Energy
The positions of The Franklin County Patriots on Energy and energy related issues.
CAP AND WHAT?
“What is becoming increasingly apparent is that this Cap and Trade legislation no longer has much to do with reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a monstrous collection of payoffs to big business special interests ranging from Goldman Sachs to Duke Energy to General Electric.” Myron Ebell, Competitive Enterprise Institute On July 14 the front page... »
“Tear Down That Socialist Wall and Free The People”
“I do believe this nation has been portrayed for too long a time to the people as being energy poor, when it is energy rich.” Ronald Reagan Reagan’s mission as President was to rein in a government he considered an obstacle to economic opportunity and human liberty. He complained the federal government had over-spent, over-estimated... »
WIND POWER: Limited, Expensive, Remote and Dangerous
With offshore drilling on hold as a result of the oil spill, Governor McDonnell is backing another federal effort to promote energy production. McDonnell and governors in nine other states have joined an effort organized by U.S. Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar to promote, coordinate, and expedite development of offshore wind facilities along the Outer... »
CLIMATEGATE
Obama has promised to push through a cap and tax bill this year. With the possibility of the democrats losing their house majority, he is determined to push as much of his liberal agenda as possible before the November elections. We know that global warming is a hoax so there is really no need to... »
Cap And Trade — Here we go Again!!
Not sure if you saw this. It was from the Glenn Beck show on 5-5-10. Titled “Crime Inc.” This whole thing reeks of corruption!! This continues to reinforce the fact that Congress needs to be thrown out on their ear. http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/40154/ Enough of the regulation and control. »
30,000 Scientists Want To Sue Al Gore
John Coleman, who founded the Weather Channel and thirty thousand other scientists (over 9,000 PhDs) are outraged over the whole global warming scam and are frustrated by the media’s absolute refusal to even mention their opposition to the “established” view. Their frustration has fostered a movement to sue Al Gore in court over his... »
Legislation imperils utility and rail earnings
Needless to say this could have SERIOUS implications for this parts of the state and the region as so many jobs are tied to the railroad and to mining. Plus this area enjoys some of the lowest costs for electricity in the country because of the amount of power produced by coal. Carbon-reduction legislation approved by... »
Cap And Trade Costs
Wanted to pass the following info along so we can impact the discussion of the Cap and Trade Bill as it is debated in the Senate. The vote for the bill will be delayed until later in September, this is a good thing so we will have a little more time to let our senators... »
AFP Baloon Event Photos
Check out the Photos from a rained out event to protest Cap & Trade! (Click on the Title to view the gallery & click on the thumbnail to view the full size photo) »
AFP’s Hot Air Balloon to Stop in Bluefield and Roanoke
Franklin County Patriots, Some of you may have already seen this invitation, but for those of you who haven’t, here’s an invite that is sure to be exciting. A HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE! How appropriate for our gov.’t officials! I plan to be there. I hope you will join in the fun! Marietta AUGUST 20th AMERICAN’S FOR... »
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- Next Franklin County Patriots Meeting
July 9, 2010 | 3:18 pmThursday July 22nd will be held at the Franklin County Public Library Mian Meeting Room Start time is 6:00 PM. See you there!!!
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