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OT- Power outage in NY. Coincidence?
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Dave Hall" wrote in message ... News Flash: Area man vows to crusade for a cleaner environment, but refuses to sacrifice any of his own personal habits in the name of said cleaner envinonment. Really??? What do you know of my habits with regard to resources? Man is said to be meeting with other limousine liberals in a campaign to blast owners of SUV's, while being driven around in equally fuel inefficient vehicles, and to point fingers at the electric power industry's poor record of emissions, while offering no reliable or less costly alternatives. Really? What do I drive, Dave? And, please explain EXACTLY how you came up with the fantasy that there are no "reliable alternatives" for electric utilities (when, in fact, there are, and they've off-the-shelf items). And, "less costly".....less than what? On the scale of expenditures with "free" on one end and "this'll put us out of business" on the other, where do these off-the-shelf alternatives fall, Dave. Hint: "I don't know" is not a permissible answer, since you've already made statements which suggest that you DO know. In a drunken rage it is alleged, that when asked about the impact of the costs of a cleaner environment on the lower wage earners of the country, he retorted "Screw the poor. We only care about the poor when they bring us votes". Please explain how much of a rate increase will occur due to the installation of the aforementioned off-the-shelf items, and tell us where you got this rate increase information. I'm not answering any of this until you answer my questiuon of just how much you are willing to give up in order to achieve your level of a "clean" environment. Dave |
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OT- Power outage in NY. Coincidence?
Harry Krause wrote:
Dave Hall wrote: Bill Cole wrote: Does anyone else see the irony in this post? Yea. It's called "look in the mirror". Harry that is.... Dave You can high-five with all the other right-wing trash all you like. It still doesn't change the fact that most of your posts are right-wing lunatic fringe, simple-minded and programmed. And until you can respond with substantive points, reasoned debate, and rational thoughts instead of ad-hominem tripe, then "It still doesn't change the fact that most of your posts are left-wing lunatic fringe, simple-minded and programmed". Dave |
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OT- Power outage in NY. Coincidence?
Calif Bill wrote:
Other than the RW, describes your posts completely! And that't the humorous irony of it all. Harry is exactly the same as those he accuses. He's simply the flip side of the same coin. Dave |
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OT- Power outage in NY. Coincidence?
Doug Kanter wrote:
I now pay $35-$50 per month for electricity. I'd pay $100-$150 before I'd write my senators and ask for an explanation. Keep in mind, however, that ANY number you choose, and any comment about whether the poor can afford clean power are 100% irrelevant, since you have NO clue as to how much a typical electric generating plant in Ohio would pay for cleaner equipment, and for how many years it would affect their balance sheet in a major way. But suffice to say that it WILL cost more than nothing at all. What that exact figure is, is not important. The fact that everyone's electric bill WILL go up as a result, is. Dave |
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"-rick-" wrote in message
... "Doug Kanter" wrote ... "Dave Hall" wrote I'm not answering any of this until you answer my questiuon of just how much you are willing to give up in order to achieve your level of a "clean" environment. I now pay $35-$50 per month for electricity. I'd pay $100-$150 before I'd write my senators and ask for an explanation. Keep in mind, however, that ANY number you choose, and any comment about whether the poor can afford clean power are 100% irrelevant, since you have NO clue as to how much a typical electric generating plant in Ohio would pay for cleaner equipment, and for how many years it would affect their balance sheet in a major way. In front of me is a brochure from PGE detailing options for electrical sources. For 99% pollution free renewable sources (wind and geothermal), the cost is an extra $0.29/day for the average household consumption level. For "Clean Wind" the rate is $3.50 / 100kWh unit. http://www.portlandgeneral.com/home/...er/default.asp -rick- Anything in the brochure about the cost of retrofitting a coal burning plant with the latest in smokestack filtering equipment? That's the real problem in places like Ohio, where plants are belching out the worst crap, which blows East. |
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"Dave Hall" wrote in message
... Doug Kanter wrote: I now pay $35-$50 per month for electricity. I'd pay $100-$150 before I'd write my senators and ask for an explanation. Keep in mind, however, that ANY number you choose, and any comment about whether the poor can afford clean power are 100% irrelevant, since you have NO clue as to how much a typical electric generating plant in Ohio would pay for cleaner equipment, and for how many years it would affect their balance sheet in a major way. But suffice to say that it WILL cost more than nothing at all. What that exact figure is, is not important. The fact that everyone's electric bill WILL go up as a result, is. Dave Are you saying that you are willing to pay no increase of any kind, to provide your children with a cleaner world? Zero? Zip? Yes or no question. |
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OT- Power outage in NY. Coincidence?
"Dave Hall" wrote in message
... Doug Kanter wrote: "Dave Hall" wrote in message ... Doug Kanter wrote: I now pay $35-$50 per month for electricity. I'd pay $100-$150 before I'd write my senators and ask for an explanation. Keep in mind, however, that ANY number you choose, and any comment about whether the poor can afford clean power are 100% irrelevant, since you have NO clue as to how much a typical electric generating plant in Ohio would pay for cleaner equipment, and for how many years it would affect their balance sheet in a major way. But suffice to say that it WILL cost more than nothing at all. What that exact figure is, is not important. The fact that everyone's electric bill WILL go up as a result, is. Dave Are you saying that you are willing to pay no increase of any kind, to provide your children with a cleaner world? Zero? Zip? Yes or no question. Certainly I am willing to kick in a little more. But not nearly what was proposed by the kyoto summit, when the subject of global warming and other environmental impact was discussed, and proposals along the line of increasing fuel costs as a method to "dissuade" people from using fossil fuels. The effect on the economy would be widespread and devestating.... Not if it were focused on areas where ELECTIVE use was predominant. You DO know what that means, right? Or do you need help? |
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OT- Power outage in NY. Coincidence?
