There's Ludacris, and then there's ludicrous.:
"There are things you can do individually, though, to save energy," Obama said. "Making sure your tires are properly inflated - simple thing. But we could save all the oil that they're talking about getting off drilling - if everybody was just inflating their tires? And getting regular tune-ups? You'd actually save just as much!"
Yes, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) actually suggested on the campaign trail that inflating your tires will save as much oil as can be procured by expanding domestic oil drilling, a suggestion that is downright laughable and mathematically impossible (see below the page break for more on that).
So where are the mainstream media on this?
MRC news analysts searched today's morning shows and the broadcast evening news programs and found nothing. Searches of Google News for mainstream media mentions of this statement yield hardly anything. A July 31 Reuters article by reporter Steve Holland indirectly touches on Obama's statement by citing Sen. McCain's critique. It's from 19 paragraphs into the article:
Noting Obama's opposition to offshore oil drilling, he said his Democratic rival had urged Americans to make sure their tires were properly inflated as a way to increase gas mileage.
"Yesterday, he suggested that we put air in our tires to save on gas. My friends, let's do that. But do you think that's enough to break our dependence on Middle Eastern oil? I don't think so," he said to chuckles from the crowd.
By contrast, conservative blogs have seized on the statement. Power Line's John Hinderaker tackled the risible claim in "Get This Man a Teleprompter" (video included in excerpt below):
Barack Obama is a lot like Sean Penn or George Clooney. If you give him a script, he can deliver it pretty well. But if he tries to talk without a script that has been written for him by others, he quickly reveals that he is poorly-informed if not downright ignorant. Today he delivered another classic, by claiming that if only we would all properly inflate our tires, we could save as much gasoline as "all the oil that they're talking about getting off drilling." Seriously:
The stunned silence with which the crowd greets this howler suggests that most Americans have a more practical understanding of energy consumption than Obama.
Just for fun, I did the math. Properly inflating your tires can improve gas mileage by 3%. Of course, many people already keep their tires properly inflated, and many more are at least close to being properly inflated. Let's be generous and assume that one-half of the total possible savings would be realized if we all inflated our tires properly; that's a net gain of 1.5% fuel efficiency.
Americans drive approximately 2,880 billion miles per year. If we average 24 mpg, we use around 120 billion gallons of gasoline in our vehicles. If, through perfect tire inflation, we improved our collective fuel efficiency by 1.5%, that would be 1.8 billion gallons. A barrel of oil produces around 20 gallons of gasoline, so the total savings available through tire inflation is approximately 90,000,000 barrels of oil annually.
How does this stack up against "all the oil that they're talking about getting off drilling?"
ANWR: 10 billion barrels
Outer Continental Shelf: 18 billion barrels (estimated; the actual total is undoubtedly much higher, since exploration has been banned)
Oil shale: 1 trillion barrels
—Ken Shepherd is Managing Editor of NewsBusters
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I heard this insanity
July 31, 2008 - 18:04 ET by bigtimerI heard this insanity earlier today...
...but I hope he keeps it up...along with the msm...
In one ear... out the other with Obama...
People out here in the real world know the reality of the situation, why even the poll numbers show that everywhere...if they chose to ignore this, we reap from it.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Obama, there are Billions of Barrels of Oil Left...
