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Vets for Energy Security

  • December 8, 2009
  • Jim Arkedis

As the Copenhagen summit on climate change gets under way, we’re going to hear a lot from naysayers like Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck about the alleged hoax that is climate change. But Operation: Free, a group I’ve written about before, is cutting across ideological lines by using veterans to frame the issue of energy independence as one of national security. It’s a solid idea, and one that’s gaining momentum.

They just wrapped up a bus tour promoting their mission, and even got a shout-out from President Obama on live TV. Check out the video:

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