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   biodiversivist Posted 1:55 pm
   26 Feb 2009

   I'm seeing more and more calls for taking itto the streets. I attended a biofuel protest at city hall today (Seattle). Things have changed. People no longer call the protesters names and give them the finger. Most seem to now realize that the biofuels being used today, the ones our government subsidizes and mandate the use of, are exacerbating global warming.
   Washington state's mandates are about to kick in. This should be interesting. Before Ron Sims was sucked into Obama's cabinet he stopped using biodiesel to fuel King County vehicles.
   Greg Nickels, Seattle's mayor, is still ignoring the issue. He will change his mind the second it is made clear which position leads to greater job security.
   Inslee has  bore the brunt of two protests and seems to be weighing his political options:
   "We have to get away from corn ethanol."
   Next up will be Cantwell who seems to be either clueless on this issue or willfully ignorant:
   Energy Independence
   American consumers, businesses, and farmers demand leadership and vision for our nation's energy future. We must develop an aggressive, innovative strategy to lead the way toward energy independence. Please read more about Maria's most recent efforts to enhance incentives for investments in renewable energy, ban gas price gouging, boost fuel economy standards, increase transparency in oil and gas markets, make more cars biofuels compatible, and invest in Northwest alternative fuel infrastructure.
   Maria is working to expand the use of locally produced biofuels through aggressive incentives.  To jump start your alternative fuel project or find an ethanol or biodiesel station near you, please see her Guide to Federal Biofuels Incentives.
   Energy independence my butt. Imperiun Renewables is exporting most of what they produce using our subsidies to undercut European refiners.
   It's a myth that politicians are leaders. They do as they are told to keep their jobs. The problem is, they are being told what to do by the industry lobbyists. It's time for citizens to take over.
   
   In the end, it all comes down to biodiversity. Poison Darts--Protecting the biodiversity of our world

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   amazingdrx Posted 2:07 pm
   26 Feb 2009

   Takin it to the streetsI noticed in "Sicko" that Moore featured protests in France.  Civil disobedience works if you keep it non-violent.  We seem to have forgotten that here.
   In France, people take to the streets as a routine negotiating tactic.  It forces the media and politicians to take notice.
   
   http://amazngdrx.blogharbor.com/blog John Schneider, Northern Wisconsin

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