For all of the talk about energy policy being high on people's list of most important issues, it sure gets ignored on this site. I wrote a diary about McCain's claim that Bush lifting the executive ban on off-shore drilling was responsible for lowering the price of oil. That diary got 8 recs, but only 2 comments. That is ridiculous for a diary on what is supposed to be a hot issue.

This is a good diary. I hope it gets more attention and more comments.

I agree with you about needing a major initiative. All of the proposals, except for Gore's and Picken's are too modest. We need to commit to energy independence within 20 years. We can be a long ways towards it within 10 years, if we are willing to make the effort.

America has a chance to become the world leader on this issue. We could lead in technology and jobs in a very short time. This will transform the world.

The sad part of all of this is that Jimmy Carter pointed the way 30 years ago. Reagan screwed the world on this just as he screwed our country on so many other issues. That's something we need to hammer home. The Democrats wanted to do something about this 30 years ago and the Republicans blocked them and have continued to do so until we have reached the point we are at today.