July 31, 2008 - 23:37 ET by PopularTechMyth: The World is Running Out of Oil (Video) (5min)
- 1.8 to 6 Trillion barrels of oil are estimated in the U.S. Oil-Shale Reserves (DOE)
- 175 to 315 Billion barrels of oil are estimated in the Oil Sands of Alberta, Canada (AGS)
- 100 Billion barrels of heavy oil are estimated in the U.S. (DOE)
- 90 Billion barrels of oil are estimated in the Arctic (USGS)
- 89 Billion barrels of immobile oil are estimated recoverable using CO2 injection in the U.S. (DOE)
- 86 Billion barrels of oil are estimated in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (MMS)
- 60 to 80 Billion barrels of oil are estimated in U.S. Tar Sands (DOE)
- 32 Billion barrels of oil are estimated in ANWR, NPRA and the Central North Slope in Alaska (USGS)
- 31.4 Billion barrels of oil are estimated in the East Greenland Rift Basins Province (USGS)
- 7.3 Billion barrels of oil are estimated in the West Greenland–East Canada Province (USGS)
- 4.3 Billion barrels of oil are estimated in the U.S. Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Montana (USGS)
- 214 Million barrels of oil are estimated in the U.S. Illinois Basin (USGS)
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
So tell me (or show me a
July 31, 2008 - 23:48 ET by balboaSo tell me (or show me a link, whichever you prefer) why we're not accessing any of this oil, apparently?
Democrat's Law prevents access to Oil shale and Tar Sands
August 1, 2008 - 00:20 ET by PopularTechRepeal sought for ban on U.S. Govt. use of CTL, oil shale, tar sands-generated fuel
"A five-month old ban on the use of coal-based fuels, CTL, oil shale and tar sands by U.S. government agencies-has upset the U.S. Air Force, the Canadian Government, and members of Congress now seeking its repeal.
Two Texas congressmen Thursday introduced legislation to repeal section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), which prohibits federal agencies from contracting to buy coal-based fuels, and fuels from coal-to-liquids, oil shale and tar sands.
The U.S. Air Force and the Canadian government are both pushing for an exception to section 526, which was placed in EISA by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-California, who is also the Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform."
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
Yeaaaaaahhhhh
July 31, 2008 - 18:09 ET by HeavyChevyRiiiiiiight...suuuuuuure. Okay Obama you keep with that awsome theory while we continue to live in the real world.
"9 out of 10 doctors agree that flag burning is the number one killer of liberals."
Scaring The Pants Off Of Me
July 31, 2008 - 18:09 ET by CellaWise up, people. This is not a drill.
This guy is really running for president of the United States of America.
Jerome Corsi (co-author of
July 31, 2008 - 18:26 ET by celatorJerome Corsi (co-author of the Swiftboat book) has a new book coming out tomorrow--called Obama Nation. Hannity interviewed him today, and I've already ordered the book.
Corsi has uncovered some stuff-- a photograph of Obama teaching Saul Alinsky's theories to a college class, and Obama quoted as saying that he would eradicate all the white blood in him if he could, or words to that effect. He's also brought out Obama's years-long associations with Communist groups and individuals. And lots more.
The book has, apparently, over 200 footnotes and references. Should be a very interesting read.
Buh bye Barry.
The major media report only half the news. Why are they surprised they have only half the potential audience?
Celato,
July 31, 2008 - 18:36 ET by RESTLESS 1I heard the last segment of that interview. The book sounds interesting indeed.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
I'd love to talk to you
July 31, 2008 - 18:24 ET by Delsaguys but I have to run out and help my husband
PUMP AIR INTO OUR TIRES!
This guy is a joke and if you noticed the faces of the people sitting behind him when he said it, they looked stunned!
Deer in the headlights anyone??
The emperor is NAKED
Notice the McBush fans, bet
July 31, 2008 - 18:45 ET by Biff McCainNotice the McBush fans, bet they know how to win wars.
http://www.flickr.co...
I know how to win wars!
Who is McBush?
July 31, 2008 - 18:50 ET by Roger the ShrubberWho is McBush?
I have to second that one.
July 31, 2008 - 20:42 ET by FoolicanI have to second that one. McBush? Now there's a head-scratcher for ya.
Right Delsa, this is the
July 31, 2008 - 19:10 ET by motherbeltRight Delsa, this is the guy that says it's pointless to drill, because "we can't drill our way out of this."
But apparently we can "conserve" our way out of this. By just inflating our tires and tuning up our cars we can save enough oil that we won't have to drill!!!!
So, acquiring XXX barrels of oil won't save us, but conserving the same number of barrels (it that were even true) will?
