thinkprogress.org — Giuliani's law firm, Bracewell & Giluliani was hired by ulitity companies to lead the lobbying against the Senate energy bill. While Giuliani has stepped down as head of his firm, he continues to ?retain his equity stake in the company.? Last year, the firm paid him about $4 million, and he has collected $89,000 in contributions from Bracewell.
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yage2006Dec 11, 2007
Hey doesn't Ron Paul first have to be nominated by the republicans to run for them before anyone can even vote for him ?Instead of saying vote ron paul everywhere on every topic maybe you should try to convince republicans who have any say on the matter to nominate him first.I would maybe even vote for him if he was nominated though I see little hope of that happening.
Closed AccountDec 11, 2007
He doesn't 'suck', he's a f**king Mafioso. FAR WORSE. He's a goddamn professional criminal.
donteDec 11, 2007
That's what speaking with a guilty conscience will do.
Closed AccountDec 11, 2007
What a weasel.
werkerb33Dec 11, 2007
I think you found the solution when you said "by that time, we are going to be forced because oil will cost 3x more and coal will cost 2x more..."When the money falls in line with the desired outcome all will be well. Stockholders of power companies want the best return on their investment (might include you if you own a mutual fund). Returns come from buying low and selling high. If carbon fuels increase in price and become more expensive than so-called "alternative" fuels, power firms will gladly and rapidly migrate generation to the cheapest power they can find.I think one of the reasons we see requirements to produce xx% of renewable energy in these types of bills is because there is a secret worry among many that these source might not be (directly) cheaper in the long run. That may be, but likely does not take into account the total cost of carbon (mercury destroying fish values, etc.).Rather than mandate a set percentage of non-carbon generation, it would be smarter to get the market on your side by providing significant incentives to renewable energy (tax credits, etc.). This will artificially lower the price of solar, et al and stimulate investment and generation. Keep in mind the lead-time for any power plant is huge (10 years), but they can last 50 years or more once built. Get Wall Street on your side and this is a no-brainer.Oh, and Go Nuclear! (I live within 30 miles of three reactors, so I practice what I preach)
gir9000Dec 12, 2007
This guy will do and say anything to make big bucks. If he is voted in its more of the same bush principled ideas in washington... get more taxpayer money to flow to big business and war profiteering.
yamahahaDec 12, 2007
Sometimes of the highest standards. LOL.
ladalangDec 12, 2007
He's just happy he actually started a business and he's the owner, "I'm a real business man" What a joke. In an honest world this guy would be passing out bowling shoes at the local alley