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August 27th, 2008 at 12:04 pm

Great public service spot. The networks should be showing it for free. Cheaper energy is good for the consumer, and energy independence is great for the U.S.

August 27th, 2008 at 4:55 pm

scott messick

I totally agree with Mike. Cheaper energy, energy independence--it should be a no-brainer. Why would NBC have an issue with this?

August 27th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

Brooke Box

Dear Boone, I've emailed or called The Pickens Plan over 10 times now. The reason I'm being so persistent is because I have tools to help spread the word of your Plan quickly and efficiently. I am Vice President, National Sales for MyPoints.com. I have access to 10MM Internet savvy Americans who care deeply about their families and their communities. Since we are a rewards program, we can award Points (our currency) for actions such as 1) registering on your site, 2) watching your videos, 3) signing up their friends, 4) writing to NBC, or 5) writing their congressman. Better yet, we can do all this with a quick and easy turnaround. As I've said in previous emails, I'd venture to say that I can drive more traffic and more registrations ON DEMAND than any other online source. Please have someone from your organization respond to me. I would welcome the opportunitu to speak with you. I know we can help! Sincerely, Brooke Box 512-560-9889

August 27th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

Meri Wiley

I totally agree about our need to do the same thing (switching to natural gas or other methods), however, I don't agree that it's necessarily the only way to get the point across. If the network won't air the ad......who care's? Just by advertising that they won't let the ad air, informs the public about where they get their money from. It's not necessary to "push" them to air it, this only makes you look more desparate and harsh. We can be bigger than that and persue other ways to get the message across. It's not like they are the only way to advertise!

August 27th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

Christian Hunter

Unreal! Has anyone seen coverage of NBC's refusal on other news networks? If so, can you provide a link?

August 27th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Greg Scott

Forget NBC, get the commercial on any other major network and CNN.

August 27th, 2008 at 5:32 pm

Joel

NBC is owned by General Electric Corporation, which is pushing electric vehicles for transportation and Biogas for electric generation. They have no technology position or products in NGVs.

August 27th, 2008 at 5:37 pm

Roger Hoots

How dare NBC! Since when do they give a shit what runs on TV? Does this make you think they are not for the pickens plan? It does me.

August 27th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

Bruce Feher

NBC is becoming more anti-USA by the minute! I rarely watch any of their trash shows or so-called news programs. I will however make an exception now so I can see what companies advertise with them so I can be sure NOT to buy any of the advertised products!

August 27th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

Tom Cox

So...change the ad a bit to meet NBC's need. Rome wasn't built in a day. Don't let details slow down the momentum of the Plan. The ads are working - everyone in my office talks about them.

August 27th, 2008 at 5:53 pm

LisaL

NBC has an Obama agenda. They don't want to air anyone that will hurt their favored candidate. This has nothing to do with what is best for America or what our enemies are doing, but it has everything to do with making sure the extreme libral agenda of NBC is not comprimised. NBC is against free speech especially the truth. The good news is, most Americans know this and don't watch NBC anyway, so getting other channels to do the right thing is a better idea.

August 27th, 2008 at 5:54 pm

Integrity

It is very telling that NBC will not run Boone's commercial and their refusal will not be reported in any major media outlet, other than Lou Dobbs who's show is pre-empted by the Democratic Convention. NBC will only support views that parrallel the Democratic platform and Obama. They want us to check our tires, get a tune up and the energy crisis will be solved. NBC has a thirst for money from any source and turning down this opportunity shows how far they will go to keep our country on our economic knees. NBC is becoming extinct like other 'major' news sources. Let it be. Boone has other options and so do we.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

Mike

Funny, NBC had no problem with Boone's Swift Boat ads in 2004. Never asked for proof then. Maybe GE doesn't want to see gas used for cars instead of turbines.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

Ron Owens

The video tells it like it is. We have a lot of natural gas in this country, and we should use it!!

August 27th, 2008 at 6:02 pm

Rhonda Herro

I have just written NBC .. We are ALL AMERICANS and we need to get our act together... And be united on the energy issue.. We should all write NBC and tell them that we need to know ALL the facts .. not just what their agenda is ..

