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In 1976, Shell Oil Company was drilling in White Horse Canyon, Utah. The "Doghouse" found one of the largest deposits of gas. The Vice President of Shell Oil Company took the seismic readings and wrote 2000 on the front of the paper, in front of the Driller. Which means that they "Capped" ( word use to stop or suspend drilling for future use but keep the knowledge to yourself.) that seismic readings and will not start to drill until 2000.
Don't know if they ever started to drill in 2000 for the VP could have dropped over dead with the paper in his desk. But worked in the oil field as a Drill Helper and we found huge deposits of oil & gas in Wyoming, Montana & Dakotas that were "Capped" in 1980 for 20, 40 & 60 years.
The same thing happened in Texas for there are huge pockets of gas and oil that were also "Capped.".
Four years laters, "We do not want to use our own resources" as I was told by another VP of a Major Oil Co.." Government wants to use up other countries oil before ours." Which did not make sense to me at the time and it sure does not today either.
There has been technology around for 50 years that could convert or take us off fossil fuel but they are buried to increas the profits of oil companies. They have the highest price lawyers to manipulate the public--other than weapon companies who have the highest lawyers.

Then go to wind for its all over the US. The suns shines in most states at least 276 days a year.

Now, think outside of the box and ask people who have land large enough to put a wind mill on it if they would like a wind mill in their yard. Now for the benefit of this question. Just provide that home with free energy as payment for the land lease. Use their land and it’s a win win for everyone. They get free energy and the wind energy company who provides the wind machine gets the rest.

Heard yesterday a person I know is making solar panels out of pop cans and installing the equipment to convert his home for less than $300.00. He goggled!!!

For 10 years, cut ten cords of wood to heat a 3 bedroom home and it sucked!. Sharping the chain saw blades all the time. Mixing the gas & Oil just right and then making sure no logs fell on you or you accidently cut your arm off. Then found out that all the insurance companies will raise your home owners rates if you have a wood stove that is not UL listed or installed professionally.
So to lower my home policy-went to electric heating and my costs tripled.

What keeps the people who have High Moral class in middle class is that they carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, pay all the taxes and no-one listens to them until now. T. Pickens blows me away due to my personal experiences with the same type of people.

Our small Planet in a large Universe has limited supplies!. Not everything is reusable or renewable!

So here's a thought.. will the future use our bodies as fuel?

What excites you about this campaign?

That an oil man is thinking like the middle class and blue collar workers. Who bust thier fannies trying to work and getting no where paying higher taxes and higher gas. I personally do not like paying an oilman and making him rich while I am the one working to fill his pockets. This is the first oil man I have ever seen or heard that thinks outside of the "Box" and is actually trying to improve the situation compared to the other oil man who just line thier pockets and stay with the "Norm"
"The more money you make- the more money you want" was quoted to me by an Owner of a Major Oil Corp and I saw it happen!

But this man pays for a TV commercial that costs alot and proposes a fix that is not only short term but long term. Imagine looking up at the nights sky and seeing the brighest stars staring back at you and no pollution blocking your view. There a new world out there go for it!

What do you want to do to help?

Educate people with my knowledge for have been working since I was 14 years old in a Man's world.

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At 11:04am on October 14, 2008, Dr. William F. Coyro Jr. said…: Ike,
Very nice to meet you. I hope that we can all come together and make a big difference for energy independence for America.
Bill

At 7:00am on October 14, 2008, Steve at work said…: Ike*;
10% of $300,000 means $30,000 for me every year. My electric bill is less than $2500 a year. I can convert my own house for a lot less then that. Besides, I am old, and I do not worry about what is going to happen to me when I am 156 years old. Give me the money now. I have a lot of things that I want to do before they put me in the ground. I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this issue. Either way it would work out well.
Steve

At 12:53pm on October 13, 2008, Steve at work said…: Come on now Ike*;
A 1.5 mw turbine in a 9 mps wind generates about $300,000. per year in electricity. Are you really saying that the electric company should get all of that money to keep up a 20%return on investment for themselves while the landowner gets chicken feed? As a prarrie populist I think that is simply another way of the rich investers getting richer from the sweat of the ranchers/farmers that own the land and are barely getting by right now. Can we settle on the landowner getting at least 10%?

At 12:32pm on October 13, 2008, Steve at work said…: Also, as a land owner, if I provide a good place to put up windmills that profit the company millions I should get more than free electricity. Having worked in the oil 'bidness" you should know that the landowners share is 1/8th.

At 9:49am on October 13, 2008, Steve at work said…: Ike;
long profile. Lots of pictures.

At 9:27am on September 14, 2008, James Artuso said…: Hello,
Just wanted to take a second of your time to invite you to view the solar solution equivalent of the PickensPlan.

www.powur.com/homeenergy1
click View Our Mission and if interested click the back arrow to Become an Ecopreneur.

