WelcomeWithin the pages of my journal you will find mostly rants and commentary on topics of concern to me. Currently, those would include the illegal occupation of Iraq, human rights, the threat of theocracy, and the U. S. Presidency of Barack Obama.
If these things interest you as well, read on. If you wish to engage in attack debate, simply move on. I won't respond to you. If you are interested in honest debate, and have an open mind, then I welcome you.
Oh, and one more thing. I believe Bush 43 was the worst president ever to hold that office in the history of the United States. I am unashamed of that opinion.
TruthIf your actions harm no one, then they are ethical. The reverse is not necessarily true.
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11/9/08 09:59 am
I hate Daylight Savings Time
I admit it. I'm one of those people who always hated Daylight Savings Time. I always feel better, and get more rest, on Standard Time. I put up with it because it saves energy, or so I have always been told. Guess what? That's apparently not true.
Freakonomics: More Ammunition for People Who Hate Daylight Savings Time Even if you hate daylight saving time, you tell yourself: Hey, I shouldn’t be so selfish, it’s good for the economy, or for the environment, or for farmers, or something. Right?
Well, um, perhaps not. Consider a new working paper, “Does Daylight Saving Time Save Energy? Evidence From a Natural Experiment in Indiana,” by Matthew J. Kotchen and Laura E. Grant: [...] Read more at the link. You'll even find a link to the full research paper in question. I have to admit, though, I liked this line by the blog author ( Stephen J. Dubner) best: On the bright side, if President-elect Obama is looking for some quick hits on energy conservation, here’s one that’s all teed up and ready to go: Kill D.S.T.! I'm all for that one! digg story
8/10/08 02:23 pm
Creative new advertisement from WeCanSolveIt.org
This ad will be airing on Monday during the Olympics. It's creative, and it makes the point that we all must participate if this crisis is to be averted.
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More than a million people are standing up for solutions. Please join them and sign our petition today:
“America must commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and other clean sources within 10 years.” Sign the petition here. As Al Gore says: [...] Today I challenge our nation to commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years.
This goal is achievable, affordable and transformative. It represents a challenge to all Americans - in every walk of life: to our political leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, engineers, and to every citizen.
A few years ago, it would not have been possible to issue such a challenge. But here's what's changed: the sharp cost reductions now beginning to take place in solar, wind, and geothermal power - coupled with the recent dramatic price increases for oil and coal - have radically changed the economics of energy. [...]
6/21/08 03:41 pm
Olbermann investigation of McCain, Gas Prices, & the Enron Loophole
McCain, Gas Prices & the Enron Loophole A Countdown Special Report on how John McCain’s chief economic advisor and others in his campaign helped create and defend legislation that enabled speculators to run up gas prices. view video | digg it
6/21/08 03:14 pm
The Right-Wing Offshore Drilling Scam
The fact is that nearly 25 BILLION barrels of oil off the coast of the United States is currently available for drilling...and industry is not drilling it. They limit the amount of oil and gas on the market so that prices rise...
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3/10/08 04:07 pm
Finally, a reason to be proud of Texas
Post on Al Gore's blog: Texas Size Energy ( Excerpt. Click headline for full story. )
If Texas can move away from carbon based fuels, then any state can.
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