Speechwriters to each other: Who the hell wrote THAT line? Not me...not me....oh, Jeez, there he goes, freelancing again!
Obama's theme song
We can also sue OPEC out of
August 1, 2008 - 08:58 ET by pbanks7We can also sue OPEC out of this, and open the Strategic Oil Preserve out of this. These are acceptable leftist ways to increase the oil supply. Increasing the oil supply by actually increasing the oil supply (producing more oil) will get you a big nyet.
MSM - shaping all the perceptions you need to believe, then confirming it with a poll.
Obama and Blinkie Pelosi
August 1, 2008 - 11:31 ET by misterbee241Obama and Blinkie Pelosi say they want to end our dependance on foreign oil by "encouraging" that is, forcing conservation. My guess is, if Obama is elected president and with a socialist democrat majority in Congress, I think we'll have forced gas rationing. Of course, the one down side to rationing is the fed government wont be raking in billions of dollars in oil company taxes. But I have to wonder.
"There is none so blind as they that won’t see."
Jonathan Swift 1667-1745
Barack, go 48 MPH too,
July 31, 2008 - 18:32 ET by Biff McCainlike me. Feels good to see all the gas hogs doing 80 pass me.
Yesterday on I78 only one lane was open, I was the leader of the
pack for 10 miles. I almost went by my exit.
I know how to win wars!
The Biff method:
August 1, 2008 - 09:03 ET by pbanks7I know how to win wars! The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it. George Orwell, Polemic, May 1946, MSM - shaping all the perceptions you need to believe, then confirming it with a poll.
I don't get it.
July 31, 2008 - 18:30 ET by Logic over emotionMessiah said, "Simple thing. But we could save all the oil that they're talking about getting off drilling if everyone was just inflating their tires."
I went to the gas station and my tires were at 32 PSI so I inflated them to 72 PSI and I seem to be getting less MPG. I'll inflate them to 110 tomorrow if I can get those pesky little cappy things off again. Was it clockwise or counter-clockwise?
Was it clockwise or counter-clockwise?
July 31, 2008 - 18:36 ET by Clear thinkerThe liberal answer is 'yes'.
45 Communist Goals for America http://www.nationmakers.com/com_goals.htm
I keep mine at 40 PSI but
July 31, 2008 - 18:36 ET by Biff McCainI keep mine at 40 PSI but found that gas stations pumps max out at 32 PSI. The want you to use more gas.
I have deluxe bicycle pump.
I know how to win wars!
Biff
July 31, 2008 - 18:46 ET by Cool ArrowI hear you can get plans for a Pogue carburetor through a source on the net (all very hush-hush). Get that baby hooked up, and you'll really be sticking it to the man, huh?
Another hint: Have the rear of your car raised so you'e always going downhill.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE
Cool Arrow
July 31, 2008 - 19:20 ET by KarmaI have the distinct feeling that Biff is actually, and I mean ACTUALLY, following through on your suggestions as you read this. Obama could use a man like you as his Energy Czar. Think of the fame and celebrity!
"...the gas stations want
July 31, 2008 - 20:41 ET by TruthMonger"...the gas stations want you to use more gas - so they max the psi at 32"
what a yukster:)
haven't had a bonafied tin-hat here for awhile have we
WooHoo!
August 1, 2008 - 00:54 ET by David N MOI just pumped up my shoes with a little Flubber gas and now I don't even NEED a car! WHEEEEEEEeeeeeee!
Whooa dude, hang on there,
July 31, 2008 - 18:41 ET by general companyWhooa dude, hang on there, 72psi could be very dangerous 110 is just crazy. Look if you really want to save gas, I'll tell you what you can do, let the air OUT of your tires, all of it. With 4 flats you wont be going anywhere and neither will your gas. : ]
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Come on, Ken...you know liberals can't do math
July 31, 2008 - 18:32 ET by BlondeI must say, though, this statement by Barry would make a great campaign ad:
Clip of Bambi making this statement:
"There are things you can do individually, though, to save energy," Obama said. "Making sure your tires are properly inflated - simple thing. But we could save all the oil that they're talking about getting off drilling - if everybody was just inflating their tires? And getting regular tune-ups? You'd actually save just as much!"