Also you can see what we offer home owners - www.glenburniesolar.com

Thank You For Your Time

At 6:29am on September 14, 2008, Leslie G. said…: Welcome Ike and THANK YOU for joining Pickens Plan.

YOU CAN HELP BY BRINGING 5 FOLKS TO JOIN the site today, so that we can build a voice big enough that Congress will finally have to listen to us, instead of the lobbyists and special interests, who will certainly try to derail this historic effort.

PLEASE DOWLOAD THE PLEDGE on the main page. Print out 10 or more of them, get them signed and fax them back ASAP. When we are millions strong, we can achieve this.
In addition to the PLEDGE, we now also have a RED "CONTACT CONGRESS" BUTTON on the main page, top right. Fill out the standard form and the letter is sent to YOUR Governor and Washington Representatives! Easy breezy. Perfect timing considering the energy bill is coming up. We must beat back the lobbyists!

THERE IS NO TIME TO DELAY
...to wait and see...or to see if someone else will step up to the plate. It is time for US to roll up our sleeves and go to work. Right now momentum is working in our favor, but if gas prices retreat, the public will forget the pain, and our moment may be lost.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Check out Pickens "August Call to Action"- for a course of action!
Here is an informative video "Topeka, Kansas Town Hall Meeting": http://www.pickensplan.com/news/2008/08/04/video-of-the-topeka-town-hall

PERSONAL ACTION OPTIONS
We need to do more than “preach to the choir”. Sharing ideas with each other is encouraging but that will not 1) increase our membership nor 2) influence public policy. If you know someone in the press or someone who blogs - get them to cover this. Write to your Congressman/woman. Ask those in the public eye to support this plan.

A GROUP FOR EVERYONE
Check out the many groups for Solar, CNG, your city or state, etc. Connect, learn and share. We grow stronger with your input. If you don't see a group that speaks to your interest, then start a group of your own.

PLEASE FRIEND ME so we can keep in touch. I do updates on new member numbers and help with the pledge petition drive.

Thanks again for joining us.

At 11:47am on July 18, 2008, Ike* said…: Sometimes, I really despise this site. For when you go to check something else like spelling or email and click out. Then all what you wrote is lost. Which in turn, produces an effect I call "M y Metaphors Rant” as you try to remember what you wrote the first time. And the effect from that is that you then get to rewrite it again...if you can remember it. Cause & Effect
So, here I go again................
Wow, am so surprised to know that someone knows where Opportunity is located and then this will blow your mind once you get to know me... My address was #1 in Oppor. Which is so ironic with my past & personality.
May I ask a question? What’s your occupation? If its too personal don't say.

Was in Missoula yesterday and just hated the traffic which is now starting in Kalispell. Am so amazed that when I visited this area in the 70's I thought it was so backward and now looking at it. Can't even afford to buy your own land or a house with land if a want to live around here.
Have yet to meet the current Governor who is surprise everyone and he kinda reminds me of Marc Raciot who I know personally . GAWD! I have such stories about him, my artwork, and how he knows of me. Driving to Helena via the Lincoln route is so colorful and majestic.

We Cut our driving from almost 40,000 a year to 24,000. Went through 4 cars, 3 of which, we were still paying on for years with the company we worked for as they made you use your own car.
Am so familiar with Corporation politics, rules and engagements . Sometimes old wives tales are true such as money is the root of all evil. The more money you make, the more you want, and then the more you try to hide to keep. There are loopholes in everything according to a 350 lb drunk CPA that taught me corporate booking and laws in a two week period.

Would dearly love to see a space ship land on the white house lawn and see what happens.

Also am a caulking nut, sealing junkie and for a female who gets tools like robo grips for Christmas. Firmly believe that "Preventative Maintenance" saves cars & expense. Hell, the dodge intrepid still has all its original equipment but the tranny, and its only been replaced once. That car has just over 250,0000 miles on it. You can pull the dip stick out and still the oil comes out of the engine clear as a bell. Although,. some of my seals are starting to leaks so rubber does not last longer it seals. It’ ll burn forever.
Auto places dislike me for I ask for Zerts on my U joints and they ask why.....They don;t expect a “girl” to know anything about auto parts. They live in the land of “DA.” as I call it.

If you care to respond in a different format there is another email I respond to that does not erase itself (Montanasbestkept@centrutytel.net)

My business name is Montana's Best Kept Secrets. So if you ever hear of that name its me.

TTFN
Ike*.

At 9:55am on July 17, 2008, Brad said…: I love the Opportunity area - but you're right, No one outside of MT would have any idea what you're talking about. Big Fork is changing and even Helena is starting to a little. I don;t miss the crowds and traffic that Missoula had. Helena is a bit slower speed.

At 8:21am on July 16, 2008, Brad said…: I'm in Helena. I moved from Missoula a little over three years ago. After 15 years on the west side of the divide, I was unprepared for the raw amount of sun we get on the east side. I was really shocked to see my floor sun-faded after less than two years. The patch that faded doesn't get summer sun - so it was the winter sun that did it. Where are you in this great state?