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Aren't those by products of the refining process?

By now we were going to be a nation of telecommuters Don't stop believing.

If anyone is up for hypotheticals, tackle this. How would America be worse off if suddenly everyone was driving smallish, lightweight, 4 cylinder cars and motorcycles? I know I miss the comfort of my big Dodge 10 cylinder pickup, but I haven't used $100 in fuel for one day since I got rid of it.

QUOTE(Balance @ May 16, 2007 -> 11:32 AM) The only real solution is to use less oil. We need to start using energy sources other than oil to power our automobiles. And producing the "new" energy must use less oil than what it is replacing. We forget that making energy, costs energy. In a similar vein, I was on my country clubs committee to replace the fleet of golf carts. Someone mentioned it was nice we are using electric because they don't pollute. I mentioned that what really happens is we shift the point of pollution to where the electricity is generated. It was like a light bulb went off.

I was thinking of that as I was posting. BTW, I will be announcing the 2008 Stare Down Challenge Tournament Schedule.

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives. Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?" And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled. And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14. So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast. God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof. God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food." God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds. Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds. God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest. God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. Then Satan created HMOs.

I was just reading in my local newspaper. Businesses that have gone smoke free have noted a decrease in days lost to illness. That could be attributed to a lot of factors, perhaps healthier employees prefer to work in smoke free environments, but it is interesting and provides a cost benefit to the employer.

Drilling around the US and picking up 2 or 3% of our needs, or reducing consumption? Seems like an easy choice.

I'll bet Stern orchestarted* it . . . *my new word of the day.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ May 16, 2007 -> 10:36 AM) I believe Thompson REPLIED to Moore, so there isn't anything for him to backup. Really, I thought Thompson was responding to the Treasury Department's investigation and used it as an opportunity to attack an easy target that would help Thompson with moderates and conservatives. Only the far left and loony tunes left cares about Moore and they would not vote for Thompson. QUOTE(Balta1701 @ May 16, 2007 -> 11:09 AM) That depends on how loose Mr. Moore plays with his facts in this film compared with his recent work. I think we can expect a less that scientifically valid film that will veer into fiction if it proves his point.

My old buddy Wes sent me this . . .

Isn't supply part of the equation? When the demand outstrips the supply, doesn't prices always rise? We are using oil faster than the earth can produce it. Basically the producers have X barrels to sell in their lifetime. Produce faster or slower doesn't change the amount they have to sell. Plus a lot of products work that way. High demand and suppliers can charge whatever they can and either make more by selling more, or make the same and sell less. As demand falls, or more suppliers get into the game, suppliers start lowers prices to milk the last bit of profit out of the venture. Then as they are the last supplier and anyone needing spare parts, new items, etc, the prices again start to rise, partly because of smaller production runs.

Do you like gladiator movies, Billy?

So Thompson can take a few shots at Moore to get votes, but shouldn't have to back it up in a debate?

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 16, 2007 -> 09:13 AM) Hmm, there is a joke in there somewhere... Is he a vegetarian?

Let's write a story class. Only rule is you can only add one line to the story and it has to be a reasonably well know song lyric. Try and include the story in quotes so we can separate the comments from the story.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070516/D8P57HG82.html And in a quote that should be above every Judge's chair [/color]

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8...;show_article=1

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/r_m/2007...sen_at_war.html I am certain everyone that called Carter chicken for not wishing to debate will now side with Michael Moore, which is just so frickin' funny. For the record, I remain consistent. I didn't think Carter had any obligation to debate and I do not believe Thompson does either.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp.../276467/1/.html Big deal, you could buy x-ray glasses for 25 bazooka wrappers in the 70s