Today Senator Obama is giving a speech on his energy policy in Las Vegas.

Greg Sargent notices a strategy at play:

In a speech Barack Obama is set to give in Las Vegas, he really ratchets up the attacks on John McCain on energy, a battleground that will only increase in importance with new polls showing that energy policy is a paramount concern of voters.

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CHICAGO — Senator Barack Obama today announced his plan to crack down on excessive energy speculation and fully close the “Enron Loophole” to ease the impact skyrocketing gas prices. The Enron Loophole was created by McCain campaign co-chair Phil Gramm at the behest of Enron — just one example of the special interest politics that put the interests of Big Oil and speculators ahead of the interests of working people.

"...now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country..."

I've typed that a million times - like many of you, probably - while practicing typing skills, under my mom's tutelage. I've always liked that it ended with "country", and not the original wording of the phrase, which is "party."  

Here's how I heard the "news" regarding the Israeli airstrike on some target in Syria.

1. Israeli intelligence gets wind of a "nuclear facility" being built in Syria with the aid of North Korea and bombs SOMETHING.

2. Israel, Syria, the US and the greater Middle East have "no comment" when the alleged bombing occurred.

Just as every great man has a great woman behind her (;-)... every international 21st century crisis and catastrophic event has a pipeline deal close behind it.

I always find the nugget when I search by "topic" + "pipeline". Generally it yields a Triple-7 payoff.

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PAKISTAN PIPELINE PAYOLA & WHERE IRAN COMES IN:

Nov 7, 2007

How difficult could it be to have Congress reset the national speed limit to 55 MPH? It would something everyone could be involved with and would have some real benefits to the US.

Would you drive 55?

"On the highway, try not to exceed a speed of 55 miles per hour. Not only are you less likely to get into an accident, but the faster you drive, the more fuel your vehicle consumes per mile. That means more money and more greenhouse gases.

There's been a vicious land grab going on behind the scenes at the North Pole to take over the rights to the region, and Mr. & Mrs. Claus and the elves have nothing to say about it.

What kind of unconscionable rascals could possibly be behind an eminent domain conspiracy to oust Santa from his longtime home at the North Pole?

EPA OK's BP Pollution at Whiting, Indiana Refinery

EPA Okays BP Pollution at Whiting, IN Refinery

(click ^^^^^^^ for the full story cross-posted in the INDIANA DU forum.)

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If you haven't yet seen this film - I strongly urge you to watch it. It's currently playing on Comcast's On Demand. You can also rent it. For more info on it and trailers, you can also go to www.whywefightmovie.com

I think every major blog NEEDS a Live Earth Thread!

So this is my lame attempt.

Here is the main website link:
http://www.liveearth.org

Want to watch LIVE online? Go Here:
http://liveearth.msn.com

Seems like if you want to see it on TV, most people will only be able to see it on NBC tonight at 8pm.

But... It is on BRAVO right now! They are showing a really good mix of shows and Good Earth info and videos.

Why is it not on MTV or VH1? .. oh... they USED to be music stations and USED to fake social awareness and caring.