Category Archives: Environment

“Green” = rob from the poor and give to the rich?

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore Riding through the land Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore Without a merry band He steals from the poor And gives to the rich. – Monty Python’s Flying Circus The Chevy Volt. Electric car. Mostly. Costs $41,000. Wow … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile we miss the *real* story about the government versus the Gulf Coast

Posted on July 23, 2010 by admin

Opinionated Catholic asks why leftists and liberals aka “liberals” and “conservatives” are so obsessed with the complex of stories revolving around NAACP/Tea Party/Fox News/Shirley Sherrod/Obama administration. When there are far more important issues at hand. How much will these stories … Continue reading →

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The administration's plan to crush Louisiana economically

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Rick

Well sort of. I only recently realized the possible significance of the current administration’s proposed budget. With its $30 billion in new taxes on the oil and gas industry. Now tell me. Which states would this affect the most? In … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer coins and explains "Obamaism"

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rick

Obamaism. Now we have a word to describe the agenda which Krauthammer able summarizes. He begins by noting the significance of his recent speech to the Congress: If Barack Obama succeeds, his joint address to Congress will be seen as … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – "Quantum of Solace"

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Rick

When we were in New York visiting my mom we went to see a movie with my brother and his family. It was the first time he had seen the preview for the next (now) Bond film. When he saw … Continue reading →

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Red Stick Rant – "What a Difference a Governor Makes"

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Rick

I have become a regular peruser of the blog Red Stick Rant by someone whom I probably need to meet. Very conservative. Parishioner at St Luke’s Episcopal Church which arguably is one of the best parishes of any tradition/denomination in … Continue reading →

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George Will – For Obama Believing is Seeing

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Rick

I doubt anyone on our street recycles as much as we do. We were the first to get one of the big recycling bins – and use it well. We recycle more than we throw away. I support strongly taking … Continue reading →

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"They opened my mind to what would backfire"

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Rick

Was channel flipping yesterday and caught several minutes of a special on CNN about the current crisis in oil supply/prices called “Out of Gas” (I think – I cannot find anything about this on the CNN website). Several minutes with … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer – "McCain's Oil Epiphany"

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Rick

Funny how the Washington Post labels the column. Anyways – once again I feel soiled bringing politics (especially presidential politics) onto this website. But those few who read know that I am passionate about the environment and energy conservation. In … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer, "At $4, Everybody Gets Rational"

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Rick

Charles Krauthammer says so much better what I tried to express earlier in my post about how high oil and gas prices are forcing people to do what they would not do earlier when they had a choice. So now … Continue reading →

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