New McCain ad: “Purpose”
posted at 10:20 am on June 27, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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John McCain clearly recognizes the opening that the high gas prices has provided him in the general election. Team McCain released their second straight ad on energy, this one focusing on McCain’s policy rather than the Barack Obama policies that the “Dr. No” ad criticized. McCain punches the idea of lowering prices at the pump, without mentioning the contrast of Obama’s remarks that tacitly supported higher prices:
American technology protected the world. We went to the moon, not because it was easy, but because it was hard. John McCain will call America to our next national purpose: Energy Security.
A comprehensive bipartisan plan to:
- Lower prices at the pump.
- Reduce dependence on foreign oil through domestic drilling.
- And champion energy alternatives for better choices and lower costs.
Putting country first.McCain.
JOHN MCCAIN: I’m John McCain and I approve this message.
Effective, if necessarily short on details. It emphasizes the key goals of most Americans on energy policy, and unlike the Democrats, asserts that we can do all of these things in parallel. I find it interesting that the ad doesn’t make any mention of the Lexington Project, not even in the graphics. They should be making that a brand name, akin to the Contract with America of 1994, a catchphrase that will give instant recognition on the issue and a plan that sets the parameters of the debate over energy policy. The ad, and McCain’s policy (except for cap-and-trade), emphasizes optimism and the can-do spirit that Americans love, as opposed to “Dr. No”.
They need to run this over and over again between now and the convention. McCain has a wide opening on energy policy, and if properly exploited, will trump Obama’s current edge on economic issues..
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Gee, now if we could only believe McCain. Of course, the pump prices will double with his cap and trade plan. But we’ve got to do it to stop non existent man made global warming.
Snake307 on June 27, 2008 at 10:24 AM
These are strategies toward goals of…?
whitetop on June 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Very good ad. This will play very well in places like the Philadelphia suburbs where I live. “Bipartisan plan” is the key phrase there. I think Americans believe there should be a political consensus on energy and will punish Democrats if they continue to try to make this a partisan issue.
I also like the strategy of going out with issue ads while Obama is still running only his gauzy “let me introduce myself” ad. It sends the message that John McCain doesn’t need to introduce himself while the unknown, inexperienced Barack Obama does.
rockmom on June 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM
There’s no reason at all NOT to believe him.
I dunno Ed…I’ve been a staunch supporter of the Mav for a long time now, and so far his ads seemed very effective. I just don’t see this one being so. Didn’t do it for me.
JetBoy on June 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM
I like this. I think McCain is way smart to accentuate the energy reform platform in this election. He will win on that every time. HOWEVER, he has to stop the whole “oil companies’ obscene profits” thing.
carbon_footprint on June 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Remember, “bipartisan” plans are only as good as the other side will accept bipartisanship over partisan political reasons.
JetBoy on June 27, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Awesome ad. Here’s why:
1. Obama’s message is “you can’t have cheap gas, you can’t drive anything larger than a Prius, you can’t live in the suburbs, you can’t have your thermostat set to 72 degrees, all because we must conserve energy and stop global warming.” Yes, it’s a “change” message, but it’s a change that’s really antithetical to the American ideal — which is to break through barriers, rather than retreat from them.
2. McCain invokes the space program, which is generally viewed as capturing the “best” of America’s can-do spirit. So McCain is saying – let’s break through the barrier of dependence on unstable foreign oil supplies and let’s get a solution to energy.
I like it. I just wish McCain would have said something about nuclear electrical power in his ad, too.
Outlander on June 27, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Eh….seen better from him. Not terrible mind you, just seen better.
amerpundit on June 27, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Correct. I’ve also never understood why cap and trade doesn’t go into the category of “pork”.
Moving on, I predict Barry is going to be outraged by the “putting country first” line.
As for the idea of making the Lexington Project this year’s Contract for America, I think Newt beat him to it with Drill here, drill now, pay less.
Buy Danish on June 27, 2008 at 10:32 AM
We have the politcal junkie glasses on. The majority of the people will never dig deeper then a thirty second commercial. It’s sad, but that is how it is.
Limerick on June 27, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Well,the Libs are going to have a cow about
going to the moon phrase by JFK,the’ll get
over it!
The ad looks good,and mutes the Libs on getting the
price at the pumps done,(BTW are price in Ontario,right
now is $1.34 a liter X 4.55 lites per Imp.Gal.)
