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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (598841)1/24/2011 7:16:36 PM
From: Brumar89  Respond to of 1583639
 
Lots of time for them to act before this gets built.

Residents react to new wind-energy plans
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tehachapinews.com



To: Wharf Rat who wrote (598841)1/24/2011 7:23:21 PM
From: Brumar89  Respond to of 1583639
 
Reagan saw that 'we are all patriots'

Ronald Wilson Reagan was a believer. As a husband,
a father, an entertainer, a governor and a president,
he recognized that each of us has the power — as
individuals and as a nation — to shape our own
destiny. He had faith in the American promise; in the
importance of reaffirming values like hard work and
personal responsibility; and in his own unique
ability to inspire others to greatness.

No matter what political disagreements you may
have had with President Reagan— and I certainly
had my share — there is no denying his leadership
in the world, or his gift for communicating his
vision for America.

President Reagan recognized the American people's
hunger for accountability and change — putting our
nation on a bold new path toward both. And
although he knew that conflicts between parties and
political adversaries were inevitable, he also knew
that they would never be strong enough to break the t
ies that bind us together. He understood that while
we may see the world differently and hold different
opinions about what's best for our country, the fact
remains that we are all patriots who put the welfare
of our fellow citizens above all else.

It was a philosophy that President Reagan took to
heart — famously saying that he and Democratic
Speaker Tip O'Neill, with whom he sparred
constantly, could be friends after 6 o'clock. It's what
led him to compromise on issues as contentious as
Social Security and tax cuts. And it's what allowed
him to work with leaders of all political persuasions
to advance the cause of freedom, democracy and
security around the world, including reducing
nuclear weapons and imagining a world, ultimately,
without nuclear weapons.

But perhaps even more important than any single
accomplishment was the sense of confidence and
optimism President Reagan never failed to
communicate to the American people. It was a spirit
that transcended the most heated political
arguments, and one that called each of us to believe
that tomorrow will be better than today. At a time
when our nation was going through an extremely
difficult period, with economic hardship at home
and very real threats beyond our borders, it was this
positive outlook, this sense of pride, that the
American people needed more than anything.

When the future looked darkest and the way ahead
seemed uncertain, President Reagan understood
both the hardships we faced and the hopes we held
for the future. He understood that it is always
"Morning in America." That was his gift, and we
remain forever grateful.

By Barack Obama
usatoday.com



To: Wharf Rat who wrote (598841)1/24/2011 8:14:10 PM
From: bentway  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1583639
 
I wonder about giant wind farms what with climate change happening simultaneously. What if reliably windy places become reliably still places?