CNN

IMPEACH BUSH NOW!

Right now, I AM SO VERY ASHAMED TO BE CALLED AN AMERICAN!

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DOES MCCAIN HAVE???

I mean educational qualifications.What college did he attend?What degree does he have?What books has he written by himself not by other authors?what exactly qualifies to him be Commander-in-Chief?

I am not asking about POW.That is not a qualification,it is was his job and what happened happened.

Thanks!

Republicans take pride in electing the most Stupid person to be the President.

Not this time!

OBAMA '08

For God sake quit your grand standing and go home. You did NOTHING for the last 8 years so cry me a river.
Go home!

LOL, it's not Paris's plan. She's just reading from a script. Regardless it's a good idea.

Only a republican, and a Texas republican at that, would actually believe that Paris Hilton could come up with anything semi-intelligent on her own.

Republican: It's a Birth Defect!

And this is why America is no longer a world leader.

Down with ignorant Republicans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mccain is confused, first he tries to compare Sen.Obama to Paris Hilton, now is say's he like's her plan and compare's the plan to his. Mccain has turn this race and America into a joke

It's OFFICIAL, Paris Hilton is smarter than the Republicans!!!!! lol

Canada supports Obama August 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

John McCain flip flopped on drilling for oil on June 23rd, 2008 for political gain.

Barack Obama compromised and although he still doesn't agree with drilling is willing to meet the GOP in the middle on this issue.

THE TRUTH IS MCCAIN FLIP FLOPPED AND OBAMA HAS OFFERED A REAL PLAN THAT INCLUDES SOME COMPROMISE ON HIS PART. HAS MCCAIN EVER OFFERED ANY COMPROMISES? ANSWER IS NO, HE HASN'T.
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Actually McCain has one of the best records for compromise.
The flip flop you are talking about is actually a compromise. When he was opposed to drilling gas was about $2 per gallon. Obama didn't compromise he flipped. The only thing that changed during him going from no drilling to drilling was he dropped 10 points in the polls and Americans were 70% in favor of drilling.

maybe you should take off you hockey skates and do some research, EH!!!!

Canada = a loft apartment above a really great party!!!!!!!!!!!

At this point, I would vote for Paris Hilton over both McCain and Obama. While she doesn't elevate the level of intelligence of this campaign season, at least she's less revolting to look at and listen to than either of the current candidates.

Paris Hilton IS a republican... and a fine example of the cultural and family values they represent...

This is the Congress I HATE...

Some adjectives to describe the re-pugs:

I double dare you to copy and paste this posting and continue wherever I left off.

You are of course allowed to hit your thesaurus – oh, by the way, for you repu -eh – rednec – eh -retards -eh – refuse, it is the one that is not the dictionary, that is if you have ever in your miserable misuse of the oxygen seen either one. You have refused to seek knowledge and will never be caught dead stepping beyond the boundaries of this melting pot of a nation.

I bet you my last penny that every Democrat is highly informed, willing to travel, to meet the rest of the world and always fair.

Here we go;

Indefinite item: A Republican.

Qualifier/s: clueless-moron-moronic-idiot-ignorant-dumb-wacko-stupid-blind-idiotic-goofy-misguided-simple-hateful-imbecile-childish-juvenile-barbaric-inbred-airhead-brut-warmonger-bloodthirsty-opportunistic-cheater-hater-mercenary-coward-repulsive-smelly-envious-jealous......................

Your turn.

paris hilton plan hahahahahha republicans are joke

Mucho August 7th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Are you serious? Have things gotten this bad that Paris Hilton has a plan that people are actually talking about……………and spending our tax dollars to have the conversation.

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How are they spending our Tax dollars? They are on vacation, are they not? If they are not then we need to have a long look at why the Dems are no were to be found.

McCain '08

Another thing I am getting sick of the Dimocrats spouting is

–It takes 10 years before drilling would produce anything (yeah thats right...OH WAIT....Clinton vetoed a bill over 10 years ago that would have been producing oil 2 years ago with the Dimocrats thinking)

– It takes 5-6 years for nuclear power plants to be up and running (again the Dimocrats want you to think they have a plan that will deliver something faster?

Oil, clean coal, natural gas for the immediate...DRILL NOW! Nuclear to shore up and glean off coal, AND while we are using our OWN supplies of oil and keeping OUR money in OUR nation we can develope alternative fuels.

Get real people.....Obama is an empty suit

IGNORE THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN......oh wait...nm its just a person with a teleprompter

McCain 08

Well, this proves it – the republican party is brain dead. They have no new ideas, no workable plans and no creativity.

Run Paris run. You would get my vote and you may help the rest of these fools to wake up and to start doing what is best for our country. I knew that if George Bush could be president than anyone can. We had a vice that was not as smart as a 5th grader so Paris may be the one to expose just what is going on in Washington.
Obama/Hilton08

doest save any jobs

Silence Dogood August 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET
Have you read Obama's web site. ALL the ideas are someone else's – essentially the same as any liberal democrat.
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Yes I have and both of his books. He is not nearly as liberal as some people (McCain supporters & Obama haters) want others to think. I strongly suspect you have not actually read the policy statements on his website. You did not make reference to one specific position. It appears you want to affect the opinions of others with baseless claims, hoping they won't actually "read" his website.
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Drew August 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET
The Republicans of Big Oil include your Boy Barack… Check his Voting Record…
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Obama's voting record shows he has voted against big oil many times, while John McCain has not actually voted on any energy bill in two years and sided with oil frequently prior to that (that is, when he did actually take the effort to vote).

Why would we electe as our President, a Senator who has almost completely shirked his duties by missing nearly 75% of the votes over the past two years? Just call him Senator AWOL!

Paris Hilton for President 2012.

Once again the Republicans are proud of looking ridiculous. Paris Hilton plan? Her plan was to mock McCain and now the republicans hold on to it like Paris is the economic guru they've been waiting for.

I know the bar has been lowered the past eight years but during McCains campaign it seems the Republicans have just placed it on the floor.

This whole thing about Republicans trying to tell tell the Democrats that it will be their fault if the government is shut down is ridiculous. It's right up there with a psycho ex-girlfriend putting a gun to her own head telling you that it's your fault because you broke up with her. You wouldn't blame yourself then so don't blame the Democrats now. Blame the psychopath, the Republicans (and I say psychopaths only in the context of this specific debate).

Given that McCain is demonstrably sexist, and rather extremely so, I can't possibly understand what would motivate a former Clinton supporter to say that they're going to vote for him. Voter for Barr, vote for Nader, not vote at all, these I can see. Can there any reason other than petulance or racism to vote for somebody who not only doesn't agree with you, but is the antithesis of all your political positions on gender and equality?

"If Obama gets the nomination, I'm going to vote for the candidate who left his first wife after she was disfigured in a car accident, who pimped his current wife out to a crowd of bikers, and who voted against equal wages for women! That makes perfect sense!"

Explain this to me! Please! It's like a Christian voting for a Satanist over a pastor because the pastor is a Presbyterian instead of a Lutheran. There is no sense or reason to it, is there?

YOU REPUBLICANS were well aware of the AUGUST RECESS !!!
Ok !! you wasting time and Energy!!!!
Now I understand that you Guys are jumping on Paris Hilton's Plan
Take your BREAK gentlemen and Rest .......You might come up with a
Rosie Odonnell Plan image her in a swim suit that might open up that PEA SIZE Brain of YOURS

ben August 7th, 2008 1:50 pm ET wrote:

This just goes to prove why I am a republican voting for Obama. It also proves that regardles how stupid some congress men can be elected is because big money and great speach writers put them in office
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Dude. Did you just talk yourself out of voting for Obama?