And McCains ad goes after what the enviromental wackos
want,alternative fuel sources!
canopfor on June 27, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Yep, well said.
carbon_footprint on June 27, 2008 at 10:38 AM
That is two words that are winners.
People respond to images, not wordy ideas (ideas support the images).
Energy security, those two words alone set up a winner. McCain is shown to care about energy, and still cares about our security (where is has the edge by far).
Brilliant marketing, this is an effective platform, bumper sticker stuff…too bad the MSM won’t pick it up, if Obama said this, it would be headlines in every paper…Obama promises energy security.
BTW, isn’t Obama’s promise of 35% energy independence by 2025 (?) a little weak…McCain is independence by 2015.
I like the reference to the space program, a little Kennedy thunder, without using the Kennedy name.
This theme is a winner…since the MSM is hell-bent on not reporting the good news in the middle east.
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 10:38 AM
B.O.’s “current edge” amounts to a bunch of flowery speeches filled with how he is going to do all the wonderous wonderful things to make life oh so better for everyone under the sun. Of course, none of these speeches happen to explain HOW he intends to accomplish these Herculean feats, but as all know, he is the Messiah, so we should not question things like that.
And if you believe that, Howard Stern will announce he is adopting a strict Puritan lifestyle and moving to Lancaster PA on Monday to join the Amish.
pilamaye on June 27, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I try and I try and I try to find some redeeming quality of John McCain.
I just don’t like him – and it goes back to the year ‘2000.
My John McCain (up close and personal) story, from the 2000 South Carolina Primary.
Greenville SC – the 2000 Presidential primary – John McCain had just beaten ‘W’ in the NH primary and the “Straight Talk Express” rolled into South Carolina.
I was a McCain supporter – positive that he was the real deal.
I drove to a McCain speech and public appearance. It was a day I will never forget as long as I live.
That day I witnessed John McCain behave unlike any appearance I had ever seen on TV – the man was unhinged.
After a 15 minute canned speech – he decided to address his competition in the primary – George W. Bush. He did so by beginning with, “I am Luke Skywalker, and my opponents are members of the Empire. Together we will form the rebellion and defeat Darth Vadar”. He yelled this – first pumping – his voice full of anger – his face – beet red – and his eyes – well – they were scary.
The crowd instantly went from supportive – to bewildered.
He obviously didn’t pick up on the mood change – because he went on for another 5 minutes – ranting and raving about how everyone was lying about his record – his views – and he, “wasn’t going to take it any more” (remember the movie Network).
It was surreal.
When he finished – and with the prodding of an aid – he left the stage, while we in the crowd just stood there – stunned – and honestly – completely confused.
I asked a woman next to me: “what the hell just happened?” She answered: “that man is freaking nuts!”
I came home – walked in the house – sat on the couch and just looked at the wall. I suddenly realized – the man pushed on television – was not the man at all.
I have told this story many times – to many people – and I have heard the same story told back to me by others who have seen similar John McCain episodes.
I am not given to criticize anyone lightly ladies and gentlemen.
I am sure John McCain is a good man – but listen to me – and please believe me.
JOHN MCCAIN is NOT FIT TO LEAD THIS NATION.
John McCain is unstable. John McCain is freaking nuts!
jake-the-goose on June 27, 2008 at 10:40 AM
True.
amerpundit on June 27, 2008 at 10:40 AM
McCain should have an ad that features Obama stating that he is happy with the increase in fuel price but just wished the rise was a little slower. Then McCain should note that this is also the view of the New York Times where Tom Friedman recently argued that there should be a regulation requiring a minimum price of $4.00 per gallon. McCain should then mention that the Obamas don’t practice what they preach since neither Obama drives a Prius. Then mention Bill Ayers!
Larraby on June 27, 2008 at 10:41 AM
There those Republicans go again! They’re playing on our fears!
pseudonominus on June 27, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I try and I try.
jake-the-goose on June 27,2008 at 10:40PM.
jake-the-goose: Your not even trying,look, try harder
if not,try “Hope and Change”,that might
work for ya!
canopfor on June 27, 2008 at 10:45 AM
True dat. And a vote is a vote, no matter how much or how little some people know of whom they vote for.
JetBoy on June 27, 2008 at 10:46 AM
WOW – you fully understand my dilemma – I feel like I have no where to go – I suspect in the end I will find a place where I object to the nominee the least.
jake-the-goose on June 27, 2008 at 10:47 AM
The JayHaw(k) Phrenzie energy Plan:
1) Drill all that is drillable.
