Want some more proof of Google's political leanings.
Well, consider that the websearch giant is participating in Earth Hour, "a global event created to symbolize that each one of us, working together, can make a positive impact on climate change - no matter who we are or where we live."
Here's what Google displayed at its website moments ago (h/t NBer Wilbur747, emphasis added):
Google users in the United States will notice today that we "turned the lights out" on the Google.com homepage as a gesture to raise awareness of a worldwide energy conservation effort called Earth Hour. As to why we don't do this permanently - it saves no energy; modern displays use the same amount of power regardless of what they display. However, you can do something to reduce the energy consumption of your home PC by joining the Climate Savers Computing Initiative. [...]
Given our company's commitment to environmental awareness and energy efficiency, we strongly support the Earth Hour campaign, and have darkened our homepage today to help spread awareness of what we hope will be a highly successful global event.
Why did Google choose this specific organization?
We believe in doing our part to help combat climate change, and found the Earth Hour initiative to be a timely, important event. Further, we think the "lights out" idea's individual-centered nature is something that millions of people worldwide can participate in. In short, we really like it. So we did something about it.
Isn't it comforting to know that the leading search engine in the world believes in manmade global warming, and is willing to use its influence to focus attention on this as yet unproven climate theory?
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.















Comments Policy
Do you think they realize...
March 29, 2008 - 12:41 ET by heldmyw...that this makes them look like a pack of pandering moonbats, reduces their credibility and makes a portion of the population far less likely to use their services, accept their proposals or support them when politicians get around to regulating their goofy butts?
They lost me with the Veteran's Day thing...
heldmyw, In this instance a GAGGLE is more fitting than a "pack"
March 29, 2008 - 17:31 ET by upcountrywater"..that this makes them look like a pack of pandering moonbats,"
A gaggle of pandering moonbats.
Good one hmw LMAO
<wake up>SAVVVE The Whales N' Earth; conserve N' recycle !
IranianUranium<sleep>Infrastructure/repair?/ROFLMAO
Al Gore is a Google Senior Advisor
March 31, 2008 - 17:36 ET by PopularTechI am not surprised by Google being in on the AGW hysteria considering they take advantage of the Goracle's "services":
Al Gore is a Google Senior Advisor
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
Earth Hour
March 29, 2008 - 12:47 ET by saw the lightOne television news channel here is promoting the Earth Hour idea, complete with showing a compact fluorescent bulb as an icon on their website. I plan to participate.
At 7 p.m., my eco-conscious neighbors will turn out their lights to combat manmade global warming. The problem is that it will be dark and there will be a great potential for injury from walking around in the dark. So, in the interest of safety, I will turn all the lights on in my house as a beacon of safety and a refuge from lunacy. The CO2 these brain-dead "neo-environmentalists" think they are saving will be "spent" by me!
And I have a lot of light fixtures!
Any chance they'll make a real sacrifice?
March 29, 2008 - 12:51 ET by Dave in TexasWow. So much sacrifice from these guys. That's much better than giving up all, or even one, of their many private jets.
Al Gore's mansion
March 29, 2008 - 12:58 ET by ThisnThatThe real question is what is Al Gore doing at his 221,000 kWh/year mansion -- he, of the "you are all flat-earthers" fame?
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I Just Switched to Yahoo Search!
March 29, 2008 - 13:07 ET by ChasvsWell maybe we can get their attention by going to their competition! These idiots are only doing this because theythink there's money in it. Just show them that the money goes to those who use their brains and not their emotions when it comes to science!
Yahoo - Liberal Bias?
March 30, 2008 - 00:10 ET by Giles WinterbourneHas Yahoo Caught the Liberal Bias Virus?
http://www.newsbuste...
Giles
March 30, 2008 - 00:16 ET by Noel SheppardGiles,
For a change, I like your source. Far better than the normal liberal swill you link to! :-) ns
No, Yahoo is working with Al Gore
March 31, 2008 - 17:42 ET by PopularTechYahoo and Al Gore form venture
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
Lights Out Liberals
March 29, 2008 - 13:18 ET by Jack BauerThere's just something hilarious about liberals boasting that their lights are out.
Sure Lefty -- we knew that already. You don't have to make a special event to prove it.
