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Chasing Needles by Burning Haystacks
Double talk from both the Dems and Reps. Nothing is changing. We were promised an end in 2004 then in 2006. It was real clear in 2006, just vote Dem and the war will end. They really delivered on that political promise with nothing. Just more spying on US citizens. Why do we expect Obama won't be more of the same empty promises and blaming the Republicans. Excuses are cheap. Getting us out of the land war in Asia is difficult. Obama is already waffling and blaming. We will only get more excuses when he becomes President. At least it won't be a McCain "attack everyone" posted 07/15/2008 at 00:12:55
Obama Frames Iraq Right, Bush And McCain Slow To React
It would be nice to see Obama be as clear as Ron Paul
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"More are hurting while Washington keeps forgetting its promises. "
"Washington should be crystal clear on this very important point " just getting the troops out of Iraq means nothing. Bringing them HOME means everything, and that is what the people in both countries demand." posted 07/15/2008 at 00:10:33
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"More are hurting while Washington keeps forgetting its promises. "
"Washington should be crystal clear on this very important point " just getting the troops out of Iraq means nothing. Bringing them HOME means everything, and that is what the people in both countries demand." posted 07/15/2008 at 00:10:33
How Much Could The McCains Make From Anheuser-Busch Co. Sale?
You have described 95% of the politicians in the Democratic and Republican parties. Let's get candidates that have worked in factories or on the land instead of the "fortunate son's" who run politics. posted 07/15/2008 at 00:21:13
The Failure of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Another false government program to control the people and make everyone a criminal.
When will we learn that getting the government involved makes things worse 90% of the time.
At least special interests can grow fat creating programs for drug eradication, training and weapons to foreign countries.
Let's hear Obama step up on decriminalizing victimless crimes posted 07/15/2008 at 00:19:23
When will we learn that getting the government involved makes things worse 90% of the time.
At least special interests can grow fat creating programs for drug eradication, training and weapons to foreign countries.
Let's hear Obama step up on decriminalizing victimless crimes posted 07/15/2008 at 00:19:23
What Bush Didn't Promise: Lower Gas Prices
They don't want lower gas prices, they want higher prices to lower consumption and reduce CO2. That is the goal, make it too expensive to use. They want to increase our electricity prices to reduce usage. Yet, the Al Gores make $100 million trading credits while we can't afford to drive to work. posted 07/15/2008 at 00:28:34
America's Peasant Class
You've described the working class American. But, Obama tells us that a good job is not a "higher calling", we should aspire to be volunteers? Don't buy their "Tax the rich", we know it means leave alone the trial lawyers, bankers, traders and tax the working class stiff - the guy or gal who draws a paycheck. The big money does not make taxable money, they have bankers and lawyers to hide it from the IRS. posted 07/15/2008 at 00:23:46
Cheney Wanted To Delete Major Parts Of Environmental Testimony
They want to sensor lies about global warming, why. The media carries the lies about global warming. Global warming is a fabrication of the military industrial complex to control every aspect of our lives, including our breath (CO2 pollution source). Al Gore can make $100 million selling CO2 credits and our gasoline cost more. Sounds like a win for the MIC and a loss for the people, why sensor the lies. posted 07/08/2008 at 22:48:32
Obama's Response To FISA Critics: A Vital Exchange With An Empty Center
A simple summary from cato.org regarding FISA
Democratic leaders have worked hard to portray the legislation as a compromise, but close examination of its provisions suggests that it is an unvarnished victory for President Bush and his allies in Congress. The legislation eliminates meaningful judicial oversight of eavesdropping between Americans citizen and foreigners located overseas and effectively legalizes dragnet surveillance of domestic-to-foreign traffic. It stretches out the judicial review process so much that the government will in many cases be able to complete its surveillance activities before the courts finish deciding on its legality. And Democratic leaders have capitulated on the immunity question, agreeing to language that would almost certainly lead to retroactive immunity for lawbreaking telecom companies.
, the new legislation dramatically expands the government's ability to wiretap without meaningful judicial oversight, by redefining "oversight" so that the feds can drag their feet on getting authorization almost indefinitely. It also gives the feds unprecedented new latitude in selecting eavesdropping targets, latitude that could be used to collect information on non-terrorist-related activities like P2P copyright infringement and online gambling. posted 07/08/2008 at 22:53:09
Democratic leaders have worked hard to portray the legislation as a compromise, but close examination of its provisions suggests that it is an unvarnished victory for President Bush and his allies in Congress. The legislation eliminates meaningful judicial oversight of eavesdropping between Americans citizen and foreigners located overseas and effectively legalizes dragnet surveillance of domestic-to-foreign traffic. It stretches out the judicial review process so much that the government will in many cases be able to complete its surveillance activities before the courts finish deciding on its legality. And Democratic leaders have capitulated on the immunity question, agreeing to language that would almost certainly lead to retroactive immunity for lawbreaking telecom companies.