2) Build Nuclear Power Plants
3) Invest heavily in alternate fuels/electric vehicles.
4) Laugh as our enemies realize we don’t need their oil anymore and they can’t drink it.
5) Profit
JayHaw Phrenzie on June 27, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Exactly, and the answer to that is…
Yes, I am fearful, fearful that nothing will be done. The greatest tragedies in our history was because of inaction, not being decisive. We have not attacked the energy problem, and look where we are now, no man has ever charged up a hill in battle without fear driving him to victory…I didn’t lie in prison for 5 years without fear that my fellow man wouldn’t be there in the morning…it drove me to protect my fellow man; and fear that we will continue down this path of doing nothing but talk drives me to fight for bi-partisan energy security.
Every morning there are people who wake up, (and more come winter), that will say “can I afford to go to work?” “Can I afford to heat my home?” I want to alleviate that fear, and give them security…leaders take on the fear of others and charge up the hill. As leaders we need to make the sacrifice, so others can be secure…end of McCain speech (italics courtesy of BuyDanish)
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Let’s hope so.
Sorry.
BigD on June 27, 2008 at 10:55 AM
right2bright – yes, that is very Teddy Roosevelt-ish. TR is McCain’s hero. God knows TR would not sit still while something as important as energy prices spun out of control, nor would his answer be that Americans have to sacrifice and accept a world of limits.
The undercurrent of all of this is the basic idea of American exceptionalism. I believe the vast majority of Americans still believe in it. I know John McCain believes in it. I believe that Barack Obama and his Hyde Park crowd clearly don’t. We really haven’t had a president yet who didn’t. This is what scares me the most about Obama.
rockmom on June 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM
2 gallons for 5.10??? Where do I sign up?
infidel2 on June 27, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Why, when someone begins I was a “xyz” supporter, I know BS like this will follow?
Then the “I am sure John McCain is a good man – but…”, he is unstable, unhinged?
Yeah, a real long term McCain supporter…
“Did I ever tell you how I used to be an Obama supporter? I was positive he was for change, but then….”
Oh jake-the-goose, what do we do with people like you…I don’t know whether to be angry because you think we are so stupid, or sorry for you because you are so pathetic…
*
Every day on every talk show someone like you calls in…”I voted republican my whole life, and my whole family did too, but this McCain, why he is unhinged, absolutely nuts, he is scary, I just can’t for the first time in my life, vote Republican”…and who did you vote for in the last election…I voted for Gore, couldn’t stand that Bush, he is unhinged, absolutely nuts, but that was the first time I ever…”
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 11:07 AM
We recovered from Pearl Harbor and went on to win WWII on two theaters in 5 years. Surely we can have found, drilled, and begun refining new US crude in that time span. The Dems really are ‘nagging nabobs of negativism’ if they insist that we can’t.
DerKrieger on June 27, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Pretty good! I like it! Start using Barry’s new “Change the Works for You” mantra against him by proposing real and effective change.
Contrary to want St. Barack says, this was not racist.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 27, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Then is is time to bring out my favorite and probably most quoted TR statement, can’t post this enough…
Leadership is not for the weak of heart, and I am afraid we have far to many weaklings in leadership…they are too afraid to make a mistake.
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Last night on H&C Colmes and Rep. Wexler made the stupid reference to “alternatives like wind and solar” when the conversation was about the high price of gas. I don’t know about those two but I can’t put hot air and wind in the gas tank of my GAS burning car. Nor can 100 MILLION other people. And if you don’t buy in to the GW BS then we don’t need wind and solar. We have plenty of coal. But I do support continued research I just don’t find the need for an alternative to be urgent.
DerKrieger on June 27, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Forgot one thing……..flux capacitors. Nevermind. I guess that’s covered in #3. :)
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on June 27, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Didn’t you love how Wexler refused to answer Hannity’s questions regarding Murtha apologizing?
carbon_footprint on June 27, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Of course he wouldn’t! Being a Democrat means never having to say you’re sorry.
DerKrieger on June 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Mr. Mccain, please fire all your ad people and start over.
Several ads in a row now that are duds.
This topic should be your strongest point. Ad is poor.
faraway on June 27, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Dear right2bright – You know nothing about me – check Rush Limbaugh’s archives and you will be able to confirm that I have told this story since the 2000 election – LIVE on Rush radio show for that matter.
I respect your apprehension – I would probably be inclined to think as you do – but I know better.
My respects.
JAKE-the-Goose
jake-the-goose on June 27, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Cap and Trade. Defend it.
