Energy independence as HCR: "I am happy to look at other ideas & approaches from either party"

It didn't work out well for HCR. I doubt it's going to work out well for an energy program. Sometimes it's a good idea for Democrats to have a Democratic plan and a willingness to fight for it.

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/06/obama-will-not-accept-inaction-on-climate-change/58209/

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When I was a candidate for this office, I laid out a set of principles that would move our country towards energy independence. Last year, the House of Representatives acted on these principles by passing a strong and comprehensive energy and climate bill - a bill that finally makes clean energy the profitable kind of energy for America's businesses.

Now, there are costs associated with this transition. And some believe we can't afford those costs right now. I say we can't afford not to change how we produce and use energy - because the long-term costs to our economy, our national security, and our environment are far greater.

So I am happy to look at other ideas and approaches from either party - as long they seriously tackle our addiction to fossil fuels. Some have suggested raising efficiency standards in our buildings like we did in our cars and trucks. Some believe we should set standards to ensure that more of our electricity comes from wind and solar power. Others wonder why the energy industry only spends a fraction of what the high-tech industry does on research and development - and want to rapidly boost our investments in such research and development.

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:rofl: let the world burn as long as we keep the upper hand. I'm not optimistic but why reject things without thought?

It won't get him much on energy independence. He had an great opportunity to make a strong case for what he wanted while the American people were listening. He wasted it.

and yes I said "Democrat idea" because it sucks.