But thanks Google for another pointless sacrifice in a cruel cruel world. And thanks for all the fish too.
Tonights code is "RU A LIGHTS OUT LIBERAL?
Can you imagine having to work at the Godawful Google? I bet you don't mention you're a conservative or a Republican in that bastion of conformity.
C'est La Vie...
March 29, 2008 - 13:17 ET by BondPlainBondI don't care why they're doing it; Earth Hour, Aliens Are Coming Month, We're Owned by George Soros Day, We Censor Only Conservatives All Day and Every Day - I prefer a black screen.
Easier on the eyes, and on the old computer system.
What Google didn't tell you
March 29, 2008 - 13:29 ET by coffee260So Google is going black for one hour, earth hour. How do we know? Well, as google probably hopes, hundreds of millions of computers will be fired up, sucking up otherwise unused energy to visit their homepage.
So let me get this straight. Google advertises their good faith jesture, requiring untold amounts of energy to do so, saying they are "going black" on their homepage. But for anybody who cares, they will have to use untold amounts of energy to witness what Google is doing to save the earth. Can you say paradox?
I think the whole thing is a scam.
Google
March 29, 2008 - 13:33 ET by Army BratMorons...dangerous morons...
Happy Trails...
How is it a scam? Did they
March 29, 2008 - 13:34 ET by JasonCHow is it a scam? Did they ask you for money?
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
"The lady doth protest too
March 29, 2008 - 14:05 ET by danbo"The lady doth protest too much, methinks."
Good going Noel. They yipe.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
Google users in the United
March 29, 2008 - 13:32 ET by JasonCGoogle users in the United States will notice today that we "turned the lights out" on the Google.com homepage as a gesture to raise awareness of a worldwide energy conservation effort called Earth Hour.
Exactly. It is a gesture. No one's pretending that Google is accomplishing anything significant by doing this. They are, indeed, a corporation like any other. But how does participation in an innocuous and well-meaning gesture (turning lights out for a day - oh, the bias!) reveal one's political leanings per se? When Google puts four-leaf clovers in their homepage for St. Patrick's Day, does it mean they're propagandizing for Catholicism? What about their Halloween motif; does it mean they're promoting Druidism?
Your (typical) overreaction to this harmless gesture is nothing short of curmudgeonly. Imagine if a search engine did some small graphical thing to honor US soldiers last week for the 5-year anniversary of the Iraq invasion. Wouldn;t it be absurd of me to say that that site is dmeonstrating its imperialist, pro-war leanings?
As far as I'm concerned, environmentalist concerns are only politicized as leftist because conservatives have constured them as such.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
Hey.. Lights Out Liberal..
March 29, 2008 - 13:38 ET by Jack BauerHey.. Lights Out Liberal..
I say go for it man. But let us know first.
Wear the the T-Shirt...
"My lights went out... but
March 29, 2008 - 20:15 ET by danbo"My lights went out... but nobody noticed, maaan."
I love it.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
"My lights went out... but
March 29, 2008 - 20:15 ET by danbo"My lights went out... but nobody noticed, maaan."
I love it.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
Like the UK
March 29, 2008 - 22:02 ET by Angry AfricanIf someone switched the light off in the UK. Would anyone notice?
Actually, I heard Republicans read better in the dark.
Save a whale, harpoon a conservative!
-
March 29, 2008 - 22:15 ET by dahliatraversOh so clever!
He'll be at the Comedy Connection all next week, folks. Let's give him a hand.
If someone switched the
March 29, 2008 - 22:22 ET by R D HelmIf someone switched the light off in the UK. Would anyone notice?
Sure, about a gazillian members of the "peaceful" religion of Islam, who will soon be needing plenty of light to change all those signs that currently read "London" to "Londonistan."
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
they're already living in
March 30, 2008 - 07:23 ET by Jack Bauerthey're already living in the dark ages, with the clock turned back to the year 8oo.
Pale African speak with forked tongue
March 30, 2008 - 06:50 ET by Jack BauerHey Pale African (a Palican?)
I made the gag. You made the lame reply. Congratzzzzzzzzzzzzz. You know funny like Mugabe knows economics.
Try coming up with something original.
Oh -- like I give a crap about the ex-Great country formerly known as Britain.