, the new legislation dramatically expands the government's ability to wiretap without meaningful judicial oversight, by redefining "oversight" so that the feds can drag their feet on getting authorization almost indefinitely. It also gives the feds unprecedented new latitude in selecting eavesdropping targets, latitude that could be used to collect information on non-terrorist-related activities like P2P copyright infringement and online gambling. posted 07/08/2008 at 22:53:09
RNC Plans Obama Attack Ads In Four Battleground States
You ain't seen nothing yet. Another disgraceful US Presidential election. The core problem is there is not a candidate to vote for, so both parties will focus on why to vote against. The McCain gang will work to terrify older Americans and white collar workers of Obama. Expect the worst. posted 07/02/2008 at 19:15:10
10 Reasons To Like $4 Gas
To reduce CO2 requires drastically reduced consumption and drastically increased costs. Get you mind around $8 gasoline. However, even with $8 gas, China will continue to grow. China already bought full fields in Africa at $60/barrel. Net, less jobs in the USA and EU but good growth for China. posted 07/02/2008 at 18:49:05
My Conversation with Madeleine Albright: Let's Talk to Iran Just Like We Are with North Korea
Albright, there is a name of a disaster in foreign policy. posted 07/02/2008 at 19:14:52
Flip-Flopping, Obama, and Gun Control
To add to your point, the fact is where there is "right to carry" crime goes down. There are a large number of studies that have proven this over and over. DC is one of the cases where gun crime increased inversely with the strictness of gun control. posted 07/02/2008 at 19:21:14
There is no sincerity in politics. Everything is opportunistic depending upon which way the wind blows. Did you know Obama is a lifetime member of the NRA? He fondly remembers hunting with us uncle in the wilds of Kansas. Newspeak is possible for any issue. posted 07/02/2008 at 19:18:56
Sane Climate Policy Will Save the Economy
Don't let them take you eye off of water and food. Warming is not the most pressing issue. Food is posing an eminent threat to the world. People will fight for food. When it runs out, as it is, the world will become very unstable. Take a harder look at the developing food shortages, globally. posted 07/02/2008 at 18:57:27
Snow In July Mixed Blessing For Northern Rockies
It is global climate chaos. Thus when no predictions work, it is as predicted. As expected with chaos, it stopped warming in 1998 and started "unwarming" in 2002. It is always warming, cooling and not. posted 07/02/2008 at 19:04:37
You have it backwards. Look inside the models and climate theory. Warming leads to more warming in winter, nights and the norther latitudes. Less in summer, day and equatorial regions. posted 07/02/2008 at 19:00:00
Rocky Mountain Conservation Land Deal Tops $500 Million, Largest Of Its Kind
However, the article does not cover the point that this is a tax loop hole deal and the lands stay with the company for their use. They get enormous tax breaks. It is a tax shelter deal. posted 07/02/2008 at 18:53:11
Being Green is Not Easy... When I Forget
To be neogreen is easy,do what you want and just buy carbon credits.
However, you have hit the point that if you really want to be green, it takes real work and thought. It is not about telling others what to do, but living the goal yourself, with your every action. posted 07/02/2008 at 19:06:11
However, you have hit the point that if you really want to be green, it takes real work and thought. It is not about telling others what to do, but living the goal yourself, with your every action. posted 07/02/2008 at 19:06:11
Edible Lawns: A Sustainable Improvement
Our only purpose for eating is not calories. There is extreme nutritional value in the micro nutrients of tomatoes as well as other "colored" foods. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:31:22
Outstanding suggestion. A grass yard is is an enormous environmental waste.
A green "victory garden". This is true green, placing your effort behind your intents, vs those neogreens who fake green with money. An issue is neogreens are lazy and will not put in the work required. Only a real green will put in the time and effort. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:29:20
A green "victory garden". This is true green, placing your effort behind your intents, vs those neogreens who fake green with money. An issue is neogreens are lazy and will not put in the work required. Only a real green will put in the time and effort. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:29:20
Supreme Court Upholds Right To Own Guns For Self-Defense
Good to see defense of our basic rights. I've read the court decision in detail and as always, it is limited in scope. At least it reinforces our basic right as an individual. You should consider it more of protecting us from the State. Given the choice of those like McCain, we would lose all our basic rights.
To claim the choice of President this time will make any difference is wrong. We lose either way. McCain and Obama will appoint judges to take away our rights and give the state more power, propagating the imperial Presidency.
As a side note for those commenting, the crime rate goes down in cities and counties who enact "right to carry". posted 06/26/2008 at 21:22:47
To claim the choice of President this time will make any difference is wrong. We lose either way. McCain and Obama will appoint judges to take away our rights and give the state more power, propagating the imperial Presidency.
As a side note for those commenting, the crime rate goes down in cities and counties who enact "right to carry". posted 06/26/2008 at 21:22:47
Would You Kill What You Eat?
My kids have argued it is inhumane to kill a broccoli plant and out of principle will not eat broccoli. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:35:02
California's Global Warming Plan First Of Its Kind
Excellent for California to try. Other states should try alternative routes. We could have 50 experiments. The people will win. Best yet, when California finds out it has screwed up, at least it is not the whole of the US fouled by a bureaucrats plans. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:24:07
Offshore Oil: What Would Sun Tzu Do?
Interesting approach. Stop pumping our oil and pump OPEC dry. Let them use their proceeds to buy US buildings and companies. Then when they run out of oil, nationalize all their assets in the US. Maybe we can get something for nothing? posted 06/26/2008 at 21:38:35
Four Organic Ways to Kill Ants
Why is killing ants, not killing the earth? What gives us more right to the earth than the ants? posted 06/26/2008 at 22:12:16
"It is Now": Obama Offers an Energy Policy That Puts Economics and Security First
Many of Obama's core advisor's are ethanol folk. Look at his contributors in Illinois. Big Agri is there. Obama has helped christen ethanol plants as part of this election cycle pandering to agribusiness. posted 06/26/2008 at 22:08:34
It depends upon your source of information. The median estimate is that corn to ethanol has caused 30% of the price increase.