Aaron and every other PUMA, Republican morons out there. The problem is not drilling. In fact, the problem is not even the environmental effect. The thing you dumbbeats can't get into your thick skull is the fact that the oil we drill locally will go into the world bank and into the global market where we will be competing with countries like China whose demand has surged over 40 % in the last 5 years alone. What this means is that it will have little to zero impact on our current predicament. Alternative engery is the way to go. We need short-term solutions in order to build a long term strategy. hssssssss
nevermind. I'm talking to a bunch of idiots who can't think for themselves. Go to daddy Limbough you morons...as for you PUMAs, keep masking your racism with the wrong notion that Obama is the cause of Hillary's campaing failure.

I say drill under one stipulation. We buy oil from the cheapest maker. Arab or Off shore US. If not, one day we will really be slaves to big oil.

So for 6 years of Republican controlled congress – nothing, no energy plan, it was all about oil, as in Operation Iraqi Liberation (OIL). Less than2 years into the Democratic majority, suddenly they want to do something like give public land to oil companies RIGHT AWAY, NOW, HURRY HURRY. Gee do you think this is a political ploy, right before the election? What a way to run a country!

This is a new low for the republicans.....its really a sad day in america

I keep hearing this "68 million acres not being drilled" being tossed around by liberals as the reason to refuse to open up off-shore drilling. As a thinking person, I have to ask this question: "what reason is given by the companies holding the leases (for which they pay quite a bit of money) for not drilling and making even more money off the oil they would get?"

Could it possibly be because the lands that are leased are low quality/low quantity and not worth the effort at this point in time? These 68 million acres may someday be cost effective – when the price of oil is high enough to justify the investment that is required to extract it.

The sad thing is that the media is not doing it's job of showing BOTH sides of this story. Thank goodness we have the ability to do our own research to be informed on issues like this where the liberals (or conservatives) who control the information being broadcast are cherry-picking what to share.

I would be concerned, but I actually liked her plan! It's better than McCain's!

To all you people, IT IS OBAMA'S PLAN, just different wording! I frown about these people and worry about the future...

Obama '08

I would be concerned, but I actually liked her plan! It's better than McCain's!

I am also with Impeach on this one.

Obama '08

What part of 'old guy' and 'white haired old guy' did the Repugikans not get? She was making fun of you dumb people. I'm a Republican for Obama this time because I am really tired of Republicans trying to win every election not on issues but pathetic baby games, lies, and fear mongering.

That's Hot

Enlightened Voter August 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

PUMA – why couldn't shrillary manage her debt? Too bad you can't blame that on Barack. She poorly managed her finances and she poorly managed her campaign and yet you demented people want her to manage your country?? Incredible? BTW remember Barack has 18 million voters too, plus some.
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Very correct, like several billion people around the world who see Obama as not just the next great US leader, but as the next great World leader.

What next, our Congressional body will be adopting Mel Gibson's and Kramer's mentality on race relations, better yet let's call Branjolena or Brittney and get parenting advice from them....no no wait, let's appoint Rush Limbaugh and Nicole Richey head of the DEA. No better than that let's appoint Amy Winehouse head of the FDA. And Texas elected this guy, wow!

These house Republicans are about as dumb as a "box of rocks". Don't they realize that Paris Hilton essentially repeated Obama's revamp energy plan of allowing some offshore drilling with environmental restrictions as part of a broad energy policy with plans of re-tooling American automakers so they can create efficient and affordable hybrid and electric cars.

Are any you political dummies even listening to the presidential candidates current energy platforms?!?!

Rome became a world leader by taking innovative ideas, from any source, and adapting them, which in turn made for the greater good. Who cares where an idea came from if it is viable and good. Our politicians owe it to the nation to be better than mediocre. What we have now is clearly not working so it's time to try something new. The DNC and GOP are just two sides of the same coin.

For you idiots (like Still for Hill) that question why Obama hasn't debated McCain, it's because the Democratic Convention has not nominated Obama yet. But, as usual, you can't have it both ways. If Obama were out there debating McCain, those same idiots would be saying, "who does he think he is, he hasn't secured the nomination yet". Do a little homework before opening your pieholes.

Why do dems keep saying it will take 3 to 5 years to get any oil out of the offshore sites? They have been blocking even a vote on offshore drilling for the last 20 years. We need it all, except taking corn away from the food supply, new drilling, wind solar and biofuels from cellulose that we and the rest of the world don't need for food. And yes we need to conserve and $4 gas has been the best conservation tool to come along in a long time!

McCain does not have anything to say even on his add. We know him always crying about media attention and when he has it he talk about Obama. Media putting Obama under microscope and they can not find anything and now all I see McCain TV add for free in all the stations. McCain is follower and Obama is the leader. He had all week to talk about energy and all he said all the above is my plan he never give any $ or brake down on his plan he said “ALL THE ABOVE “he means Obama plans. Please ask him what his plans are about the war he just says we need to win just like a child not just like a leader. Senator Obama is a leader young like Kennedy and Celebrity like Ragan

When oil prices are high – it is Bush's fault. When they have dropped almost 30.00 to the barrel, price is falling on it's own.

Of course not because Bush lifted the moratorium, not because Republican leadership is trying to force a debate.

It's probably because of the "Grand Speach " at Berlin. Why are you fixated on Paris ? Feeling bad that she trumped your guy, by having an energy policy, and not quick enough to get Hillary's ?

Dems should be sorry that they dropped Hillary ? The lady who's republican father has taught her, some hard nosed truths about market economy.

Celebrity is defined as:1. a famous or well-known person.
2. fame; renown.
Does this not include McCain? or has no one heard of him?

HELLO REPUBLICANS AND MCCAIN!!!!! The commercial was written by Funny or Die for Paris. Give me a Break!!!! Obama's Energy Plan just introduced a compromised position on off shore drilling as long as it's environmentally safe but McCain said it was a bad idea. So now Republican's are going to support "Paris Hilton's position" (I use that statement lightly) over Obama's Energy Plan. OMG!!!!!

Now the republicans are truly making a fool out of this very important election.

THIS IS SAD AND SHAMEFUL, THE GOP NEEDS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. LET'S JUST VOTE FOR OBAMA AND END THIS MADNESS WITH THE GOP.

MCCAIN TALKING ABOUT AN ECONOMIC SURGE, THEIR GOES MORE MONEY AND JOBS FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

MCCAIN IS TREATING THIS ELECTION AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE LIKE DUMMIES AND STUPID.

HOW CAN YOU MOCK THIS ELECTION, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE LIVES ARE IN THE NEXT PRESIDENT HAND, MCCAIN WOULD BE HORRIBLE,HE WILL SPEND TIME JOKING AROUND, INSTEAD OF PLANNING TO HELP THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

No one seems to realize how much damage Pelosi is doing to the party. Way more than any Hillery supporters. Her and her power plays. I was a Dem for yrs. Then went Independent leaning Dem. But There will not be a Democratic vote from me as long as she and Obama are in the picture. They have enough ego and arrogance to cover everyone in this country and then some. They are scary with the power they are throwing around and will kill this America that we have all grown up to love and respect through think and thin, war and peace.
To bad Pelosi can't be impeached.

Repubs calling for Paris Hilton's energy plan. This is a sad state of affairs.

Obama needs to appoint Paris to his energy committee. She already miles ahead of them...

Paris' plan is what the general population has known for years now. Shame that neither party pays attention.

