Author Topic: What to do about man made global warming.. (Read 1390 times)

lazs2 · « **on:** June 16, 2007, 10:27:21 AM »

What ever do we do? those of you who think that man is causing all or most or even enough of the global warming to matter....

What would you have us do?

For those of you who think there is no real amount of man made element or that it is so tiny as to not matter..

What would you be willing to do "just in case"

Those who are uncertain... same question.. what would you be willing to do "just in case"?

This can range from everyone on the planet slitting throats this afternoon to... nothing.

It could mean stop traveling in anything that uses fuel to making the UN the supreme commander and leader of the world with absolute power over our lives.

I will start... I am willing to put those flourecent bulb thingies in the house now that they work good (come on with a good start and are bright without a flicker)

I will also vote for new nuke plants if I get a chance and offshore drilling and in anwar.

lazs

Russian · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2007, 10:30:48 AM »

Suggestion: Government should give out free military full auto rifles to population to fight off global warming. Once population gets armed, global warming will not have a chance.

68ZooM · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2007, 10:43:38 AM »

I've cut down on needless driving, and have replaced all the Light Bulbs in the house with the flourecent bulb Lights and that has seem to lowered the Power Bill some,but i guess we all have to start with baby steps before we all can learn to walk

lazs2 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2007, 10:47:46 AM »

ok... we cut down on using that $3 a gallon gas a little bit and put in those bulbs that were passed out free by so many different outfits.

Is that enough? do we feel better now? How bout buying new appliances that are energy compliant?

I just bought a washer that is 100% more efficeint than the 20 year old one that gave up.. will do the same when the 15 year old fridge gives up... it will save me money but I can say that I am saving the planet.

lazs

68ZooM · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2007, 10:57:09 AM »

Me and my wife have done that, all new appliances when i remodeled, then had more insulation blown into the walls and attic to get better heating and cooling values.

I didnt think i had to write down every improvement to justify posting in this thread, as far as feeling better YEP sure do.

Fulmar · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:14:17 AM »

If your driving, drive the speed limit. So many tears of anger shed over $3.xx a gallon and morons are driving 15mph over the posted limit.

lazs2 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:14:22 AM »

well... you should feel better.. you are saving money for very little effort.

I will replace one single pane broken window with a double pane... I won't completely seal the house tho because I believe a house does need to breathe to a certain extent.

So far tho... I don't see any net sacrafices.

How would you feel about making the UN the supreme power of the world with it's own army and total rule of the planet... anyone not complying with their laws would be interned or shot?

is that too far?

How bout outlaw any car that gets less than say... 40 mpg? oh hell.. if we are gonna solve it.. 90mpg!!! force the scumbag car makers to release all those 90mpg cars they have been hiding from us that drive like lincoln towne cars and carry 6 plus two in the trunk.

lazs

68ZooM · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:26:01 AM »

Well i will say that my next project is to replace the Windows.
I have a few that seem to have lost there seal and the argon gas has escaped, Replacing them will cost a good chunck of change but were saving.

The Walls of a home are meant to be sealed and with proper roof venting any home will breathe properly.

As far as the UN, Well i'd have to say No, Hitler tried that and we all know what happened there.

As far as the Automotive Industries are concerned, I think all of us know that they are capable of better fuel mileaged vehicles, but bow down to Big Oil.

Can that be proven, That i can not answer... sense that is just my Opinion.

lazs2 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:33:55 AM »

so you will do something if it saves you money and... you think that detroit and others can make cars that get better milage.. I agree they can.. look at the little "smart car"... would you buy one?

fulmar...yes.. slowing down will save fuel. it is your decision.. Do you think the govenment should just drop the speed limit to say.... 55? how bout 25?

Are you willing to do that to stave off this disaster that may or may not be happening due to us?

I am not seeing any real pain here. I want to see some real sacrafice...

come on folks... we are talking the potential to end all life as we know it in the next decade or so...

You should be willing to slit your throat to make room for your grandkids at least.

lazs

Ripsnort · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:36:13 AM »

99% of people cut down on energy waste to benefit themselves, not the planet.

I know no one that does it with the planet as the first priority for upgrading appliances, fuel efficient cars, etc.

They may state that they've done so for the planet, but we're living in the "me" generation and they're fooling no one but themselves.

Conservation is done to benefit ones self. The "save the planet" residual feel-good by-product is just that, a feel good measure to make one feel good about themselves.

lazs2 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:38:23 AM »

well....

That was sure a mean thing to say.

lazs

68ZooM · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:39:01 AM »

Yes I'll agree, that i do these things to save money, and if it betters the Planet in the process thats even better.

lazs2 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:46:06 AM »

me too.

lazs

Maverick · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2007, 11:59:17 AM »

I vote we give al gore a choice. He learns to live in a 1200 sqft house with minimal apliances and electricity draw or he gets shot. Either way that saves enough energy for at least 20 other normal homes. Or is it 200 homes.

uberhun · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2007, 12:11:05 PM »

I have not seen any concrete evidence that says Man is soley responsible for global warming. I believe based upon typical earth cycles that Mother earth takes a big crap every now and then. Personally I am very skeptical about any so called "Expert" and his or her opinion. I do believe that we as a nation can do anything we collectively put our minds to. whether it be conservation, border security or natural resource self reliance. The real question is why don't we? Which goes back to Global warming and how we can help. We are conditioned Sheepel! We are media potatos. Pavlovs dog theory in action here boys and girls. We have bought into this stuff big time. It will always be about the almighty Green (and I do not mean Green in conservation kind of way) So keep buying those SUV's and accept paying $3.50 a gallon for gas. Because we are SHEEPEL. Any one remember the Movie "Soylent Green"?