However, there are real questions about the overall efficiency of corn ethanol. Best case it is only 25% energy efficient. It takes 75 gallons to produce 100 gallons. Cornell and many others have studies showing corn ethanol is NEGATIVE when you include all the energy costs of planting, growing, fertilizer, water, harvesting and production of ethanol.
The worst issue is water. It takes over 4,000 gallons of water to produce one gallon of ethanol. Water is much more precious to the poor and elderly than fuel. posted 06/26/2008 at 22:08:10
However, there are real questions about the overall efficiency of corn ethanol. Best case it is only 25% energy efficient. It takes 75 gallons to produce 100 gallons. Cornell and many others have studies showing corn ethanol is NEGATIVE when you include all the energy costs of planting, growing, fertilizer, water, harvesting and production of ethanol.
The worst issue is water. It takes over 4,000 gallons of water to produce one gallon of ethanol. Water is much more precious to the poor and elderly than fuel. posted 06/26/2008 at 22:08:10
The nuke wars have already started, it is just not broadly reported. Uranium has many of the same basic global logistical problems as oil. China, planning for the future, has started to capture many of the non US sources of Uranium. The price has tripled over the last couple years. Environmental groups are blocking development of new US sources. The list goes on.
Wind is not so sustainable nor yet so efficient. There are only select locations that provide the sustained winds for good efficiency. There are not enough such locations in the US to provide complete replacement. Right now, wind costs are about 3X of coal. Right now, wind provides only 1% of our total energy needs. posted 06/26/2008 at 22:03:55
Wind is not so sustainable nor yet so efficient. There are only select locations that provide the sustained winds for good efficiency. There are not enough such locations in the US to provide complete replacement. Right now, wind costs are about 3X of coal. Right now, wind provides only 1% of our total energy needs. posted 06/26/2008 at 22:03:55
I hear the politicians talking from both sides. Cheap oil - pander the masses. Less oil - pander the environmentalist. But, they are in conflict. Yet, we accept Obama and McCain promising both.
If you want to cut consumption, you increase prices by placing more restriction and taxes. Ask Grey Davis how well this works politically? posted 06/26/2008 at 21:58:03
If you want to cut consumption, you increase prices by placing more restriction and taxes. Ask Grey Davis how well this works politically? posted 06/26/2008 at 21:58:03
Suburban Life Costly, Not So Green
First question is why does anyone need a home over 1,000 sq ft.? Consumerism feed to us via advertising. There are no "energy efficient" large homes - they all consume more energy than a comparably equipped home of small size.
The #1 environmental action item should be to reject consumerism and downsize. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:52:14
The #1 environmental action item should be to reject consumerism and downsize. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:52:14
Sustainable Democratic Convention Challenges Organizers
The majority of the brown cloud is due to nature. Denver is out of compliance on VOC due to hydrocarbons from the evergreen trees! Then the altitude places them out of compliance for ozone. Dust from the winds off the mountains make the particulate load over EPA requirements. posted 06/26/2008 at 21:42:59
Amazing to see actual action. I thought they would do the standard neogreen and just buy offsetting carbon credits. Prove it via action instead of words. Experience some of the difficulties. Walk the talk.
Now a real challenge for them, NO PRIVATE JETS. Will Gore fly commercial to Denver or one of his private jets? posted 06/26/2008 at 21:40:46
Now a real challenge for them, NO PRIVATE JETS. Will Gore fly commercial to Denver or one of his private jets? posted 06/26/2008 at 21:40:46
Simple Solutions to Energy and Global Warming
You are right, the solution is simple. Increase the costs of energy and the consumption will go down. Make energy unaffordable and people will use less. However, the people might not be so happy with those who have just regulated their lives and taken away more of their meager living. What would Marie Antoinette advise? posted 06/26/2008 at 22:18:37
Twenty Years Later: Tipping Points Near on Global Warming
This is the scam information behind the MSM reporting on warming. It is not factual nor data based. posted 06/23/2008 at 20:26:59
The objective is not to make it neutral but to drastically increase prices, thus reducing consumption. If the consumption is not decreased, there is no point. Once the people see their costs are going up, this will cause revolt, in a major sense. You want the energy riots to spread to the USA? posted 06/23/2008 at 20:26:00
Thank you for noting valid data. You will be scorned for not expressing a politically correct view.
I also watch the sunspot data daily. We should also mention the Maunder minimum starting around 1650, to further raise the potential issues with cooling. posted 06/23/2008 at 20:19:44
I also watch the sunspot data daily. We should also mention the Maunder minimum starting around 1650, to further raise the potential issues with cooling. posted 06/23/2008 at 20:19:44
Your legacy will be one of distortion of science. I imagine at first you believed your theory. You sold out true science for personal gain. As the earth cools you will scramble to find relevancy. Unfortunately, you are distracting policy officials from more pressing needs like clean drinking water - see UN, UNESCA, and WHO policies on water. posted 06/23/2008 at 20:17:32
Obama's Ethanol Support Shared By Many Advisers
We need to protect the poor and elderly from global agribusiness. They want to drive up the costs of food and have been very successful in lobbying congress. posted 06/23/2008 at 20:35:38
Good to see the commenter's realize the scam of ethanol is to enrich a few in agribusiness with no meaningful benefit. NY Times is generous in their reporting. At best ethanol is 25% energy positive when you include the costs of fertilizer, planting, growing, harvesting, refining, distributing.....
The waste of water on ethanol is enormous. Over 4,000 gallons of water used to grow one gallon of ethanol. Ethanol is causing marginal lands to be moved to corn, resulting in greater water and energy costs.