As much as I hate to say it, Paris and Rep. Burgess are right. For political reasons. I am in no way endorsing off shore drilling, and the claim that it will make us energy independent. However, the only way to break this logjam in the congress is to allow it in a bill that also calls from drastic infastructure and alternative energy investment. Paris is just saying exactly what everyone in Washington knows is true, but can't suggest because they are politicians.

The cold reality is that we cannot continue to consume energy at this level. An expansion of renewable energy and offshore drilling will not lower energy prices anytime soon. What candidates need to be talking about is alternatives to driving (busses, trains, bicycles, etc.) so they don't have to consume so much oil in the first place.

Her plan is better than Obama's, at least she is willing to drill.

The GOP are nothing but perves, they just want to invite Paris into Congress so they call drool over her boney fake self!

Pakistan is impreaching its president. So, let us duet with President Bush too. Two for one.

shows you how serious these bozos are. 8 years of W and 14 of last 16 years of Congressional rule and now all of the sudden this is so urgent. You know why ... they are about to lose the White House for 16 years of Obama, Bayh leadership and most of those idiots grandstanding will lose their seats in Nov.

McSurge says surges are the answer to everything. Surge in drilling, surge in troops, surge in economy ... doesn't surge mean that you go back to where you were before the surge when the surge was over? He is so old its ridiculous.

Are DEMOTARDS completely stupid? A DEMOTARD senate leader is blocking voting for offshore drilling. Offshore drilling would lower the prices of oil in America. I guess DEMOTARDS love paying $4 for a gallon of gas. And no I'm not a REPUBLITARD either – I'm a LIBERTARIAN, the only party that makes sense.

Now we know why we should get rid of Mcbush and his gang.
I guess one stupid is not enough in the republican party.

Please people, don't be fooled into thinking that Paris instinctively responded to the McCain ad. As an opportunist (when taking a break from wreckless behavior) she was simply reading a script which was written by SOMEONE else. Likely a publicist.

C'mon, people stay focused and dont be distracted by the "smoky mirror" propoganza. After all, we are (at least) high school graduates, aren't we?

Geez...Another reason why they hate America(ns)!

Best plan i've heard so far! I agree!

This is nonsense. Congressmen clearly do not know how to do their job if they are relying on the ways of Paris Hilton.

hey repubbies, you are tryign to pose as blogger but need to understand her plan is actually Obamas plan. However, you can only tell lies, therefore, at that you are doing well. The republicans and GWB have messed anything the dems in congress have tried.

If you hate America get out we dont want you feeding off our system anyways.Go get a life move out of your momma's basement.You know what Dandelion i hate you and America should to.

....................................Dandelion. August 7th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Sometimes I really hate America..........................
I cant stand people like this.

Hilton has a better plan than either one of the morons running for office.

Plus, she is not a warmonger like McBush or a racist like Hussein Nobama. Proven fact!

Burgess is just anotther stooge in the Texas Repub redistricting plan that was hatched by that evil exterminator, Tom DeLay. Instead of our SE area of Ft Worth (predominately minority) having representation (see Martin Frost), we were lumped in with Denton and other predominately white areas to the north.

There seems to be a whole lot of jealous, silly and immature Obama haters on this blog today. I guess you guys are just going where McCain wants you to.

It's one thing to say that you dislike a candidate's policy or ideas. But to say things that are flat-out untrue, like Paris Hilton has a better energy plan than Obama, or that Obama only knows how to read a teleprompter and doesn't have any ideas, you're just straight up mean and HATIN' ON HIM because he's getting a lot of attention.

STOP THE HATE AND LET'S HAVE A REAAALLL DEBATE!!!!

SERIOUSLY...WHEN DID SURREALISM BECOME THE GOP PLATFORM???

The republicans are just trying to get the democraps back in house.It must be hard to realize its all the democraps fault we are in this place.McCain will win and the dems will all lose their jobs over this one.Thank god for lazy people.Nobama no thanks hope Nancy enjoyed her speaker position.Its time the gop picked up the remote and turned the tv off.Get back to loving our country enjoying our familys and sending the one back to his car dealerships.

Is Burgess serious, her commercial was a joke at McPutz for bagging on a family that donates to his sick cause. Only a stupid repub f-uhk would think this is a good plan and we should move forward on it. This is the problem with the country idiots like Burgess that get elected by racist rednecks, that have no real pull in life and no understanding of how the world works. Dispicable, he should be thrown from office and lynched in the streets.

Wow, you guys really aren't reading this story are you? They aren't seriously considering Hilton's plan for our 'energy crisis', they're just keeping the topic of energy going while all the do-nothing Democratics in congress take a non-earned vacation. READ, don't BLINDLY HATE.

Offshore drilling is not the answer to our energy problems, it would just help line the pockets of McCain and Bush's oil buddies and transfer our dependence on oil from one greedy source to another. What we need is new thinking along with clean and inexpensive alternative energy sources, such as hydrogen, wind, and solar power.

And we certainly don't need to remove the gas tax for any amount of time. Americans are already willing to pay upwards of $4 / gal and oil companies know that. If you lower the price a dozen cents per gallon by removing the tax, companies will just raise the price a dozen cents per gallon to make up for it. They don't care that the people are getting ripped off; all they know is people are willing to pay, regardless of to whom the money goes. Consumers won't be saving any money, taxes would plummet, and the rich will just get richer. Let me know how that helps the average American working family fallen into hard times, eh?

Yes, it was Obama's energy plan. The Republicans missed the punchline.

Paris was bashing McCain and offering Obama's energy plan. Did they really miss that – wait a minute, we're talking about the Republicans right, of course they missed it.

Dandelion, You take that back right now if I were there i'd put soap on your lips.!!

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!

In a shocking press conference today the RNC announced it's support for "The Howdy Doody Peace Plan for the Middle East!" as well as "The Colbert Plan that Every American Deserves His or Her Own Spider!"

Good grief..........

Lowest common denominator. The rest of the world must be laughing hysterically right now. How humiliating.

You have to admit its better than any thing Bush or Cheney have to offer.

I'd go with Hilton's plan....

Clearly Americans want something to be done about this issue...and the only way to get either side on board with something like this is to create a 50/50 compromise as no one will want to appear to be giving in to the other.

I support Obama's plan over McCains....but neither of them are going to happen if no one allows compromise to happen.

I think this article's value lies with the number of looney Republican trolls and operatives who have posted here actually supporting this.

I wonder how much money the Republican Cetral Committee spends paying all you folks?

The Republicans are so happy now... they've got their celebrity attention. The McCain/Hilton ticket...

I can understand Hilton picking up the ball and running with the spoof, but the Republicans too? Like Paris' mom said... "what a waste of money..."

What next.. McCain needs lessons from Late Anna Nicole Smith
This guy is unbelievable and a total jerk
We are suffering here with real problems and all he can think of is good looking young girls. Paris is probably the age of his grand daughters , daughter
McShameless
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Didn't McCain make similar comments about home heating costs during the primaries? No one made a big deal about it because it was common sense stuff that many folks simply ignore or forget about, just like the tire gauge.

Most service stations do not check your tire pressures, even when they claim to do so for free with an oil change. Ya know. Free 20 point check with an oil change.

CONGRESSMAN REFERENCING PARIS HILTON=SAD MOMENT IN HISTORY!!!!!

"Let's take Paris's advice" Sen. Obama could use this in an ad since it is his idea that she is talking about. Sad,sad, sad that the republican party has no ideas of their own so they take the idea that they think is coming from a celebrity. Maybe the celebrity ad was not so bad after all. They have no original ideas and have the nerve to address Sen,. Obama as empty, oh baby. Lol, lol, lol.