Windfall profits on oil co’s. Defend it.
If McCain wants to change course, he can’t have the ship going in two directions at once.
We’re not idiots you know.
JiangxiDad on June 27, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Then we have two. So choose.
btw, for a nut, he’s done alright for himself, and has had a long life.
JiangxiDad on June 27, 2008 at 11:33 AM
It’s going to be so sad to see JAKE the goose’s face if McCain wins. I bet he’ll cry.
wise_man on June 27, 2008 at 11:37 AM
This is a serious and on point ad. Such ads in the political genre try to speak to the public about issues of importance. Then you have Obama recieving a wink and a nod from the networks, with summer and fall reruns of Remember the Titans. Considering the attention paid by most of the electorate during the campaign, who gets better results.
captivated_dem on June 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM
I googled McCain Luke Skywalker January 2000. There are a bunch of references to McCain using that Star Wars analogy to reporters. Time and a few others mention it. But doesn’t include any descriptions of McCain acting especially weird or deranged about it.
You may be right. I have little tolerance for nuts. I may have reacted the same as you. But presumably, reporters saw what you saw, and weren’t as bent out of shape about it.
JiangxiDad on June 27, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Oooh! Appeal to authority! Yeah, that’ll show them thar peasants. Been telling the story to everyone who’s polite enough to listen since 2000!
Well, repetition alone doesn’t make something more interesting. Or more true.
Gilda on June 27, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Any chance that you are a Ron Paul supporter?
wise_man on June 27, 2008 at 11:53 AM
This ad is WAY better than the ad Wrong Way McCAin has been running in PA, which trumpets his ‘global warming’ credentials and doesn’t even mention gas prices.
If that ad were only a punt insofar as McCain’s chances in PA are concerned, I could live with it. But it is worse than a punt. It bestows legitimacy upon a point of view that is increasingly discredited by scientific research, and that is now obstacle #1 to getting our energy house in order.
james23 on June 27, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Today’s Rasmussen tracking poll:
http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll
People overwhelmingly think we can’t conserve our way out of the current energy troubles. That does not bode well for Obama.
tgharris on June 27, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Wait.. what was the purprose of the moon landings?
aengus on June 27, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Ha! I’m thinking that chance approaches certainty, but he’ll get indignant at the mere suggestion. They always do, these “stealth” Paulbots.
Gilda on June 27, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Great… lower energy costs or. “prices at the pump”.
So John, what’s with the meaningless multi-trillion dollar tax on our oil and coal energy (ie, almost 90% of it) called “Carbon Credits” that you had another wacky speech about two weeks ago? It’s all now also a “bipartisan” scheme because the two lame shitheads running for President both endorse it wholeheartedly.
Of course, the American people will be stuck with the huge bill.
That scam will jack up our energy costs worse than if the Ghawar field in Saudia Arabia blows up. And the worst thing is: we’re doing it to ourselves! For nothing! And some very unsavory buddies of our politicos will enrich themselves and pay back our corrupt political class with billions peeled off of their roll of trillions. – sort of like Tony and the boys tipping a kid at the Bada-Bing Club.
Oh… and how about that ANWR, penguin boy?
More meaningless pandering from a professional panderer.
TexasJew on June 27, 2008 at 12:13 PM
HE DIDN’T MENTION NUCLEAR! He better not go lukewarm on that.
Paul-Cincy on June 27, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Wow. TexasJew doesn’t like the latest John McCain ad featured on HotAir and he also doesn’t like McCain. Stop. The. Presses.
wise_man on June 27, 2008 at 12:19 PM
DANG He did it. ‘Putting Country First’ What a wonderful brand slogan. Its about TIME! http://www.countryaboveself.com THAT is what its all about.
ilitigant on June 27, 2008 at 12:25 PM
You are cool, intelligent, but the constant banging on the anti-McCain symbols gives me a head-ache.
Nobody in this race is as bad as you make him out to be. This was a good ad, not meant to resolve all of the issues, but a good ad to move people to his point of view. You don’t have to like someone to honestly evaluate one of his actions.
There was that one guy who hated Fred, constantly ragging on him, Fred’s wife, Fred’s red truck, Fred’s kids, Fred’s history, Fred’s this or that…soon the guy became a joke, when he posted you could almost see the eyes roll, and the eagerness to egg him on or make fun of him. Most of the time he was so consumed with hate, he never saw how much ridicule he was getting, how little people thought of him, how much he embarrassed himself with his hatred (he seldom posts now, he had to move on).
