We're So Outa Here!!!!

[goofywife]

Our Mr Boone Pickens is investing 10 billion dollars in more wind farms in OK and TX.

Can Oklahoma tag along with you?

Originally Posted by Marilyn

We have wind power all over west Texas. We have lots of uranium.

[Marilyn]

Michelle, we just may be able to arrange something. Oklahoma and Texas do have a lot in common. Y'all do have oil and wind, and you were a territory not too long ago. When the secession group forms, I'll be sure and let them know that Oklahoma is interested, too.

There are so many wind tower components moving from our coastal ports to West Texas and maybe Oklahoma that we are constantly seeing them caravaning down our highways and through our cities. The blades for the turbines are HUGE!!!

[HALEY]

Wow i can't believe your gas is that much in Texas, you would think it would be cheaper?
I don't blame you for being pissed off, i would too...

[goofywife]

They actually make the wind mills here and ship them to Texas. Our gas is holding at $3.79. Of course I have not gone to any of the gas stations on indian land. I might have to check that out.

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Michelle, we just may be able to arrange something. Oklahoma and Texas do have a lot in common. Y'all do have oil and wind, and you were a territory not too long ago. When the secession group forms, I'll be sure and let them know that Oklahoma is interested, too.

There are so many wind tower components moving from our coastal ports to West Texas and maybe Oklahoma that we are constantly seeing them caravaning down our highways and through our cities. The blades for the turbines are HUGE!!!

[Shada]

I wish I lived in Texas!!!

I am so tired of our Government. I am so tired of our Government looking out for other countries... hey!!! What about US?? We are in trouble here... I am tired of our Government taking care of those that come into our Country illegally, while citizens of our country are hurting bad and can get no help, I am tired of our Government allowing American Companies to out-source OUR jobs, I am tired of our Government allowing those same companies to bring their product back into our country without a stiff penalty.

I am tired of hearing about the economy, when OUR Governemt is contributiing and a direct cause to the sad economy going on in our country right now.

I am terrified to see what our outcome will be... what will it take for our Government to see what our Future will be??? The way it is going... there is no future. For our children.. for their children.. where are we heading??

Bottom line is we have to let our voices and concerns heard.

Somebody has to hear us and truly listen and care.

Before it is too late.

I am tired... and scared.

[Marilyn]

Shada, I am so with you on this!!! I share your concerns, and Diana, I share your concerns as well. I'm concerned about punishment our country may receive. With government interference in our lives, where will it end?

I spoke with the manager of a company today that is/was planning on building 4 ethanol plants in Texas. They were announced, the land is there, permits have been obtained, but the mortgage crunch causing economic uncertainty and the combination of high fuel costs and floods resulting in the rising corn prices have the projects on hold and they may be completely cancelled. Banks are unwilling to offer millions of dollars of financing for these ventures when they are already strapped from forclosures and with concerns over the future of corn prices. The ethanol plants were going to help our economy by 1. reducing our dependance on foreign oil, 2. creating jobs for both construction and for permanant operation and maintenance, 3. helping suppliers of materials for construction and maintenance, 4. increasing the tax base in the counties where they would be constructed resulting in more funds for schools and other needs. It's like a catch 22. We can't afford not to build them and can't afford to build them.

We were hoping to sell them valves which would also help the economy.

I don't know the answer. Just wishing there was something that we could do. I'm not sure anyone is really listening. We're not the ones running this country.

[Emmsmom]

Originally Posted by goofywife

Our Mr Boone Pickens is investing 10 billion dollars in more wind farms in OK and TX.

Can Oklahoma tag along with you?

I think that we could all learn something from Mr.Pickens! I think more states should invest in wind farms. We need to start trying to depend on something else beside oil. We are seriously starting to think about maybe investing in solar power. I do agree that the gov. has gotten way to big. My husband said that we need to get a concealed weapons permit before they take that away from us too.

[Janet]

Our lowest gas price in Clinton County Indiana is $4.05, our highest $4.17. We have a wind farm getting ready to come into our county. One of the windmills is just two miles west of us.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Janet

Our lowest gas price in Clinton County Indiana is $4.05, our highest $4.17. We have a wind farm getting ready to come into our county. One of the windmills is just two miles west of us.

Are they hiring for this wind farm? My husband is an electrical engineer with experience in power (coal). Do you know what the name of the company is?

[DianaB]

We have wind farms here in Kansas and the propellers are huge. You often see them going down the highway.

As for Texas seceeding I don't blame you. Maybe Kansas can tag along with Oklahoma! Everyone is tired of government intervention. If you check our government is suppose to be run by the people but things have gotten turned around somewhere. When the government doles out money we have to jump through the hoops to receive it. Unfortunately a lot of people jump instead of running.

I'm really worried about our nation and I'm afraid that God's going to punish us. Gay marriages may be like the straw that breaks the camel's back. I'm looking for BIG disasters in the near future.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Ponyup

Are they hiring for this wind farm? My husband is an electrical engineer with experience in power (coal). Do you know what the name of the company is?

I'm sorry I don't have any idea. There hasn't been anything in the paper recently either, but as soon as I hear something I'll let you know. Your husband could probably contact the Clinton Co. Chamber of Commerce. I'm sure they'd have lots of information or at least send him in the right direction.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Janet

I'm sorry I don't have any idea. There hasn't been anything in the paper recently either, but as soon as I hear something I'll let you know. Your husband could probably contact the Clinton Co. Chamber of Commerce. I'm sure they'd have lots of information or at least send him in the right direction.

Thanks Janet. I mentioned it to him & he didn't seem real thrilled about becoming a wind farmer, but you never know.

[judy]

I also am afraid of divine retribution. Not just our country, but the whole world.

Humans can do such wonderful things for each other, and yet, so many have chosen to have the poorest values, and no respect for life itself. I feel that our government is just part of that crowd. Their mission is surely not to ensure our lives, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

In NY, our mayor is a real nut, although he sometimes has good intentions. He implemented a ban on using trans fats in restaurants recently. It's not a bad idea, but it is my choice to eat what I choose to eat. I'm very uncomfortable with the government deciding on what foods I can eat.