John McCain:
And that is the sum total of my inexperienced opponent's national energy policy. It's about as naive as one would expect of someone with his inexperience on SERIOUS policy issues.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
McCain should show up to
July 31, 2008 - 19:03 ET by midnight cowboyMcCain should show up to every political event from now until election day with a tire pressure gauge in hand.
That's good, Cowboy
July 31, 2008 - 19:37 ET by BlondeYep, I'll have to amend my McCain ad.
"Well, friends, here is the sum total of my opponent's national energy policy" ***pulls tire pressure gauge out of pocket and waves it around***
I like it....we should e-mail it to the McCain campaign.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Won't work, Blonde.
July 31, 2008 - 22:22 ET by saw the lightThat ad would be completely racist. There will undoubtedly be a picture of a person airing up tires. Black Tires. I'll say it again. BLACK TIRES. Then they will show Obama's face. See the symbolism? It won't be lost on Andrea Mitchell!
To make it more racist, the evil Republicans will probably show a black man airing up WHITEWALL tires, to boot.
<sarc off>
I don't know, stl
July 31, 2008 - 22:36 ET by BlondeI think the scenario you described is what the Obama campaign would SAY the McCain ad would be like....their typical pre-empt.
Your point about the whitewalls is a good one, though.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Campaign replies
July 31, 2008 - 22:41 ET by saw the lightOf course that's what the Obama campaign would say, which was my point, along with their sycophants in the media parroting the lines and shaking their heads at the completely overt racism evident in the Republican party.
(edit) But I actually think your idea would be a great ad. The McCain camp will probably run no such thing, though. Too bad.
Presumably a tune-up would
July 31, 2008 - 18:41 ET by FlashmanPresumably a tune-up would include an oil change?
If it did, it would cost
July 31, 2008 - 19:11 ET by Roger the ShrubberIf it did, it would cost about $100, not to mention the eveeeeel oil being used, right?
Inflated rhetoric?
July 31, 2008 - 18:47 ET by acumenInflated rhetoric? Just not feeling the change.
And it came to pass, the chosen one instructed his demediapostles; recall the plank in your own eye before pointing out the splinter in mine.
Journalism is dead
ac....Inflated Rhetoric?
July 31, 2008 - 18:52 ET by BlondeFella, you need a ***groan, rolls eyes*** with that one.
Excellent!
And the "demediapostoles" is bloody good, too.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Eh, I understand the
July 31, 2008 - 18:59 ET by balboaEh, I understand the sentiment behind it. Not that big a gaffe.
The point is...
July 31, 2008 - 19:06 ET by Logic over emotionWe want a President not a mathematically incompetent nanny.
Yes, but do you _actually_
July 31, 2008 - 19:59 ET by balboaYes, but do you _actually_ think that Obama, even if he is as mathematically in competent as you believe, that he'll ever be in a position where such poor math would actually lead to some kind of policy disaster? He wouldn't.
Is this your defense of
July 31, 2008 - 20:05 ET by general companyIs this your defense of this idiocy? It was his math/mouth that got him into this predicament, thats cool by you?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
ain't much jokin' about
July 31, 2008 - 20:46 ET by TruthMongerain't much jokin' about "bushisms" across the aisle these days:)
W is looking mighty articulate all of a sudden
Articulate indeeed
July 31, 2008 - 20:48 ET by general companyHah, very funny : ]
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Cypherin' 101
July 31, 2008 - 20:08 ET by acumenWell, maybe not in all 57 States....
YES, I do
July 31, 2008 - 20:23 ET by general companyMore importantly it show incompetence. Let me ask you a question Bal, what the heck are you going to think about it, when/if he repeats it to us after becoming CiC. Gas prices through the roof, Obamas steps up and says hey quit whining, air up your tires and change your plugs again. You will praise him for the reminder,,,, wont you?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Bal, you can't deny
July 31, 2008 - 20:35 ET by Indiana JoeShooting from the lip like this could easily lead to some "policy disaster." This is the guy that wants to sit down with Ahmadinejad, right? What kind of mis-informed nonsense may come out of his mouth then?
