Josh Romney came to Fairbanks yesterday. He attended a lunchion with a group of Fairbanks Republicans, about 30 of us. He had a question and answer period where a lot of questions were asked on where his Dad stood on certain issues. His responce on what is called Romney Care, compared to Obama Care, was totally satisfying to me. I see there was a big differance, one of which is Romney care was only 20 pages long compared to thousands of pages for Obama Care. Meaning nothing near as comprehensive, or a wide covering as everyone seems to think it was.
During the lunch he asked us what issues we had that we would like for him to discuss with his Dad. I brought up the issues we are having with US Fish and Wildlife, US Park Service, and the EPA. I mentioned how using modern technology, Coal can be burned just as clean as fuel oil, and that it is a lot more economical.
After the lunchion I moved up where he was sitting. We had quite a discussion covering many topics. Comparing Alaska's relationship with the federal government with that of Utah. He is very familur with Utah's problems with the Feds. Josh Romney did say his Dad is committed to making the country energy independent. He also said Alaska's Oil, Gas, and Coal reserves were critical to that independence. I pointed out another point I have made here in the past. During the debate, there was a lot of talent on that stage. I feel that which ever one makes it to the presidency, needs to utalize as much of that talent as possiable. Case in point, Herman Caine as head of the Department of Energy. Maybe he could get the EPA oss our backsides so we can build some energy plants here in Alaska. And also enable 8us to tape into our resources. I also pointed out that most government agencies are filled to the brim with environmental minded employees. I pointed out how the leader of Defenders of Wildlife was a retired head of US Fish and Wildlife. That our problem was not just with the agencies but with the employees as well.
I went into this meeting not totally convinced Mitt Romney was the best for the job. Yes I was leaning towards him, but I was looking at Perry, and Caine, as well. I am now behind Romney. Especially after talking to my brother who lives in Texas. Seems many people in Texas are not Perry followers. They say he is not like George Bush, he's worse.
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