Did McCain Listen?

On 6/11 I wrote a blog here that said the government should offer $100 million to anyone who solves the energy problem. I also made a few other suggestions to go with it.

I sent a copy to the McCain & Obama campaigns, just for kicks.

Today, 6/23, McCain said to a group in California that, if elected, he would offer $300 million to anyone who solves the energy problem - one dollar for every citizen in America. As I had said two weeks ago, that's a cheap price to pay (but I was even cheaper - I only suggested $100 million).

Hm-m-m. Looks like McCain not only talks, but listens, as well.

And I can only hope that he also considers the other points in that plan - and then manages to get elected so he can actually DO it. Because, regardless of who gets into office, that is exactly the plan that is needed. And, so far, McCain is the only one stepping up to the plate with it.

Now if only he would listen to my thoughts on immigration, health care and taxes, he'd make a good president :o)

Also in today's news, my point about regulating speculation was made:

"Near-record oil prices could quickly fall by half if Congress were to rein in speculators, according to testimony Monday from a hedge fund manager and oil company adviser on Capitol Hill.

"Michael Masters, of Masters Capital Management, told a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee that - with greater regulation - oil prices could drop to $65 or $70 a barrel within about 30 days."

However, most of the Democratic Congress is opposed to regulation, so don't plan on lower prices anytime soon unless WE, THE PEOPLE put the pressure on them.

Imagine, in as little as 30 days the price of gas and oil could be cut in half! And if we authorize drilling off the coast, just the threat of an increased supply could bring prices down further.

Perhaps we should all contact our Congressmen...