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To: RetiredNow who wrote (7536)	4/24/2009 9:54:26 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86356

Did Imhofe keep someone from testifying?

To: RetiredNow who wrote (7536)	4/27/2009 5:58:17 AM
From: Bearcatbob	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 86356

"In fact, most of the US has already made up their minds that we need to move to renewables fast. So those Dems are a reflection of most Americans. " Be very careful with the text above. You are introducing a second issue. Moving to renewables is a totally different issue than GW. Why? A move to renewables will/can be a progressive event where when the supply becomes available it replaces or supplements existing (helps supply the demand growth). GW alarmism is all about trashing the existing without having a reliable replacement. It is very important to this debate that the distinction is made. Those of you who are alarmists on GW need to stay on GW and the numbers associated with your proposed policies. I use the words idiocy and fools and liars in this discussion for deliberate effect. The policy of huge percentage reductions is idiocy - it is plain and simple stupid and not possible without an economic train wreck. I use the word fools to be charitable. Being charitable we can assume the alarmists are simply misguided - the reality may be far worse. The popular group think on GW needs to be challenged and challenged strongly. This is not a parlor debate. Bob

To: RetiredNow who wrote (7536)	4/27/2009 6:43:46 AM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86356

No, most Americans have not decided we need to move to renewables. Even most the minority who say they think that way refuse to act on the idea. You have your reasons for why you aren't installing solar panels. Another renewable advocate here has his reasons for not wanting windmills in his state. I doubt either of you own a hybrid or have an electric car on order. The only renewable advocate who posts here who has acted on his convictions is Eric and he seems to be affluant enough to afford it. Pretty clearly the vast majority of Americans aren't ready to go with renewables as anything other than a minor supplement yet.