Obama wants to put coal plants out of business

Don't ya know, he's selling gulable people on socialism - I only hope a few undecided people can see this info and vote against him.

I get onenewshow.com, too. And to think, people still want to vote for Obama. But then liberals do not read such materials.

I think no matter which way we go, we are in trouble. I would like to vote for none of the above.

I had heard several months ago that Biden had stated quite plainly that THEY were against coal - clean or otherwise. Though I am surprised that it is just now coming out. I would have thought there would have been a bigger fuss about it when he did. Unfortunately it does not surprise me. Though I actually believe that the outcome of tomorrow's election really will make little difference - we are in serious trouble here no matter which way it goes.

People won't listen. He has them locked up tight with the "change" theme--they don't care what type of change, thanks to George Bush who has ruined this country and economy. Well, him and the Congress. Anyway, Obama supporters don't want to hear this and they'll come up with all kinds of justifications and counter-articles. It's even hard to say if that's what he actually said, our journalists twist things around so much. But I believe if he is president it will be a disaster. Same for McCain. We're really pretty far gone and it'll take a miracle for the United States to stand up and be strong and independent again.

I would suggest that you listen to the actual words Obama said rather than to what has been taken out of context by others: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfxhbwp1Vx4 He is for clean coal and is not planning to put people out of business. I live in California and have seen that clean technology does actually save money and would be more likely to keep people in business than to close them down. And perhaps you do not know that McCain has espoused the same plan... See and hear the facts... http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2008/11/02/obama-coal-plants/ This is another one of those last minute ploys to cause fear on the part of Palin-McCain... It is a wonk because, dare I say it, it is a lie. And I must admit that I am far from being an atheist and that many good religious and spiritual people are on both sides of the aisle... I have a high regard for the truth and believe that fair play is important. I cannot say the same thing for the Palin-McCain camp. It seems that a lot of fact checking is needed. It is a sad thing as both are better people than they are acting like now.

Right now we get about 49% of our electricity from coal plants. All other renewable sources amount to about 2.4%. If Cap and Trade is put into place sometime during his first term it means that we will have to replace 1/2 of our electricity production. He also wants to not consider Nuclear until we solve all the problems so that takes 19% more off the table. With a 68% reduction in electricity our economy will come to a stop. Lets look at solar home power systems. For your home you could purchase a system to be sued during sunny weather only and the rest of the time you would be connected to the power grid. The cost $15,000 (http://www.altersystems.com/catalog/gridtie-solar-systems-sunwize-gts-systems-c-78_168.html) plus installing they system. With my current electric bill it would take me over 16 years to pays for the system with out installation. I would still have to be hooked to the grid to get power at night and on non sunny days. If you want to look at wind it is cheaper but still cost a minimum of $5,000 to purchase and installing is extra. http://www.bergey.com/ Both systems suggest a back up system which is an additional expense. Back in the last energy crisis I knew many people who invested in alternative power and found out that they systems did not last as long and did not produce consistent energy. Even with tax savings they felt it was costing them more than they saved. The only exception was the people who burned wood, which would not be allowed because of the green house gases. Remember that these prices are for today and with reduced electricity they could skyrocket due to increased overhead. Are we going to become obsessed with the reduction of green house gases that we become like the people who are so scared of getting germs that they avoid physical contact with other people and do everything they can to kill the germs that when they do get sick their body has no protection. What are we going to do if we reduce CO2 admissions to almost zero and find that plant life is suffering? Will we rush in like the ethanol solution and drive up world food prices only to find out it is not working like we thought. Lets go slowly and keep developing alternatives with out the government dictating to us what kind and how much because it help their friends.

wow a great post. and this is something that wasnt put on tv much or in the news some one hid this very good! We are realy realy going to be hurting if he gets in

As usual he backpaddled. I suppose somebody pointed out to him that 50% of our electricity comes from coal plants. Think about the economic repercussions. It's not only our electricity bill that would skyrocket. Everything else would cost more, too. Our manufacturing industry relies on electricity. There are more than coal plant jobs at stake. So now it's highly desirable to do what he stated but of course the technology is still in its infancy (to convert the plants and to use alternatives to fill the gap) and therefore, it won't be done, of course. Poor Obama, just all a big old misunderstanding,...again! lol.