Pickens ?

[BUD ONEAL]

Has any body checked out T.Boone Pickens plan for the future? I am not the sharpest tool in the chest but sounds pretty good to me. pickensplan.com

 

[Mike Hook]

I listened to Mr. Pickens on the Glen Beck show ane he impressed me.


Mike

 

[Trez]

Bud,
I think his plan will be totally plausible and could be just what we need to jump start any attempt at fixing our energy problems.
It's for DAMN sure not going to be fixed by those dunderheads in Washington!!
But watch ole T. Boone........... he's a sly one. He stands to profit mightily on this scheme, but I don't begrudge him that! I say, since he's willing to take the bull by the horns, let's get at it.
Just goes to show, though, that those in D.C. should just go home and find something else to do, 'cause they're darned sure no good at what they're doing now! Oh, I re-read what I just wrote. They ARE good at what they are doing now. NOTHING!!!!
Trez
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[BUD ONEAL]

I agree Trez, However we cannot seem to get enough of us together, and to agree with each other to get them out! Gotta keep tring though

 

[jcarleto]

You know, I never have any problem with someone making a ton of money with a great idea. If it is a viable solution...or part of the solution...to energy independence, then everyone wins...and he should be first in line.

*JC*

 

[chuter]

I'm glad he's doing something. At least somebody is picking up an oar and trying to row the boat.

Not sure if I agree with natural gas as a long term transportation fuel since it's a finite source like oil; but I like the wind power.

 

[rogerdodger]

T. Boone

T. Boone

If it doesnt work. What will happen to the land? Who will take all those wind mills down? And, who will have to pay for it? sounds like a lot of wind to me.
The answer is oil, oil, and more oil. We have it here. Just no leadership in the country on either side.

 

[lanichol]

Oilman T. Boone Pickens: Dems' new best friend

Oilman T. Boone Pickens: Dems' new best friend

One of the most hated men in the oil business. He has screwed every partner, destroyed companies, forced thousands to unemployment with his attempted hostile take overs, all for his personal gain. Nobody will work with him in the oil business. What better way to get even with the people that cast you aside.

Boone who started Mesa was bought by NGP (Richard Rainwater) renaming the company Pioneer Natural Resources. Ironically those hostile take over attempts put Mesa in debt and he had to sell. NGP fired him.


Boone in my opinion is looking for a legacy as he contributed $160 million to OSU (Oklahoma State University).

http://www.forbes.com/global/2000/1113/0323122a.html
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9902E5DF163CF93BA35757C0A961958260

Pickens is the Ross Perot of the 2008 election. Perot split the conservative vote so Clinton could win with the lowest popular vote in American history securing his companies government contracts for the next 8 years.

While Democrats support drilling in leased areas, his message that we can’t drill our way to energy independence and that we must invest in renewable energy sources dovetails with our vision for energy independence," Pelosi spokesman Brendan Daly said.

[WOW, Pelosi does not know she is dealing with a guy 10x her intellect]
http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0708/Oilman_T_Boone_Pickens_Dems_new_best_friend.html



He had to find a way to make money somewhere else. Remember Pickens is there for personal gain, he is not a nice person.

 

[Sir Real]

Wind cannot solve ALL our problems. It'll help, though.

 

[jcarleto]

I look at it this way. No. Wind isn't the answer. But, it is AN answer. Drilling for oil is AN answer. We're going to need lots of answers if we are ever going to see inexpensive energy again.

In the case of Boone, he is going to cause money to be spent improving the deployment and development of wind-based systems. He may, or may not, have the right "motivation" or goals. At the end of the day though, the science of wind-based energy will be moved forward. I'm for that. Even if it isn't THE ultimate answer. If Boone's effort fails, the reasons for the failure will add to the knowledge-base.

People sometimes do the right thing for the wrong reasons. I say, "Let them alone if they are moving in the right direction."

*JC*

 

[giro5]

I have friends that are 100 percent wind and solar. Their standard of living is way down from mine. Just see what happens when you have overcast for 3 weeks straight and no wind in the winter.

AND, we see all this wind and solar being toughted but does anyone ever talk about the consequences of taking all that energy out of the wind or off soil being absorbed by solar panels - talking about on a scale to really support many large cities. Think there might be some effect on the "weather" or climate???

 

[jcarleto]

John,

I doubt that putting up wind towers would have any more impact than planting trees. Solar panels only absorb a fraction of the heat and light energy that is radiated by the sun. Remember, the light has to pass through the atmosphere first, and the panels radiate most of the heat they absorb. I am also not certain that absorbing the solar energy in panels is more damaging to the ecosystem than absorbing the same energy via a few hundred acre sod farm, where we rip the "absorption material" out and ship it away every few weeks.

I also know some people that have gone 100% solar for water heating. A bad winter can leave them with a lot of cold showers. The mistake is to remove the fueled backup unit. We "aren't there yet" with reasonable technology for everyday people to get off the grid. Those that manage with today's equipment do so at a premium of either lifestyle or personal effort.

Once again...wind, solar, wave action and perhaps players not yet named are all joint contenders for an overall solution. I'm fairly sure we'll still be pumping oil for energy 100 years from now. We just may not need it as much or need as much of it.

*JC*