http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/06/23/sen_manchin_on_mccain_criticism_i_have_common_sense.html
Senator Joe Manchin: Let me just first say I have the utmost respect for Sen. McCain, the sacrifices that he has made, the service that he has given to our country. And he's right, I don't have the experience he's had. What I do have, like most West Virginians, is a little bit of common sense. And enough's enough.
And I've been around my state. I've been overseas twice. In 2006, I was there as governor to thank my troops, National Guard, for the job they were doing. I went back in 2011 as a United States senator. I did not see improvement. If anything, I saw deterioration.
I came to my own conclusion after I had listened to an awful lot of people. I've spoke to the generals and Eikenberry and all the people in charge, and I just came to the conclusion we can no longer continue to spend the billions -- we spent $443 billion to date, on track to spend another $485 [billion], and we've got to tell West Virginians and people around this great country that we can't help their road situation or their bridges or their water or sewer, their children or their seniors or anybody else. It's just not right.
What I'd really like to see is a clarity of the change of mission back to war on terror. I think we have proven you can't hide. However long it takes we'll find you. We've done that with bin Laden. And basically we have the greatest military fighting machine in the world, the greatest special ops people that you ever could imagine, and I've been able to witness that.
So I just think that we can do our job and say, 'Wherever you go…-- I think, by all accounts, I've heard you and Joe so many mornings talk about maybe we have 50 to 100 al-Qaida. That's what I've heard. We don't really know the troop strength or the strength of our enemy as far as Taliban. It could be anywhere from five to 30,000. And yet, as you saw the numbers that you posted, there are 100,000 Americans, billions of dollars in commitment.
Let's go back to the war on terror. Let's go wherever terrorism may be and the people that do us harm or wish to do us harm and go after them. Take care of America, rebuild America. We need to rebuild America, and I'm just concerned that we're getting -- just very, very concerned about the conditions of America right now and my West Virginians.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Jon Stewart Calls Fox News' Chris Wallace 'Insane' -- Daily Intel
Jon Stewart Calls Fox News' Chris Wallace 'Insane' -- Daily Intel
Stewart responded: "Here is the difference between you and I. I'm a comedian first. My comedy is informed by an ideological background, there's no question about that." Despite Wallace's claims to the contrary, Stewart argued that he has no ambitions to be a political player and that part of why his voice is as loud as it is springs from the public's disenchantment with the media. "Who are the most consistently misinformed media viewers?" Stewart asked at one point during the interview. "The most consistently misinformed? Fox. Fox viewers. Consistently. Every poll."
Stewart responded: "Here is the difference between you and I. I'm a comedian first. My comedy is informed by an ideological background, there's no question about that." Despite Wallace's claims to the contrary, Stewart argued that he has no ambitions to be a political player and that part of why his voice is as loud as it is springs from the public's disenchantment with the media. "Who are the most consistently misinformed media viewers?" Stewart asked at one point during the interview. "The most consistently misinformed? Fox. Fox viewers. Consistently. Every poll."
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Google, SolarCity in $280 million deal to fund solar homes - Jun. 14, 2011
Google, SolarCity in $280 million deal to fund solar homes - Jun. 14, 2011
Hey, this is great news.
"Energy drives our businesses, and we want our energy to be clean," said Needham. "Over time renewable energy will be cheaper than fossil fuel. We're doing what we can to make that happen faster."
More big money is going to join the bandwagon soon, obviously. The sooner the better for us and them.
Hey, this is great news.
"Energy drives our businesses, and we want our energy to be clean," said Needham. "Over time renewable energy will be cheaper than fossil fuel. We're doing what we can to make that happen faster."
More big money is going to join the bandwagon soon, obviously. The sooner the better for us and them.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Apples top most pesticide-contaminated list - USATODAY.com
Apples top most pesticide-contaminated list - USATODAY.com
I like apples best when they are very fresh, not covered in pesticides and poisons.
The small, hard, farmer's market apples are my favorite, organic.
I like apples best when they are very fresh, not covered in pesticides and poisons.
The small, hard, farmer's market apples are my favorite, organic.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
The Earth Is Full - NYTimes.com
The Earth Is Full - NYTimes.com
"That is what happens when one generation in one country lives at 150 percent of sustainable capacity."
Do you notice? Does this cross your awareness threshold? People are noticing. Some people are acting. Please act. Please live sustainably.
