This is a good site to check out- T. Boone Picken’s plan to cut oil dependancy. Our natural gas supply is great and domenstic and for wind power- the U.S. would be the Saudi Arabia of wind. http://www.pickensplan.com/

If indeed, Caroline Kennedy’s role in the Obama campaign is a first step for her own political future, I’m sure she will be successful. I admire her intelligence, her subtleness, her restraint, and … her quiet eloquence and grace. However, I do believe that she is politically savvy - in the ‘Kennedy’ tradition, and as such, she will surely choose the appropriate moment to make her entrance, as a dominant figure in politics. That said, I’m not ready to conclude that her role in Obama’s campaign is ‘calculated’. I think her role in Obama’s campaign is indeed a ‘starting point’. I’m not sure, but my gut tells me that she is her own person, and whatever (political) decisions she makes, it will be because she believes in the causes/issues she will ultimately support. I admire her. And, for those who support the Democratic Party, I think Caroline Kennedy will emerge a dominant figure to help shape policy in the years to come.

Gosh! When has it been a requirement to be a resident of the state you represent???? Does anyone remember when MA had 3 senators? Ted, Tip and Bobby. And when did Hillary EVER live in NY???? In the early post Civil War days, this was known as carpetbagging….and this is uniformly frowned upon by American history textbooks. Haven’t both Hil and Bill frequently spoken about their love of American history? Guess they skipped the carpetbagger chapter. But - as far as Caroline goes - she would get my vote before and against any Kennedy. She has the brains, the education, devotion to public service and grace to fill any seat. Can’t say the same for any of her male relatives (pardon the martyrs), especially the current generation. One more thought - if any one of the presidential contenders, (including the two survivors) put forth their younger, inexperienced sibling as Attorney General of the US - what do you think people would say and do?

Face it, we are all doing guesswork . . . but we are also pretty bright, savvy, and in touch with how you make moves on the political scene — particularly after the constant parade of rent-an-experts that tell us ad nauseum each night far more than we ever thought we wanted to know. As to Carolyn, being a Kennedy has given her one of the brightest images on the planet for years and years. She was a bit off the radar before her middle years (sorry, Carolyn!) but that does not mean that she has not been a sponge in keeping up with the politics in Washington. What a smart move that was made for the finite maneuver to put her backing to a probable winner. The Obama pot was stirred to boiling on that one, and it was an easy move forward to place her on the VP nominating committee. I hear through the grapevine that she is thorough in talking to others in top positions as to their inside thoughts on the top names to be screened further. And on those phone conversations, she is accomplished over time and - so I hear - warm. She is at the point in her own life where wisdom and maturity are starting to bloom. This challenge done well will open her to a rather wide range of forward movements in the party. Sometimes, we find that enough is enough after working this hard. But when you are good, talked about positively, the experience may be heady enough for her to be expertly moved into larger positions. The Kennedy regime just may be a long one, and one worth watching. So far so good I would say.

To all the people who are now giddy at the prospect of Caroline Kennedy as US Senator? Obama cabinet member? I say: Hypocrites! You trashed Hillary Clinton for daring to believe she was qualified to run for an office her husband once held. At least, she has held had a real job! The idea that Obama would allow Kennedy to assist in picking his running mate when she has not demonstrated any background or expertise in the subject (other than her family name), is insulting and further evidence for me that the Democrats have the wrong nominee. If Caroline believes that she has the “chops” for public office, then she should run for the school board or city council or at least get a 9 to 5 day job as a public interest lawyer (like her cousins and her brother) serving the public good. In other words, pay your dues Caroline!

I thought Ted wanted his wife Reggie to succeed him. I thought he was grooming her for Congress. Maybe Caroline for someplace else.

,So do I, James; she a very bright woman and we need a lot more in congress these days. Hell, we’ve always needed woman there. By Frank Peterson on 07/13/2008 1:00 am reply There might be a few less wars, if women predominated in Congress. Or Democrats, period. by James While I agree that Caroline may be a great person to enter politics, it sort of sticks in my throat when I read that James and Frank think a woman in Congress will prevent future wars? Our Speaker of the House does not even recognize that we have to start drilling for oil (whether it will help now or in years to come) Lets face facts gender has nothing to do with smarts!

Caroline Kennedy is definitely in a position to enter politics; her background, education, and experience have prepared her for doing so. From what I have read, her mother provided a solid upbringing for her and her brother. She’s no sensationalist. I would like to see her in Obama’s administration. I would also like to see Ralph Nader as a serious consultant. I don’t know why these political figures cannot work together to build up our country. (Yes, I know, someone will tell me to run from Nader-I’m not voting for him, but ignoring him seems to be a waste of a valuable resource.)

Gosh! When has it been a requirement to be a resident of the state you represent???? Does anyone remember when MA had 3 senators? Ted, Tip and Bobby. And when did Hillary EVER live in NY???? In the early post Civil War days, this was known as carpetbagging….and this is uniformly frowned upon by American history textbooks. Haven’t both Hil and Bill frequently spoken about their love of American history? Guess they skipped the carpetbagger chapter. But - as far as Caroline goes - she would get my vote before and against any Kennedy. She has the brains, the education, devotion to public service and grace to fill any seat. Can’t say the same for any of her male relatives (pardon the martyrs), especially the current generation. One more thought - if any one of the presidential contenders, (including the two survivors) put forth their younger, inexperienced sibling as Attorney General of the US - what do you think people would say and do? By linda trueblood lambert on 07/13/2008 9:28 pm Sorry Linda, Only two senators per state. Bobby was the “carpetbagger” as a NYS senator.

It’s not that I would be agains her running for office, God knows we need someone thats new. Maybe thats why we all sing Obamas name with such a far away look in our eye, taking us all back to the Kennedy years…years of hope. But I hate to think that this young woman can’t even support someone without all of us putting her in a campaign hat. Sometimes we are all just damn silly.