August 27th, 2008 at 6:02 pm

K. LaBorde

Maybe its because Iran happens to be a customer of GE from which they sell technology too. This has been widely communicated on Fox News. Here is the email address I used to send my comments about this add to NBC. letters@msnbc.com

August 27th, 2008 at 6:04 pm

Roger Hoots

NBC does not seem to have any problem running get rich quick real estate scam commericials. How about the commercials for every kind of unproven natural health remedies do they run each day? How many men and women of the Pickens plan army are willing to stop watching NBC? I won't watch any NBC channel or program till Boone's commercial is aired by NBC. Turn off NBC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 27th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

Joshua Quiring

Why can't you just change a few words to “we’re barely doing any thing here” or "we're doing next to nothing here." Either one of those changes should eliminate their argument, because it would admit that there is at least a little happening.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Robert Crandall

An absurd position. NBC never worries much about the facts, so there must be some mysterious agenda at work. In any case, the message is right on -- let's all push NBC to share the word

August 27th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Jennifer Harris

Stunning -- what is NBC thinking? Let's hope their competitors jump on this and report it.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:11 pm

Patsy McCathern

As soon as you can help put natural gas pumps in Truck stops across the nation, I will convert to natural gas myself. My Dad converted his pickup to natural gas in the 1970's. Then next vehicle we buy, we will buy a new natural gas car. I know it works because I have driven Dad's old pickup. Please convince the Truck stops or gas stations across the nation to put in natural gas. Thanks Patsy

August 27th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

JMW

As I am watching the comments of former President Bill Clinton at the DNC, I need to ask which presidential candidate that the Pickens Plan Army thinks will be the best to support the plan?

August 27th, 2008 at 6:29 pm

Bob Smith

I don't like the idea of natural gas cars. Natural Gas is not renewable or carbon free and while it helps in the short term goal, getting rid of foreign oil, long term it is as bad as oil. I like electric cars that run completely of the grid more. We have the technology now: http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/09/05/paper.battery/ If we do that though, we need more power on the grid, that is what this next story is about: http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/05/30/space.solar/index.html While wind, geothermal, solar, and hydro power are all great, this form of solar power is a knockout, space solar (above link) Please consider also pushing this idea so we can be the country that cause India, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia to say, "we are in deep trouble, we are to dependent on America space solar power.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

Bob Smith

almost forgot, it is ridiculous that NBC is doing this, they are too afraid to choose a side on this debate, I guess.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

Sue Monday

Oil prices started dropping when Pickens plan was televised. Continue to inform the American people of the facts, because we are not hearing it from the news media, except for Fox News Channel. Can't wait until you speak in my state.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:37 pm

tstaab

I love the ad. If fleet vehicles such as taxis can convert why can't anyone else. There should be incentives. We can make a change from analog to digital TV. There was a need and a plan with a set date for changing. Why can't this work for our cars. Someone needs to find a way to make money, thats what is missing.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:38 pm

gary hines

What bothers me most about this is that our politicians will find start selling OUR natural gas to Iran now. Watch and see.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:38 pm

Nebolisa E. Ajide

If NBC quarrels with the language of this ad, couldn't we find a better way to make the same point so they can air it? Do we have to fight like children over every thing? I think that it makes perfect sense to point out what Iran is doing to free up more oil for export. I also think that the ad could say that we are not doing enough to reduce our dependence on such foreign oil or that we are not leveraging our technology to our advantage. If NBC won't air it as it is, please re-work it, so it doesn't end up as a fight. I did not join the Pickens campaign as a Republican or Democrat. I'd hate to think that I am involved in some agenda-driven blame game. Let's work for the country, please.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:39 pm

Tommy Brown

I do not understand why so many people in congress is againt this. Get rid of Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Obama and things will start too happen.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

Jane Farmer

If NBC honestly showed their true colors, they would be using a chicken, not a peacock. Jane Farmer

August 27th, 2008 at 6:48 pm

Allen R. Schreiber

Hey JMW, I am a life-long Republican, spent 19 years in the Army, 16 as an Officer, and the answer is extremely clear, the candidate who I personally have supported since May 07: Barack Obama. T. Boone didn't say it in so few words when he talked here in Lincoln last Wednesday, but when he compared his meeting with each of the candidates, Obama was very attentive, took copious notes, and instantly caught on to the economical benefits of The Plan. McCainlistened along, and saw the security issue. Barack Obama has taken no PAC money in his campaign. John McCain just accepted over $1.3M for his campaign from the oil companies/lobbies two weeks ago, and then started his drill, drill, drill, song. The GOP accepted over $1.6M at the same time. You figure it out. It doesn't take a rocket scientist.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:50 pm