BO 08/12

I hope each and every one of those Republican moroms holed up in the Capital lose this November. It will serve them right.

Great idea!

Anything but the waffling Obama's anti-plan!

Its too bad that the best plan in Washington so far had to come from Paris Hilton.
Maybe, although, its good that McCain likens Obama to Paris, as sadly she might just be one of the best "politicians" in Washington.
(Didn't Obama have about the same plan anyways? Comprimise.)

Are you telling me that no one in Congress has suggested a comprehensive plan like this??????? I thought a hybrid of both plans (Obama's & McCain's) was a given!!!!!! This is so sad.

if you numskulls actually thought Paris cam up with that plan you are crazy. She was reading a script.

Her idea is a hybrid of both plans. You can say it is basically mccains (drill with incentives for alternatives) or you can say it is basically obamas (alternative energy with maybe some drilling)

It matters very little since Americans are paying high gas prices, Not democrats and republicans. Americans. Pelosi will not allow a vote on any bill that includes drilling period. She is a failure, as is her congress.

Just for the record Obama never said he supports off shore drilling, he said he would accept limited offshore drilling as a compromise energy plan. That is the problem with Congress, each party wants it their way or no way and no one will compromise leaving us in gridlock. We as Americans needs to realize that we cannot always get exactly what we want, but we can compromise with people that don't agree and get a workable solution.

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REPUBLICANS FOUND THEIR MATCH.

ACTUALLY PARIS HILTON WOULD BE A MORE WORTHY ADVERSARY THAN JOHN MCNUTS.

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It seems that these repulicans in congress have no policies to represent to american people! So why Mccain going singing drill drill now ? It's ashame!Paris bravo bravo.

The gop, never creative or forward thinking, just looking for the next ideas to steal from someone else. they've been swiping Obama's plans, I guess, why not steal from Paris too.

essentially Paris is on board with the McCain plan, except so many commentors on this ticker haven't been paying attention

i find it quite interesting that the Republicans and McCain for that matter dont see when they are being mocked...HELLO! she called a fellow Repbulican "a wrinkley old man" and yet Republicans would rather look past that and use her "idea" it is very similar to Obama's differently only because it encourages Detroit to build more electric cars. which i am surprised that the Republicans didnt come up with THAT part of an idea. it was Obama that play his hand and said he would be will to allow offshore drill if... where are the Republicans willing to compromise on their drill drill drill policy?

votechange08

makeeazymoneytoday.com

Not Sleeping at the Switch says, "Just like a Republican…take ANYONES Advice but a Democrats. Funny thing is Obama has been saying the Same thing as Paris"

Sorry but you are WRONG! Obummer said he was against dirlling at all cost until the fool saw the polls and that the majority were FOR drilling. Obama flips and flops for political expediency. That kind of moron cant be trusted.

McCain 08

Its too bad the best idea on energy in Washington ive heard so far had to come from Paris Hilton.
Maybe its not such a bad thing that McCain compared Obama to Paris.

YOU PEOPLE ARE HILLARIOUS CALLING THIS OBAMA'S PLAN. THIS BECAME OBAMA'S PLAN TWO DAYS AGO. WHAT MORONS...

TURN THE CHANNEL. YOU'RE LIKE LITTLE CNN AND MSNBC DRONES THROWING OUT THE SAME FAR LEFT DRIBBLE YOU HEAR ON TV THE NIGHT BEFORE.

OBAMA STEALS ALL HIS IDEAS AND CALLS THEM HIS OWN.....

OBAMA HAS TURNED INTO THE BIGGEST JOKE OF A CANDIDATE EVER.

To Abby:

What gives??? This blog has nothing to do with Hillary's debt or Michele Obama. Since your on the subject of MO take a look at what the local military community is saying about her visit yesterday in Norfolk, VA. Pilotonline.com will get you there. Seems the majority of the community doesn't see your candidate fit to be the Commander in Chief. Surprise...

Paris/08

Paris's plan makes more sense than Obama's. She has more common sense than these two candidates.

The Republicans are losing it. If this off-shore drilling was so important why didn't they do it before...now they are endorsing Paris Hilton's plan? This country needs to wake up and throw these idiots out – and stop playing house in the Capitol. Someone forgot to tell them that they don't run the show anymore and their President is in China too. Hope he stays there.

I hope Obama will be able to use this idea of Hilton on republicans first they say she is nothing but a celebrity, and a hear head. Now they want to embrace the same person they made fun of in their add after she make and energy idea of her own they want to adapt her idea. What are these republicans thinking? Don't they have pride in themselves and the country? Boy are they in for big surprise. First make a commercial about her that she is celebrity with no but anyway they love her idea. If we vote for Mccain I hope we will not be surprise what we get.

DJ–some of those offshore drilling aren't even the USA's-That's the point you dummy !!

Men we have to change the dumb blonde jokes now! this sucks!

Awesome take Paris!

There's a reason why the plan is good - it was written by chief marketing and creative strategists for a major Web 2.0 website, and recorded by Paris Hilton. It's a coherent plan presented, um, effectively by a celebrity spokesperson.

We all know what will happen if the "Paris" plan swings into effect. First off, "LIMITED" drilling means what? And where? Florida? Texas? Baja? New York? Come on....there is no such thing as limited! Secondly, the big car makers can not afford to start developing hybrid cars, or scooters for that matter! The overseas market is clobbering them every which way.

Are the Republicans that scared where they have to address a speech done by an airhead, who is doing this all for some notice on you tube? sad, very sad.

This was the Gang of 10 plan that Obama said is a good starting place for a compromise. Paris Hilton repeats it, and now it is hers?

The Republcans AND Democrats already stated this plan. What's wrong with you people?

No–Pelosi is over the edge-as usual you have it backwards-
70% of the electorate wants offshore drilling as part of our energy plan and Pelosi is out pushing her book–
She is the example-THat's why there is such a negative look at woman and minorities in buisness-It's unfair but look at the examples we set–

HOW SAD IS THAT ????

30 YEARS OF SLEAZE EXPERIENCE AND

THE WOMAN HE WAS POKING FUN OF, COMES UP

WITH A BETTER PLAN THAN BUSH-CHANEY & MCBUSH.

wow, the repugs are really in trouble! Their crafting their energy policy on a spoof by Paris Hilton. JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU, THEY HAVE NO ENERGY PLAN!!!!! You are in the last days of the now pathetic republican party. They are going down like kamakaze zero's after being shot down!!! lololol Duke Cunningham, Mark Foley, Senator Craig, David Vitter,Ted Stevens,Scooter Libby, etc...... droppin like flies! GOOD RIDDENCE!!

whatever it takes for the corporate thieves to have control over the next big energy source,

they will dive for it.

and mcshameless will be right up there to make sure he and his corporate buddies get the loot.

mcshameless / paris for GOP 2008!

Do the Republicans just not get that Paris was making fun of them, and that they are swiftly becoming a joke to even the most die-hard Republican? Proudly ignorant, to say the least!

Who is the GOP trying to fool? They want us to believe that drilling is going to reduce gas prices but in actuality, prices will surge. They will have to drill for years before they it black gold. Furthermore, our foreign affiliates will hike up their prices so if the US does break free from their dependence, they the (FA's) would have made a significant profit prior to doing so. They are in chamber trying to drum up votes for McSame. Because people who don't read between the lines will think that the Dems aren't doing anything to combat the soaring gas prices. All the Dems are saying is add the tax provision in your bill that would allow for building of hybrid cars and also bring back jobs to Detroit. What do you people want? Lower gas prices but yet you don't have a job so you can't pay for it anyway? Or do you want a job with sufficient wage as well as lower prices at the pump? WAKE UP, PEOPLE!

