House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touts Waco Democrat Chet Edwards for VP
07:38 AM CDT on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
A Texan on the presidential ticket this year? House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has one in mind.
In an interview with Newsweek, she suggested U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards of Waco – whose district includes President Bush's Crawford ranch – for vice president.
Mr. Edwards, a moderate Democrat who specializes in military and veteran affairs, said it was a privilege to be considered but that he hasn't met with the Obama search team.
~Dallas Morning News
If Nancy Pelosi is proposing Chet Edwards as OBama's ticket-mate, Texas' Congressional District 17 better think long and hard about re-electing him. Is it that Edwards is such a great candidate or is it to poke a finger in the eye of President Bush because Crawford is in CD-17, somehow I think it's the latter.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
This speech is a must for those who would seek the conservative viewpoint on energy policy. It balances protection for the environment against the interest of the American family.
One quote stands out from this speech:
"We do not settle for the proposition that a healthy environment has to come at the expense of a healthy economy." Amen and amen!
Continue to speak truth Mr. Williams, Texans are behind you all the way.
Hands down, Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams delivered the best speech of the Republican Party of Texas State Convention. I remember being struck at the time by his ease of manner as well as his ability to connect with an audience. As I was listening to his speech again via his website www.williamsfortexas.com I was struck by the substance of his speech. In his speech he outlined a comprehensive, logical answer to the energy problem.
"Well, I don't believe that climate change is just an issue that's convenient to bring up during a campaign. I believe it's one of the greatest moral challenges of our generation. That's why I've fought successfully in the Senate to increase our investment in renewable fuels. That's why I reached across the aisle to come up with a plan to raise our fuel standards… And I didn't just give a speech about it in front of some environmental audience in California. I went to Detroit, I stood in front of a group of automakers, and I told them that when I am president, there will be no more excuses — we will help them retool their factories, but they will have to make cars that use less oil.”
— Barack Obama, Speech in Des Moines, IA, October 14, 2007
"With the price of crude oil above $130 a barrel, and the price of gasoline nearing $4 a gallon, we need leadership that stands up for the economic interests of American families by demanding greater exploration of America’s energy sources.
I have fought for energy exploration, the development of clean energy technologies, common sense water protection and pipeline safety measures and self-imposed spending caps at the Railroad Commission.
I have advocated for fiscal conservatism even when it cost me money… such as when I turned down a pay raise from the Texas Legislature, not once, but twice.
But Americans will not fall for identity politics over good ideas or slogans in the absence of substance or for promises and platitudes that are the wrong policy prescriptions.
Change is just a slogan when the ideas are the Democrat leftovers of the last 50 years.
When it is the same menu as McGovern, Carter and Mondale: higher taxes, bigger government and a steady diet of class warfare and expanded welfare.
We must remember what their message of hope and change is all about: their hope is in government, and the change they seek is in your pocket."
We do not settle for the proposition that a healthy environment has to come at the expense of a healthy economy.
Our hope resides in unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit to address both challenges."
Hon. Michael Williams, Texas Railroad Commissioner speaking at the Republican Party of Texas State Convention 2008
Compare the two speeches: Michael Williams offers substantive ideas as opposed to Barack Obama's vacuous promises for 2030 or 2050. Who is more qualified to speak on this issue, a U.S. Senator or a Texas Railroad Commissioner who has been dealing with these issues on a day to day basis for the last 8 years? My vote is Michael Williams, but not just for Railroad Commissioner but for Governor. When are you running Michael? We need this kind of leadership in the Governor's mansion.
"Well, I don't believe that climate change is just an issue that's convenient to bring up during a campaign. I believe it's one of the greatest moral challenges of our generation. That's why I've fought successfully in the Senate to increase our investment in renewable fuels. That's why I reached across the aisle to come up with a plan to raise our fuel standards… And I didn't just give a speech about it in front of some environmental audience in California. I went to Detroit, I stood in front of a group of automakers, and I told them that when I am president, there will be no more excuses — we will help them retool their factories, but they will have to make cars that use less oil.”
— Barack Obama, Speech in Des Moines, IA, October 14, 2007
"With the price of crude oil above $130 a barrel, and the price of gasoline nearing $4 a gallon, we need leadership that stands up for the economic interests of American families by demanding greater exploration of America’s energy sources.
I have fought for energy exploration, the development of clean energy technologies, common sense water protection and pipeline safety measures and self-imposed spending caps at the Railroad Commission.