Allan Kuenn

I had no idea that NBC got that involved in the ad spots....that's an eye opener all by its self. I'm not sure we need NBC, just run it on the other networks and be done with it.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:53 pm

Linda VanderSchuur

Why does NBC run political smear ads full of outright lies but refuse to run an ad demonstrating how our continued addiction to foreign oil will cause our economy to become weaker and weaker? NBC will not be part of my viewing schedule and I will share this sentiment with everyone I know. Grow up NBC, stop supporting war and global warming by refusing to run this important message Americans need to and deserve to hear!

August 27th, 2008 at 6:56 pm

Andrew Bryant

NBC should be ashamed of themselves. I will no longer view NBC, MSNBC, or any of their local affiliates. The American public needs to know the truth. Shame on you, NBC.

August 27th, 2008 at 6:57 pm

Chuck Whitney

If any of you haven't seen the movie, Who Killed the Electric Car, your wasting your time, the Oil Companies and The Govt and car companies are in in Collusion to keep us on the oil tit for life. Rent the Movie WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR

August 27th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

William Turk

It was a great spot and I have sent to others. You and Newt would get this done -- Just keep away from the politicians who are already taking you on as endorsing their efforts, not them endorsing your plan. Turk in Indiana

August 27th, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Dan Mojo

NBC is a Corporation with diverse shareholder ownership. Business is war, as it should be. The decision making process of a monster warrior like NBC is necessarily multifaceted. Most but not all of the commentary here is by numb-skulls "pushing", as they're told to do, without deeply thinking about what it is they're being told to do. They are what they are, take it for what its worth. The means will not justify the ends. I'm all about alternative energy but not at the cost of my integrity. It seems to me that if a fight is going to be picked by Mr. Pickens, could have chosen a more evil adversary and thus directed and focused his own energies more efficiently and perhaps effectively. Turn off the lights when no one's home.

August 27th, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Chuck Whitney

Actually your not wasting your time, let's take on Big Oil, The Govt and Big Auto Makers, it is our Future

August 27th, 2008 at 7:05 pm

James S Bailoni

Great ad !!!!!! NBC is playing political games. Drill Drill Drill!!!! Why haven't the BIG 3 brought their natural gas technology to the USA? GM has the Opel for sale in Germany and similar cars are sold by the large auto dealers thru out Europe. Volvo sales account for 80% of the total NGV models running in Sweden Honda sells the Civic GX NGV in NY and Calf. Phill lets you refuel your Natural Gas Vehicle indoors or outdoors from your household natural gas line

August 27th, 2008 at 7:06 pm

Pam Rogers

Mr. Pickens, Please consider changing one word in the ad so that it CAN run on NBC. If you just change it to say we are not doing "enough" instead of not doing "anything" ... I think it will fly. And, I know, it's hard to cave in and to have to change what you know is right ... but, Mr. Pickens, you are the bigger MAN here. So, our goal is to get the ad on NBC, right? Let's just change one word ... one word ... and stop spending energy on that injustice (NBC censorship) and move on to more important issues. You can do that voice-over in the ad with a minimum amount of time and money. Besides, I AM doing something ... so, even though our goverment may not be ... we do have people doing what they can here in our country. Most respectfully and gratefully, Pam Rogers

August 27th, 2008 at 7:08 pm

tom bahorski

I see nothing wrong with this add it should be shared with the US people

August 27th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

zac martin

Keep up the great work Boone, I no longer watch nbc or msnbc. You are so right and just a great American. Thanks again for all you do for all of us every day. America has lots of Nat Gas and we should be using our own energy without question instead of sending Billions of $$ out of the country.

