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At 7:03pm on May 26, 2009, Missy Steichen said…: Hi Michael!
Great job on getting a response from the Senator. the "Published Opeds" forum is for posting published newspaper/magazine opeds. Will you please post the letter you received on this page
http://push.pickensplan.com/group/lettersfromwashington
And keep up the great work!
Missy :-)

At 6:05pm on April 20, 2009, allen bauman said…: You are just bringing back all the old memories. I also had a 1968, white Electra 225. One of the biggest boats on the road. I really didn't care that it only got 8 miles to the gallon because even as a kid I could afford the $0.35--$0.50 per gallon. But I couldn't fill the tank. It was one of the biggest, baddest boats on the road. Damn that OPEC!---allen

At 4:17pm on April 20, 2009, allen bauman said…: Way to go Michael. You are now a public figure! Excellent summary of the topic and of the political impotence we have had to endure for 35 years. In 1973 I purchased my first new car, a Toyota Celica stick shift. No automatics in those days but still one of my favorite cars to this day.
I got into the car, took in the new car aroma and drove out of the dealership to wait on line for gas! I will continue to do what I can to change that in my lifetime. 2050 doesn't work for me.----allen

At 3:51pm on April 7, 2009, allen bauman said…: Hi Michael
I posted a blog today which might be of interest to you concerning the oil companies. Your thoughts? Also I invited your friendship the other day and have not heard back either way.
Thanks
allen

At 11:39am on April 2, 2009, Geoff Bailey said…: Michael,

Please keep me updated on your meeting request to discuss the pledge!

Geoff

At 9:32am on March 29, 2009, Geoff Bailey said…: Michael,

Thanks for posting! The Virtual March is priority #1. Great job my man.

Geoff

At 8:23am on March 4, 2009, Kevin Lienhard said…: I want to open by saying what a great concept this is. And I also want to be candid about some things. We all know that conversation opens up the mind for new and innovative ideas, which is the best way to see how things might work. But correct me if I am wrong, I do not see an actual strategy forming from this. I know that T. Boone Pickens has a plan/dream of which he, himself is acting on. But to truly achieve from this concept there needs to be short term goals set. Goals that can be performed by anyone immediately. That will get things started. I, like many others, do not know what it is needed to go out there and do my part for the Picken’s Plan and think that it would be very beneficial to have some sort of outline as to what needs to be done. Keeping a list of thing achieved, and a list of things to achieve, and how they correlate to each other chronologically.

In my opinion we need to: (by State/Area)

First of all break the Picken’s Plan down into different forms of energy, and then see how the Picken’s Plan will work in these areas . (some examples)
a. Fuels for vehicles
1. Natural gas vehicles
2. Bio-Fuels
3. Hybrids
4. Electric
b. Wind energy
1. Programs by State
c. Solar energy
1. Programs by State

Second, identify a “to do list” for each form of energy on what is actually needed to make these sustainable, and how to take action.

Third, outline the personal capabilities needed to achieve each goal or task, (this way people can identify better how they can provide help), and allow people to commit to the task by asking for volunteers, or by voting on the best qualified person for the task.

Last, but not least, there needs to be an area on the Picken’s Plan website showing this information broken down by area. Possibly a map of the U.S. having each map indicating each specific form of energy, (wind, solar, fuels) . Then, all one would have to do is click on the map and see what it is that is needed and what it is that has been accomplished.

To me this would allow for action as well as words. This is such an important topic in these economic times, and could be a great way to take responsibility on a local level. We cannot wait for our politicians to take action, it is up to US. Thank you.