The waste of food and starving the poor is proven. Balanced estimates are that corn ethanol contributes 30% to the increased food prices we already see. The USDA shows wheat, soybean, rice and cotton lands have already been converted to corn for ethanol.
The biggest issue is with the COOLDER 2008 in the USA, food crops are behind in development. Can we really afford to use food to drive our cars instead of feeding the elderly and poor. posted 06/23/2008 at 20:34:57
The waste of water on ethanol is enormous. Over 4,000 gallons of water used to grow one gallon of ethanol. Ethanol is causing marginal lands to be moved to corn, resulting in greater water and energy costs.
The waste of food and starving the poor is proven. Balanced estimates are that corn ethanol contributes 30% to the increased food prices we already see. The USDA shows wheat, soybean, rice and cotton lands have already been converted to corn for ethanol.
The biggest issue is with the COOLDER 2008 in the USA, food crops are behind in development. Can we really afford to use food to drive our cars instead of feeding the elderly and poor. posted 06/23/2008 at 20:34:57
James Hansen, Top NASA Scientist, Calls For Moratorium On Coal
I imagine there are many at NOAA and NASA astounded by your article title to call Hansen either a top scientist and/or a climatologist. He is neither, he is a bureaucrat and politician. He stopped practicing science a long time ago. He has never been a climatologist. posted 06/23/2008 at 20:40:40
Iowa Flooding Could Be An Act of Man
The premise that mans structures and agriculture have altered the rivers is well established. The levies alone, increase the river height. In the 1950's the Core of Engineers showed Congress of the Mississippi drainage issues. Congress passed laws to dictate channels and flows. As usual, Congress dictates problems.
Then for those who want to blame warming, it is cooling. Look at the NOAA data on the US. The US has cooled. The lower incident radiation from the sun has shifted the jet stream this year and cooled the US. We are below the 114 year temp average. But, this is irrelevant to the core point that the structural and agricultural developments have lead the increased river levels. posted 06/19/2008 at 20:15:38
Then for those who want to blame warming, it is cooling. Look at the NOAA data on the US. The US has cooled. The lower incident radiation from the sun has shifted the jet stream this year and cooled the US. We are below the 114 year temp average. But, this is irrelevant to the core point that the structural and agricultural developments have lead the increased river levels. posted 06/19/2008 at 20:15:38
Resource: How To Talk To A Global Warming Skeptic
The data clearly shows we so far in 2008 are below the 114 year temp average. No wonder you thought it was cooler, it was. posted 06/19/2008 at 20:21:17
Interesting that you don't understand the points of those that object. For starters you state: "climate change denialist Bjorn Lomborg ". Lomborg is not a denialist. Lomborg believes in global warming, but he states there are much more important issues like clean drinking water for kids. The UN has rated the global issues and agrees with him, placing warming 9th on issues of impact to humanity. I would list FOOD.
Second key point is that most who claim global warming do not have a science education and can not really discuss the topic. 90% of the stuff in the media is garbage.
Third, there are several alternative theories of key interest that should be explored. For example the sun spots leading to cooling would have much worse impact on the people of earth. Are we preparing for this contingency? posted 06/19/2008 at 20:19:59
Second key point is that most who claim global warming do not have a science education and can not really discuss the topic. 90% of the stuff in the media is garbage.
Third, there are several alternative theories of key interest that should be explored. For example the sun spots leading to cooling would have much worse impact on the people of earth. Are we preparing for this contingency? posted 06/19/2008 at 20:19:59
Water-Fueled Car Too Good To Be True?
And the source of hydrogen is? At what cost? How is the hydrogen generated? posted 06/19/2008 at 21:32:07
Northwest Airlines Slashing More Flights
This is what we need to cut consumption. Cut more flights. Increase the prices. posted 06/17/2008 at 21:19:23
Washington State Begins Ban On Dishwashing Detergents
Dishwashers also waste energy. We need to take away dishwashers and dish washing detergent. People need to wash by hand and dry by hand. At minimum, states should ban the drying cycle for wasting large amounts of energy. posted 06/17/2008 at 21:25:22
Midwest Flooding Threatens Crops
Details inside the USDA reports show the crops were already behind due to a colder than average spring. However, the USDA guessed crops might achieve record yields. Wrong. The mid-West floods will place more pressure on the crop yields. FOOD will be the key issue this year. Keep an eye on food shortages and food prices. posted 06/17/2008 at 18:22:33
How Green Is Your Brand?
A rule of thumb, if it is advertised it is not real green. Neogreen is purchased green. Real green is in action, not in carbon credits or hype. posted 06/17/2008 at 18:26:40
Offshore Drilling Comes Up Empty
China locked up vast African oil resources at $80/barrel. Travel around Africa and you'll find numerous Chinese engineers working on developing African resources for China.
China cares deeply about the environment, the economic environment of China. posted 06/19/2008 at 21:29:32
China cares deeply about the environment, the economic environment of China. posted 06/19/2008 at 21:29:32
Depends upon the objective. If our objective is to cut consumption, no need to drill. Let the price go up and consumption will go down. Objective achieved. posted 06/19/2008 at 21:27:29
McCain: Not So Straight On Energy
McCain is not straight on anything. But, just like you, he is a politician. Politicians not straight on anything. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:54:53
With Global Warming, Delay is Not An Option
More people will starve, before they admit the real issue is food and water. posted 06/17/2008 at 19:04:27
If you really believe in the danger of global warming, you would never fly a private jet. You would reduce. You would live in only one home, under 1,000 sq ft. You would not sell carbon credits. posted 06/17/2008 at 19:03:27
Agree, if our objective is to cut consumption. This would help cut consumption.
