jobs created would bolster the economy, lower trade deficit, and strengthen national security. I would take great pride in print outs of bonds with graphics of each project I supported and many other Americans would also. The energy bonds could have tax breaks. BLM lands may be a viable place to start for some projects.

I contacted the US treasury department and was told that the marketing department for savings bonds closed several years ago. I was told there would be problems because savings bonds are at the federal level while the projects will be at the state and local level. I disagree and believe that these can easily be figured out in the way of grants to the state and local level using money from the bonds for those specific projects. I was told to check out auctions on the www.treasurydirect.gov website and found them to not apply to citizens wanting to buy savings bonds to support a cause such as energy independance. I was told by the treasury department to look into CREB (Clean Renewable Energy Bonds). I found CREB to be large scale funding that a citizen would not be able to participate in as a US Treasury Energy Independance Bond would provide. If given the tools to participate directly, the power of the citizens of the United States to help achieve energy independance could not be denied. Americans mean well and the Energy Independance Savings bond program will give citizens the power at their level to make it happen. If marketed through a web page, commercials, and to federal employees the word would get out and participation would spread like wildfire.

Mr. Paul Gipe, a resident of Bakersfield CA, an author of several books about wind energy, and recipient of multiple awards as a pioneer in the industry since the 1970's has put a letter I wrote to Senator Dorgan on this subject as well as an older letter I wrote on wind COOP in JAN07. These websites are:

http://www.wind-works.org/coopwind/RenewableEnergyBondsforEnergyIndependence.html
and
http://www.wind-works.org/articles/AmericanEnergyIndependencethroughCooperativeInvestmentinWindEnergy.html

Sincerely and very respectfully,

ETC(SW/AW) Mike Kendall USN
Mailing address: PSC 476, Box 879, FPO AP, 96322 USA
Telephone (803) 265-4756, Email: michael.kendall@ymail.com

At 4:28pm on December 17, 2008, Richard Wickberg said…: Hi Carol,

Merry Christmas! I hope you're feeling better, enough to sit up and take nourishment, LOL. Seriously, how are you doing? I haven't heard anything from you in two months - I'm worried for you but my prayers won't stop!
You heal and feel better.
Hope your daughter's wedding was great and the coming years are even better!
Richard

At 4:27pm on October 22, 2008, Richard Wickberg said…: Hi Carol,
My prayers are always with youand I hope you are doing well. Unfortunately, the group is not responding to any of my emails or calls to action or meetings.

I have no idea how your charisma keeps the groups the group together and why I have so little :( . I feel like I've let the group down, however, I've recruted one member and two more are coming soon.

I'll be gone next week to visit my only aunt in Fargo ND, who is slowly dying of cancer. The only high point is I'm taking the train both ways so it will be a pleasant journey,

Please Carol, mend thyself and keep your spirits up. now is the time to watch all the comedies you've missed, If I can help you learn meditation to relax and ease pain let me know as I have CDR's and books to lend you and they work although at first they put you to sleep, once you get used to the relaxaction, you can take it anywhere!

Take Care and Sincerely,
Richard Wickberg

At 7:22am on October 15, 2008, Kathy Lee Hart said…: You'll always be hooked to the grid - warriors always are! You take care. I'll keep you & yours in my thoughts. Till later –
Kathy Lee Hart

At 12:02pm on October 7, 2008, Kim Anderson said…: Hi Carol!

Hope you are well. wold love to hear from you!

Please congratulate Dianna Brown, she has joined the 100CLUB today- for those that fax/send in more that 100 signed pledges! In addition to her pledge push success, she drives the Welcome Wagon often, providing a steady and passionate hand in sharing our goals to new members.
She is a Picken's Hero!

Best to you,
Kim

Read motivational and educational thoughts on how our members accomplished this goal: http://push.pickensplan.com/group/100pledgeclub

Hope you can push pledges - for Senators, Representatives and Governors, as well as all American Citizens! We need you - ARE YOU IN?

At 1:41pm on October 2, 2008, Kim Anderson said…: Hi My Friend!

Please congratulate Karen Nardella for being invited to the 100CLUB this morning- for faxing/sending in more than 100 signed pledges. She is a Picken's hero! Her story is on the 100CLUB Group page - read how she accomplished it!

Best
Kim

Would love to hear how you are doing on the pledge push! Miss you , Carol!

At 8:34pm on September 30, 2008, Jeri Francis said…: Hey Carol,

You are not alone, my stereo died, and then my truck, and then me...actually I pulled through,but I missed three days of work! I have a spare CD Player I've never opened if you want to come and get it!! Like I said ...the truck is in the hospital...ugh

At 7:46am on September 30, 2008, Linda C said…: I have a new blog post that will be on for a couple of days only

At 5:41am on September 28, 2008, Christiane said…: Any friend of Rosie the Riveter is a friend of mine! Spokane, what a great place to live. Since you are good at public speaking, I'll bet there are lots of opportunities to use that talent to push the Plan. Several events and venues are emerging here. I hope to be able to attend a few. Am checking out your senate sub committees link. Take Care, - Christiane

At 7:55pm on September 23, 2008, Wind4me.com said…: hey Carol,
nope, that was me trying to shed some HUMOR on our blank idiot congressmen 700 billion MORONS