You are so much brighter, and more intelligent then that other poster…don’t become him.
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 12:28 PM
You’re on a roll today. Go get ‘em!
This is a good ad, and a winning issue for McCain. We rose to conquer the Moon, we can rise to conquer the energy dilemma. Americans don’t cower in the face of challenge. We fight back and win. (Except the Paulbots and Obamatons. They just whine from the sidelines about their personal superiority.)
Gilda on June 27, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Where’s McCain’s “Let’s build 50 nuclear plants” idea? It should be in the ad. Energy is fungible. We can take energy from nuke plants to manufacture hydrogen for cars, instead of using electricity from coal. That should placate the global warming nuts. Of course it won’t, but it should.
Paul-Cincy on June 27, 2008 at 12:30 PM
I rest my case…
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Better than the last ad, but for me:
1. Remove the stupid solar cells. You can coat a whole roof with them for $30,000.00 and not get enough energy to power a toaster – even when the sun is shining brightly. The physics of solar cells says you’re not going to get much better, but even if you COULD double their output, this would be a poor, inefficient, and high-pollution way (remember, these cells have to be manufactured) to generate energy. And by the way, the sun degrades the solar cells – so you’ll be replacing them frequently and you always will be paying 4.5 times as much for electricity as everyone else.
2. Add coal. Get real: coal is our major resource, and it can be converted into gas or oil. We have to use it.
3. Add nuclear. This is the only major way you can significantly reduce industrial demand for gas quickly and reduce heating costs for homes. It’s the safest form of energy production by far, and you can recycle nuclear fuel by repealing the stupid Congressional restrictions which say we can’t, which eliminates the waste problem.
4. Remove the stupid windmills. They consume way too much in natural resources for the puny and unreliable power they produce. Costs are understated, as the advocates fail to count the additional power lines, metering, and replacement costs (It’s just a matter of time until a hurricane, tornado, or major hailstorm wipes out a wind farm).
landlines on June 27, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Gilda on June 27, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Let me tell you -
You’re not going to win this battle by taxing it.
Or not drilling in ANWR. Ever.
Or going squishy on windfall profits.
Or telling states like California that they can unilaterally prevent exploration in the deep offshore but prevent Aaska from having its massive oilfields opened up.
Or by telling oil companies that they should invest
in “alternative energy” crap instead of being .. oil companies.
I’m in the energy business and have seen McCain in action on this.
Just call me very skeptical.
TexasJew on June 27, 2008 at 12:55 PM
So true Ed. The ad is short and sweet and makes the point. You could say what McCain said in 10,000, or 100 words, and in this case, 100 is better. If McCain gets the message out about Project Lexington, to the point that the two words “Project Lexington” equate to a 10,000 word discussion, that will help him greatly.
I would suggest that they run this fine ad, but I would challenge them to do a new voice over, incorporating the words “Project Lexington” more than once, and adding a graphic for the web site.
McCain is determined to own this issue (energy,) and I’m thrilled because I knew last year that the issue for this election would not be healthcare, nor Iraq, but in fact energy. He’s 100% on the mark here.
Wise Golden on June 27, 2008 at 12:56 PM
No – but I was dumb enough to support Perot.
I appreciate there are a lot of people who see John McCain as our best hope – you are correct – but he is still a NUT.
Give me a break – he does not want to drill in ANWAR ? !!!!
Screw the Caribou – that alone is evidence that he’s an idiot.
jake-the-goose on June 27, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Thanks for that.
Wise Golden on June 27, 2008 at 1:02 PM
Question: why can’t I just not like the man. It must my opinion that John McCain is a NUT !!!
Pure and simple.
jake-the-goose on June 27, 2008 at 1:07 PM
I see this as the only viable situation for driving hydrogen cars that replace our existing fossil fuel vehicles. Building clean burning coal pants is a start in the better direction. Wind, wave(tide) and solar can produce some electricity at current technology, but to realistically account for all of the electricity to charge a battery, or separate hydrogen and oxygen from water, you need a lot of electricity.
I was watching a program on a recent aircraft carrier and they mentioned that for the ship’s nuclear reactor that powers the entire operations(except for the aviation fuel), it will only have to be refueled once in its operational lifetime. If we begin to construct the power plants now, then in the decade or whatever it takes for them to come on line, we will have more electricity for our country. Of course we also need to open the long delayed nuclear waste facility to store the spent fuel, but this is something that needs to be done.
wise_man on June 27, 2008 at 1:07 PM
This ad needs more specifics. Mention the 45 nuclear plants–safe, clean, electricity. Mention developing shale oil in the Rockies, which could provide 150 years’ worth of America’s needs.