Imagine if McCain said something like this. You'd have no problem imagining all kinds of "policy disasters" that could arise from a similar "gaffe." Probably would include an allusion to Alzheimer's, too. You're just cutting Obama slack because... well, he's Obama!
<edit: I knew this reminded me of something equally as lame as "tires & tune." It was Gerry Ford's "WIN" buttons! Whip Inflation Now! THAT was his solution to a poor economy. Just as lame, and just as useless.>
These kinds of goof-ups
July 31, 2008 - 20:37 ET by balboaThese kinds of goof-ups didn't seem to lead to any disasters in the last 8 years, so I don't think Obama would have a problem. And if McCain did the same thing, I wouldn't really care because these aren't the moments I think define what a candidate is actually about.
OK Bal
July 31, 2008 - 20:46 ET by general companyThese kinds of goof-ups didn't seem to lead to any disasters in the last 8 years,
Another wonderful defence,,bravo
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Hey, Dubyah has mangled more
July 31, 2008 - 20:53 ET by balboaHey, Dubyah has mangled more English than anyone, and yet he seemed to do just fine, didn't he?
So, again, I don't think these kind of gaffes mean anything in the long run.
Mangling English and being
July 31, 2008 - 21:02 ET by Indiana JoeMangling English and being plainly un-informed, pushing ideas that are transparently idiotic, are two very different things.
Btw, glad to hear you think Bush did "just fine." ;^)
If you are implying Pres
July 31, 2008 - 20:52 ET by NonanonIf you are implying Pres Bush has made blunders like this, you are being foolish. He has made some speaking stumbles, but this crap Obama spews is absolute idiocy, and it isn't just a moment of it! It is difficult to imagine the damage one this out of touch with reality could do in serious situations, something the President could be faced with at any time, even at 3:00 in the morning. How can anyone follow one such as Obama if this is the level of thought he can come up with in the contest to be the President of the United States! His solution to fighting terrorists is to withdraw from the fight, disarm us and push for everyone to get rid of nuclear weapons. Does ANYONE really think Iran will just say "Okay" because Obama says to?
Some people would rather have a smooth speech-reader who has dangerous policies than a rough speaker with better policies and that is scary.
Sorry, bal
July 31, 2008 - 20:53 ET by Indiana JoeBush may mangle the language some (and didn't you get a lot of mileage out of that???), but I can't recall him saying something this lame and uninformed about a major policy. Examples would be considered if offered.
And I just plain don't believe you "wouldn't care" if McCain said something similarly stupid. It would be "out of touch," or a "senior moment," or somesuch. Let's wait for the next McCain "gaffe" and see, shall we?
Just for the record, I never put much stock in the dust-up over the "57 states." I actually thought he was being humorous about being on the road so much. But this one here is pretty straight-forward.
I'm sorry you don't believe
July 31, 2008 - 20:58 ET by balboaI'm sorry you don't believe me. Too bad.
I honestly can't think of an example of a Bush gaffe dealing with policy. (You probably believe that one, though, right)
But I know he couldn't define what a sovereign nation was.
Why would you think
July 31, 2008 - 21:08 ET by Indiana JoeWhy would you think believing Bush didn't make a similar policy mistake is silly when you "honestly can't think of an example of a Bush gaffe dealing with policy?" Again, mangling words and proposing policies based on ridiculous premises are two different things.
Why are you bending over backwards to defend this? It was a stupid thing to say, it doesn't reflect well on a presidential candidate, and, oops, Obama's halo just slipped a little... more. Too bad. Deal with it.
Thirty
But that's just the point:
July 31, 2008 - 21:17 ET by balboaBut that's just the point: I'm not defending it. I'm not saying "By God, he's right! Inflate those tires!"
