xmas lights
#11
01-18-2008, 08:37 AM
RE: xmas lights
The season is over so I don't see a point to keep them on, but on the other hand it's just one more way they are controling us. I mean if someone wants to pay a higher electric bill then it's there right. What's next? Are they gonig to limit the amount of miles we can drive in a week since oil is costing more and some day there might be a shortage? I call total BS. We may live in the most free country in the world so they say, but I don't see it sometimes.
Our federal and local goverments spend so much pointless time and money to come up with dumb *** laws insted of using the resorces wisely.
Our federal and local goverments spend so much pointless time and money to come up with dumb *** laws insted of using the resorces wisely.
#12
01-18-2008, 08:49 AM
RE: xmas lights
ORIGINAL: Bumble Bee
The season is over so I don't see a point to keep them on, but on the other hand it's just one more way they are controling us. I mean if someone wants to pay a higher electric bill then it's there right. What's next? Are they gonig to limit the amount of miles we can drive in a week since oil is costing more and some day there might be a shortage? I call total BS. We may live in the most free country in the world so they say, but I don't see it sometimes.
Our federal and local goverments spend so much pointless time and money to come up with dumb *** laws insted of using the resorces wisely.
The season is over so I don't see a point to keep them on, but on the other hand it's just one more way they are controling us. I mean if someone wants to pay a higher electric bill then it's there right. What's next? Are they gonig to limit the amount of miles we can drive in a week since oil is costing more and some day there might be a shortage? I call total BS. We may live in the most free country in the world so they say, but I don't see it sometimes.
Our federal and local goverments spend so much pointless time and money to come up with dumb *** laws insted of using the resorces wisely.
#13
01-18-2008, 08:57 AM
RE: xmas lights
ORIGINAL: Nauree
I disagree they need to take the lights down. Its an unnecessary waste of energy. If retards dont seem to care about taking them down then I say force them down. Its all a waste.
ORIGINAL: Bumble Bee
The season is over so I don't see a point to keep them on, but on the other hand it's just one more way they are controling us. I mean if someone wants to pay a higher electric bill then it's there right. What's next? Are they gonig to limit the amount of miles we can drive in a week since oil is costing more and some day there might be a shortage? I call total BS. We may live in the most free country in the world so they say, but I don't see it sometimes.
Our federal and local goverments spend so much pointless time and money to come up with dumb *** laws insted of using the resorces wisely.
The season is over so I don't see a point to keep them on, but on the other hand it's just one more way they are controling us. I mean if someone wants to pay a higher electric bill then it's there right. What's next? Are they gonig to limit the amount of miles we can drive in a week since oil is costing more and some day there might be a shortage? I call total BS. We may live in the most free country in the world so they say, but I don't see it sometimes.
Our federal and local goverments spend so much pointless time and money to come up with dumb *** laws insted of using the resorces wisely.
As you quoted the person above, if the person wants to spend more on electricity, it's their bill. As someone else wisely quoted, it's like saying you may only drive x amount of miles a day in your car.
I'm all for energy conservation, but tickets for Christmas lights are stupid.
#15
01-18-2008, 09:29 AM
RE: xmas lights
its definately no joke. if i hear the commercial over the radio again today, i'll jot down the website and post it.
i still have xmas lights up, although i never turned them back on after xmas day. i DO think a ticket for it is rediculous. i'd like to wrap my entire hose w/ them from ground to roof and watch them come out w/ a pad of paper, and 4 guys...one on each side of the house, counting all the bulbs.
merry christmas everyone, hahahahha
i still have xmas lights up, although i never turned them back on after xmas day. i DO think a ticket for it is rediculous. i'd like to wrap my entire hose w/ them from ground to roof and watch them come out w/ a pad of paper, and 4 guys...one on each side of the house, counting all the bulbs.
merry christmas everyone, hahahahha
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01-18-2008, 10:34 AM
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Are they gonig to limit the amount of miles we can drive in a week since oil is costing more and some day there might be a shortage?
What about Cuban cigars? We aren't even at war with Cuba, but we can't visit or buy their goods.
I believe even certain caviars were kept out.
The Gov't may be able to make a case saying that oil usage is a threat to National Security and that much of the Middle East is financing Terrorists, then yes you will see something change. Cafe standards won't be enough, you may see parking rules change, gas hogs may have to park far away or different speed limits (or different lanes)for gas guzzlers like they have for 18 wheelers in some places. I believe that would happen before HUGE gas taxes because lower income drivers would get hurt worse than a rich guy. Both people have to get to work, but rich people tend to drive big SUVs and go out more.
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01-18-2008, 03:11 PM
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ORIGINAL: fishfryer527
yes, but gallons of usage based, not distance based. Actually it'll be called rationing and that could be a very real problem. There was also a time in the 70s with odd-even gas lines (based on last digit of license plate) ie. monday odd, tues even etc. It was dumb, but that doesn't mean it can't happen. If you get enough Prius driversto band together and create a lobbying group that says get 40MPG (and fill up when they want) or get only3 gallons per trip to the gas station, you will effectively have rationing.
What about Cuban cigars? We aren't even at war with Cuba, but we can't visit or buy their goods.
I believe even certain caviars were kept out.
The Gov't may be able to make a case saying that oil usage is a threat to National Security and that much of the Middle East is financing Terrorists, then yes you will see something change. Cafe standards won't be enough, you may see parking rules change, gas hogs may have to park far away or different speed limits (or different lanes)for gas guzzlers like they have for 18 wheelers in some places. I believe that would happen before HUGE gas taxes because lower income drivers would get hurt worse than a rich guy. Both people have to get to work, but rich people tend to drive big SUVs and go out more.
Are they gonig to limit the amount of miles we can drive in a week since oil is costing more and some day there might be a shortage?
What about Cuban cigars? We aren't even at war with Cuba, but we can't visit or buy their goods.
I believe even certain caviars were kept out.
The Gov't may be able to make a case saying that oil usage is a threat to National Security and that much of the Middle East is financing Terrorists, then yes you will see something change. Cafe standards won't be enough, you may see parking rules change, gas hogs may have to park far away or different speed limits (or different lanes)for gas guzzlers like they have for 18 wheelers in some places. I believe that would happen before HUGE gas taxes because lower income drivers would get hurt worse than a rich guy. Both people have to get to work, but rich people tend to drive big SUVs and go out more.
Also, speaking of the poor and less fortunate, this Monday is MLK day: a day of service. Everyone here in the USA that has the day off and care about the people around them should serve this Monday. mlkday.gov list organizations that are serving. Many can use more help.
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01-18-2008, 10:29 PM
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What about Cuban cigars? We aren't even at war with Cuba, but we can't visit or buy their goods.
Back on topic...Jay, I double dog dare you to run your lights, now. I'll help you pay the fine...really, I will...
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