August 27th, 2008 at 7:15 pm

Pam Rogers

DEAR MR PICKENS: Please consider changing one word in the ad so that it CAN run on NBC. If you just change it to say we are not doing "enough" instead of not doing "anything" ... I think it will fly. And, I know, it's hard to cave in and to have to change what you know is right ... but, Mr. Pickens, you are the bigger MAN here. So, our goal is to get the ad on NBC, right? Let's just change one word ... one word ... and stop spending energy on that injustice (NBC censorship) and move on to more important issues. You can do that voice-over in the ad with a minimum amount of time and money. Besides, I AM doing something ... so, even though our government may not be ... we do have people doing what they can here in our country. Most respectfully and gratefully, Pam Rogers

August 27th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

john graham

While I can’t understand NBC’s position I’m not sure I understand the point of this ad. It’s important to keep things in perspective. Here in the U.S. we tend to overlook the fact that most countries are comparable in size to one of our states. Iran is slightly larger than Alaska and has slightly less than twice the population of California. So, Iran would be a very large state but is obviously not comparable in size to our country. In ’04 Iran had one car for every 12 people, about 5,875,000 vehicles. As of 2000 there were .7 vehicles per person in California, over 25 million vehicles. I think it’s more realistic for us to think in terms of converting fleet vehicles to natural gas. Otherwise, in addition to conversion problems we’ll also have to solve distribution problems. I don't know of any place where I could fill my Nat Gas tank. It’s much easier for a smaller country to make these kinds of changes than larger ones. We import more oil from Canada than any other country, not exactly a hostile power. Iran is not even among the top 15 countries exporting oil to the U.S. I think it’s more likely Iran is doing this because they’re running out of oil rather than selling more to us.

August 27th, 2008 at 7:20 pm

jw

Can you organize an email so we can send protest emails to the right person at NBC?????? They will listen to their consumers.

August 27th, 2008 at 7:21 pm

Georgia Bill

NBC in in the pocket of big OIL......They know who butters their bread..... why aren't we using Natl Gas? or go one step further.....why can't our cars run on LP gas? It's already available just about everywhere....Like all Wal-marts....nice containers already and shouldnt take too much to convert over.....WHY WHY>>>>>perhaps there is some reason we cant, I just dont understand.....

August 27th, 2008 at 7:22 pm

evramos

So much for freedom of speech! A fact is a fact.... and NBC won't allow facts? I won't be watching their watered down news then. If the truth hurts them then how can they report news correctly?

August 27th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

Pamela MacDonald

I have to agree with Joel's point regarding NBC's refusal to run the ad. They are owned by GE and GE has no vested interest in promoting natural gas. Chalk it up to a necessity of our nation - capitalism. Pam

August 27th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

Daniel P. David, PGCPsych, LMSW

Mr. Pickens, I'm a Democrat in full support of Obama and Biden, but I sure wish you would work with them after Obama gets elected. It's a disgrace that America is still dependent on fossil fuels when we could have been leaders in the world along time ago by switching to alternative energy sources. Keep up your great work!!!! Daniel David

August 27th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

Tim Cameron

Spread the word! Take this issue to your local churches and civic organizations! Let your local Congressman/woman know! This is THE PLAN! This is a bridge to the future for our children and our grandchildren. If we do not start to get America energy independent we will have no one to blame but ourselves. Our our Stock Markets will crash, our Democracy will fail and our way of life will be reduced to an agricultural society once again, (think the TV Show Jericho).

August 27th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

Craig Williamson

Great ad. Possibly change the wording to "we're doing little to nothing .." to swage NBC.

August 27th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

Georgia Bill

John Graham...... I believe you must be one of those that dont get the point.... America love OIL and the Iranians want our American $ollars, what better way than to switch over to natl gas.....which cost so very much less and collect the American Dollar of which we are soooooo willing to give to the foreign countries...that hate us, by the way. True....they dont support America with their oil......dont you think they want to be tho?

August 27th, 2008 at 7:29 pm

Vicki Kes

I am very proud that you are doing something about the oil crisis instead of just talking about it. You have thousands of people backing you and we are here to help in any way possible. We thank God for you T. Boone Pickens.

August 27th, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Joseph C Callahan

T. Boone - Your plan is right on. Logical and doable. Current technology. Let's get on with it. Thanks for your efforts. Joe Callahan

August 27th, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Jeff

Commercials...Does anyone really still watch these on TV?

August 27th, 2008 at 7:44 pm

Phil Ortiz

I read over all the comments and I'm a republican myself, but most of y'all need to remove the political emotion from their logic. As an American registered in the Republican party, it's embarassing to read. No wonder the party is getting weak. Y'all fail to realize what has gone on to increase the price of energy. A weakening dollar for two reasons, 1) the fed printing dollars like funny-money to the war which is borrowed and increasing the debt, and 2) we send more and more jobs overseas so we don't have those products to back the dollar. Don't forget about the lame-asses y'all put into the White House so proudly. The problem is really that some of you can't filter out the bullshit before it hits the fan. I'm glad Mr. Pickens is making this effort because it's one that was scrapped back in the 80's and now that problem compounded into what we have today. I hope a lot of you put party aside and GET EDUCATED!!

