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I have often wondered where the money came from as far as campaign contributions go. It seems a sitting president has the best interest of the industry that gives him the most bucks in mind. This is not surprising, until you look at the amount and where it comes from.

Because we are so dependent on fossil fuels, and it is the biggest issue with pollution on our planet, I did some research today to see how campaign contributions stack up. We all of course know that Prez Bush is an oil man, and it is of a certainty that he is interested in appeasing these people. Here’s the stats:

Oil & Gas

78 cents out of every dollar the industry has contributed to federal parties and candidates over the last decade has gone to the GOP or that President Bush was the No. 1 recipient of the industry’s money during the last election. Bush, with more than $1.8 million in contributions, got more money from the industry during 1999-2000 than any other federal candidate over the last decade. Why does this not surprise me?

Electric Utilities

The electricity industry heavily favored George W. Bush over Al Gore in last year’s presidential election, giving almost $7 to the Texas governor for every $1 they gave to the vice president. All told, Bush collected more than $447,000 in PAC and individual contributions from electric utilities, compared to just $65,000 for Gore. Electric utilities gave 68 percent of their contributions to Republican candidates and parties in 1999-2000, just as they did in 1995-96.

Coal

The coal industry handed over 88 cents out of every campaign dollar it contributed to the GOP during 1999-2000. Its $3.7 million in total giving was almost three times what the coal industry had given during 1995-96. The burning of coal is one of our biggest polluters.

Nuclear Power

President Bush was the industry’s top individual recipient, taking in more than $290,000 during 1999-2000.

Alternative Energy Production and Services

More than two-thirds of the industry’s giving during 1999-2000 went to Democrats, with Al Gore ($8,300) ranking as the industry’s top individual recipient. That should come as no surprise.

It is no secret where the money lies. Fossil fuel will be the death of this planet. I see no big deal going on just about any where concerning going green and stopping pollution. If we continue to support the polluters as it is obvious we do, then we have no choice - adapt or die…

Peace,

Charlie~

Many thanks to Opensecrets.org for stats

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