We also need to triple electricity and natural gas prices to cut consumption. posted 06/17/2008 at 19:01:40
We also need to triple electricity and natural gas prices to cut consumption. posted 06/17/2008 at 19:01:40
Dog Bites Man: The Obama Health Plan Beats McCain's for a Single Mom and Her Children
Excellent. I quit working because I was tired of paying taxes. I do need better insurance. Keep increasing those benefits. We need many more free things. I would also like a gasoline benefit to help offset the increased costs of going to play tennis. Fortunately, my electricity subsidy covers the daily costs of playing video games and my time online.
My only worry is if too many others discover this "no work" policy, who will pay? posted 06/17/2008 at 16:00:52
My only worry is if too many others discover this "no work" policy, who will pay? posted 06/17/2008 at 16:00:52
How To Eat Fresh and Local
You hit one core point, buy from the small family farmer. Avoid the corporate farms and the agri giants like Conagra, ADM, Kraft....... posted 06/17/2008 at 14:10:39
Obama's Economic Plan Blend Of Old-School Dems And Defense Against GOP
We need to just increase taxes and increase costs to cut consumption. To achieve our reduced CO2, our goal must be to reduced consumption. posted 06/17/2008 at 21:21:57
How Obama Can Win Over Seniors and Turn the November Election Into a Democratic Landslide
You really need to talk to the seniors. Obama is starting to scare them more. I find more turning away from him. Obama needs to move much more middle. The seniors historically vote in the highest % and their numbers are growing. Obama also needs to be very careful about criticizing age (McCain), turning off this large voting block. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:07:34
How To Throw An Eco Kiddie Party
Excellent suggestions for a real green party. Simplify and stay natural. Reduce the consumerism hype of birthdays.
Much better than the neogreens who would simply fly their kids to Europe and buy carbon credits. posted 06/17/2008 at 18:30:06
Much better than the neogreens who would simply fly their kids to Europe and buy carbon credits. posted 06/17/2008 at 18:30:06
The Future of Healthcare
Good deal, create one data base we can hack and get all the information. Life will get much simpler. posted 06/17/2008 at 21:27:28
McCain's Secret, Questionable Record
Wrong use of "Swift Boater". The Swift Boaters were real guys who served in Nam beside Kerry and felt betrayed. They told their stories. To Swift Boat is to tell the truth. posted 06/17/2008 at 18:44:12
Exactly right, another "Fortunate son" just like Bush I, Bush II, Kerry, Gore, Kennedy............
It makes you appreciate even more people like Clinton and Obama who are not sons of the insiders.
They ain't no fortunate son posted 06/17/2008 at 18:40:51
It makes you appreciate even more people like Clinton and Obama who are not sons of the insiders.
They ain't no fortunate son posted 06/17/2008 at 18:40:51
McCain must not win. But, "Ready to Serve" Kerry was running on his military record.
The trashing of Kerry was well deserved. It came from those who felt betrayed by a self serving Kerry. To "Swift Boat" is for betrayed military to tell the truth about ones military record.
Any of those in the military who feel betrayed by McCain and his actions should come forward and state their beef. posted 06/17/2008 at 18:37:05
The trashing of Kerry was well deserved. It came from those who felt betrayed by a self serving Kerry. To "Swift Boat" is for betrayed military to tell the truth about ones military record.
Any of those in the military who feel betrayed by McCain and his actions should come forward and state their beef. posted 06/17/2008 at 18:37:05
Off limits topic. The spin talk is to be kept to
"hero, he paid his dues"
"what have you done"
"How dare you question the hero" posted 06/17/2008 at 18:33:18
"hero, he paid his dues"
"what have you done"
"How dare you question the hero" posted 06/17/2008 at 18:33:18
Global Warming Denialism on The Huffington Post and Beyond
I work in science and engineering in Europe, Asia (India, SE Asia, China, Japan) and the Middle East. Warming is greatly debated among scientists and engineers as well as business. Many in the developing countries see this as a means for the developed countries to stop the emerging countries. posted 06/19/2008 at 21:23:22
Sorry for not providing the reference, I assumed the crowd had some working knowledge to the global issues, to be commenting on the 9th ranked issue. I thought you would know about the more pressing issues. But, I will give you a couple simple ones:
UN Water For Life
http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/factsheet.html
"There are 1.1 billion people, or 18 per cent of the world's population, who lack access to safe drinking water. About 2.6 billion people, or 42 per cent of the total, lack access to basic sanitation (WHO/UNICEF, 2005 : 40)"
"IIt is estimated that an additional investment of US$ 11.3 billion per year would be needed to achieve the MDGs for drinking water and sanitation at the most basic levels WHO/UNICEF, 2005 : 2)"
UNESCO and WHO
http://www.unesco.org/water/wwap/wwdr/wwdr2/pdf/wwdr2_ch_6.pdf
If you add the water born death totals, they come to 57million persons per year.
The most conservative death total source on clean drinking water is P&G.com. They provide a conservative number for drinking water only.
http://www.pg.com/company/our_commitment/drinking_water.jhtml
More than 5,000 children die every day from diseases caused by drinking unsafe water. Our goal is to reduce that number substantially. posted 06/19/2008 at 21:14:19
UN Water For Life
http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/factsheet.html
"There are 1.1 billion people, or 18 per cent of the world's population, who lack access to safe drinking water. About 2.6 billion people, or 42 per cent of the total, lack access to basic sanitation (WHO/UNICEF, 2005 : 40)"
"IIt is estimated that an additional investment of US$ 11.3 billion per year would be needed to achieve the MDGs for drinking water and sanitation at the most basic levels WHO/UNICEF, 2005 : 2)"
UNESCO and WHO
http://www.unesco.org/water/wwap/wwdr/wwdr2/pdf/wwdr2_ch_6.pdf
If you add the water born death totals, they come to 57million persons per year.