As a barb, that's like being savaged by a dead Thompson's Gazelle.
I like that
March 30, 2008 - 11:29 ET by Angry AfricanName calling - very sharp. Like that will win wars - action do baby. But I like it - I might use it at some stage to identify myself.
On the gag - I was trying to see the funny side. But couldn't see it. Must have lost that infamous English humour rather quickly. Sounds like you are stright from a Little Britain sketch without the funny bits.
Jack Bauer - like hell you are. That takes balls and not cute little words.
Save a whale, harpoon an English expat!
If they were serious...
March 29, 2008 - 13:43 ET by coffee260JasonC--
Good faith gesture or not, by publicizing this event Google is defeating the purpose of conservation. If you think people aren't aware you've been living under a rock. How many people who otherwise wouldn't have turned on their computers, thereby using more energy than they otherwise would have, did so just to see what Googles homepage looked like? Probably millions. So by announcing they are going dark they not only didn't help save the earth from certain disaster. They encouraged it.
You think people went to
March 29, 2008 - 13:52 ET by JasonCYou think people went to Google just to see what it looks like in black? Thrilling lives they must lead...
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
As Danbo asks/says below:
March 29, 2008 - 20:07 ET by DarkCurrentAs Danbo asks/says below: "Aren't you supposed to have your computer turned off? More meaningless retoric."
One more time: not
March 29, 2008 - 22:47 ET by JasonCOne more time: not particularly interested in Google's or Gore's message. Just in pointing out conservative hypocrisy/paranoia/inconsistency/stupidity (choose one).
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
Aren't you supposed to have
March 29, 2008 - 13:54 ET by danboAren't you supposed to have your computer turned off? More meaningless retoric.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
Why, Danbo? I'm not any
March 29, 2008 - 17:28 ET by JasonCWhy, Danbo? I'm not any more into this stuff than you are. I'm just commenting on the rank paranoia of people who think that participating in such a harmless gesture means taking a hard-left political stance.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
amnesiac
March 29, 2008 - 17:35 ET by botgmuch?
Jason, i would agree if this were an isolated 'tell' but with the many, many you have commented on here there comes a point where the brain does this thing called 'pattern recognition'.
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Actually, I hardly ever
March 29, 2008 - 17:48 ET by JasonCActually, I hardly ever comment on AGW. Note that I'm not trying to delve into the science that 99% of us don't even fully understand, but discussing the unfortunate politicization from both sides.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
jase
March 29, 2008 - 18:07 ET by botgyou think this is about AGW and not Googles on-going support of liberal dogma?
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Calling attention to an
March 29, 2008 - 18:10 ET by JasonCCalling attention to an event that can only possibly do good (at worst, it might accomplish nothing) is hardly radical liberal dogma. Other than failing to display an American flag motif on Veteran's Day, what else exactly has Google done to put itself in league with the hard-leftists of modern America?
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
Anything you want to do
March 29, 2008 - 18:15 ET by Free StinkerAnything you want to do voluntarily to prevent "global warming" is just fine with me.
It's when you libs try to get the government to coerce us into wasted effort that I have a problem with.
We just spent the last 5 months freezing our &^%$#@! off here in NJ. Global Warming my arse!
Pledge to not support RINOs ever again!
Exactly. So what about
March 29, 2008 - 18:21 ET by JasonCExactly. So what about Google's cute little gesture aligns with vigorous political lobbying?
What environmental efforts are automatically wasted?
Really? In New England we've had the two warmest consecutive winters in decades. Of course, anecdotally relating the idiosnycratic weather patterns in our particular region hardly makes for any sort of compelling case one way or the other. That's why it was hard not to just laugh whenever Noel posted a story to the effect that (put down those potables!) because some island off the coast of South American had snow for the first time in 20 years, AGW is clearly not real!
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
Wasted Effort
March 29, 2008 - 18:30 ET by Free StinkerWasted effort?
Those are just the obvious ones.
Now, how come you Libs are against Nuke Power Plants?! They give us cheap and CLEAN power.
I'm not against nuclear
March 29, 2008 - 18:32 ET by balboaI'm not against nuclear power. I'm wary of it, but not against it.