That plan is like totally hot...and Obama is like totally not.

How can Paris' proposal be 'Obama's Plan' when he states 'No offshore drilling'?

Get a grip Obama-blivions.

Drilling off shore will not influence prices and that is a fact and I don't know why the news medias don't report this to the public.

Big oil companies make their profits through supply and demand the same as OPEC does therefore to increase the price of oil per barrel they simply decrease supply.

Is anyone dumb enough to believe that big oil companies will reduce the price of a barrel of oil to the American public simply because they have the supply. These companies are not charities and only interested in profit not increasing supply to ease the gas prices for the public.

Know whats really sad? Paris Hilton has a better energy plan than Barrack Obama and John McCain. How did these jokers become the final candidates again?

THE PARIS PLAN IS ALMOST WORD FOR WORD THE OBAMA PLAN.

MORE GOP SPIN OR JUST SIMPLY MIS-STATING THE FACTS.

I didn't know the circus was coming to the Capital. So far all I've seen are the clown acts. When do they bring out the acrobats?

her 'plan' was the same as obama's.

GREAT IDEA.....since McWar doesn't have a plan of his how.

He tried to copy all of Obama's...he might as well copy Paris's

The democrats' energy plan is to firmly dig their heels into the sand and refuse to budge ("Forget that we have an energy crisis. Don't confuse the issue with facts!"). Instead they are promoting flowering fantasy solutions like wind power and unicorns. How about coming back with that proposal after you already have a viable technology in hand? Or are we all supposed to wear little beanies with propellers on our heads to generate our personal energy? Maybe we could all pedal stationary bicycles with little generators hooked up to power our PCs at work? Or we could wish upon a star. Too bad real life is getting in the way and we have an actual problem on our hands. Because the democrats refuse to deal with it except in their imaginations. AND THAT AIN'T WORKING!

An economic surge means more of our jobs shipped out of this country for CAFTA !!!!!!!!

The Republicans discussing Paris" energy plan to an almost empty chamber. They would have been more effective if they had taken the break and returned with clear thinking THIS IS A WASTE.

If politicians would listen to the people they represent instead of pundits and supporters with hidded and selfish agendas, thier plans would make sence for most of us.

Pres. Bush vetoes everything the Dems try to do. Impeach Bush/Cheney/Rove.

PUMA – why couldn't shrillary manage her debt? Too bad you can't blame that on Barack. She poorly managed her finances and she poorly managed her campaign and yet you demented people want her to manage your country?? Incredible? BTW remember Barack has 18 million voters too, plus some.

Paris Hilton has a better energy plan than Barack Obama!!

....according to 75% of Americans.

I have lost all respect for Rebublicans. They are so LOW!

Could we please stop talking about Paris Hilton for one day? She's been in all the "news" ever since McSame's disgusting ad last week!

This just goes to prove why I am a republican voting for Obama. It also proves that regardles how stupid some congress men can be elected is because big money and great speach writers put them in office

You've got to be kidding!! Congress can't think of anything useful on their own so they're using Paris Hilton's ideas?! Why do they get paid again?

It's amazing how many people on here don't get that commercial.

pssssssssssst Paris was the ~medium~ for the message. It's like getting mad at Scrooge in a Christmas Carol.

Oh, and McCain flip flops more than a fish out of water. Yeah, and I did adjust my tire pressures yesterday. At least that is something tangible I can do to contribute immediately to the oil concern. If we're going to get through this energy problem, these little things can make a huge difference.

wah wah wah, maybe we our a bunch of whiners. Listen to you people making fun of the republicans over them copying Hilton. Did anyone listen to what Paris said? I actually agree her idea is a great solution which contains a compromise between the 2 parties. As much as I hate the idea of drilling offshore I'm all for it if we can get moving closer to green technology. Sometimes you have to give to get which apparently only a "dumb blonde" heiress recognizes.

Obama '08

Hasn't anyone inside that chamber noticed that HIlton's plan coincides more with Obama's than McCain's?

Actually they did. This is a textbook demonstration of spin.

Where can I buy an Obama tire gauge? I'd pay $10 for one of those (I'm sure it would save me $100 – LOL!)

I'd vote for Paris Hilton before I would Barack Obama.

She can at least speak without a teleprompter and actually has a better energy plan than Obama.

Another great showing of Republicans wasting our money. How much ENERGY are they using us to keep up this farce ? I know – they can follow McClame and DRILL,DRILL,DRILL! MORONS!

I actually thought that Hilton's plan was pretty good. I mean... it makes perfect sense to incorporate both plans. I'm just shaking my head that it had to come from Paris' head and not from the elected officials in the Senate. Seriously, in politics it's all about COMPROMISE.

When I heard Paris's plan, I immediately thought that it sounded just like what I had heard last weekend from Obama when he "flip flopped" and said that he would be willing to consider a compromise like the one that the "group of 10" members of the senate has proposed. Paris didn't come up with this on her own (as brilliant as she may be ???)

I think Paris' plan is actually pretty logical. It blows Obama's plan out of the water for sure.

Hilton/Rihanna '08

If I'm going to vote for a celebrity, why not go all out?

It is kind of sad that Paris Hilton's energy plan is actually better than McCain's or Obama's.

Elizabeth August 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Godness, are the Republican party so bukrupt they need Paris Hilton satire plan……which is basically Obama's Energy plan.

I invite you to visit The McCain web site and you will see that this is McCain's plan And has been for some time now.

Or maybe you would like to enlighten me as to how you can say that it was Obama's plan to drill now and invest in alternative renewable energy. Feel free to respond. I look forward to you making a fool of yourself.

If Paris is on the ticket, John's got my vote.

I'm ashamed to be republican. The republicans sticking around in congress is the same ploy the dems used a few years ago. Now they are using Paris' plan? Which is Obama's plan... Come on guys! Get in touch with reality and get your own ideas. That's why I'm voting for Obama.

How ignorant and pathetic can the Republicans go?

That's not hot, THIS IS INSANE. Somebody voted for these people and I think that they should be held accountable for their actions. AND BY ACCOUNTABLE I MEAN HUNG BY THEIR THUMBS!

While I agree that the plan offered by Paris Hilton is a sensible new direction for our country I really don't think enough credit is being given to the man behind the idea. Everyone is calling this Paris' pla or the Hilton plan, when no credit is given to Adam McKay the ad's writer. Sure Paris threw in a line or two here and there, but the core of that, the plan that everyone is so wild about is most definetly the work of the comedic powehouse that brought us Anchorman and Talledega Nights. If we're going to be praising anyone it should be him, Paris Hilton is just the pretty(arguably) face presenting it.

Paris's plan does sound like a good idea! Why aren't Republicans talking about more energy-efficient and electric/hybrid cars? And why aren't Democrats talking about offshore drilling? I think the American people would like both...to diversify, and decrease our dependence on foreign oil. Both measures would help. I don't think she was support McCain...I think she was supporting the energy plans of both. Whether you like her or not, I think the American people agree with her on this one. Forget party loyalty...let's just do what's right!

NO MORE Offshore Drilling! We already have oil rigs all over the gulf of Mexico and along the California coasts. Guess what they leak too and result in toxic spills and beach closures.

That's the whole reason why we had a ban of further offshore drilling in the first place! The Republicans are the official party of big oil and will stop at nothing to spread lies, propaganda and games.