August 27th, 2008 at 7:49 pm

David Scott Coker

Shame on you NBC! Its not the first time they end up with egg on their face. But when you look at the manner in which everybody that works for MSNBC is so totally in the tank for Obama and the Democrats, it really makes you wonder. Perhaps they should change the name to Nebulous Broadcasting Network. Have you seen how they are humping Luke Russert? A fresh face with an empty head! I keep telling people if they want to understand the future of this nation they should study medieval history.

August 27th, 2008 at 7:53 pm

David Scott Coker

By the way, Mr. Pickens -- I still wish you would seriously consider coming to Evansville, Indiana to debate Al Gore about the future of energy policy in this country.

August 27th, 2008 at 7:58 pm

Donald E. Wilson

Great ad. I definitely support pushing to run this ad on NBC. I disagree with changing the word "anything" to "enough". Not doing anything is the truth. The only thing the government has "done" is TALK about alternative fuels for over 30 years now. I'm living in the Dominican Republic and it's estimated that over 25% of all cars, buses, and trucks run on natural gas. More and more are converting every day. My friends tell me their fuel costs are 1/2 to 1/3 of what they were when using gasoline. It's a cheap conversion that any car can do, and with a flip of a switch, they can run on gasoline if needed. They have many natural gas "gas stations". What do the Dominicans know that Americans don't? Don Wilson

August 27th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

Eric Abrams

this needs to run

August 27th, 2008 at 8:03 pm

Timothy Seaman

Forget NBC no one watches them any way. Excellent point in the ad, get it on FOX and CNN

August 27th, 2008 at 8:07 pm

James Feathers

The problem is not NBC or Iran. Follow the money and you'll know why they do what they do. We don't have to have everyone agree with the plan; like in Hollywood: there is no such thing as "Bad Press", as long as they are talking about it, it's all good. We will force things to change, one politicain at a time if necessary; just be true to yourself. Peace

August 27th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

Chris Carson

As a stockholder in GE I'm embarrassed by the narrow-mindedness of the folks at the GE owned unit of NBC. Keep up the good work.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Forrest

Wow, I guess NBC really has no investment in the earth or America. I have sent this video to all! Protect the earth! Save America!

August 27th, 2008 at 8:11 pm

Jay Pia

General Electric does a brisk business ith Iranian government and then their lackluster president(immelt) downplays it. General Electric also happens to own NBC. They re also in several sustainable alternative fuel endeavours but not natural gas. This adwould sure be controversial for anybody at NBC who approvd its production. They have proven their rather spineless value once again.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:15 pm

gene myrick

I applaud the message T. Boone is sending out. But, we must quit muttering among ourselves and send every state and u.s. senator and every state and u.s. congressman a clear and emphatic message every WEEK that every single and joint effort ( drilling for oil and gas WHEREVER it is, developing wind and solar energy, developing hydrogen energy and battery energy ) should be made NOW to overcome our dependence on foreign oil.Our treasury is being looted by the Arabs and others at a horrendous rate and when our dollar has finally been pounded to nothing, it will be too late...........

August 27th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

Mike

I think T. Boone calls us his Army for a reason. There are too many politicians who will find way too many reasons not to be in favor of the pickensplan. We need to march in unison as an Army does. Through the internet , letters , telephone, and if necessary an actual march on Washington. We need to act now.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:24 pm

joe

If NBC dosnt want to help, then there are plenty of other stations to broadcast the ad.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:25 pm

Patti McElhinny

This is the general response from the networks. You need to focus on Fox and cnn. History is repeating its self with their bias. I will e-mail this to as many people as I can. Patti

August 27th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

Linda Francis

No surprise - I was Director of Marketing for NBC in Miami and saw stories come through the door and get broadcast looking VERY different...why I am no longer part of the NBC team. This is really a PSA and should be aired by ALL networks free of charge!!! Shame on any network that considers itself a source for news if they don't air the truth.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