I'm not against them. Who
March 29, 2008 - 18:33 ET by JasonCI'm not against them.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
Bal JasonC
March 29, 2008 - 18:37 ET by Free StinkerBal, JasonC;
I'm glad we agree then. Building more Nuke Power planst would be much better for the environment than coal fired plants.
Much cheaper, and much cleaner. Something for everyone! ;-)
Pledge to not support RINOs ever again!
Just an observation
March 29, 2008 - 22:30 ET by Angry AfricanI don't want to get into a global warming debate here. I don't know the science, but I don't want to be like Condi and say that I saw the memo but thought nothing of it. I'll rather play it safe and try and deal with it even if it is "just in case".
More interesting though. Google's own little stunt actually did nothing for global warming. Their own study of last year showed that a black screen actually chews up MORE electricity. So the black screen might have been a publicity stunt, but a bad one if they are serious about the impact on global warming.
Save a whale, harpoon a conservative!
So I'll mark you down as
March 30, 2008 - 00:06 ET by Free StinkerSo I'll mark you down as "Against Nuclear Power" :-\
When did you decide that coal fired plants were a good idea?
Nooo
March 30, 2008 - 12:58 ET by Angry AfricanNo-no. I agree with you. I was just making an observation that the Google stunt wasn't actaully a very good one at that. I agree with you that nuclear is better than coal. We will have risks no matter which way we go. I agree that nuclear is just less of a risk. Even though the impact might be higher if something goes wrong - the chance of that happening with the technology we have today makes that risk worthwhile. So - we agree.
On coal though. I agree it is bad, but we have a problem in most developing countries - China and South Africa for example - where they have so much of it that they continue to use it and expand on it. It puts us in a dilema - should we give them the nuclear technology to not use coal or suffer the consequences of coal. Don't have the answer - just raising the question.
Clean Coal is perfectly fine
March 31, 2008 - 14:54 ET by PopularTechClean Coal is perfectly fine
- The United States has 268 billion tons of coal reserves or about a 240 year supply (National Mining Association)
Clean Power From Waste Coal (Science Daily)
Coal Gasification Could Fuel Clean Coal: Myths, Challenges And Opportunities (Science Daily)
New Process Promises To Reduce Costs Of A Clean-coal Technology (Science Daily)
New System Uses Coal Mine Waste To Generate Clean Power (Science Daily)
Ultra-clean Coal (Science Daily)
The Anti 'Man-Made' Global Warming Resource
jase
March 29, 2008 - 18:22 ET by botgnice invention that 'radical liberal dogma' claim when i clearly claimed ongoing support for liberal dogma. Just keep making up what i post as if no one can check.
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Sorry for the adjectival
March 29, 2008 - 18:40 ET by JasonCSorry for the adjectival editorial license. I didn't realize you meant the unradical kind.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
Unfortunately, now anyone
March 29, 2008 - 18:13 ET by balboaUnfortunately, now anyone who dares believe in anything from recycling to conservation is deemed a liberal kook.
Exactly my point. And in
March 29, 2008 - 18:17 ET by JasonCExactly my point. And in typical knee-jerk fashion, it's become common among conservatives to say things like "I don't recycle anything...and I can't wait to buy that Hummer," just to make sure no one mistakes them for a bleeding-hear lib.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
Yup, and it's done in such a
March 29, 2008 - 18:21 ET by balboaYup, and it's done in such a way to antagonize any liberal that might be reading, when I could really care less if someone doesn't recycle or drives a Hummer (although, truth be told, that's a stupid car). EVERY issue suddenly comes to political sides.
It is a stupid car. Though
March 29, 2008 - 18:32 ET by JasonCIt is a stupid car. Though I think "compensatory" might be the more fitting adjective.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
Lol. Yup. That's the way I
March 29, 2008 - 18:35 ET by balboaLol. Yup. That's the way I feel when packs of "dudes" drive by on their crotchrockets, popping wheelies and revving their engines.
JasonC
March 29, 2008 - 23:46 ET by well99"Exactly my point. And in typical knee-jerk fashion, it's become common among conservatives to say things like "I don't recycle anything...and I can't wait to buy that Hummer," just to make sure no one mistakes them for a bleeding-hear lib."