The most conservative death total source on clean drinking water is P&G.com. They provide a conservative number for drinking water only.
http://www.pg.com/company/our_commitment/drinking_water.jhtml
More than 5,000 children die every day from diseases caused by drinking unsafe water. Our goal is to reduce that number substantially. posted 06/19/2008 at 21:14:19
Another key issue with the global warming religion is that it is diverting resources from immediate needs like clean drinking water. 50 million children can be saved EVERY year simply by providing clean drinking water. A simple action.
However, the warming group diverts funding.
At the same time many in the warming crowd want the death of these 50 million, as it lowers the population of non Europeans and helps achieve their goals. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:28:57
However, the warming group diverts funding.
At the same time many in the warming crowd want the death of these 50 million, as it lowers the population of non Europeans and helps achieve their goals. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:28:57
Your article is typical of those of a religion, attacking those with actual information showing the fallacy of the religion.
On of the best summaries of the global warming scam is to listen to Hon Václav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic. Specifically,
"I am also afraid that the same people, imprisoned in the Malthusian tenets and in their own megalomaniac ambitions, want to regulate and constrain the demographic development, which is something only the totalitarian regimes have until now dared to think about or experiment with. Without resisting it we would find ourselves on the slippery "road to serfdom."
He touches one core point, many of the neogreens are actually Malthusians, focused on stopping developing nations and reducing the population of non-European people. Their specific goal is to get the earth down to below 2 billion people, "mostly of European decent". posted 06/17/2008 at 14:26:03
On of the best summaries of the global warming scam is to listen to Hon Václav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic. Specifically,
"I am also afraid that the same people, imprisoned in the Malthusian tenets and in their own megalomaniac ambitions, want to regulate and constrain the demographic development, which is something only the totalitarian regimes have until now dared to think about or experiment with. Without resisting it we would find ourselves on the slippery "road to serfdom."
He touches one core point, many of the neogreens are actually Malthusians, focused on stopping developing nations and reducing the population of non-European people. Their specific goal is to get the earth down to below 2 billion people, "mostly of European decent". posted 06/17/2008 at 14:26:03
John McCain: The Second Coming of Bob Dole
It's unfair to Dole to compare McCain to him. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:02:24
As the World Watches, Washington Fails Again on Climate and Energy Leadership
Maybe mother is making more oil. Every year, they discover more oil than we use. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:33:15
Biggest issue is FOOD. We have been spoiled by abundant food. With the recent global cooling, food will become an increasing issue. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:32:10
Honda's Zero-Emission Car Unveiled: FCX Clarity
Coal and oil are renewable solar energy, just on a longer time scale. Captured a few years back. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:28:40
The energy balance does not work. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:26:47
We don't have enough land to replace our current energy usage with wind and solar. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:25:51
A lie by slight of hand. What is the source of hydrogen? Source of energy for the hydrogen? What is the gross energy balance, including the generation of the hydrogen. The gross green house gases are greater for running this type of vehicle, when your balance boundaries include the energy for the hydrogen generation, distribution and storage. We need to condemn those who mislead the population with these distracting lies. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:24:42
Weather Extremes: Seventh Warmest Spring Ever
This spring has been below the 114 year average temp in the USA. Crops are behind. Yet the USDA still forecasts record crops. The current June 12 data, shows the crops are behind due to cooling. Food will be the issue. Focus on lack of food, not warming. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:15:10
Oil Prices 101: What Goes Into Today's High Prices?
We want the price to go up to cut usage. No need for more supplies, this would keep costs down and not cut consumption. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:17:34
25 Hottest Girls in Green
A couple good greens. Unfortunately, most are neogreens - "do as I say not as I do". "Look at the green I can buy with my money". Actions speak louder than money. Reduce. You can not be green and live in over a 3,000 sq ft home. You can not be green and fly private jets. Live it, don't buy it. posted 06/17/2008 at 14:38:03
McCain Cheapened His Own Maverick Brand
McCain was only popular when the MSM was pitching his facade. Why they love him, who knows? But, as people look hard at McCain and the double talk express, the only thing they find consistent is a Statist. posted 06/15/2008 at 19:40:14
Consumers Feeling Overwhelmed By "Green Noise"
It is not scientifically accepted. It is politically accepted. 31,000 scientists have already signed the petition stating they do not agree with man made warming. This includes many of the IPCC scientists, who were not allowed to have input on the IPCC summary, which was political, not scientific. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:48:54
Look at the energy production from solar, geothermal and wind. Look at the land space required. It will only work for a small percentage of our needs.
You did not mention hydro? Another bust.
Look at the total energy cost of solar, including production of the panels. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:45:17
You did not mention hydro? Another bust.
Look at the total energy cost of solar, including production of the panels. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:45:17
Agree, neogreen is a marketing gimic. Buy your green instead of living it. Al Gore is making money on companies selling carbon credits. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:43:01
Quote marks included, everything that follows:
"The biofuel craze, egged on by global warming activists, has helped fuel a huge agricultural crisis.