Scott P. Walker

I'm with you on this Mr. Pickens. You have got it right and it needs to happen now! I'll help and I am available now. I can do necessary site prep (dirt work) and I'm sure I can help build a windmill or whatever needs to be done. You have my contact info, I am available now, today. Talk to me sir. Scott

August 27th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

David Estes

Who Needs NBC? There programing lacks a since of desire anyway. Maybe they need to move to Iran. Keep pounding away and pushing the plan. This type of ads are a great wakeup call. I think your plans defy the interest of the current congressional agenda, and the lobbyist have to much control over our current government. Instead of electing new officials to run the country just run out the lobbyist that have there fingers around our government officials pockets. This is one place we need to start for the people of this country to take back the control we have lost to these types of congressional leaders regardless of parties.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

ROBERT HOAGLAND

NBC's actions are clearly inconsistent with the First Amendment and contrary to the best interests of the American people. Americans need to hear the message contained in this ad and the refusal to run it is simply an irresponsible use of the media's power.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

John Handley

Boone: I support your plea for help. You are right and NBC just does not get it. I thought censorship was what you found in Russia! NBC: Please run the ad!

August 27th, 2008 at 8:39 pm

Troy Bollenbach

Boone or Someone, Why is NBC positioning itself in this manner? This is a democratic organization that should be supporting the democratic agenda in this election year, which is energy independance... Why???

August 27th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

Ben

General Electric owns NBC. GE manufactures both wind energy turbines and natural gas generators. T. Boone Pickens is a billionaire investor. T. Boone Pickens funded the Swift Boat ads, which got George Bush re-elected. George Bush's energy policy has made the United States less energy independent. Mr. Pickens is a strategist who is working for General Electric and NBC; therefore, I doubt that he paid for any of the ads aired on NBC.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

Phil Papadopoulos

OK. How about some pragmatism? Would they accept the word "little" instead? Its probably more accurate and more believable anyway.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

Scott Dell

Mr. Pickens - I believe I heard a report on NBC recently - that in fact - they haven't built any refineries and are solely dependent on "imported" gasoline. I suggest someone on your staff do a lexus/nexus to see when that report "aired" - in the mean time - go with whatever Networks. Your plan is getting traction. Scott

August 27th, 2008 at 8:46 pm

Chuck Bolland

Well here we all are being a nation lobby for Mr. Pickens so that he can make millions more in the energy business. Energy independance is a good thing, but I'm not sure we're better off depending on Mr. Pickens or the Middle-East. I'd like to see other technologies also advance so we have options. Where I have a problem with T. Boone, is that it was he that provided some of the money so that John Kerry could be "swiftboated" as they now say. Thanks in part to T. Boone Pickens we have had 4 more years of probably the dumbest jackass ever to live in the White House. Not only do we lack an energy policy, but we've seen thousands killed in a war that was of his doing. That was paying for control of the marketing the oil of Iraq with the lives of thousands. Now there's an energy policy. I'm just not excited about using my time and energy to lobby the networks, the congress, an others on behalf of a rich man who wants to be even richer. Thank you for the opportunity to speak my mind.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

Roger Thompson

1. Change 'doing nothing' to 'Not doing enough' in the ad. 2. Become a dealer and sell me one.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Sharon Lanning

I passed this info on to 10 friends and I hope they do the same!

August 27th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

rich

This is a good ad and should be should showed to the people. The buses in San Diego all run on Natural gas. We should do what we can to not pay others for what we can do for are selves.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

Stanley Munson

I agree that we can switch our cars to natural gas right now, but, practically it is premature for anything except commuting and short trips (refueling points are sparce). My guess is that many big cities are starting to consider, if not already changing over to natural gas. Kansas City has changed their big vehicles (ie..buses) over to natural gas.

August 27th, 2008 at 8:55 pm

Danielle Kirk

I ddi forward this to my friends and Family. I think they should air it for free also but if not, just take the money and sell Picken's Plan the air time!!! What are they afraid of, grass roots movements can and do make a difference. Who owns NBC??

August 27th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

Gregg Harcus

WTF is NBC doing? Are they afraid of big oil or the Moron lame duck Bush?

August 27th, 2008 at 8:58 pm

shane

What was the reason they gave for not running the ad?