I'm saying that this kind of statement doesn't impact a ton what I think of Obama as a candidate, which to be honest, so far, isn't much.
bal, with all sincere
July 31, 2008 - 21:24 ET by TruthMongerbal, with all sincere admiration and respect, i really don't think you begin to appreciate the awesome global power and capability - for better or worse - of a single POTUS comment
entire continental financial markets, economies, and civilizations can disappear in a puff of doofus logic
Again, if a guy who said
July 31, 2008 - 21:35 ET by balboaAgain, if a guy who said things like "You took an oath to defend our flag and our freedom, and you kept that oath underseas and under fire" was in office for 8 years and we survived, I don't think this statement from Obama spells doom for America.
bal
July 31, 2008 - 22:30 ET by MrShyhttp://www.youtube.c...
"I know that human being and fish can coexist peacefully."
"They want us to leave, that's what they want us to do. And I think the world would be better off if we did leave.... if if, if we didn'... if, if we left the worl....."
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For REAL Change
Bal,
July 31, 2008 - 23:13 ET by RESTLESS 1I fear the next great idea from obama will be, "well, if everyone just quit breathing for an hour or two every day, global warming will reverse". Or maybe, "if everyone would just close one nostril, they will contribute half the CO2 than they do breathing through two nostrils". That is the kind of intelligence that went into this "inflate your tires" nonsense he came up with.
(btw, lefties, feel free to follow the "no breathing" advice) :)
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
I am starting to thing
July 31, 2008 - 21:02 ET by general companyI am starting to thing Obama is paying Bal to minimize the damage, sure hope you get paid Bal.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Obama payoffs
July 31, 2008 - 21:10 ET by NonanonSpeaking of payoffs, I went out to Obama's website earlier and submitted a comment, asking how much Obama was paying the media to campaign so hard for him and to cover up his gaffes, foolishness, and hypocrisy.
Hey Non... Have you got a
July 31, 2008 - 22:34 ET by bigtimerHey Non...
Have you got a reply back yet?
Inquiring minds want to know....and if so...please share.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
I, too, understand the
July 31, 2008 - 19:08 ET by Roger the ShrubberI, too, understand the sentiment behind it. Obama is clueless, and the deafening silence during his "bold statement" speaks volumes.
Certainly isn't the gaff it
July 31, 2008 - 19:18 ET by general companyCertainly isn't the gaff it could had been,,,,if Bush or McCain had uttered this BS. The LSM silence is proof of that.
No doubt they will report it though, just as soon as Obama "clarifies" his point
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
The deafening
July 31, 2008 - 20:38 ET by ThisnThatThe deafening silence.
I dunno...I'll have to think about this one. Tough choice to make. Hmmmm.....
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Eh, I understand the
July 31, 2008 - 21:12 ET by motherbeltEh, I understand the sentiment behind it. Not that big a gaffe.
No, bal, this is not a "gaffe" at all. It's a dumber-than-a-bag-of-hammers policy position!
His solution is to NOT DRILL for more oil....he says we won't need to if we just put more air in our tires and get tuneups! That's not a misstatement, that's a mistaken belief!
Next he'll be going Hillary and telling us to read all those "tips" in women's magazines....you know, consolidate your trips, try to do all your shopping in one area.. plan the order of your stops to minimize driving distance...the same hooha that's been getting published since Jimmy Carter put on his cardigan!
Obama's theme song
Barry Hussein's shaky grasp on reality
July 31, 2008 - 19:31 ET by Dagny TaggartSlightly off topic here, but for a person who is supposedly highly educated, the man can't put a single coherent sentence together, let alone an entire paragraph.
Homer Simpson is far more eloquent than this simpering buffoon will ever be.
The hypocrisy of the 'progressives' and media whining about GWB's malaprops without making even passing reference to Obama's lack of oratorial skills is truly staggering.
Being able to read a script does not make you erudite or intelligent. Being able to speak without a teleprompter, and to make a coherent statement are simply more talents Obama has no acquaintance with.
