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Be a Patriot: Expand Your Carbon Footprint Today

RobertMN Wrote: Aug 06, 2012 7:13 AM
It's no coincidence that nations with the highest standard of living consume the most energy. Duh! It all has to do with the level of technology. You can also argue that the universe is made entirely of energy -- nothing more, nothing less (see THE equation). But here's the real irony of this topic: Guess which side of the political aisle will start screaming the most when the power goes down for any substantial period of time? (Hint: The take-care-of-me side.)

 

I'm proposing a bold conservation program to involve every state, county, and city and every average American in our energy battle. This effort will permit you to build conservation into your homes and your lives at a cost you can afford. I ask Congress to give me authority for mandatory conservation and for standby gasoline rationing. To further conserve energy, I'm proposing tonight an extra ten billion dollars over the next decade to strengthen our public transportation systems. And I'm asking you for your good and for your nation's security to take no unnecessary trips, to use carpools or public...

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