Silly Americans. Are you aware that offshore drilling will net you nothing for at least five years? Sure, that claim has gone down – from five, to three, to two and now 18 months – but it's all an empty promise.

Truth is, by the time you got that oil in your systems, it wouldn't make much of a difference at all (your energy needs show no signs of dissipating). And where oil companies vs. foreign oil are concerned, do you really thinking that ANYBODY would have an interest in driving the price down, offshore or no offshore?

In the face of demand from such countries as China, the price of oil is the price of oil – sucking it out of your seabed will only benefit the bottom lines of the very oil companies who take advantage of you now. None of this has ANYTHING to do with solving your energy woes.

Remember all the talk of Ethanol by McTired and Obama? Thing is, it takes more energy (i.e. oil) to grow, process and transport a gallon of ethanol than it gives back in energy. So it's no wonder that these two 'polar opposities' managed to agree on something – particularly an issue in regards to your energy future. Once again, it's not YOU who stands to benefit...

Stop being the puppets of your government.

What a publicity stunt by the GOP! The GOP politicians along with Bush caused the problem we are all suffering from and these same GOPers are hiding out in Washington rather than going home to face their constituencies who are not fooled by their same old political shenanigans. So what else is new? The American people have figured out that the GOP is only interested in lining their own pockets rather than solving problems. We now hear that GOP politicians are also going to duck their own National Convention.

What an imbecile. Perhaps Dr. Burgess should keep his mouth shut.

Great. Now it's called the "Paris Hilton Plan".

I'm seriously considering moving to Belize....

I'm writing in Paris Hilton! She's a lot cooler then the clowns we have running for President now!

Since youth and good looks are the current requirements for the job of POTUS, Paris Hilton is logically a better potential candidate than Sen. Obama.

(This was my last post here, CNN. I can no longer read/listen to your terrible blogs and joker pundits. And the new "NO BIAS, NO BULL" bit is ineffective, not to mention far too late. Cheerio!)

O-cult: "The GOP does nothing but steal other people's ideas. "

Have you read Obama's web site. ALL the ideas are someone else's – essentially the same as any liberal democrat. Where is the "change" and has anyone seen any new idea? Even one?

I like liberal democrat ideas – it is the same though not a change. He lied.

Read Empty suit's web site then look up change in the dictionary – the change from all previoous politics is a myth.

Wow, after all these years the repugs actually want to do something? What a sham

Ken Pittsburgh August 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

This is actually the Obama plan

That is a flat out lie and you know it ! If you do some research you will see that It has been McCain's plan all along to drill now and invest in all of the above to provide stability. Obama has only agreed with drilling in the last ten days. Stop the lies.

Btw take notice that most dems posting hear are off topic. The reason is that they don't want to admit that most prescribe to McCain's plan. So they will try to change the topic to distract you from the issues. You know what they say Repubs do all the time.

So the Republicans are following Paris's lead now? Can they run on their own ideas? Oh wait, these are the people who support George W. Bush, who am I kidding?

John McCain flip flopped on drilling for oil on June 23rd, 2008 for political gain.

Barack Obama compromised and although he still doesn't agree with drilling is willing to meet the GOP in the middle on this issue.

THE TRUTH IS MCCAIN FLIP FLOPPED AND OBAMA HAS OFFERED A REAL PLAN THAT INCLUDES SOME COMPROMISE ON HIS PART. HAS MCCAIN EVER OFFERED ANY COMPROMISES? ANSWER IS NO, HE HASN'T.

The "Paris Hilton plan" looks an awful lot like the Barak Obama plan. Limited offshore drilling where it's environmentally safe and push alternative energy. They do disagree on nuclear – she didn't mention it and he wants to take it slow and careful.

I'm sure she also believes that people should pump up their tires as well, unlike John McCain....

I'm not suprised that our congressional leaders are looking to Paris Hilton for ideas. Their own are vapid and self-serving and have resulted in the lowest approval rating of a congress on record.

Thanks folks–too bad we can't unelect you until your terms end.

Libertarians–the third largest party in the country–and moving up!!!

LOL at Jason's comment about McCain starting WW3. That has been the same tired old line that democrats have been dragging out since Reagan. It now has been 28 years since then and still no WW3. You just keep saying it. No need to acknowledge you've been wrong for 28 years just keep spouting it off about EVERY Republican nominee for years to come. What out the boogie man is around the corner also.

If it works then, why not? Much better than what we have currently. Honestly I am glad the republicans are doing this. I am a Democrat and am appalled that they went on vacation when we are suffering here.

************************************************

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A DEBATE BETWEEN PARIS AND MCCAIN.

AND I BET PARIS WOULD WIN TOO.

IT WOULD GO SOMETHING LIKE THIS:

PARIS: 'SUP GRAMPS. I'M HOT YOUR NOT, TOTALLY.

MCCAIN: (DROOLING) EH....EHEH....

Why must all IDIOT politicians have a Texas Connection? Bad enough we spewed Bush on the world(let alone ourselves when he was Gov)...

if McShame/Hilton 08 win this election i will move from this country because you PUMA's should belong in hell, though i know most of you dont have the guts to vote for McShame/Hilton 08

It's amazing that these people can't tell when someone is making fun of them.

Even Paris Hilton is smart enough to know not to vote for McCain. She compared McCain to the old lady from Tales from the Creep. Hilarious!

First-

Paris did not come up with this idea. It was fed to her. She had no idea what she was talking about.

Second-

Why hate on the R's when they are trying to get lazy Pelosi and the D's back off their 5 week vacation. I don't care if you are a hard core D, you should be impressed that the R's are trying to get something done, AND as a D, you should be pushing your D representatives to get off their lazy bu!!s and get back to work.

I am sorry, but who cares who gets things done, as long as it gets done.

Finally, compromise often times is the best approach, like Paris's "hybrid" approach. Congress should do it more often!!!

The Republicans of Big Oil include your Boy Barack... Check his Voting Record...

McCain is lieing when he says off shore drilling could start immediately as the states have to make the decisions once Congress does, he is using the GOP "protest "as a gimmick, otherwise he would have been in the Senate when they were discussing it and he would be joining them in their pretend protest.

He also doesn't explain where this increased oil will be refined as American refineries are working at capacity now. He also doesn't explain why the oil companies are not drilling in the leases he has

McCain also doesn't explain the process for nuclear plants:

1. a 3-4 year process to receive a license
2. 3 yrs to build one
3. finding an area to accept a plant

The only "change" this man represents is changing positions on everything to the savings due to properly inflated tires, to claiming to be a "maverick" to endorsing Bush, to having constant revelations of lobbyists on his campaign whose actions are completely contradictory to his so called policies.

I bet that a good number of people stating that Obama receiving so much media attention (72% negative) are Obama supporters who just want the same due diligence and scrutiny of McCain's ads, comments and poll results as Obama receives.

Is this really what this campaing has come down to? Citing Paris Hiltons' "energy plan". Pathetic!

Obama '08

Out of the mouth of babes............................................................

I thought the dems. said if they were elected, the war would end and gas would go down, that was when gas was around 2.00-2.50 a gallon, what happened we are still in iraq and gas is now 3.50-4.00. so they lied and now they wont vote, hmmm.

If you were wondering the depth of the GOP's lack of ideas.... this is Rock Bottom.

And yes, isn't it ironic that McCain campaign mocks Barack for his "celebrity" using Paris' image, and then they take her idea (which is Barack's idea). I thought the Right hated the Left for their "Hollywood Values". Just pathetic.