Ya know, I think maybe the
July 31, 2008 - 19:39 ET by marvlYa know, I think maybe the Annointed One is onto something. Suppose every American were to overinflate their tires by 500 percent. All the tires in America would blow out their sidewalls, making it impossible to drive. That's a yearly savings of 6 billion barrels of oil.
But it also occurs to me we could accomplish the same thing by underinflating all tires in America by 100 percent.
Or leaving tire pressures alone and simply removing all tires from all vehicles.
Or turning all vehicles upside down.
Or removing the transmissions from all vehicles.
Sheesh, this problem has an open ended sheaf of solutions. Obama is a genius... NOT.
I think Obamas plan is to
July 31, 2008 - 19:47 ET by general companyI think Obamas plan is to simply let them run out of gas. Even easier then all of your ideas. Genius?,,we may never know.
Thank goodness
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Too funny.
July 31, 2008 - 19:45 ET by BlondeI heard this comment on the news, but hadn't viewed the vid until one of the posters mentioned the audience's response.
I think the polls are really, really wrong, judging by the comments over at the liberal You-Tube. I read the first page only, seriously, I think Barry's in trouble.
Go check out the comments on the video linked above. I promise, you'll be amused, and not so sure about the (fake) polls we keep hearing so much about.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
You might be on to something, B
July 31, 2008 - 20:04 ET by Indiana JoeI read up to page 7 of the comments (for some reason I couldn't go any further) and there was one comment that "McCain isn't any better," and one "out of context" complaint (haha). Otherwise, it was pretty antObama. Maybe there is some hope.
What could be more delightful than seeing Obama crash and burn in November? How about Keithy and Crissy melting down the day after?!?
Now, THAT'S entertainment!
We got to keep it clean and
July 31, 2008 - 20:11 ET by general companyWe got to keep it clean and on point, we win if we can do this.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
So the only things we have
July 31, 2008 - 21:14 ET by NonanonSo the only things we have to do to save the planet are unplug our phone chargers when not in use and air up our tires? Here I thought I'd heard Algore talking about a lot of horrible steps we were going to have to take to do that. I feel better already. I might vote for Obama after all. (Just kidding)
All I can say about.....
July 31, 2008 - 21:44 ET by BEGRUNTObamatron, is that he is a CLOWN, a clueless CLOWN. Keep it up Bozo, and you'll arrogant yourself right out of the race.
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
Keep Talking Obama, We're listening...Turn AIR into OIL ? WOW
July 31, 2008 - 22:13 ET by JayTeeTurning Water into Wine must be passe', now we are Turning Air into OIL.
Why didn't McCain think of that......? NOW, Obama OWNS the Turn Air into Oil talking Point. McCain, why did you let Him Steal this Issue ?
Actually, the MSM can't SPIN this one.....so it goes into the "Omitted" Gaff Bag......Uhhh, Bag # 4, they're starting to accumulate.
The Republican Revolution will not be Televised
Hey JayTee....what about all the.....
July 31, 2008 - 22:50 ET by BEGRUNTbodies he's thrown under the bus? I dont think the bus can roll anymore due to the rotting corpses sitting under it. He needs another bus.
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
BeGrunt....we got Body Bags too ?
July 31, 2008 - 23:57 ET by JayTeeWe got Gaff Bags, Body Bags for the Bus, and we're starting to fill the Racist Bag again.
This is the TIME, this is the MOMENT, to Turn AIR into OIL...!!
Now there is a BIG change you can Hope for.
The Republican Revolution will not be Televised
JayTee
August 1, 2008 - 00:08 ET by BlondeIs it just me...or has Obama been changing his dialect, a la Hillary?
His little diatribe about "they'll try to scare ya" sounded awfully ghetto-ey to me....dropping all of his g's ("they're tryin").
Oh goody, Newt's on Fox...this ought to be good. Narcissitic. Stunningly arrogant. Need to be daring, stunning. This is great. "I am the hope". LOL.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
You got it JayTee.......there is enough..
