Al Gore lays down green challenge to America

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

How about T. Boone Pickens? He basically laid out the same plan as Gore two weeks ago.

Thanks for the link, I did not know that.

Republicans can choose to listen to Pickens. Democrats can choose to listen to Gore. If people want to go down that childish road, whatever. As long as they're getting the message from somebody.

I agree.

He's a goofy guy. But it doesn't change the fact that he's 100% right about the proper course of action.

Yet again I agree.

Please keep in mind, i am absolutely listening to the message regardless of the messanger...I feel that was lost throughout the comments here.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Please keep in mind, i am absolutely listening to the message regardless of the messanger...I feel that was lost throughout the comments here.

That's good. It's just frustrating to hear people let themselves get distracted from an issue that costs us all so much real money out of our pockets. Nobody should care whether Al Gore's a hypocrite when he's laying out a plan that could ultimately save each American household $2000 a year or more.

Would you like a $2000 raise? (rhetorical directed at everyone, not you Jsarno) I know I would. And hell, if I need to watch Al Gore on TV every single night on the news to get it, it's worth it.

[Skins fan 44]

I have changed my driving habits big time. I rarely go over the speed limit going to work and on the way home I will drive about 50 miles per hour. I get passed by everybody but I am saving. I also accelerate slowly. I don't get past 2 on the tact odometer when going the speed I am going to get up to. A tank use to last about 5 to 7 days. Now I can go for about 9 or 10 days.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

That's good. It's just frustrating to hear people let themselves get distracted from an issue that costs us all so much real money out of our pockets. Nobody should care whether Al Gore's a hypocrite when he's laying out a plan that could ultimately save each American household $2000 a year or more.

I understand. That was my point about him being the spokesperson, whether we like it or not, the message is going to be lost with MANY people because of who Gore is. It's unfortunate.

Would you like a $2000 raise? (rhetorical directed at everyone, not you Jsarno) I know I would. And hell, if I need to watch Al Gore on TV every single night on the news to get it, it's worth it.

Just an FYI, if you had to watch him 1 hour a day every day for a year, that would mean in order to get the $2000 you'd be making only $5.48 an hour. Not sure listening to him for 365 hours a year is worth 2 grand. But that's just me.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I understand. That was my point about him being the spokesperson, whether we like it or not, the message is going to be lost with MANY people because of who Gore is. It's unfortunate.



Just an FYI, if you had to watch him 1 hour a day every day for a year, that would mean in order to get the $2000 you'd be making only $5.48 an hour. Not sure listening to him for 365 hours a year is worth 2 grand. But that's just me.

Whoa whoa, let's not go crazy here. I was thinking like a 5 or 10 minute segment, not a full hour! I think I'd need a good 10 grand for that!

LOL

Can anyone else's voice put you to sleep so quickly? Worst... monotone... ever.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Whoa whoa, let's not go crazy here. I was thinking like a 5 or 10 minute segment, not a full hour! I think I'd need a good 10 grand for that!

LOL

Can anyone else's voice put you to sleep so quickly? Worst... monotone... ever.

LOL...very true...for some reason whenever I even see Gore I think Darrel Hammond on SNL...spot on impersonation.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I understand. That was my point about him being the spokesperson, whether we like it or not, the message is going to be lost with MANY people because of who Gore is. It's unfortunate.

That's the fault of those that choose to not listen to the message. Not much you can do about closed minded folks like that.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

That's good. It's just frustrating to hear people let themselves get distracted from an issue that costs us all so much real money out of our pockets. Nobody should care whether Al Gore's a hypocrite when he's laying out a plan that could ultimately save each American household $2000 a year or more.

Would you like a $2000 raise? (rhetorical directed at everyone, not you Jsarno) I know I would. And hell, if I need to watch Al Gore on TV every single night on the news to get it, it's worth it.

How do you get 2,000 per year ? This coming from a socialist who wanted to keep the income tax rate at 70 % in 1981 and wanted raise cap gaines tax ,, at 39% ? IN 1996 he told Virginian's that we should " be ashamed " for wanting the car tax reduced ? He is against Nuke power ,Drilling for oil and Nat. gas at home ? He says that China should have NO emissions standards because they are a " developing " nation ? China is 7,000 years older than us ,,, screw him . I agree with you that the "issue" is most important , But most of us do not care to have a self centered lying Ass telling us to live below his standards .

[saden1]

Originally Posted by budw38

How do you get 2,000 per year ? This coming from a socialist who wanted to keep the income tax rate at 70 % in 1981 and wanted raise cap gaines tax ,, at 39% ? IN 1996 he told Virginian's that we should " be ashamed " for wanting the car tax reduced ? He is against Nuke power ,Drilling for oil and Nat. gas at home ? He says that China should have NO emissions standards because they are a " developing " nation ? China is 7,000 years older than us ,,, screw him . I agree with you that the "issue" is most important , But most of us do not care to have a self centered lying Ass telling us to live below his standards .

See, you were making some sense and then you blew it with the highlighted segment. Now I'll have to verify if anything you actually wrote is credible...I'm feeling kinda lazy right now so I'm going to assume it's not and write you off as an idiot.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by saden1

See, you were making some sense and then you blew it with the highlighted segment. Now I'll have to verify if anything you actually wrote is credible...I'm feeling kinda lazy right now so I'm going to assume it's not and write you off as an idiot.

The " idiots " are the people who base their opinions on emotion , not facts .

[saden1]

Originally Posted by budw38

The " idiots " are the people who base their opinions on emotion , not facts .

It would be wise to follow your own edict... then again i doubt you see the irony of your own proclamation. Sad really.

[memphisskin]

Originally Posted by budw38

He says that China should have NO emissions standards because they are a " developing " nation ? China is 7,000 years older than us ,,, screw him .

China's status as a developing nation has nothing to do with the age of the culture and civilization. Here's a breakdown from wikipedia on development.

"Development entails a modern infrastructure (both physical and institutional), and a move away from low value added sectors such as agriculture and natural resource extraction. Developed countries, in comparison, usually have economic systems based on continuous, self-sustaining economic growth in the tertiary and quaternary sectors and high standards of living."

China is probably better categorized as an emerging country. As far as emissions standards for other countries, I think the history of our nation shows that we probably should focus on our own environmental efforts. This way we can lead from the forefront, instead of shrinking into a "They're not doing it, why should we" argument that neither deals with the issue or generates any positive dialogue.