Listen up, good Peeps: Obama has a word for us!
“We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say 'OK.'”
We can’t…? We can’t eat a hearty dinner and turn the thermostat down a notch for fear of upsetting foreign governments…? We can’t pick Grandma and Grandpa up in the SUV to go see the kid's football game and just expect to get away with it...?!
For the record: we primarily drive a mid-sized fuel-efficient sedan, eat normal quantities of food, and keep our thermostat between 76 and 79. But if I WANT to buy a gas-guzzler, gorge myself silly from dawn to dusk, and turn the temperature down so low it starts snowing in the living room, I darn well WILL - and Senator Obama and his international PC police can kiss my well-fed, air-conditioned, Hummer- driving a**.
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19 May 2008
09 May 2008
Newest Addition to Carbon Emissions Hit List: America's Homeless
Check out this new report from MIT. It's a study of the carbon emissions of Americans living a variety of lifestyles. Though Americans were found to emit a higher quantity of carbon per capita than the rest of the world, you might be interested to know that even our homeless people are emitting twice as much carbon dioxide as the average Citizen of Earth. Apparently an American living in homeless shelters and eating all his meals in soup kitchens is responsible for 8.5 tons of carbon emissions per year. Compare that with Steve Hayward's estimates in his WSJ piece that in order to reduce U.S. emissions by 80% by the year 2050, carbon emissions need to be reduced to only 2.5 tons per person.
Voters should note that the "80 by 50" target has been endorsed by both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. McCain is only slightly more reasonable, calling for a 65% reduction. My question: which of them is going to tell all the Homeless people how their irresponsible lifestyle is ruining the world?
Voters should note that the "80 by 50" target has been endorsed by both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. McCain is only slightly more reasonable, calling for a 65% reduction. My question: which of them is going to tell all the Homeless people how their irresponsible lifestyle is ruining the world?
18 April 2008
File Under: Mind Boggling International Events
We’re finally on the verge of Peace in the Middle East. What? You haven’t heard?? Jimmy Carter has met with Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal! Carter told the press he would “…try everything I can to get [Meshaal] to agree to a peaceful resolution of differences both with the Israelis…and also with Fatah.” Problem solved, people, so let’s all buy the totally awesome ex-Pres a drink, join hands, and commence with the Kumbayas.
(Not!) Carter’s wish for peace is admirable, but this meeting with Hamas was complete and utter foolishness. Carter is not only engaged in a futile endeavor - trying to use his personal charm to change the hearts and minds of the always-violent Hamas - he's also making himself useful to one of the most lethal terrorist groups on the planet. (For those not famililar, Hamas’ charter includes the following words: “Israel will exist…until Islam will obliterate it…”) So how does Hamas’ stated mission to destroy Israel in the name of their religion combined with their large militia equal “a good chance” (Carter's words) that he can convince Hamas to embrace non-violence? It doesn't - but apparently Carter isn’t one to let the facts get in the way of a good story. Nevermind Hamas' propensity for recruiting and training bus-blowing suicide bombers and the errant rockets fired into Gaza week in and week out. Carter is going to sweet talk these guys into playing nicey-nice, just you wait and see.
Has an ex-president ever done anything so unwise? Before you answer, consider that Carter has now given Hamas something they didn’t have before this week: a claim to legitimacy in the ranks of international politics. The sub-text of Carter's dialogue with Hamas is this: "Your murderous political activities do not preclude you from a seat at the negotiating table." As such, Hamas will be encouraged and emboldened. (By all accounts, both Hamas and the Palestinian Street were indeed crowing from the rooftops post-meeting.) Hamas’ monomaniacal rantings, the genocidal echoes of Abdel Nasser’s promise to drive all the Jews into the Mediterranean, seem to have little meaning for Carter. Or perhaps he thinks they’re not really serious? The families of over 1,000 dead Israelis since Arafat’s intifada was ordered up in late 2000 might beg to differ. The on-record ravings of Hamas might also serve to persuade - if Carter were willing to really hear. Hope springs eternal, as the saying goes, but apparently so does the foolishness of our 39th president.
"Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men. Avoid it and do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. For they cannot sleep until they do evil; they are robbed of slumber until they make someone fall. They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence." --- Proverbs 4:14-17
(Not!) Carter’s wish for peace is admirable, but this meeting with Hamas was complete and utter foolishness. Carter is not only engaged in a futile endeavor - trying to use his personal charm to change the hearts and minds of the always-violent Hamas - he's also making himself useful to one of the most lethal terrorist groups on the planet. (For those not famililar, Hamas’ charter includes the following words: “Israel will exist…until Islam will obliterate it…”) So how does Hamas’ stated mission to destroy Israel in the name of their religion combined with their large militia equal “a good chance” (Carter's words) that he can convince Hamas to embrace non-violence? It doesn't - but apparently Carter isn’t one to let the facts get in the way of a good story. Nevermind Hamas' propensity for recruiting and training bus-blowing suicide bombers and the errant rockets fired into Gaza week in and week out. Carter is going to sweet talk these guys into playing nicey-nice, just you wait and see.
