A very interesting discussion thanks to the rational thinking of Scott and Sandra. I read something today that is certainly an issue in Cali. as well as most other states. When it comes to reducing defecits most state governments are in the business of Medication, Education and Incarceration. Sad but true and not too difficult to see where the cuts take place. IMHO our 2-4 year election cycles along with our plutocratic emphasis on profits above all else only reinforces our political myopia.
Well said Scott, as usual. May I suggest an informative read on the subject authored by a well respected economist from the right who worked with the Regan and H.W. Bush administrations; The Benefit and the Burden: Tax Reform why we need it and what it will take by Bruce Bartlett. Here is a reasonable response to Robb's tiring partisan rhetoric. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/11/opi...
Wow, i hope you and Fred can find some common ground. Given the divisiveness, special interest/hidden agendas of just about everything these day's, maybe only God can save our planet, but in the meantime I for one appreciate your efforts.
I can't help but obsess about Fred's open ended question. If the health of the planet is not important and its not so indirect link to our own health then how about the more direct link of a carbon based economy to our own personal health (your family, my family...)?
Remember the Romans and "Bread and Circus"? Well the US government has been subsidizing cheap gasoline for year's and this is the bread that keeps the masses compliant. If we were paying what the rest of the world pays for gasoline the auto industry would have had the motivation year's ago to build and market fuel efficient vehicles instead of burying the technology. Why do Americans believe it is their constitutional right to have cheap gasoline, oh yea that same imperialist attitude that leads to Nation Building and generally minding other people's business rather than our own. All in the name of Capitalism. Hale to the Great Plutocracy!
Stop your whinnying for crying out loud. Taking responsibility for your words is where everyone in this country needs to go, just look at the "crying wolf" tactics of the political process these day's. How do we ever come around to expressing real concern or calamity with all the extreme over the top accusations and hate filled rhetoric? Cowboy up and stand behind your words or stop all your bellyaching. IMHO
David Moss: It's in our hands
A very interesting discussion thanks to the rational thinking of Scott and Sandra. I read something today that is certainly an issue in Cali. as well as most other states. When it comes to reducing defecits most state governments are in the business of Medication, Education and Incarceration. Sad but true and not too difficult to see where the cuts take place. IMHO our 2-4 year election cycles along with our plutocratic emphasis on profits above all else only reinforces our political myopia.
May 21, 2012 at 9:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rob Douglas: Has America grown comfortably numb?
Well said Scott, as usual. May I suggest an informative read on the subject authored by a well respected economist from the right who worked with the Regan and H.W. Bush administrations; The Benefit and the Burden: Tax Reform why we need it and what it will take by Bruce Bartlett.
Here is a reasonable response to Robb's tiring partisan rhetoric. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/11/opi...
May 11, 2012 at 12:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Quicksilver's 2nd well at Wolf Mountain gets nod of approval
Not going to take the bait Jerry, still a recovering Catholic. May the Tao be with you!
March 6, 2012 at 9 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Quicksilver's 2nd well at Wolf Mountain gets nod of approval
Wow, i hope you and Fred can find some common ground. Given the divisiveness, special interest/hidden agendas of just about everything these day's, maybe only God can save our planet, but in the meantime I for one appreciate your efforts.
March 3, 2012 at noon ( permalink | suggest removal )
Quicksilver pursues 2nd well at Wolf Mountain near Hayden
Workin on it sheeple! Wrong guess Fred but good try, just a concerned citizen from planet earth.
March 1, 2012 at 5:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Quicksilver pursues 2nd well at Wolf Mountain near Hayden
I can't help but obsess about Fred's open ended question. If the health of the planet is not important and its not so indirect link to our own health then how about the more direct link of a carbon based economy to our own personal health (your family, my family...)?
http://www.euro.who.int/en/what-we-do...
I can already anticipate the rebuttal, just remember that "Minds are like parachutes...
March 1, 2012 at 12:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Quicksilver pursues 2nd well at Wolf Mountain near Hayden
A cleaner planet, No more Oil subsidies? Imagine that! Love, Life and Liberty?
March 1, 2012 at 12:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Quicksilver pursues 2nd well at Wolf Mountain near Hayden
Right back at ya Fred!
March 1, 2012 at 11:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Quicksilver pursues 2nd well at Wolf Mountain near Hayden
Remember the Romans and "Bread and Circus"? Well the US government has been subsidizing cheap gasoline for year's and this is the bread that keeps the masses compliant. If we were paying what the rest of the world pays for gasoline the auto industry would have had the motivation year's ago to build and market fuel efficient vehicles instead of burying the technology. Why do Americans believe it is their constitutional right to have cheap gasoline, oh yea that same imperialist attitude that leads to Nation Building and generally minding other people's business rather than our own. All in the name of Capitalism. Hale to the Great Plutocracy!
March 1, 2012 at 11:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Matt Enochs: Policy premise flawed
Stop your whinnying for crying out loud. Taking responsibility for your words is where everyone in this country needs to go, just look at the "crying wolf" tactics of the political process these day's. How do we ever come around to expressing real concern or calamity with all the extreme over the top accusations and hate filled rhetoric? Cowboy up and stand behind your words or stop all your bellyaching. IMHO
February 28, 2012 at 8:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )