Archive for the ‘Energy’ Category

Democrats’ latest idea: gas stamps

TheHill.com – Democrats’ latest idea: gas stamps
You have got to be kidding. Gas stamps?  Is this the only thing the Democrats have?
Gas stamps are throw back to the great depression.  This is a great example of a top-down, entitlment approach to government the democrats are known for.
Instead of looking for ways to lower the price [...]

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Rocky Mountain News gets it wrong about FasTracks

The Rocky Mountain News gets it wrong today in their editorial in today’s paper.  Their editorial, “Best of bad options: smaller FasTracks,” calls for cutting the North Metro, Northwest, and Interstate 225 FasTrack lines because the projected ridership is too low.
Well I would have to disagree.  I live up north and I am quite tired [...]

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Republicans protest on House Floor, chastise Democrats for adjourning session

This is an interesting development for the refusal of the Democrats to debate or vote on opening new land to gas and oil exploration, a new energy bill.  This when fuel is at all time highs, they are restricting future development.  
What did the Democrats decide to do?  The decided to go on a five [...]

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Earth Hour is a waste of time and energy

I just want to say that Earth Hour is just a waste of everyone’s time. Turning off power for one hour on a Saturday evening around the world is a novel idea, but it won’t do anything to reduce carbon emissions.
It is just a symbolic ploy by people who have no clue [...]

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Daylight Savings Time Begins…

Well this is the second time that Daylight Savings Time is beginning the second Sunday in March. Even though I like the sun being out later, it is quite dark in the morning.
I have been quite exhausted at work and this will only intensify this week because of the lost hour of sleep tonight.
Congress [...]

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Home thermostats: Big Brother’s next target?

Home thermostats: Big Brother’s next target? – Engadget
As reported on Engadget, the state of California is considering whether or not to require a thermostat that they can control in times of need to raise or lower the temperature to help reduce load.
This sounds and means well, but won’t work and is an invasion of what [...]

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Where’s That Energy Bill? – New York Times

Where’s That Energy Bill? – New York Times
This is a great editorial from the New York Times. This was a highly anticipated bill, but it has fallen into some hidden office in the Capital.
Since the oil prices are going through the roof and the public has an increased awareness of energy issues, it would [...]

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