…is an evil fossil fueled cruise ship that is also killing Gaia through rampant consumerism and gluttony, you might just be a Warmist
The blogs of the day (since I skipped that part yesterday) are Truth Before Dishonor and This ain’t Hell...
Read: If All You See… »
Warmists really can’t help themselves
(People’s World) Colorado’s Waldo Canyon Fire – which has forced the evacuation of 35,000 people, destroyed 346 homes, and burned for six days at the edge of Colorado Springs – is the most destructive brushfire on record for the state. According to experts, this havoc is just the beginning of what global warming will wreak in the future.
This is what climate change looks like.
If the writer, Blake Deppe, really was worried about the world getting hot, you’d think he’d wear something other than all black. Alas, Steven Goddard proves just how bad the climate change has been
I guess now we can add “flat-lined” to “hot” and “cold” as a result of climate change.
Read: Good Grief: Waldo Canyon Fire Is “What Climate Change Looks Like” »
The dead science of globull warming is being turned into a zombie at this point (via Marc Morano)
(USA Today) Chrysler Group plans to add workers at the Toledo plant to build more Jeeps, and might add a third shift at the Ram truck plant.
In what’s becoming a string of good-news announcements nearly as striking as the bad-news disclosures of just three years ago, Fiat-controlled Chrysler says demand for its Wrangler is so strong it needs to hire more people to build more Jeeps.
And it’s mulling a third shift at Warren, Mich., where it builds the Ram full-size pickup. Ram’s updated for 2013.
MPG for both the Wrangler and the Ram are pretty low. Doesn’t Chrysler know that they are bad for Gaia, and could make it hotcoldwetdry through usage of evil fossil fuels? I guess bailed out Chrysler doesn’t care: they prefer actually selling vehicles that people want rather than pitiful electric cars. Speaking of electric cars
(NY Times) Electric car sales have so far ranged from disappointing to dismal. But Lee Broughton, head of corporate sustainability for Enterprise Holdings, the parent of Enterprise, National and Alamo, has an idea about how they might be improved: by enlisting an American demographic he calls the “urban eco-curious.â€
In 2010 Enterprise invested in electric vehicles, buying 350 Nissan Leafs, but it found that its customers were not really interested. Consumers hesitate to rent them for the same reason that they hesitate to purchase: “range anxiety,†or worry about how far the car will go without a charge.
So, people have no interest in even renting them. For Enterprise Holdings, though, they’re stuck with a whole bunch of Leafs
Rental car companies are in a perfect position to educate consumers about the new technology, Enterprise’s chief executive, Andy Taylor, suggests. “We have the capacity to provide the perfect channel for introducing, testing and socializing new vehicle and other transportation innovations,†he said in a speech this week.
Let me know how that works out. People do not want to be lectured by a rental car company: they simply want to rent a car.
Here’s the nausea inducing White House photo of the day
Superman has come to save the day. And Superman says “all hands on deck“. Let me give you some of the transcript to his Weekly Address so you do not have to watch it….that’s weird. If I click the link, I get a 404 error, “the page you are looking for is not found.” Kinda like Obama’s feasible policies.
(CNN) “For those of you who can provide some help, you should get on the online site of the American Red Cross,” Obama said from Colorado Springs. “They’re very active in this community and you can make your contributions there. We’re going to continue to make sure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Forest Service, our military and National Guard and all the resources that we have available at the federal level are brought to bear in fighting this fire.”
Where has he been the last two weeks? Michelle Malkin was asking that yesterday ahead of Champ’s visit
Did you know that President Obama has been incommunicado with Colorado’s governor for more than two weeks as the nation’s worst wildfires rage across the state? Maybe he thought we were all “doing fine.†After an embarrassing Beltway press briefing revelation about our out-of-touch White House, the administration finally decided to divert the campaigner in chief from his nationwide fundraising frenzy for a quick look-see at our devastated city on Friday. It’s “leadership from behind†you can count on.
On Wednesday, press secretary Jay Carney acknowledged that Obama hadn’t talked to Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper in 15 days. Holy smokes. The High Park fire, which has consumed nearly 90,000 acres and claimed nearly 257 homes west of Fort Collins, ignited on June 9 and is still active. During a campaign swing just last week, first lady Michelle Obama made a brief mention of the High Park fire before launching into her standard GOP-bashing stump speeches.
