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Mar 07 2011

VC Story #1: A Well-Played Game — Gov. George Allen’s In-Class C-Span Video Conference

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Sen. George Allen

In a C-Span video conference with George Mason University students, former Virginia Governor and former U.S. Senator George Allen discussed what it means to relate the U.S. government to sports. This time, though, he’s stepping up his own game — to be reelected in 2012.

Allen outlined to the class the reasons he believed he lost his 2006 reelection for the Senate to his opponent, Democrat Jim Webb. He stressed that the “digital divide” was a main reason, stating that, without taking advantage of the Internet, he didn’t stand a chance against Webb.

Allen continued into what he learned in the years later. He said that, with knowledge, the United States can compete against other countries — knowledge of the high demand for electricity and ways to conserve it. Creating jobs within the United States will ensure that money will stay in the United States.

“Oil and gas, we have it in this country,” he said.

A strong defense, Allen states in his book “What Washington Can Learn From the World of Sports,” wins championships. In his talk to the class, he compared the United States today to a game that was currently being played. “Common sense” ways to conserve energy were one of his strongpoints in a strong defense for our nation. Specifically, teleworking and utilizing our limited resources were his primary suggestions.

Further, Allen states that in the Middle East, if one wants “a free and just society,” freedom of religion, freedom of expression, private ownership of property and the rule of law must be implemented into society.

“If the French can [recycle nuclear waste], so can Americans,” said Allen, concerning France’s recent technical advancements to reduce and reuse nuclear fuels. He believes that, by using the following steps that the French took, it will help create jobs for Americans as well.

For someone who was, years ago, inspired by Ronald Reagan to get into organized politics, Allen appears to have done his homework. He clearly cares about the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a Representative, a Governor and a Senator, the man is going to stick around for a bit more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4iLPZnortE feature=player_embedded

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