Gordon,
Earlier you mentioned that we should not be so full-steam ahead about social liberalism, and be cautious of any bumps in the road (or such). What about the environment does not justify a similarly cautious approach? Why should we be full steam ahead about creating pollution in the name of economic growth, yet be cautious with the liberties and freedom of individuals?
My priorities.
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Because the two are unrelated in this context. How you approach one thing does not neceissarily work to approach something else. For instance, you milk a cow by getting to its udder and using hand motion to extract milk. This same approach will not work, however, with the bull. While you might get something from him, it won't be milk.
I don't think your analogy applies. You are referring to known methods of production, with known outputs.
In this case, both are essentially unknowns. We don't know what impact human emissions will have on the environment, nor do we know the social impact of changing societal norms. Thus, if we tread carefully in one, why not the other?
In this case, both are essentially unknowns. We don't know what impact human emissions will have on the environment, nor do we know the social impact of changing societal norms. Thus, if we tread carefully in one, why not the other?
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So... I'm suggesting that socially liberal mindset should be changed without any new laws. How does that compare with environmentalist fanatics? Are they not looking for legislation of personal, corporate and government behavior?
I already practice the conservation of electricity in my own home as often as it is convenient for me. I don't want a new law that says NO AC AFTER 9 PM.
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I already practice the conservation of electricity in my own home as often as it is convenient for me. I don't want a new law that says NO AC AFTER 9 PM.
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"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
The only time I turn my AC on is at night. In the daytime I've got fans.I already practice the conservation of electricity in my own home as often as it is convenient for me. I don't want a new law that says NO AC AFTER 9 PM.
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Well, I meant alternate current... but the same applies. I don't want no god damned hippies or their movie making leaders putting me in jail because... well, period.
Because isn't this the goal of environmentalists? The forced reduction of energy usage, particularly in America?
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Because isn't this the goal of environmentalists? The forced reduction of energy usage, particularly in America?
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"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
I read a definition talking about conservation about a week ago. It was more or less saying to do the same thing we are now, except with less (less gas, less coal, less lectric). When I read that I thought, man... that is NOT Gore and his gang.Well, I meant alternate current... but the same applies. I don't want no god damned hippies or their movie making leaders putting me in jail because... well, period.
Because isn't this the goal of environmentalists? The forced reduction of energy usage, particularly in America?
"... and then I was forced to walk the Trail of Tears." - Elizabeth Warren
Screw that. I haven't turned off my AC since the winter of 2004, when it got cold outside for almost a whole week.The only time I turn my AC on is at night. In the daytime I've got fans.I already practice the conservation of electricity in my own home as often as it is convenient for me. I don't want a new law that says NO AC AFTER 9 PM.
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You gotta remember he lives in freakin' Canada, eh.Screw that. I haven't turned off my AC since the winter of 2004, when it got cold outside for almost a whole week.The only time I turn my AC on is at night. In the daytime I've got fans.I already practice the conservation of electricity in my own home as often as it is convenient for me. I don't want a new law that says NO AC AFTER 9 PM.
If aliens ever challenge Earth to a hockey game for the fate of the universe, you'll all be kissing our asses.You gotta remember he lives in freakin' Canada, eh.Screw that. I haven't turned off my AC since the winter of 2004, when it got cold outside for almost a whole week.The only time I turn my AC on is at night. In the daytime I've got fans.
& we are not Canada, damnit. Our exports consist of more than maple syrup & generally unfunny TV shows.
Diogenes of Sinope: "It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Arnold Judas Rimmer, BSC, SSC: "Better dead than smeg."
Eh... Canada can have you.If aliens ever challenge Earth to a hockey game for the fate of the universe, you'll all be kissing our asses.You gotta remember he lives in freakin' Canada, eh.Screw that. I haven't turned off my AC since the winter of 2004, when it got cold outside for almost a whole week.
& we are not Canada, damnit. Our exports consist of more than maple syrup & generally unfunny TV shows.
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