And let’s not forget about Obama’s gutting of the aerial tanker fleet. Interestingly, Obama avoided any mention of the healthcare ruling that occurred on Thursday. Looks like he’s already running from his own signature legislation.
Crossed at Right Wing News and Stop The ACLU.
Read: Poseur In Chief Does His Best Superman While Viewing Colorado Fires »
Smitty makes a good point
While the analysis (over Roberts’ ruling) is worthwhile, I hope this weekend sees a shift away from fretting about Roberts and a renewed focus on getting the Court of Public Opinion arranged for the November opinion, which stands even more crucial.
As I wrote in the comments, that’s what I’ve been saying. Judicially and Constitutionally, the position of Roberts and the liberals on the Court was horrible. We know why, and we can argue it to death. But it will get us nowhere. Let’s get out there and win this election. Hold the House, see Romney win the presidency, and get at least to the 50 Senators threshold (remember, if Romney is president, a GOP VP will be the deciding vote).
Obama and the Dems damned sure didn’t want to campaign on Ocare, and didn’t, and saw a historic 2010 loss. Do you think Obama wants to campaign on taxes on the middle class? Romney and the GOP have done a darned good job in forcing issues and doing it quickly. They will attack on the Mandate tax, and the mandate has been and still is exceptionally unpopular. And they will attack on all the other taxes. It’s another front to attack on besides the economy. Though it is linked to the economy.
And it’s a menace to society
(Treehugger) The notion that air conditioning should be enshrined as a fundamental right is preposterous—there’s a difference between feeling entitled to a luxury and defending a human right, after all. The New York Times saw fit to host a debate on that topic last week anyway, and Lloyd promptly skewered the ‘we should treat A/C like clean air’ contingent.
Treehugger’s archive is loaded with posts about why air conditioning is a menace to society (abridged version: it encourages folks to live in hot, unsustainable areas, it nudges architects towards lazy, inefficient building design, and, obvs, it uses a shitload of energy). Getting that idea off the ground is uphill battle enough. So we rarely discuss why exactly it is people get so worked up when anyone suggests that it might be a good idea to wean ourselves off the habit of installing refrigerators in our windows.
They get worked up because they do not like being hot. But, you might wonder about the asshole part
Many are outraged by our recent articles about air conditioning, saying that people are entitled to be comfortable and we are sanctimonious. I’ve been getting it for years, and Brian got it in spades this morning, with his post titled “Air Conditioning is for Entitled Assholes” before it was edited, but also noting that “Unfortunately, we are all entitled Assholes.”
However, how many Warmists actually give up their A/C units?
And, yes, we can do better with design to reduce the energy needed to power our air conditioning. Nothing wrong with that. Who wouldn’t want to save money while being able to keep their domicile cooler? Adding a ceiling fan will help (make sure it is turning the correct way, and reverse it when it gets cold). I keep my shades down quite often, especially in the front. My townhome faces east-west, and the front (west) gets a lot of sunlight. But, Warmists are whining about the use of A/C, yet they only want others to give up use or jack the temperature up to the high 70’s, which kinda defeats the purpose. Mine is at 73.
Read: Treehugger: Air Conditioning Is For “Entitled A**holes” »
…is the death of the Constitution, you might just want to consider voting Romney
(story on painting here)
Babe below the fold
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I have to give it to the RNC this election cycle: they are responding, and responding fast (though, if God forbid a GOP big sees thia post, please fix the horrible and outdated GOP.com)
Read: RNC Nails Obama, Dems On Broken Obamacare Tax Promise »
The question is, did she really not know his name well, or did she simply botch her reading of the speech? Via Newsbusters comes this video of Pelosi speaking during the Eric Holder contempt vote
NANCY PELOSI: I think we all also agree, I think we all very, very much agree that we are very sad and seek justice for the family of border patrol agent Brian Tay, Tay, Terry. His loss is a tragedy for all who knew him, for all of us who care about him, and we offer our condolences to his family. So sad.
Let’s consider: Pelosi is a long, long, long, long term politician. Anyone who wants to be a politician better be able to get people’s names correct. Did she just not read the speech, and stumble over the name? We’ve all surely mispronounced words while reading something, right? Of course, one would think that she would already know the name very well of the person she is expressing condolences over so that she doesn’t botch the name.