It sounds easy, but I have to focus every day on improving also:
***Minimize one's consumption
***Don't buy things with excess packaging
***Don't buy things unless you need them
***Buy things that feature bio-degradable and/or recycled packaging (costs a *little* more; invest in our future please)
***Recycle as much paper, plastic, metal, as you can
>>>MOST PEOPLE TELL ME THEY RECYCLE MUCH MORE THAN THEY THROW AWAY!!! THIS IS GREAT!! KEEP IT UP!!<<<
***Buy local, organic food. It really keeps the carbon/pollution costs of transporting your food down
***Buying local, organic food also supports local economies, ensures your food is most fresh, and keeps pesticides and other poisons out of us and the ground
***Consider zero-population growth: the tenet is one person in for each person already on the earth. So, in a two parent family = two kids max = zero population growth
***Don't waste water; we take it for granted
***TURN OFF THE SPOUT when brushing teeth or shaving, etc. I still have to remind myself to do this sometimes. Don't overwater outside.
***Go UNDER YOUR BATHROOM & KITCHEN SINKS and turn the hot and cold water flow knobs down 10-25%; Max flow will still be plenty; the avg. flow will now save water and YOU money
***Replace the three most used lights in your house with compact fluorescents -- this will save you 75% on your electrical bill for those fixtures, breaking even for the $2 bulb purchase price in a matter of weeks if the bulbs are frequently used; you WILL NOTICE THE SAVINGS on your NEXT electrical bill
***Replace the next three most used lights with compact fluorescents next month, until there are no more 18th Century, loses-most-of-its-efficiency-in-heat, Thomas Edison incandescent bulbs in your house
***Buy a hybrid, or electric car, when you can, when it suits your style and there is a suitable vehicle
***Walk or bike when you can!
***Have some candlelight nights, "turn the lights down low" as Bob Marley put it
***Put up solar panels right now, if you can afford it. Call me if you need help figuring out if it's feasible for you.
***Support higher fuel-mileage legislation
***Support clean-energy legislation and products
***Find clever ways to save energy around your house
***Be mindful, have fun, kick ass
***And realize how much more fun and safe the world will be if it's not terribly over-crowded, polluted and everyone is fighting for basic resources in a decade or generation
***You want your kids, and you, to live in a more fun, safe, and sustainable world in the future, don't you??? Do it! Now re-read the above and have a great day.
"That is what happens when one generation in one country lives at 150 percent of sustainable capacity."
Do you notice? Does this cross your awareness threshold? People are noticing. Some people are acting. Please act. Please live sustainably.
It sounds easy, but I have to focus every day on improving also:
***Minimize one's consumption
***Don't buy things with excess packaging
***Don't buy things unless you need them
***Buy things that feature bio-degradable and/or recycled packaging (costs a *little* more; invest in our future please)
***Recycle as much paper, plastic, metal, as you can
>>>MOST PEOPLE TELL ME THEY RECYCLE MUCH MORE THAN THEY THROW AWAY!!! THIS IS GREAT!! KEEP IT UP!!<<<
***Buy local, organic food. It really keeps the carbon/pollution costs of transporting your food down
***Buying local, organic food also supports local economies, ensures your food is most fresh, and keeps pesticides and other poisons out of us and the ground
***Consider zero-population growth: the tenet is one person in for each person already on the earth. So, in a two parent family = two kids max = zero population growth
***Don't waste water; we take it for granted
***TURN OFF THE SPOUT when brushing teeth or shaving, etc. I still have to remind myself to do this sometimes. Don't overwater outside.
***Go UNDER YOUR BATHROOM & KITCHEN SINKS and turn the hot and cold water flow knobs down 10-25%; Max flow will still be plenty; the avg. flow will now save water and YOU money
***Replace the three most used lights in your house with compact fluorescents -- this will save you 75% on your electrical bill for those fixtures, breaking even for the $2 bulb purchase price in a matter of weeks if the bulbs are frequently used; you WILL NOTICE THE SAVINGS on your NEXT electrical bill
***Replace the next three most used lights with compact fluorescents next month, until there are no more 18th Century, loses-most-of-its-efficiency-in-heat, Thomas Edison incandescent bulbs in your house
***Buy a hybrid, or electric car, when you can, when it suits your style and there is a suitable vehicle
***Walk or bike when you can!
***Have some candlelight nights, "turn the lights down low" as Bob Marley put it
***Put up solar panels right now, if you can afford it. Call me if you need help figuring out if it's feasible for you.
***Support higher fuel-mileage legislation
***Support clean-energy legislation and products
***Find clever ways to save energy around your house
***Be mindful, have fun, kick ass
***And realize how much more fun and safe the world will be if it's not terribly over-crowded, polluted and everyone is fighting for basic resources in a decade or generation
***You want your kids, and you, to live in a more fun, safe, and sustainable world in the future, don't you??? Do it! Now re-read the above and have a great day.
