We can keep diplomatic channels open without trying to run the various governments of other countries. When the “terrorist” threw the tea overboard in Boston Harbor which country came in and kicked England’s @$$#$ out. It appears the French played a minor role but had it not been for the 30% of insurgents in this nation rising up and over throwing the ruling government we would still be using the pound as money and be using the metric system.

An yes I used the modern day terms to define the revolution since it is quite similar to what we have currently in Iraq. When the people create an uprising then perhaps we should come to there aid, but if they aren’t willing to try to gain freedom on their own then they don’t want it bad enough.

Just had a quick question: Why is 120 billion on Iraq and 1 billion on renewable energy so out of line? The Constitution was established primarily to provide for the common defense! That is what our taxes are meant to do.

I understand that becoming energy independant (I am a huge supporter, and always have been, of renewable energy) will be very helpful (possibly essential) to this goal. But so is Iraq.

We, as the strongest, most productive, most powerful nation on earth have a responsibility to confront tyranny. We must not over extend oursleves, by any means. But we must help those in need when we can, and certainly when it is vital to our own interests as in Iraq. We kill two birds with one stone (or in this case, a massive boulder!)

-James

I really appreciate the thought you put into your blogs and your need to make coverage of these types of events a political neutral affair. That being said it doesn’t strike me as odd that an event like this would contain such rhetoric and it would come from Mr. Chiles or people of the same political persuasion. Renewable resource energy isn’t a “conservative” or a “liberal” political theme to be used to garner votes. Where most people get the inclination that it is deemed as a liberal idea, is the fact that many in the democrat party before this type of action has been proven to be beneficial will try to use the force of government to implement it as a means to garner votes.
I would have to ask Mr. Chiles if he has installed renewable energy sources at his home or his place of business, and if not WHY ?? Actions speak louder than words and in order to get others to follow your lead you must lead with actions not rhetoric.
It isn’t the governments job to fund these types of renewable energy resources it is governments job to get out of the way and allow the private sector to do what it does best, benefit mankind. Personally using the War in Iraq as a means to try to use that same money to fund this type is simply playing to those that choose to use class warfare as a means to make political points. It would’ve been beneficial NOT to invade Iraq which means that money wouldn’t have been spent NOT in Iraq nor for renewable resources. This is the primary reason why people chose not to educate themselves on issues like this because of all the rhetoric that transcends both political parties.
People go to Jackson Browne concerts but as soon as he starts in on his nuclear holocaust crap people start yelling SHUT UP AND SING. People don’t pay good money to hear him pontificate about something he has NO knowledge of they pay to hear him sing and that is all. Perhaps Mr. Chiles can learn a lesson from Jackson Browne, that being discuss issues like renewable energy without the snide comments on political issues.

I wasn’t taunted at all and there wasn’t any real direct pokes beyond shots at President Bush but I could just feel almost a presence there (if that makes sense.) The atmosphere in the room changed for about ten minutes during that portion of the presentation. It was almost surreal.

And good luck appeasing the future Mrs. Jason… this old husband has obtained good results with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.