Meanwhile, the House did hold Holder in contempt, with Democrats whining walking off the House floor
(CBS News) The House took two votes, one on criminal contempt charges, which passed 255-67. The criminal contempt of Congress is likely not to go anywhere as the Justice Department, which Holder heads, is the department responsible for opening a criminal investigation.
The second charge, which passed 258 – 95, was a civil contempt charge, could move to federal court where it could take years to litigate. Though the action puts more pressure on the administration to abide by the subpoenas and provide requested documents.
The Democratic Party was split on the action. Seventeen members voted with the Republicans to hold Holder in criminal contempt while just under two dozen voted to hold him in civil contempt. But most, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, walked off the floor to protest the vote, which they called “appalling.”
The vote was more bipartisan than the Obamacare vote. And where was Holder yesterday? Asking Mickey Mouse for legal advice
(Red Alert Politics) On the day in which the U.S. House of Representatives has determined that Attorney General Eric Holder’s actions are egregious enough to warrant a criminal contempt vote, the AG has skipped town and headed to … Disney World.
According to the National Journal’s Daybook, Holder will be addressing the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) during a convention at a Disneyworld Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
I wish I could remember who Tweeted out the joke “Eric Holder, you’ve just been held in contempt. What now? I’m going to Disney World!”
Read: Nancy Pelosi Flounders Over Brian Terry’s Name During Holder Contempt Hearing »
Most states have been lollygagging on creating the health insurance exchanges, ie, government sponsored insurance plans that include government mandates on coverage offered through governmentally approved insurance companies that everyone and every company must move to if they make any changes to their existing plans, and plan on continued lollygagging
(WRAL) North Carolina lawmakers said Thursday that they have no plans to meet a deadline to create a new one-stop shop to help individuals and small businesses find affordable health insurance despite a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
State Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger said senators do not intend to take up legislation to create a health benefit exchange before they adjourn next week. The 2010 federal health care overhaul requires all states to have an exchange. Legislation passed the state House last year.
State plans for the markets are due to the federal government by this fall. The federal government will create exchanges for states that don’t have them by 2014. Only 14 states and Washington, D.C., have adopted a plan for carrying out the law creating exchanges that steer middle-class households to private plans.
In fact, while some 14 states and DC have plans to create exchanges, almost none have actually implemented those plans.
(Wisconsin Radio Network) Despite the Supreme Court upholding the law, Governor Walker says Wisconsin will not take any action to implement health care reforms until after the election. He says the legal challenge was only the first step, and Republicans reclaiming the White House and Congress could still stop if from taking effect. Walker says “only after each of those two has been exhausted will we consider what the state will do.â€
That sentiment is echoed by many, many states. Missouri residents voted once to say Heck No!!!! to Obamacare in 2010, and will vote again come November on the ballot, so the state is doing nothing to implement any Obamacare measures.
Then you get stuff like this
(LA Times) California’s new insurance exchange is seeking about $190 million in additional federal money as it prepares to help millions of consumers shop for health insurance.
That’s on top of the hundreds of millions Brokeifornia is already appropriating to this crazy law.
(Civsource) Two of the biggest states in the union – California and Florida are moving forward with plans to build health care exchanges. California has chosen Accenture to build out its health exchange – CalHEERS, the biggest system and biggest contract award of its type in the country. Florida is choosing Xerox for its efforts.
Actually, Florida is unsure how they will proceed. Here’s where it gets really good
The (California) contract includes about $183 million for the initial development and implementation of the system. Another $176 million will be paid out over the remainder of the three year contract for later phases of the build out. The state estimates that approximately 4.4 million residents will have been helped through the project by 2016.
In Florida, Florida Health Choices, a corporation established by the state to improve access to health care, has selected Xerox (NYSE: XRX) to administer its Insurance Marketplace. The nine-year contract is valued at $68 million.
Sure seems like it’s costing quite a bit of money at both the state and federal levels just to set up the exchanges, eh? I thought this was supposed to save money. Should be interesting to see how much it actually costs to run them. And all on top of massive tax increases on the middle class.
Crossed at Right Wing News and Stop The ACLU.
Read: States In No Hurry To Implement Health Insurance Exchanges »
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