Friday, June 10, 2011
AP sources: bin Laden files prompt new scrutiny - Yahoo! News
AP sources: bin Laden files prompt new scrutiny - Yahoo! News
Good.
"The U.S. has briefed allies such as Britain, Germany and other countries in Europe on the contents of the trove relevant to their nations or their portions of the counterterror fight, officials said."
Good.
"The U.S. has briefed allies such as Britain, Germany and other countries in Europe on the contents of the trove relevant to their nations or their portions of the counterterror fight, officials said."
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
'Wild and weird' weather pattern leaves its mark across USA - USATODAY.com
'Wild and weird' weather pattern leaves its mark across USA - USATODAY.com
We're in the biggest extinction event in 65 million years - and it's man-made.
Are you paying attention? Do these storms and mass extinction cross your awareness threshold? Provoke you to action, or considering what you are doing to help, or accelerate, this situation?
We're in the biggest extinction event in 65 million years - and it's man-made.
Are you paying attention? Do these storms and mass extinction cross your awareness threshold? Provoke you to action, or considering what you are doing to help, or accelerate, this situation?
Monday, June 6, 2011
Malthus and the Future of Food - NYTimes.com
Reverend Malthus and the Future of Food - NYTimes.com
Spend a little time thinking about food, population increases, and planning / action now, to create a more hospitable world and existence for our progeny in the near future. It is time well spent, and should be revisited regularly with thought and action. I.e, "Am I minimizing my footprint? Am I supporting energy and policies that will make resources and infrastructure supportable, available and sustainable for all the generations to come? Try to be more on board, and make choices, like buying local and/or organic food and products, buying products without excessive packaging, recycling, and reducing and greening your energy consumption, when presented with the opportunities."
“I kind of buy into the idea that humans can do whatever they set their minds to do,” said David Lobell, a Stanford University researcher on climate change and agriculture. “But adaptation is going to require people actually doing stuff. It’s not going to magically happen.”
Spend a little time thinking about food, population increases, and planning / action now, to create a more hospitable world and existence for our progeny in the near future. It is time well spent, and should be revisited regularly with thought and action. I.e, "Am I minimizing my footprint? Am I supporting energy and policies that will make resources and infrastructure supportable, available and sustainable for all the generations to come? Try to be more on board, and make choices, like buying local and/or organic food and products, buying products without excessive packaging, recycling, and reducing and greening your energy consumption, when presented with the opportunities."
“I kind of buy into the idea that humans can do whatever they set their minds to do,” said David Lobell, a Stanford University researcher on climate change and agriculture. “But adaptation is going to require people actually doing stuff. It’s not going to magically happen.”
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Exit of wounded Yemeni leader sets off celebration - Yahoo! News
Exit of wounded Yemeni leader sets off celebration - Yahoo! News
Democracy in diversity, hence a future embracing change, human rights and national self-determination, which is sustainable.
Democracy in diversity, hence a future embracing change, human rights and national self-determination, which is sustainable.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Sticker Shock - NYTimes.com
Sticker Shock - NYTimes.com Pay a bit more now, and save alot later. And we'll all save in the missing pollution.
"Mr. Obama has said he will recommend strong standards, but industry and many in Congress are furiously lobbying for the weakest they can get away with.
"Mr. Obama has said he will recommend strong standards, but industry and many in Congress are furiously lobbying for the weakest they can get away with.
Last year, the administration put four proposals on the table. The most conservative, which industry prefers, calls for an average annual fuel efficiency increase of 3 percent, which works out to a fleetwide average of 47 m.p.g. by 2025. The most ambitious scenario, favored by environmental and consumer groups, calls for average annual gains of 6 percent, which works out to 62 m.p.g. in the same time frame.
...Federal studies say the most aggressive plan — 62 m.p.g. — would add $2,800 to $3,500 to the price of a car. They also show that the improved technology could deliver as much as $9,700 in reduced gasoline bills over the life of the car. That sounds like a good deal for consumers, and the environment."Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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