Get off the Green Energy Bandwagon

Ok folks it’s time to kill the “Political Correct Fairy”, and revive the “Common Sense Fairy”; let’s get off this “Green Energy” bandwagon, and come up with some real, viable solutions.  Now before you assume that I don’t care for the environment, know this: I own 2 vehicles both of which are 4 cylinder and get > 25 MPG.  I recycle, I loathe people who litter, and I keep my house at around 63 degrees Fahrenheit.    I try to do my part to consume less, in part because it costs less.   I believe that vehicles could do better on gas mileage, in fact they have:  remember the GEO line?  Some of those vehicles got almost 50 MPG—what happened? I’ll tell you what happened, we got on this green energy kick, and it got out of control.  They want everyone to drive a hybrid, or a smart car; we’ll I’ll tell you what, when you can strap a snow plow to a Toyota Prius, or fit your kids hockey gear in a Smart Car, let me know.  Those “green” vehicles may serve those well who reside in Greenwich Village, NY, but the fact is a large percentage of Americans live in rural areas, inherent with that comes needs of certain types of vehicles, such as a Pickup Truck; god forbid…  This isn’t going to change anytime soon, so why aren’t we harvesting more oil?  At least until a feasible solution is on the table, not just a “beautiful people” solution.  Oh yes, and by the way, harvesting oil would create good paying jobs—we wouldn’t want that, now would we…  The fossil fuel argument is just the start of how ridiculous things have gotten.  

How about those new toilets?  They are designed to “save water”.  Except they don’t save any water because now you have to flush them 2-3 times so they will work—using more water than the old toilets that sent Mr. Hanky away in one try.  How about those new light bulbs?  They not only cost an arm and a leg, but also force you to buy additional lighting fixtures so you can see what the hell you are doing; did I mention that they have mercury in them(Something that WILL kill you)?  Just saying…  Oh yes, and my solar powered watch I bought.  Designed so you never have to buy a battery; except it doesn’t work!  I have to leave it in the dash board of my car to recharge for 2 days, so it will work for one day.  So I really don’t have too much faith in solar power either.   Honestly, I believe the American people are being led to believe that buying this crap will save the environment, and stop “Global Warming, or Climate Change”  whatever the hell they are calling it these days.  They hit you with the guilt trip that if you don’t buy this “Green” stuff you are destroying the earth, and you are an ignorant, racist, bigot.  What race has to do with this, I don’t know, but it seems like those three words run together no matter what, when you disagree with a liberal.

 Everyone can do their small part to help consume less and recycle.  Recycling is good, and it creates jobs, so everyone benefits.  By using less fuel, we save money, and emit less pollution; that makes sense.  But flushing my toilet more than once, doesn’t make sense, paying astronomically for hybrids, and light bulbs, doesn’t make sense, not drilling for our own oil DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!  Even if we got the technology tomorrow to completely get off fossil fuel, would the government come replace my furnace?  What about my vehicles?  Lawnmower, chainsaw or snow blower?     I don’t think so; it will take more than 2 decades for the majority of people to replace this stuff.  

I am going to leave you with one final note on “Climate Change”.  I’m sure we all learned in school about Dinosaurs, and the Ice Age and all that good scientific history.  We’ll guess what, there are no more Tyrannosaurus Rex’s running around anymore, unless you are on the Jurassic Park Ride at Universal Studios.  I don’t believe that their extinction was caused by Cadillac Escalades and toilets that used too much water.  Climate change was happening long before humans were beating their chest outside of a cave, and it will continue for eternity.  Light bulbs and hybrids will not stop the inevitable; so let’s stop being foolish and making people rich on our stupidity.

Where does free speech begin, and where does it end?

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/wild-prospect-justin-fontaine-suspended-team-using-gay-124914397.html

 

So this minor league hockey player was suspended for referring to the band Foo Fighters as “Foo Faggots”.  I thought it was pretty funny personally … Not because I ‘m homophobic, just because it was plain funny “Guy” talk. Why does it seem as if free speech only applies to certain groups of people?  This is free speech isn’t it?  I mean if the occupy pukes are covered under the First Amendment to take over public areas, break things, and shit on the American Flag—I dare say that this athletes statement should have been covered too. 

The bottom line is that people need to grow thicker skin and stop being so pseudo-offended.  I say this because I find it hard to believe that anyone is truly offended by this; however, if they can get some publicity and can try to ruin this young man’s career in the wake, well then,  they will pretend to be offended. Thoughts?