Obama and all the Dems '08

Add wind power and its similar to Obama's. Obama is not against solar as McCain states. Obama is against the nuclear waste that is left and we have NO place to put it!!! Add 26 more nuclear power plants and what do we do with the waste? No safe way yet of disposing of it. AND the people of Nevada DO NOT want it in a mountain in their state!!! Do not blame them. Do you want it in your back yard? McCain doesn't care one bit. He has 8 houses to live in and will never have it in his backyard. Maybe we should drill for oil in Sadona, AZ where he owns one of the richest pieces of AZ proper in America!

McCain's camp plans to utilize a number of tactics, including "family budget roundtables, grocery store visits," and "roundtable events heavily tilted towards women to discuss the pressures the economy is placing on family finances and how McCain's plan would help." The campaign also will work the fourth estate. As detailed in Taylor's memo, McCain will "provide compelling set of programming and surrogate activity to drive media interest," and "mobilize economists in target states supporting the McCain plan to engage the media in support of our plan."

I like the republicans for this. They're even willing to listen to a liberal hollywood star if she's trying to make some sense out of things. Its sure a lot better than the Democrats did by going home for a break.

Putting more platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and along the southern Atlantic seaboard makes about as much sense as erecting hundreds of large windmills from north Texas to the Canadian border. One is hurricane zone the other is tornado alley. Of these 2 options I support windmills because the cost to replace one or several would be much less than an oil platform. This is all election year BS from both parties and in Jan when the new congress takes office and we have a new nut job in the oval office it will be things will degenerate to worse than what is going on now in DC. Both parties have had peroids of power over the last 50 years and have done nothing despite warning that this day was coming. I dont believe anything these people say any more.

Well, yeah, our Congress is dumber than Paris.

But a compromise is what Obama has been talking about. However, the other side has harped on bringing offshore drilling to the table so that they can make their friends in Big Oil happy.

PUMA......

Ok, let's drill. Let's start on the 70 million plus acres already leased. Until ALL is being used, don't ask for more.

Can't drill on it? Trade ALL of the unused for ONLY what you will actually drill on. If you aren't going to IMMEDIATELY drill, then quit with the 'It's an election year and we will not work unless we get our way".

Drilling is not the answer, but even if it is, then drill on EVERYTHING you currently have before asking for more. You can only have what you are able to work on. No second helping until you finish your first serving.

Giving them more land is only a ploy to get all the available land into their hands and secure any future competition for the resources. It's a way to keep us citizens bent over the oil barrel as they plunder our booty!

McCain and the Republicans are running the most pathetic campaign and the media is encouraging them.

Now McCain is saying he is sorry for the negative campaign after he said he was "proud" of the negative ads which he viewed as "fun" and "funny".

When is CNN going to give the same scrutiny to McCain as they do Obama???

Republicans are sad. the plan Paris talked about was more similar to Obama's plan.

She also wants to paint the White House pink.

Is that up for debate too?

Paris Hilton is much smarter then all the GOP combined. This idiots have been running this country for 8 years. The took over form democrats in 1992 America at best, Now we are in deep sh*it, and they want to run this country for another 4 years keep dreaming idiots.

HERE THEY GO AGAIN RIDING SOMEONES COAT TAIL TO MAKE NEWS. REPUBLICANS= STUPID.

VOTE OBAMA......08

The GOP chasing Paris Hilton around is hilarious!

Are these guys so bankrupt of ideas that they think a one or two sentence "plan" that says combine Obama's with some limited drilling is some blockbuster concept.

The thing is they just need to admit that Obama has a comprehensive plan and that they would like to add some drilling to it but they'd rather give Paris the credit. That's fine, it says that even Hilton knows more about what's going on than McCain who does not speak for McCain.

Paris Hilton has a better energy plan than McSame's, but better than Obama's though.

<<< Keeping score

McCain campaign = 0

Paris H campagin = 2

Paris for President!!!

WOW..........no one thought about this before Paris???

America, we are in deep SH............................

Our Congress is dumber than Paris!!!!

Next, they will be taking family values from the Simpsons and Family Guy, and political morals from South Park!!!

Maybe the congressman should consider the source of his inspiration. Just because it appears celebrities and psychics are the advisors to our officials, doesn't mean he has to go pulbic with it so the whole world know that these people don;t have a clue what they are doing.

A tax incentive vs a tax deterrent. The main difference between the Republicans and the Democrats. Republicans want to encourage you and Democrats want to scold you.

Sounds similar to what Obama talked about and shows the Republicans will follow the real leaders to a degree as long as it doesn't hurt their corporate sponsors. Still have to stay in Iraq for the big oil companies though and there isn't anyway around it for McCain and his cronies.

Congress should listen to Paris Hilton. Her "energy plan" makes more sense than any thing that has come out of Congress in a long time!

Republicans adopting Paris Hilton's plan? Sounds about what I'd expect from them. These are the people that invited Stephen Colbert to give a speech at a function which was honoring President Bush, because they didn't realize that Stephen Colbert's praise of Bush was sarcasm.

Why am I spending my tax dollars to pay these fools?

We're already paying $4 a gallon for Bush/McCain's energy plan.

CLINTON //HILTON 08
YEA...BABY..

That is not just the Paris plan. That is what 70% of America has been saying for weeks now. The sad part is that no one listened until a celebrity said it. The Idea of drill for short term help and develop alternative renewable energy for long term stability has been McCain's plan from day one, just look at his web site. It has also been presented to Pelosi many times but she will not let it come to a vote. Hell even Obama has come to show some support for it. I am not a Paris fan at all. In fact I think people like her are the reason that we see record teen pregnancy rates every year in this country. But I have to say she has hit the nail on the head this time. The saddest thing is Paris is often considered to be an air head but it seems that she has more brain power than some of our congress men and women.

This is actually the Obama plan

Paris Hilton should run as an Independent candidate.

She makes more sense than the "Yes we can" and the "All of the above" Camps who want to adjust your tire pressures and drill here,
drill now..

Can someone asked Mr McCain, what does he mean by an "economic surge" we need him to elaborate what he meant by that comment.

I see McCain has been a bit quiet since the Paris smack-down! Where's all or your humor and fun-poking now McMickey? Where's that dumbfounded smirk Mr. Wrinkly, old guy?

This Just In McCan't: Leave comedy to the comedians, you ARE NOT funny, you look down right stupid! Why don't you take your own advice and GET BACK TO WORK!

Excuse me, but McCain already had the plan. If you were paying attention to McCain's town hall debates that Obama refused to participate in, you would know that. Paris is as bad as Obama on stealing other people's ideas and calling them his own.....

Typical Republican'ts they don't have any plans of their own to offer, so instead they mock people and waste more tax-payers dollars by stupid stunts like this. Texas surely can pick some winners down there! WHOA..

How about instead of drilling offshore which will take 3-5 years before a single barrel of oil will make it to America, lets invest in alternatives to oil such as Sugar Cane based ethanol.. Its a renewable resource and clean burning. Brazil does it. So why can't America???

If you want to drill, drill on the already leased land!! The Republican'ts are living in the 1980's and they think McCain is the 2nd coming of Reagan.. WRONG.. McCain will start WW3.. if you want that, then vote McCain...

Listen to the American people and find alternative energy sources. We live in the past we need to move forward.. America says to drill because that will make us feel better, but not solve any problems!! Stop wasting money with bandaids instead find real solutions.

