The Pickens Energy Campaign

Forgive my skepticism but I have a hard time believing that Mr. Picken's motives are not self serving. There may be other issues at stake. I'm certain that his investments will be well-rewarded from these expenditures.

Pickens Goes For The Grass Roots

Allison Fass, 07.11.08, 4:00 AM ET


"Did you know, back in 1970, we imported 24% of our oil, and by 1990 it was 42%," says billionaire T. Boone Pickens, in his Texas drawl, at the start of a national commercial that began airing this week. "Today, it's almost 70% and climbing every minute." His voice plays as the words appear in white letters on a black screen. A fire slowly burns into the background.

The octogenarian oilman has...(complete article here).

Following are related posts that I have previously made:

http://agriconenergy.blogspot.com/2008/07/balancing-needs-in-new-energy-economy.html

http://polytickle.blogspot.com/2008/07/pickens-energy-plan-and-media-blitz.html

http://polytickle.blogspot.com/2008/07/opportunities-for-doing-right-thing.html