Arent you doing the same thing your complaining about?Lumping everyone together?The problem is too many extremist in the evironmental movement.That and Limo Libs.Hypocrites who expect others to sacrifice but wont themselves.It has given environmentalist a bad name.Stupid laws put on the books because of politicians catering to these idiots.Oregon in the 60s had recycle laws.You pay a nickel deposit or something and got it back when you turned in the bottle also heavy fines for littering.Which was fine.The problem is states like mine cant clear dead,diseased trees or brush to help keep down forest fires.I been to two forest fires and the rangers have said that was a major problem yet that cant do nothing about it.Common sense needs to be applied.It isnt.Glad to hear you and Bal werent against nuclear power.Your alright for bleeding heart liberals.Just kidding...maybe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4qGqEb-t98&feature=related For group harmony..Ohhmm Ohhmm .
All I said is "it's become
March 30, 2008 - 11:04 ET by JasonCAll I said is "it's become common." That phrase does not equal "All conservatives do X." Look around this site, especially at comments made on stories about suggestions that environmental groups make for every-day things a person can do (or do less of) to "make a difference." My statement is demonstrably true.
But that doesn't mean I believe or follow all of those suggestions myself. There are environmental extremists, obnoxious ones, no doubt about it. My point is merely that the mode of backlash that I've observed in many conservatives only serves to exacerbate the problems, both environmental and political.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
JasonC
March 30, 2008 - 14:12 ET by well99So it becomes common for liberals to set up death watchs like Kos Kids?As far as obnoxious well tree spikers and people that burn down houses are more than obnoxious.The problem is the hypocrisy of these do as I say not as I do liberals.How many Ed Begleys compared to Al Gores,Lenardo DohCicaprio or Sheryl(one tissue)Crow.Ed practices what he preaches.The others want us to while they dont.There does need to be discussion about environment/conservation.The problem is the left says the debate is over.
Point well taken. You're
March 30, 2008 - 15:50 ET by JasonCPoint well taken. You're right, a smattering of impolitic comments or jokes on a message board of any political persuasion should not be automatically construed as representative of that entire ideology. Your DailyKos example was spot on.
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
bal
March 29, 2008 - 18:19 ET by botgi do conservation and recycling you do it would seem strawman
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
What? Who can revolt if
March 29, 2008 - 18:23 ET by JasonCWhat?
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
jase
March 30, 2008 - 23:53 ET by botgi was saying that i indeed conserve and Balboas post was a strawman argument
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
jase
March 31, 2008 - 00:03 ET by botg"nevermind" --- Emily Latella
"you do it would seem
March 29, 2008 - 18:25 ET by balboa"you do it would seem strawman"
?
If you were new to this board, people would say "liberal!" But since people know you're a conservative, they say, "Ah, look, evidence of just how wonderful the conservative movement is and how little liberals really know about us. We do SO care!"
ah the classic 'you
March 29, 2008 - 18:36 ET by botgah the classic 'you people'
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Doesn't make it any less
March 29, 2008 - 18:40 ET by balboaDoesn't make it any less true.
what part of conserve-ative
March 29, 2008 - 18:46 ET by botgwhat part of conserve-ative don't you get?
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
Uh-huh...that's why I see so
March 29, 2008 - 18:50 ET by balboaUh-huh...that's why I see so many conservatives on this board talking about what they're going to do for Earth Day...
i don't do feel good
March 29, 2008 - 18:57 ET by botgi don't do feel good nonsense
lets build lots of mid-sized nuke power plants
lets build some up to date refineries
lets avoid bio-fuels since they are more pollutant than gas
"Television is where you watch people in your living room that you would not want near your house." Groucho
bal earth day is in April
March 29, 2008 - 19:05 ET by upcountrywaterthis is a one hour twiddle with the power grid .
<wake up>SAVVVE The Whales N' Earth; conserve N' recycle !
IranianUranium<sleep>Infrastructure/repair?/ROFLMAO
»→ Earth Day
March 29, 2008 - 23:58 ET by Cool ArrowYou're right bal.
Far better they pay lip service one day out of the year than live as a conservationist.
♣ a seal
Well CA
March 30, 2008 - 21:25 ET by well99It is about being responsible citizens.I agree that it shouldnt be one day a year or Ooooh dark hour but year round.It shouldnt be about political view or party.It should be about taken care of our country.You can drill for oil build nuclear facilities and it be done right.There are laws in place to take care of it.Make sure they are enforced.Hopefully better than laws against illegally entering this country or overstaying visas are.We need to get off this dependency on foreign oil.We also need to bring down the cost of utilities.That makes life alot easier on working people.