If there's one certainty, it is this: The production of biofuels has stimulated a massive, and destructive, reorientation of the world's agriculture markets. The U.S. Department of Energy calculates that every 10,000 liters of water produces as little as five liters of ethanol, or one to two liters of biodiesel. Biofuels are economical nonsense, ecologically useless and ethically indefensible.
The world's agriculture and water crisis is only going to get worse. As China and India grow, their populations are demanding more and wider varieties of food stuffs, and competition for arable land is intensifying. Food prices are rising, in large part because agriculture suppliers can barely keep up with today's demand
So what is the world doing? Reorienting land away from food production and toward plants cultivated for energy needs. This could be the single most destructive set of policy mistakes made in a generation. From time immemorial, mankind has struggled to produce enough food.
So why introduce a new competitor for this scarce resource? The blame falls squarely on global warming advocates." posted 06/17/2008 at 15:40:54
"The biofuel craze, egged on by global warming activists, has helped fuel a huge agricultural crisis.
If there's one certainty, it is this: The production of biofuels has stimulated a massive, and destructive, reorientation of the world's agriculture markets. The U.S. Department of Energy calculates that every 10,000 liters of water produces as little as five liters of ethanol, or one to two liters of biodiesel. Biofuels are economical nonsense, ecologically useless and ethically indefensible.
The world's agriculture and water crisis is only going to get worse. As China and India grow, their populations are demanding more and wider varieties of food stuffs, and competition for arable land is intensifying. Food prices are rising, in large part because agriculture suppliers can barely keep up with today's demand
So what is the world doing? Reorienting land away from food production and toward plants cultivated for energy needs. This could be the single most destructive set of policy mistakes made in a generation. From time immemorial, mankind has struggled to produce enough food.
So why introduce a new competitor for this scarce resource? The blame falls squarely on global warming advocates." posted 06/17/2008 at 15:40:54
Comments from Chairman of Nestle:
The biofuel craze, egged on by global warming activists, has helped fuel a huge agricultural crisis.
If there's one certainty, it is this: The production of biofuels has stimulated a massive, and destructive, reorientation of the world's agriculture markets. The U.S. Department of Energy calculates that every 10,000 liters of water produces as little as five liters of ethanol, or one to two liters of biodiesel. Biofuels are economical nonsense, ecologically useless and ethically indefensible.
The world's agriculture and water crisis is only going to get worse. As China and India grow, their populations are demanding more and wider varieties of food stuffs, and competition for arable land is intensifying. Food prices are rising, in large part because agriculture suppliers can barely keep up with today's demand
So what is the world doing? Reorienting land away from food production and toward plants cultivated for energy needs. This could be the single most destructive set of policy mistakes made in a generation. From time immemorial, mankind has struggled to produce enough food.
So why introduce a new competitor for this scarce resource? The blame falls squarely on global warming advocates. posted 06/15/2008 at 22:52:35
The biofuel craze, egged on by global warming activists, has helped fuel a huge agricultural crisis.
If there's one certainty, it is this: The production of biofuels has stimulated a massive, and destructive, reorientation of the world's agriculture markets. The U.S. Department of Energy calculates that every 10,000 liters of water produces as little as five liters of ethanol, or one to two liters of biodiesel. Biofuels are economical nonsense, ecologically useless and ethically indefensible.
The world's agriculture and water crisis is only going to get worse. As China and India grow, their populations are demanding more and wider varieties of food stuffs, and competition for arable land is intensifying. Food prices are rising, in large part because agriculture suppliers can barely keep up with today's demand
So what is the world doing? Reorienting land away from food production and toward plants cultivated for energy needs. This could be the single most destructive set of policy mistakes made in a generation. From time immemorial, mankind has struggled to produce enough food.
So why introduce a new competitor for this scarce resource? The blame falls squarely on global warming advocates. posted 06/15/2008 at 22:52:35
It is especially easy to simply be a neogreen. Keep doing your thing and buy carbon credits. What is really tough is to be a real green. You would need to do research and actually understand 90% of green hype is just hype, not real green. Being real green will be tough work and will require knowledge. It's easier to buy credits and claim green. posted 06/15/2008 at 19:43:37
The Future of Our Transportation System is Electric
Very misleading post. Look hard at the economics and viability of renewable power for a functional auto. It doesn't work. posted 06/15/2008 at 19:50:56
Mark Warner: No Vice President Slot
What is the cause? Pitching & spinning one candidate or getting to the truth? posted 06/14/2008 at 22:59:25
McCain: "It's Tough In Some Respects" To be Proud Of America
Why try to hold the double talk express accountable for words? They are just political words. We know the Presidential candidates will not do 90% of what they say. 40% of what they say, they will do the opposite. So, no need to analyze the words, they mean nothing. posted 06/14/2008 at 22:52:59
Ron Paul, Bob Barr May Be Forming Election Alliance
Do a little research instead of simply repeating the pitch points from the MSM and big 2. Information is a dangerous thing, you might see how the big 2 are playing the people posted 06/14/2008 at 23:31:11
Clearly you have not read the LP information. But, don't read, you might learn something to open your mind instead of working the pitch points for the big 2. posted 06/14/2008 at 23:29:50
Good point. Ron Paul has one O. Bob Barr has one O.
Now that you mention it, Barack Obama has one O?
His name was Bama, but to join the group, he changed it to Obama
I see more of the conspiracy. Hillary Clinton has one O
She was already in the group as Hillary Rodham
Even worse, John McCain has one O.
George Bush, has only one O.
Bill Clinton has only one O
Ronald Regan had only one O.
Jimmy Carter - well that explains even more?
Now all of American can see the conspiracy of the O's.