Craigslist Pin Head

WOOD CHIPPER, IN GOOD CONDITION, NEEDS NEW GAS AND CARB CLEANED MAYBE., WILL FIX AND RECONDITION THIS SPRING AND WILL SELL FOR MUCH MORE..ONE LIKE THIS WOULD SELL FOR OVER 800.NO DREAMERS!!!!!!!!  SERIOUS ONLY!!!!!!   $100 FIRM!!!!!!

If you work really, really hard and save your money, someday, you may be able to own this wood chipper.  Till then one can only dream, someday...

Craigslist pinhead...

i have 7 cans of formula my mother bought for my daughter but didnt know she couldnt have them. im asking 80 for them since they all went for 110. u can text me at XXX-XXXX 

 

 

I don't think I'm buying that story hunny, looks more like you went on a WIC shopping spree, and once again my tax dollars are hard at work…  I know you can't buy pot and get tattoos with WIC checks, so I give you an A for creativity; however, WIC is a program intended to bridge the gap on unforeseen expenses of child birth—it’s a good program.  Now folks I know I can’t prove this; however, c’mon really?  Does anyone really buy this story?  If this was true, she could have taken the receipt and returned them.  Moreover, I might believe the story a little bit if it didn’t look like Oscar the Grouch and all his friends had a keg party in the background.  She couldn’t find a clean place to take a picture?  Just my 2 cents folks, what do you think?

No jobs? Or no work ethic?

For there not being any jobs, I’m sure seeing a lot of help wanted signs around.  Granted some of these jobs may not be very good paying jobs, or they may be only part-time; however, some pay check, is better than no paycheck.  Moreover, it’s common nowadays for an employee to start off as part-time, get test driven, and then get picked up full-time.  Coming from somebody who has worked 3 part-time jobs in addition to a full time job, I feel little sympathy for those sitting around waiting for a giant check with balloons to come to their house; it’s not going to happen…

I just think a good percentage of Americans have lost the will to do what they have to do (working multiple jobs etc.) and would rather accept a hand out, rather than a hand up.   People need to take a good look in the mirror, and be realistic about what they are worth.  NEWS FLASH, you’re not getting a job paying $25 an hour with no experience, and a HS Diploma.  You will need to start at the bottom, prove your worth to the company, and then you will make more money; that’s how it works. 

For all you jokers that claim disability, because you get headaches and anxiety, guess what?  I saw a one legged guy leaning on a crutch running a cash register, so tell me again about what you CAN’T do!

Discover Card

So today I get a letter in the mail from Discover Card telling me that they are lowering my credit limit.  They lowered the limit near the actual balance, which gives the impression that the card is maxed out to any potential lender. They did this on the premise that my credit score is a little lower, as of late, as a result of inquiries etc.  NO SHIT ASSHOLES I WAS BUYING A NEW CAR!  Oh and P.S. who the fuck told them they could run my credit...

Now, keep in mind I have been a customer of Discover for 7 years, have NEVER missed a payment, or been late.  In fact I have never missed a payment on anything.  I'm 100% current on everything, and plan to keep it that way.  What I want to know is what kind of cartoon world do we live in, where they can treat customers like this?  What was going through this heroes mind when he decided, "Here is a guy who never misses a payment, and seems really responsible, let's bend him over, that would be a really good business practice!"

I immediately cancelled my account with those jokers.

What I don't understand, is why those of us who have been paying our bills religiously, throughout this entire economic crisis, can't get a lower interest rate on shit; however, stop paying your bills and you get a lower mortgage payment and half your credit card bills go away.  So much for doing the right thing; I guess I'll  go fuck myself...

Daily Craigslist Moron: 95 ford f 150 4x4 - $1200

ALL NEW BALL JOINTS IN THE FE,AND LOTS OF OTHER WORK DONE IN DEC OF LAST YR. HAS 125 K 302 AUTO W OD..RUNS WELL. COULD USE A COUPLE OF TIRES FOR STICKER ..THIS PRICE IS FAR BELOW WHAT OTHER ARE ASKING FOR SIMILAR. PRICE IS FIRM .NO EMAILS, NO DREAMERS OR SCAMMERS..SERIOUS ONLY  

Yeah... I had a "dream" about this pile of shit alright. Looks like something you would find abandoned at a “Pickle Park” in New Jersey. No dreamers dude, really? Sweet truck man! Oh please, can I see inside I promise not to drool on your Wal-Mart seat covers.

Nothing to see here folks, go watch American Idol...

They say that a picture is worth 1000 words…  I think Jon McNaughton’s painting is worth 10,000 words.  

Campaigns

It’s funny listening to these politicians talk about campaign strategy.  How about being real, instead of talking about the same shit over and over again… Then not doing a damn thing once you’re elected.  We have politicians writing legislation to tell us what kind of light bulbs you can use; meanwhile, nobody can tell us if Social Security will be around in the next 10 years…

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