Hybrid cars are to expensive, they should be produced in higher quantities to reduce the cost to the consumer. The auto makers should allow a trade in of a lease of a conventional fuel vehicle into a lease of hybrid if available with no penalties. Its in the best interest of auto makers to provide the consumer with what the consumer wants!! NOW

she might be lacking in most intellectual areas but she has a good point.
seems like she is more in touch with reality than our 2 presidential candidates

I am totally impressed with this story. Typically CNN hates everything that any Republicans do. Although short, at least you presented a positive comment of the Republican pursuit of an energy plan.
However you did fail to point out that most Democrats went on vacation during this time, although many Amercican cannot afford to go on vacation due to the cost of fuel. I guess Democrats like high gas prices.

Paris for preisdent!

I don't think Paris is supporting the GOP, or John McSame after what he did to her. No her suggestions was to put him in his place, and she did. Kudos to Paris.

Obama 08

P.S. The GOP does nothing but steal other people's ideas. They don't have any of their own. Now they're trying gto steal from Paris Hilton. Shameful.

Seriously...

wheher her idea has merit or not, she's a an over-sexed anti-rolemodel for today's young people. She embodies EVERYTHING republicans stand against.

In today's political structure, where the meer image of possible impropriety is enough to doom a person's political career, hwo can any one put forth the "Paris Hilton plan".

Do what all good pl;oticians do: steal it, tweek it, and present it as something "new and fresh"... No wonder the republicans are set up to lose between 15-30 seats in the house and senate this election, they've just lost their friggin minds.

Pelosi is too busy, she is on a book tour. I hope it is as big of a flop as she is. The worst Congress in history! With people like her in charge, it is no wonder.

We all know how the republicans operate by now. They'll run with the drilling part and give kick backs to big oil, but they'll just give lip service to the alternative energy and hybrid technology. The Gas and Oil Party will never get on board with alternative energy because it would cut into big oil's profits.

I'm tough, I don't play around when I mean it...

I'm telling you, I'm gonna mess with them and boy are they gonna have beautiful dreams...

The Paris Hilton plan certainly cant be any worse than either the McCain or Obama plans.

Maybe the Republicans didn't notice but oil prices and gas prices have been falling without government intervention. Conservatives should be cheering, don't they like non-intrusive government and free-market corrections.

When Paris Hilton has a better plan then either candidate, that is a sad day for America.

I am not a fan of Paris, but her plan makes good sense and she did a good job of communicating it.

This may be the first time my representative (Burgess) has done something worthwhile. There must not be any expensive defense contracts to land for Lockheed.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

You know what guys? Let them stay, I really hope they do. Why?? Because Conservatives care about a lot of options, not distractions...

I dare the Conservatives to stand up, I dare them....

Paris' plan would at least reduce our dependency on foreign oil. Mr. Obama's (and the Democratic Party's) plan would have us twist in the wind as our foreign dependency continues to climb over 70%. Currently over $700 billion is being transferred every year to countries that are basically hostile to the US.

why not, its got to be better than any thing Bush could come up with.

Look, Obama and McCains energy plans are similiar on paper in alot of ways. Its just "more of this" and "less of that" in varying degrees. Its apparent that we could be alot farther along in getting off oil, if the oil companies had not had our gov. on lock down for so long. its happening with McCain now, and once again, the american people are being taken for a ride by the oil companies on off shore drilling.

WHO HAS THE LAST LAUGH ??

HER PLAN IS MUCH BETTER THAN THOSE OF

OUR LEADERS FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS. DEFINITELY

BETAS THE BUSH-CHANEY & MCBUSH PLANS, HANDS DOWN.

Repticilicans are clueless losers!

The GOP's logic is so backwards its not even funny. It's just scary.

photo caption: "Rep. Michael Burgess things the 'Paris Hilton plan' for energy should be considered."

probably should be 'thinks'

Isn't her plan is same as Obama's? I guess since now hot girl saying it, now RNC want to adopt it. Ultemately RNC follow Obamas footsteps. It's like Elephant will drink water but it will make the water dirty before drink it.

it seems, unfortunately a lot of Americans do not know how our system works. i have read comments about how the Dems are the Majority and have not done anything in the two years they have been there. well though it is true they are the Majority however only by one seat. that in no way blocks the Repub filibuster efforts, which i might add have been at a record high. so the Dems are not and have not held a true Majority, so you can not blame the Dems...even though i know you want to for the grid lock in Washington with out looking at the Repubs negative actions. the Oil Companies have 68 MILLION acres they are not drilling on...this show the Repubs are putting on gets two thumbs DOWN...if you do not understand that they are playing on Americans frustrations and fears at the gas pump, you are mislead.

Godness, are the Republican party so bukrupt they need Paris Hilton satire plan......which is basically Obama's Energy plan.

This is probably the first time Republicans have rallied around a hot girl instead of a little boy.

Jesus, are the Republican party so politically bankrupt they need Paris Hilton satire plan......which is basically Obama's Energy plan.

The Republicans are truly desperate @ this stage.

Leave it to the republicans, they are ALL loosing it. Just look at McCain when he gives his speechs. Then we have Bush going to China and think he can dictate there also. What a bunch of loosers. As an American I am ashamed to have Bush represent America, and McCain try to represent America. I do remember that he was in the military but this is a joke.

Get a grip!

Working is so hot right now.

Is this a joke? Jeeesus...!

IT BEATS THE REPUBLICAN PLAN BY 3 TO 1.

Isn't her plan is same as Obama's? I guess since now hot girl saying it, now RNC want to adopt it. Ultemately RNC follow Obamas footsteps. It's like Elephant will drink water but it will make the water dirty before drink it.

who said blondes are dumb???

We, as a country, should be ashamed.

shame ,after so many year in power it take an entertainer to give them advice

Just like a Republican...take ANYONES Advice but a Democrats. Funny thing is Obama has been saying the Same thing as Paris but they don't want people to know they are once again adopting Obamas Ideas but are too proud to admit it.

It is the best plan I have heard yet!

This is just sick. So now we're taking "energy policy" from Paris Hilton? What an embarrasement, what a shame, to be American right at this very moment.

I don't blame them....afterall the wrinkly old dude doesn't have a energy plan....he just goes with whatever is polling better for the moment!

Are you serious? Have things gotten this bad that Paris Hilton has a plan that people are actually talking about...............and spending our tax dollars to have the conversation.

And we wonder why our government is screwed up?

Maybe if the politicians DID THEIR JOBS instead of this guy wasting the taxpayers money on a gimmick to get his name in the press, this country wouldn't be in the miserable shape it is currently in today.

So congress, those "Elite" who come up with plans and laws, are taking notes from Paris Hilton....ah America.....

I see how it is.....the President is doing his job and the GOP is trying to recruit Paris...go ahead, I guarantee you that's arguably the best plan you've ever thought of so far...

These republicans are truly CLUELESS!!! If only thes worked this hard during their session something may have been accomplished.

No Obama's celebrity status is fading in the wind!

You evil bitter PUMAS could, you would blame Hillary’s debt on OBAMA…But you cant’ that one is your fault. You failed to support your candidate financially the way we he way we Obama supporters have. We put our time and money into it. Now go retire her debt! I am so tired of your negativity. Your progressive rhetoric has been a lie and you are all just bitter selfish people who care nothing about the human condition. Your feminist side has not stood up for Michelle Obama when she was disrespected as a ‘baby momma’ on fox nor has your pretend ‘civil rights’ side.

you have got to be kidding....these republicans are just a tad bit "over the top" and not in a good way......grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

"Out of the mouth of babes" . Paris for VP of any of the two!

Like I said these people (Republicans) take pride in being ignorant!

Sometimes I really hate America.