Monthly Archives: August 2008

T. Boone Pickens calls for energy independence

Posted on August 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Oil man and wind power generator Boone Pickens is pushing hard for energy solutions. He has set up a website and is calling for twenty percent of our energy needs to be generated by renewables in ten years. Yes I … Continue reading →

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The Limits on Wind

Posted on August 28, 2008 by billmanzi

We have focused on wind energy frequently, and with just about everyone on board for additional wind power we are now bumping into some of the logistical issues that really need to be solved if we as a country are … Continue reading →

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The Biden Speech

Posted on August 27, 2008 by billmanzi

Joe Biden gave a fine speech to the Convention tonight, detailing his moving personal story and going after his friend John McCain on the scores of policy disagreements that the campaign wishes to emphasize. Biden hit the Republicans pretty good, … Continue reading →

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The Clinton Speech

Posted on August 27, 2008 by billmanzi

President Bill Clinton, received enthusiastically by the Democratic crowd. A good speech, shoring up party unity. President Clinton is still a party icon, and his ability to move people with the spoken word is as strong as ever. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26430180#26430180

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The Biden Tribute

Posted on August 27, 2008 by billmanzi

The Democratic profile of and tribute to Vice Presidential nominee Joseph Biden. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26431001#26431001

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The Hillary Tribute

Posted on August 27, 2008 by billmanzi

The Democratic Party’s tribute to Hillary. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/26414617#26414617

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Gore fights for Kerry

Posted on August 27, 2008 by billmanzi

Al Gore has just cut a spot endorsing John Kerry for Senate. Good ad for Kerry, especially in a Democratic primary.

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The Battleground States- Colorado

Posted on August 27, 2008 by billmanzi

With the Democratic convention in Denver lets look at battleground state Colorado. Colorado went for George W. Bush over John Kerry by 52-47, and has voted Republican in every Presidential election since 1968, excepting 1992 when they voted for Clinton. … Continue reading →

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Hillary Calls for Unity

Posted on August 27, 2008 by billmanzi

Hillary Clinton last night called for unity, imploring her supporters to support Barack Obama. Her speech was greeted warmly, and she talked about the fact that her candidacy was about more than just electing Hillary Clinton. It was about ideas, … Continue reading →

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You don’t need a weatherman Part Three

Posted on August 26, 2008 by billmanzi

The Obama response, mocking McCain for his sixties flashback on Bill Ayers. weather

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