August 1, 2008 - 00:37 ET by BEGRUNTgaff bags, body bags, racist bags and rotting corpses, that damn bus is teetering on a mountain of stuff, wheels well off the ground. Maybe it's time for two buses........LMAO!!!!
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
So where are all our
August 1, 2008 - 00:46 ET by contrarySo where are all our resident leftys saying Bush is a criminal, or conservatives aren't nuanced or McCain is a racist or some such?
Is there a autographed Obama underwear give-away somewhere?
"I don't have time for this. You all can continue your co-dependency posts and make yourselves feel all chummy... Frankly, you all don't represent where America is going and you might as well get used to it."
--The Dooper
You had to.........
August 1, 2008 - 01:39 ET by BEGRUNTconjure up AD contrary, didn't you?.....thanks a lot... ;-)
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
Shepherd wrong, Obama right
August 1, 2008 - 01:20 ET by Agrarian-DecentralistThe commentary linked below does not take into account oil shale (which Mr. Shepherd mentions in passing without providing a source for the alleged quantity), but it does use figures from the DOE and EPA, to show that if the discussion is limited to drilling---which is what Obama was talking about---he's on the money with his comments about potential savings from auto maintenance:
http://climateprogre...
Sheesh!
August 1, 2008 - 01:28 ET by BlondeYou are so full of s**t it's not even funny.
I'll personally buy Barry a tire inflation gauge....this is one of the truly dumbest things ever to come out of othe Obamamessiah's mouth. I'll throw in one for you too, since you're a Kool-Aid drinker. Need any aluminum foil?
You, trollboy, need to return to DKos.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
OK, so who wins
August 1, 2008 - 01:33 ET by BlazerOK, so who wins the argument?
I have an idea let us go on and drill for oil and find out who's wrong instead of blocking it. Certainly then we will have the proper comparisons and data. If drilling for oil doesn't lower the price at the pump than I'll stick a wind turbine in my ass and power it by eating Arugula.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
If drilling for oil doesn't
August 1, 2008 - 02:27 ET by MrShyIf drilling for oil doesn't lower the price at the pump than I'll stick a wind turbine in my ass and power it by eating Arugula.
Reading a Blazer post? Priceless.
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
A-D, if you actually paid money for your "education"....
August 1, 2008 - 01:36 ET by R D Helm...I suggest you begin setting about getting a refund for yourself, as you are among the most, if not the most, intellectually inept commenter I have ever seen at NB.
-Or anywhere else on the Net, for that matter, as my participation in same dates back to the Usenet days.
The truth is insensitive. - Neal Boortz
AD Wrong, Poptech right (Again!)
August 1, 2008 - 08:46 ET by PopularTechFuel economy: Save money on gas (Consumer Reports)
Myth - changing air filters does not improve mileage anymore only performance.
Tire pressure savings as well as tune-ups and many of those made up percentages are bogus simply for the reason that every car is different. How much you will save is based on how far out of spec you car is. Your tires have to be ridiculously low and things like your oxygen sensor defective which will trip the idiot check engine light. Anyone who gets their oil changed at any shop with a computer system will get the proper grade oil.
Your worthless climate progress link combines made-up percentages to get bogus results. Please don't come here and bullshit us.
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
Late Night comedians
August 1, 2008 - 09:17 ET by KimnotaIt's amazing that the late night comedians say there's no comedic material on Obama. Even I could be a successful comedian with the material he provides.
It's just brilliant
August 1, 2008 - 10:34 ET by Mulligan22If he'd only told us to fill our tires with C02 then we'd not only not need more oil and we'd be fighting global warming too. Barry should have thought of that angle. It makes just as much sense.
Who knew that proper tire
August 1, 2008 - 11:46 ET by steviep831Who knew that proper tire inflation was "green" all along! Wow! Glad to know I've been doing my part all these years. I think I may even continue to do this "green" task... well at least for as long as my car has tires, of course.