August 27th, 2008 at 8:59 pm

Ben

Mr. Pickens and Jack Welch work for NBC/General Electric. GE owns NBC. GE is selling wind turbins and natural gas generators and they are simply advertising their stock on NBC for free. It is illegal for NBC to advertise GE stock without mentioning that NBC is owned by General Electric. T. Boone Pickens has found another loop hole to help GE break the law. T. Boone Pickens funded the Swift Boat ads, which got George Bush re-elected. George Bush's energy policy has made the United States less energy independent. Mr. Pickens is a strategist who is working for General Electric and NBC; therefore, I doubt that he paid for any of the ads aired on NBC.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:01 pm

Louis Jimenez

General Electric has been doing business with Iran, this was uncovered not too long ago. Companies such as GE are not American friendly, so NBC's refusal to run the ad does not surprise me. In America we have a very powerful weapon, it's called BOYCOTT. We are all grown up now, we know what's right, what's wrong, but mostly what is Anti-American. It's up to each one of us as indviduals to STOP doing business with companies that do not have our best interest at heart, GE being one of these. These so-called "environmental movements" designed to take wealth away and transfer it overseas are nothing but attempts at destroying our country, and re-distributing our wealth. Hell I have worked too many hours and too dam hard to have some snot nosed lying movement take what is rightfully mine.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:03 pm

Ronald A. Newcomb

Great ideas Boone. Unlike some of these others, I am on the right side of the isle, and less enthusiastic about the empty suit running on the other side. I have been working with geothermally enervated sea water desalination for 5 years at SDSU with ICATS. We cannot control the cost of energy without examining all viable options and the renewable options are always the best. We need more technologies, and need to implement the ones we have. As opposed to allowing the renewable tax credit to lapse, why not push for a 100% tax credit for investors. Give this 10 years and all that money leaving the country would stay in the country. What on earth is NBC thinking?

August 27th, 2008 at 9:05 pm

scott scharin

there are plenty of other places to show the ad and NBC's lack of backbone should not really be a big surprise.Been following the D.N.C. and not heard much on the energy front!Coincidence?

August 27th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

Paul

Folks, Neither NBC nor GE are dumb. This was a decision. They are garnering extra attention for bucking the will of a vocal minority. For the PR dept this is better that the revenue from running the ad. Let's keep this in perspective, and let's get moving. The Light is Green! -- please visit -- http://solarandthermal.com/

August 27th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

Lisa in Los Angeles

I saw a car powered by natural gas at the "Oil Shockwave" event in Torrance a couple of years ago. So NBC has a very tiny point here - there are some makers looking at natural gas-powered cars. In addition, I live in Los Angeles and regularly take the natural gas-powered buses around town. We have two competing major providers - Metro and LA Downtown Transit, as well as Santa Monica and Culver City buses - ALL of which are powered by either LNG (liquid natural gas) or CNG (compressed natural gas). So again, we are making small steps. Can you change the ad to say "We're not doing nearly enough"? That would be a totally true statement.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:11 pm

joe

There must be more to this then what you are telling us. I watched a 10 second ad. What does NBC say the problem is?

August 27th, 2008 at 9:12 pm

Ben

Louis...interesting comment. BTW, I used to work for GE Power/Automation. No country on earth can boycott General Electric. GE has a monopoly on INFASTRUCTURE. GE can shut any country down if they cross GE. GE owns NBC, which is the largest telecommunication company in the world. GE also makes everything you need to have a viable nation. GE writes U.S./International trade policies; therefore, GE, ultimately, controls which countries thrive or die. GE is very pro-Isreal so I seriously doubt they they would help Iran unless it makes their stock go up.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:17 pm

STAN VICKREY

nbc is a communist org with an agenda that is a disgrace to this country. People who care need to wake up.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:18 pm

Ben

Paul...the most expensive energy is solar power. The cheapest energy is nuclear. Iran is going nuclear. Ge make Wind Turbines and Natural Gas Turbines. GE has an interest in keeping Americans in the dark. Wind power is not the future.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:24 pm

Billy

Keep on trucking!

August 27th, 2008 at 9:26 pm

Chris Miller

So ... give them the proof (you must have it or you wouldn't have put it in there in the first place) or do as Pam Rogers says and make the single word change (editing is easy) ... either way it's done and "we" are on the air ... like it or not NBC does have a view base that is also needed for the plan.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Tom

NBC's viewership has a sixth grade comprehension level, Boone. They just do not get it at that organization. Stick with FOX, CNN (actually turning things around) and radio. Don't sweat the 6 people who they're keeping your ad from.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

Ben

NBC is owned by General Electric. GE stock goes up when you invest in Wind Turbines or Natural Gas Turbines. Mr. Pickens obviously works for GE. Nuclear Power is the cheapest and most reliable power. Will GE stock go up if we invest in Nuclear Power?