Another idea for an ad: Right now, when you fill up your tank (show a gas station with high prices), you pay your hard-earned money to this man (show image of a raving Hugo Chavez) and these men (show images of Saudi princes in a palace). John McCain prefers that you spend less money to pay this man (show a worker on an offshore oil rig) and these men (show workers in hard-hats at a refinery) for your oil, right here in America. American oil money for American workers. Yes we can.
This might get the blue-collar crowd on board with drilling here in America–more jobs for them!
Steve Z on June 27, 2008 at 1:32 PM
We can take energy from nuke plants to manufacture hydrogen for cars, instead of using electricity from coal.
Paul-Cincy on June 27, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Hydrogen is another science-challenged “eco-wacko” dead end. The problem with carrying hydrogen around is that hydrogen + the slightest amount of oxygen becomes an explosive mixture which can be set off by light. Can you imagine a country full of these car bombs? Imagine a downtown parking garage where one of the H-cars springs a leak and takes out half of downtown!! They would make wartime Baghdad look like a safety zone!! Such ill-considered suggestions are why it is always a serious mistake to let politicians pick technology winners and losers.
If you want to store energy cleanly and efficiently, use nuclear to convert coal to gasoline + the thousands of oil byproducts that we use.
landlines on June 27, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Hydrogen is another science-challenged “eco-wacko” dead end. The problem with carrying hydrogen around is that hydrogen + the slightest amount of oxygen becomes an explosive mixture which can be set off by light. Can you imagine a country full of these car bombs? Imagine a downtown parking garage where one of the H-cars springs a leak and takes out half of downtown!! They would make wartime Baghdad look like a safety zone!! Such ill-considered suggestions are why it is always a serious mistake to let politicians pick technology winners and losers.
If you want to store energy cleanly and efficiently, use nuclear to convert coal to gasoline + the thousands of oil byproducts that we use.
landlines on June 27, 2008 at 2:40 PM
…and by the way, Hydrogen + Oxygen -> Water!
Water vapor is the BIGGEST GREENHOUSE GAS BY FAR!!! It is over 3000 times as plentiful as CO2 in the atmosphere, and has a direct and provable impact on weather (unlike CO2, where its impact is all unproven theory and speculation).
If the Eco’s are so freaked out by “greenhouse gas,” why are they pushing hydrogen cars, whose exhaust is 100% greenhouse gas?
An easy and time-tested solution:
Climate constantly changes: Successful species adapt to it! So relax and enjoy it!!
landlines on June 27, 2008 at 2:52 PM
nice hyper-bull. Yeah, McCain gets mad, didn’t they have video cameras back in 2000?
kirkill on June 27, 2008 at 2:56 PM
That’s the cynic I like.
I do have a problem with McCain saying about Calif. drilling, leave it up to the state to decide (knowing how the state is being led), and then saying don’t let the state decide in Alaska’s case.
These are questions that need to be resolved, asked, and over time they will be. The problem is, if not McCain, then Obama, and that means Obama for 8 years, McCain is 4 years.
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Lordie, where to begin with you?
These cars will not be rolling bombs on the highway, despite your view that this vehicle of 2008 will be using the same technology as the Hindenberg of 1937.
And adding drops of water from the tailpipe of a hydrogen vehicle will not contribute to carbon emissions, which is what the environmentalist wackos are all up in arms about.
wise_man on June 27, 2008 at 3:39 PM
That’s what you think…but we know the Japanese have been planning this for decades…planting hydrogen bombs in every garage.
On some Dec. day, the secret bomb attack will be devastating, and Japan will rule the U.S., just like they tried 60+ years ago.
You can look at their squinty little eyes in see the evil.
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 3:52 PM
kirkill on June 27, 2008 at 2:56 PM
jake-the-goose on June 27, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Just curious, when did this “I approve this message” business start?
AbaddonsReign on June 27, 2008 at 5:09 PM
He has it right, a balanced approach, do everything..
Chakra Hammer on June 27, 2008 at 5:21 PM
if he comes around on ANWR it would even be better since it was first created to be utilized in the future..(Which is NOW)
Chakra Hammer on June 27, 2008 at 5:30 PM
right2bright on June 27, 2008 at 5:36 PM
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