From what I have seen for the last couple of week I think the main focus of the election will be energy both today and in 10 years. I think its a significant enough issue that the "winning" proposal will be presented by the next President of the United States. So the simple, yet complex, question is if you were running for president, what would your energy plan look like?

I'll go first.

1. Increased grants to organizations that research renewable energy types. Including solar, wind, nuke, and new technology. Emphesis will be on bio-deisel and comparable fuels.

2. Increased domestic drilling and mining.

3. In order to stimulate commerce I would allow owner/operator truck drivers to receive a rebate on taxes paid at the pump.

4. Federal gas tax holiday running from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

5. Emphesize building of new, more efficient refineries.


Please note that I'm not mentioning any particular party or canidate and I hope others will follow suit. I know that anyone with any knowlege of the subject will not agree 100% with me or anyone else so I think it could turn into a good discussion.