We must make all of America aware:
Bob Barr is not an alternative, he is another O. posted 06/14/2008 at 23:23:49
Now that you mention it, Barack Obama has one O?
His name was Bama, but to join the group, he changed it to Obama
I see more of the conspiracy. Hillary Clinton has one O
She was already in the group as Hillary Rodham
Even worse, John McCain has one O.
George Bush, has only one O.
Bill Clinton has only one O
Ronald Regan had only one O.
Jimmy Carter - well that explains even more?
Now all of American can see the conspiracy of the O's.
We must make all of America aware:
Bob Barr is not an alternative, he is another O. posted 06/14/2008 at 23:23:49
Good points, thank you. The people have been conditioned hear the candidate on stage say " I'm going to help stop bad things because bad is bad, I'm going to help good things because good is good." "We will do the right thing".
If these people read Ron Paul, it is probably confusing to hear honest direct specific answers. posted 06/14/2008 at 23:16:24
If these people read Ron Paul, it is probably confusing to hear honest direct specific answers. posted 06/14/2008 at 23:16:24
Seems like Ron Paul is much more specific and aggressive than Obama on getting us out of Iraq. Obama is "cautions, careful, nonprecipitous evaluation". Ron Paul is clear - get out. Barr is clear get out.
Those who quickly bash Paul or Barr are simply water carriers for the big 2 trying to keep the debate from specific actions. You can also tell the big 2 protectors quickly attack the persons, instead of addressing the specific issues. From most of the comments, it is clear the persons have never read Paul's information nor Bob Barr's. Read first, you will instead be asking why the big two can not specifically address the points. posted 06/14/2008 at 20:19:58
Those who quickly bash Paul or Barr are simply water carriers for the big 2 trying to keep the debate from specific actions. You can also tell the big 2 protectors quickly attack the persons, instead of addressing the specific issues. From most of the comments, it is clear the persons have never read Paul's information nor Bob Barr's. Read first, you will instead be asking why the big two can not specifically address the points. posted 06/14/2008 at 20:19:58
The Coming Storm (or, why McCain as Nominee is Great for Democrats)
We can not afford for McCain to win. But, DO NOT underestimate the enemy. The history of war is replete with cases where the stronger force gets whooped by an inferior force by underestimating the danger of the inferior force. The largest current threat to the Huff Obamniacs is this arrogance. You don't understand the horrible threat of an inferior force, they are actually more dangerous. Never underestimate the depths to which the McCain camp will sink to try to win. Eternal vigilance is required. posted 06/14/2008 at 23:04:55
Father's Day, Climate & Child Neglect
The larges abuse of our children is the tax legacy. We have hung them with unpayable debt and unpayable Social Security and Medicare bills. Yet, the big 2 candidates have proposals to spend more and more and hang them with even more debt. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:36:40
China Increases Its Lead As The World's Biggest Polluter
You are not to explicitly discuss the Malthusian goals. It was just to be understood that the goal was to reduce the population to 2 billion Europeans. The developing countries are not to develop. posted 06/14/2008 at 19:50:58
Shafting Yahoo's Shareholders
Should I feel sorry for those pension plans who put money into Yahoo? Greedy pension funds feeding those greedy retired people. Let them east off Social Security, why do they need to make money in the stock market. posted 06/14/2008 at 22:50:52
John McCain, Legal Historian
McCain's is a classic neocon answer. It is their belief in an imperial Presidency, not the Constitution. posted 06/14/2008 at 23:07:06
Global Warming, Barack Obama, and Everyone Else
Insightful editorial from Mr. Brabeck-Letmathe is chairman of Nestlé on June 13. Highlights include:
The biofuel craze, egged on by global warming activists, has helped fuel a huge agricultural crisis.
If there's one certainty, it is this: The production of biofuels has stimulated a massive, and destructive, reorientation of the world's agriculture markets. The U.S. Department of Energy calculates that every 10,000 liters of water produces as little as five liters of ethanol, or one to two liters of biodiesel. Biofuels are economical nonsense, ecologically useless and ethically indefensible.
The world's agriculture and water crisis is only going to get worse. As China and India grow, their populations are demanding more and wider varieties of food stuffs, and competition for arable land is intensifying. Food prices are rising, in large part because agriculture suppliers can barely keep up with today's demand
So what is the world doing? Reorienting land away from food production and toward plants cultivated for energy needs. This could be the single most destructive set of policy mistakes made in a generation. From time immemorial, mankind has struggled to produce enough food.
So why introduce a new competitor for this scarce resource? The blame falls squarely on global warming advocates. posted 06/15/2008 at 22:48:47
The biofuel craze, egged on by global warming activists, has helped fuel a huge agricultural crisis.
If there's one certainty, it is this: The production of biofuels has stimulated a massive, and destructive, reorientation of the world's agriculture markets. The U.S. Department of Energy calculates that every 10,000 liters of water produces as little as five liters of ethanol, or one to two liters of biodiesel. Biofuels are economical nonsense, ecologically useless and ethically indefensible.
The world's agriculture and water crisis is only going to get worse. As China and India grow, their populations are demanding more and wider varieties of food stuffs, and competition for arable land is intensifying. Food prices are rising, in large part because agriculture suppliers can barely keep up with today's demand
So what is the world doing? Reorienting land away from food production and toward plants cultivated for energy needs. This could be the single most destructive set of policy mistakes made in a generation. From time immemorial, mankind has struggled to produce enough food.
So why introduce a new competitor for this scarce resource? The blame falls squarely on global warming advocates. posted 06/15/2008 at 22:48:47
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