I have advocated for fiscal conservatism even when it cost me money… such as when I turned down a pay raise from the Texas Legislature, not once, but twice.
But Americans will not fall for identity politics over good ideas or slogans in the absence of substance or for promises and platitudes that are the wrong policy prescriptions.
Change is just a slogan when the ideas are the Democrat leftovers of the last 50 years.
When it is the same menu as McGovern, Carter and Mondale: higher taxes, bigger government and a steady diet of class warfare and expanded welfare.
We must remember what their message of hope and change is all about: their hope is in government, and the change they seek is in your pocket."
We do not settle for the proposition that a healthy environment has to come at the expense of a healthy economy.
Our hope resides in unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit to address both challenges."
Hon. Michael Williams, Texas Railroad Commissioner speaking at the Republican Party of Texas State Convention 2008
Compare the two speeches: Michael Williams offers substantive ideas as opposed to Barack Obama's vacuous promises for 2030 or 2050. Who is more qualified to speak on this issue, a U.S. Senator or a Texas Railroad Commissioner who has been dealing with these issues on a day to day basis for the last 8 years? My vote is Michael Williams, but not just for Railroad Commissioner but for Governor. When are you running Michael? We need this kind of leadership in the Governor's mansion.
Monday, June 16, 2008
I don't know about you but gas prices are about to break our bank. I have just returned from the State Republican Convention where Newt Gingrich spoke. He has started a campaign to encourage members of Congress to allow drilling here in America.
Did you know that Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Alaska have enough oil underground to replace what we import from Saudia Arabia? We also have enough oil underneath the Gulf of Mexico to replace what we import from Venezuela. Why are we not tapping into these resources? The American Congress. They have placed a moratorium on all oil drilling in America or the Gulf of Mexico. The new drilling techniques are environmentally safe. In fact, the new oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico survived Hurricane Katrina without one drop being released into the ocean. They have a new cutoff system that detects instability from the rig. So there is no chance that oil could be released into the Gulf.
Recently, Congress in a 214-215 vote defeated a bill that would have lifted the moratorium on drilling. I find it absolutely irresponsible to continue this "law" at the expense of the American people.
www.AmericanSolutions.com/DrillNow go to this website to sign a petition urging Congress to lift the moratorium. They are trying to reach 1,000,000 signatures by July 4 and declare it energy independence day. This petition also urges the President to release oil from our energy reserves, I believe we have a 20 year supply (don't quote me on that one), which would immediately drive down the price of oil and bankrupt the oil speculators who are getting rich off the backs of working Americans. I urge you to sign the petition and forward this to as many people as possible. If you are so inclined, send an email to all your elected officials urging them to call for a lift of the moratorium. The only way this situation will get better is if we put enough pressure on our public officials to act on our behalf.
Forgive me if I sound a bit like a politician. I did just return from the Convention where every other word was America, God Bless America, God Bless Texas, the people of America, etc. You can't help getting caught up in the terminology.
Seriously, I am outraged at the situation and would appreciate your consideration of the matter.
Did you know that Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Alaska have enough oil underground to replace what we import from Saudia Arabia? We also have enough oil underneath the Gulf of Mexico to replace what we import from Venezuela. Why are we not tapping into these resources? The American Congress. They have placed a moratorium on all oil drilling in America or the Gulf of Mexico. The new drilling techniques are environmentally safe. In fact, the new oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico survived Hurricane Katrina without one drop being released into the ocean. They have a new cutoff system that detects instability from the rig. So there is no chance that oil could be released into the Gulf.
Recently, Congress in a 214-215 vote defeated a bill that would have lifted the moratorium on drilling. I find it absolutely irresponsible to continue this "law" at the expense of the American people.
www.AmericanSolutions.com/DrillNow go to this website to sign a petition urging Congress to lift the moratorium. They are trying to reach 1,000,000 signatures by July 4 and declare it energy independence day. This petition also urges the President to release oil from our energy reserves, I believe we have a 20 year supply (don't quote me on that one), which would immediately drive down the price of oil and bankrupt the oil speculators who are getting rich off the backs of working Americans. I urge you to sign the petition and forward this to as many people as possible. If you are so inclined, send an email to all your elected officials urging them to call for a lift of the moratorium. The only way this situation will get better is if we put enough pressure on our public officials to act on our behalf.
Forgive me if I sound a bit like a politician. I did just return from the Convention where every other word was America, God Bless America, God Bless Texas, the people of America, etc. You can't help getting caught up in the terminology.
Seriously, I am outraged at the situation and would appreciate your consideration of the matter.
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