Quite untrue, Bal
March 29, 2008 - 23:54 ET by BlondeRecycling and conservation are not deemed "liberal kookism".
I have a book on my coffee table, Green to Gold...about driving the "green agenda" in a business mode to improve the bottom line. How is that "liberal kookism"?
I am a conservative, I know all about recycling (it's part of how I make my living), as well as being an avid outdoorswoman. Conservation (and proper use) of natural resources is of huge concern to me.
Warming and the warming agenda is quite another story, however. So don't make the mistake of conflating a disdain for the warmer agenda for an aversion to recycling or conservation....that's just plain stupid.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde. I found this.
March 30, 2008 - 09:45 ET by danboBlonde. I found this. Thought you would like it.
With your orchids, and my crinums and gingers. We may be entitled to burn off a lot more carbon.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
Thanks, danbo!
March 30, 2008 - 10:06 ET by BlondeThat was great! A tax return for the warmers....figure out your carbon credits. You really ought to post that on a forum. It deserves it's own thread.
I particularly liked the system of measurements. How big is your home? Ted Kazynski size?
Are you a minimalist? Do you wear the same clothes for two weeks?
The instructions were a riot, too. Unfortunately, couldn't copy/paste my favorite bits from that.
Must run....I have to attend a picnic, although it's raining right now. Command performance, sheesh.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Carbon Credits for sale.
March 30, 2008 - 12:46 ET by danboI have 3 day lilies, a rose bush, a Mexican marigold and a crinum on my patio, ready to plant, as I write. These plants will remove that deadly CO2 from the air and replace it with good old healthy killer O2.
Buy the credits that these plants will provide. Sooth your guilt.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
"I'm not any more into this
March 29, 2008 - 17:54 ET by danbo"I'm not any more into this stuff than you are. I'm just commenting on the rank paranoia of people who think that participating in such a harmless gesture means taking a hard-left political stance."
Sure?
They can speak. But not us. You protest seems....
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
Who says you can't speak?
March 29, 2008 - 17:59 ET by JasonCWho says you can't speak? Go ahead. And when it presents itself as contradictory or petty, I'll point it out. the 1st Amendment is a grand thing, ain't it?
Who can revolt if man has become a simple conglomerate of organs, a person barely free enough to use a remote control to choose his channel? -J. Kristeva
I'm going to behave. I'll
March 29, 2008 - 19:10 ET by danboI'm going to behave. I'll let you continue.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
This was a meaningless gesture
March 29, 2008 - 20:12 ET by DarkCurrentand meanigness gestures ARE harmfull as they distract attention from meaningful gestures
JC
March 29, 2008 - 14:08 ET by Noel SheppardJC,
"Curmudgeonly?" You're suggesting I'm a grouch?
Give me a break!
Regardless, it is indeed fascinating how telling your indignation is. First, you seem oblivious to how belief in manmade global warming divides strictly along Party lines, and that the vast majority of Democrats believe it whilst the vast majority of Republicans don't.
As such, any company participating in an international climate change awareness promotion is indeed tipping its hand concerning its political leanings. I'm very surprised this was so easily lost upon you.
Of course, maybe more telling was this comment:
Fascinating. Aren't you admitting here what most Republicans believe: concern for the troops is INDEED exclusive to those on the right, and folks on the left view such as "imperialist" and "pro-war?"
You must be a FABULOUS poker player, JC!!! Thank you for playing my game. :-) ns
You're not the only
March 29, 2008 - 17:45 ET by JasonCYou're not the only curmudgeonly one on this issue, Noel. Note the poster below here who plans on switching search engines due to Google's crime of "believing in global warming." But it is not an inherently political issue. It has been made that way by opportunists and stubborn party loyalty. And I have no dog in this fight. I'm neither (D) nor (R). Nor do I give two s--ts about Google. I find extremist AGW activists who bother me on the street corners of Boston for donations just as irritating as those who think that a harmless little gesture about energy conservation is grounds for determining one's political stance.
If Google had put a banner