August 27th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

Miles Colcock

I suppose the Iranians find it more profitable to export their oil. I suppose the USA should find a more profitable product that democracy for it's export?

August 27th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

Roland Morris

I like T Bone Pickins creative spirit! Rolando,Milwauke,Oregon:)

August 27th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Ben

Iran is better off going Nuclear. GE benefits by forcing Iran to turn to natural gas instead of going nuclear. Does anybody get it?

August 27th, 2008 at 9:35 pm

Sunny Brown

NBC or GE start being part of the change not the cause of the problem, our country is a mess from large corporations out for the money and no regard or concern for our earth, the people or nature. When are you going to change.....................

August 27th, 2008 at 9:35 pm

Miles Colcock

I like T Bone Steaks too. Neither do I care how much money he has or doesn't have. That's not the point.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

Ben

There are no weapons of mass destruction. Energy is Money. Iran is smart to go nuclear. The U.S. is stupid to go Wind. GE makes money creating conflict. Mr. Pickens works for GE.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

Miles Colcock

I must admit, I don' get it.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

Barbara

That is a great ad that tells the truth. If any television station thinks tis is not worth showing just let them go by any gas station in our country and check the price!!! It is ashamed that NBC will not air it, I will not know since I will not be watching that station. Just to think that America just sits here doing nothing and making the Middle East rich.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

Ben

Miles....lets say I sell water and you are thirsty. And I am the only one who has the water. You are force to buy from me. However, if someone drills a well then there will be plenty of water for everyone and that will put me out of business. That sucks for me. I want you to be thirsty and pay me for water. Do you get it.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

SoCooLBob

Congratulations !!! a) on this ad b) on the fact that it is also on YouTube so it can be embedded on any website .. emailed to anybody .. included in a customized video player or a playlist promoting things like it c) congratulations to that persistent vice president from mypoints.com ... I've just signed up .. I wonder .. could I help you use more video ON your site ? Mine is SoCooL.Com .. Does anybody need a further explanation on the value of customized video players? Have you also checked out ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnXaOgG21d0 And this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ7BfmIY3c4 .. which is hard to hear Thank goodness that the nature of technology is also changing the nature of "the media!"

August 27th, 2008 at 9:42 pm

Chris Havrilesko

Boone, 1974 to1979 I worked for Consolidated Freightways inc Portlands Oregon. All delivery trucks were Natural gas powered its not a big deal to convert. sorry I dated myself but yes im that old and remember it well.tkx chris

August 27th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

MattDresner

After the ad runs, add, "and you can't see this ad on NBC." Let NBC explain. The drawback to full-scale production is that NG uses heavy, metal cylinders (think, skinny oxygen tanks) as fuel tanks. They take up trunk space, and add weight. The challenge is to make lighter tanks that can be placed where they don't take up cargo space. Natural gas is everywhere in the US, so finding sources, and filling stations is not that much of a challenge. Most vehicles that run on natural gas also run on regular gasoline. The idea is to stretch a vehicle's range, so you never run out of fuel. The tech has been around since the early '70's, and was left to wither. If the level of research had been maintained, we would be 30 years further down the road to sensible energy use. Lastly, don't begrudge Mr. Pickens for making money. That's what smart people do. This plan would energize (pun not intended) our economy. We need a whole new infrastructure, including pipelines to the filling stations, pump attendants (at first), and more. Our economy sizzles when there is something new and exciting happening. This plan is doable now. It doesn't depend on unproven technology, and we can work on it in stages, and will see results within a generation. This is one project that won't send jobs offshore.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

Miles Colcock

Ok Ben, I get it. I had a blonde moment and forgot for a second that greed rules the world. I am happy to know we have plenty of natural gas. Now I can go back to sleep for another 50 years or so.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

Mary Murphy

Most watch FOX or CNN, switch back and forth between the two hoping to gain some perspective from both sides. Incredible NBC thinks it's too hot, pretty idiotic. Guess 911 didn't make much of an impression on them. As the saying goes, don't cast your pearls before swine.

August 27th, 2008 at 9:46 pm

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