Has an ex-president ever done anything so unwise? Before you answer, consider that Carter has now given Hamas something they didn’t have before this week: a claim to legitimacy in the ranks of international politics. The sub-text of Carter's dialogue with Hamas is this: "Your murderous political activities do not preclude you from a seat at the negotiating table." As such, Hamas will be encouraged and emboldened. (By all accounts, both Hamas and the Palestinian Street were indeed crowing from the rooftops post-meeting.) Hamas’ monomaniacal rantings, the genocidal echoes of Abdel Nasser’s promise to drive all the Jews into the Mediterranean, seem to have little meaning for Carter. Or perhaps he thinks they’re not really serious? The families of over 1,000 dead Israelis since Arafat’s intifada was ordered up in late 2000 might beg to differ. The on-record ravings of Hamas might also serve to persuade - if Carter were willing to really hear. Hope springs eternal, as the saying goes, but apparently so does the foolishness of our 39th president.
"Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men. Avoid it and do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. For they cannot sleep until they do evil; they are robbed of slumber until they make someone fall. They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence." --- Proverbs 4:14-17
17 April 2008
D.C. PoPo Say No-No
Midnight Memorial Dancer Arrested
Armed with I-pods and jazzed about celebrating the birthday anniversary of one of our founding fathers, a few young libertarian patriots were cutting a late-night rug at the foot of the Jefferson Memorial this past Sunday…until one of them was arrested, that is. Although the memorial is open 24/7, it seems you cannot get jiggy with it.
Armed with I-pods and jazzed about celebrating the birthday anniversary of one of our founding fathers, a few young libertarian patriots were cutting a late-night rug at the foot of the Jefferson Memorial this past Sunday…until one of them was arrested, that is. Although the memorial is open 24/7, it seems you cannot get jiggy with it.
09 April 2008
Jungle Training Essentials
In this story about federal employees putting millions of dollars of fraudelent or frivolous charges on their government credit cards over a 15-month period, the least egregious (and possibly funniest) was the credit-card holder who bought $360 worth of women's lingerie at a boutique for use during “jungle training” by trainees of a drug enforcement program in Ecuador. A State Department official agreed that the charge was “questionable” and stated that he would not have approved the purchase had he known about it. This raises a few questions:
When glancing over the receipt or billing statement (which was presumably presented for approval at some point), what sort of items did that State Department official think had been purchased at “Sedducion Boutique”? The word “seduce” has few meanings especially when coupled with a noun meaning "small specialty store"…n’est pa?
I'm also curious about the questions that would/should have been asked (and answered) had this purchase been properly flagged. Would the purchaser have claimed that special undies were needed due to the hot, damp conditions in Ecuador? Were these garments of special construct, enabling the wearer to more swiftly and stealthily move through the flora and fauna of tropical landscapes? And can we assume, at least, that the fabric was camouflage...or perhaps leopard print?
When glancing over the receipt or billing statement (which was presumably presented for approval at some point), what sort of items did that State Department official think had been purchased at “Sedducion Boutique”? The word “seduce” has few meanings especially when coupled with a noun meaning "small specialty store"…n’est pa?
I'm also curious about the questions that would/should have been asked (and answered) had this purchase been properly flagged. Would the purchaser have claimed that special undies were needed due to the hot, damp conditions in Ecuador? Were these garments of special construct, enabling the wearer to more swiftly and stealthily move through the flora and fauna of tropical landscapes? And can we assume, at least, that the fabric was camouflage...or perhaps leopard print?
Consumer Warning: Don't Drink Gator Blood
This Washington Post story says researchers believe alligator blood may contain protein that can be used for new antibiotics targeting various infections and even drug-resistant "superbugs." In the meantime, this article says researchers warn against using raw alligator blood as a home remedy. In an unprocessed state (they say) it can cause sickness and even death to humans.
Given that many alligators reside in stagnant waters, eat the flesh of rotting creatures they stuffed under a log two weeks ago, and breathe swamp fumes as they paddle around their festering bogs...is it really that surprising to learn that (a) they possess super-immunity to germy things and (b) we probably shouldn't drink their blood?
Given that many alligators reside in stagnant waters, eat the flesh of rotting creatures they stuffed under a log two weeks ago, and breathe swamp fumes as they paddle around their festering bogs...is it really that surprising to learn that (a) they possess super-immunity to germy things and (b) we probably shouldn't drink their blood?
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