14 questions for a president

steve smyth — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:39:55 GMT

Climate and Energy...do not fall for large scale GeoEngineering, Atmosphere Altering or any sort of BioMass fuel...this will discount most of the foolish attempts currently being considered by the Oil Comapanies as their eventual takeover targets...confusion to the enemy...hoist them by their own petard...
it'll start getting better fast when we change demand...supply will follow...
not vice versa, as it is now, or we're in deep caca...no matter who we support!!!
nor, no matter what other pet topics one may choose from the above list, eh?

14 questions for a president

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:46:35 GMT

I would add a question about securing computer and other infrastructure systems. There have been a number of news reports about possible ways hackers could disrupt key systems related to everyday life.

I was wondering if any of the candidates (beyond just Obama and McCain) have thought about underground facilities for growing food and storing materials (books and various other important items). It could increase the amount of food grown and provide another location for storage of important documents and/or their copies. I know that it sounds a little doomsday-ish, but given all of the craziness going on, would it hurt?

14 questions for a president

alabama — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:47:18 GMT

#10....We can send a robot millions of miles to Mars that can collect dirt and conduct a complex molecular analysis of the material. Yes, I said Mars. IF WE RUN OUT OF FRESH WATER HUMANS DESERVE TO BECOME EXTINCT!!

14 questions for a president

Ferris Valyn — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:11:44 GMT

I am very worried about #11 - the idea that space only has a scientific and inspirational role to play in policy is a mistake, and a danger. Why not ask if Space can help us deal with the problems we face, like Space Based Solar Power, or other space resource utilization?

14 questions for a president

Alec Clayton — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:30:50 GMT

Six questions for any political leader (yes, this is a test):

1) How did human beings come to exist?

2) How old is planet Earth, roughly?

3) What's happening to Earth's climate that has been so concerning the world lately, and why is it happening?

4) Name three scientists from any time in history, and briefly describe some of their accomplishments.

5) What is science?

6) If a scientist tells you something directly pertinent to their field of expertise, and your pastor tells you the opposite with only the Bible and prayer as his guide, which do you believe?

Five points per question, and a generous two hours to complete the test. Any score less than 20 means you are not suited to leadership in this country, period, and should just go home and stop wasting America's time.

14 questions for a president

D Feuerstein, Grand Rapids, Mich. — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:10:17 GMT

Innovation export(not the export of products of innovation) by businesses of their individuals & team of employees needs control by US law.

Sustainable energy policy should be a 25% reduction in oil/gasoline use per capita in 5 years.

Fresh water resource policy should be a sustainable use within the watershed prioritized by human life necessity.

14 questions for a president

Raymond P. Bilodeau — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:28:15 GMT

I am tired of people who use "believe" in conjunction with a question of science vs religion. You may have religious beliefs, but your science knowledge should not be a question of belief.

As far as I am concerned, the far more important question about global warming is, What are you going to do to plan for the vast consequences of global warming? This summer has just seen the start of the havoc that will lead to mass migrations of humans on a scale never before seen. We couldn't get people out of one city in timely fashion. How will we get people out of New York City, Boston, and all the other coastal cities, and where will they go? How will they be received?

14 questions for a president

Wes K, Los Angeles, CA — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:59:09 GMT

As to #11, Space: Their question is terribly limited and uninspired. The question should have been along these lines: How will your administration support the privatization of space so that rather than a select, elite few, more Americans can at last journey into that last great frontier?

14 questions for a president

Delmar Fairchild, Barron, WI — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:16:32 GMT

Comment on Question # 2. Climatic changes happen over and over again on a continuous cycle. Warm, cold, warm, cold. All the planets in our solar system are getting warmer. http://www.washtimes.com/news/2004/jul/18/20040718-115714-6334r/

I'm sure it must be from our carbon dioxide emissions. Take a look into the flat screen TVs you are buying. Nitrogen TriFlouride is 17,000 times worse than Carbon Dioxide. We've released the equivalent of the country of Austria's CO2 this past year. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/07/03/eatv103.xml

The markets are already looking into Carbon Credit futures. With the price of gas today up mainly from market speculators, where will the carbon credits go if they have speculation on them?
How many industries will go out of business when the cost of Carbon credits go so high no one can afford them? Who will pay Mr. Obama's high taxes if no one is working when these companies go over seas where the others that couldn't make their product margins have already gone?
Going # 2 is where this scenario of climate change belongs. It is naturally occuring and humans are trying to play God in changing it to their liking. Oh, I forgot, left wing Democrat politicians and radical environmentalists don't believe in God. They just want us non believers to think they are God so we do as they say. They use to call that Socialism. I guess they call it protecting the environment now.

14 questions for a president

Delmar Fairchild, Barron, WI — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:26:51 GMT

Here is another link on the warming of Neptune during the past 20 or so years. Them damn Neptunians are destroying their world!
http://www.worldclimatereport.com/index.php/2007/05/08/neptune-news/

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Paul , Johns Island SC — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:31:22 GMT

I am concerned that no one seems to talk about sustainable economies. Do we base our future on the concept of continued population growth to expand our markets and sustain us? We are starting to see the consequences of this blind eye, they are up there on your list. Granted a difficult problem but does that mean we just ignore it and not talk about it? It's time to talk about it, lets start the conversation anew.