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Dave Hall" wrote in message ... Doug Kanter wrote: "Dave Hall" wrote in message ... Doug Kanter wrote: I now pay $35-$50 per month for electricity. I'd pay $100-$150 before I'd write my senators and ask for an explanation. Keep in mind, however, that ANY number you choose, and any comment about whether the poor can afford clean power are 100% irrelevant, since you have NO clue as to how much a typical electric generating plant in Ohio would pay for cleaner equipment, and for how many years it would affect their balance sheet in a major way. But suffice to say that it WILL cost more than nothing at all. What that exact figure is, is not important. The fact that everyone's electric bill WILL go up as a result, is. Dave Are you saying that you are willing to pay no increase of any kind, to provide your children with a cleaner world? Zero? Zip? Yes or no question. Certainly I am willing to kick in a little more. But not nearly what was proposed by the kyoto summit, when the subject of global warming and other environmental impact was discussed, and proposals along the line of increasing fuel costs as a method to "dissuade" people from using fossil fuels. The effect on the economy would be widespread and devestating.... Not if it were focused on areas where ELECTIVE use was predominant. You DO know what that means, right? Or do you need help? Spare me the condescending attitude, and I might enlighten you with a combination of human nature and free market logic. Any time you artificially raise the cost of an item (Through a tax or tariff) you essentially remove it, or reduce its availability, to people of lesser financial means. So a tax on fuel will become effective at controlling fuel usage, but based along socio- economic lines. The rich will just dig a little deeper in their pockets and pay a little more to continue their lavish lifestyles. While those not so financially well off, will be forced to abandon or radically change their lifestyles. This will only add to the rift between the socio-economic classes. This whole country, and our culture of consumerism, means that a very big part of our economy is based on elective use (Assuming your context of the term "elective" means usage which is not necessary). A tax on fuel would just about put an end to the RV industry, put a damper on vacations, travel, tourism, etc. Many states (like Florida) raise much of their working budgets through proceeds from tourism. I'm sure you can see what would happen if this source was curtailed to any great degree. Then of course, since the costs to operate a business, and to manufacture goods, will increase due to taxes on fuel, the obvious reaction will be a further push to relocate businesses offshore. Surely you are not in favor of that? These are only some examples. How many more do you need? Dave |
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OT- Power outage in NY. Coincidence?
"Dave Hall" wrote in message ... Certainly I am willing to kick in a little more. But not nearly what was proposed by the kyoto summit, when the subject of global warming and other environmental impact was discussed, and proposals along the line of increasing fuel costs as a method to "dissuade" people from using fossil fuels. The effect on the economy would be widespread and devestating.... Not if it were focused on areas where ELECTIVE use was predominant. You DO know what that means, right? Or do you need help? Spare me the condescending attitude, and I might enlighten you with a combination of human nature and free market logic. Any time you artificially raise the cost of an item (Through a tax or tariff) you essentially remove it, or reduce its availability, to people of lesser financial means. So a tax on fuel will become effective at controlling fuel usage, but based along socio- economic lines. The rich will just dig a little deeper in their pockets and pay a little more to continue their lavish lifestyles. While those not so financially well off, will be forced to abandon or radically change their lifestyles. This will only add to the rift between the socio-economic classes. This whole country, and our culture of consumerism, means that a very big part of our economy is based on elective use (Assuming your context of the term "elective" means usage which is not necessary). A tax on fuel would just about put an end to the RV industry, put a damper on vacations, travel, tourism, etc. Many states (like Florida) raise much of their working budgets through proceeds from tourism. I'm sure you can see what would happen if this source was curtailed to any great degree. Then of course, since the costs to operate a business, and to manufacture goods, will increase due to taxes on fuel, the obvious reaction will be a further push to relocate businesses offshore. Surely you are not in favor of that? These are only some examples. How many more do you need? Dave No increases for heating oil. I believe most people have learned that keeping the house at 79 degrees is not a good idea. For those who have not, there's nothing that can be done. No increases for fuel used to move freight. A poll here (Rochester) about 5 yrs back found that over 65% of commuters would be happy to use mass transportation, if it existed and was run in a sensible fashion. There is no reason to believe this city is different from others, so it's safe to assume people feel this way elsewhere. Europeans have been dealing with much higher gasoline prices for quite some time. They adjust and their societies haven't collapsed. Our country isn't willing to sacrifice jack ****. |
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OT- Power outage in NY. Coincidence?
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Dave Hall" wrote in message ... Certainly I am willing to kick in a little more. But not nearly what was proposed by the kyoto summit, when the subject of global warming and other environmental impact was discussed, and proposals along the line of increasing fuel costs as a method to "dissuade" people from using fossil fuels. The effect on the economy would be widespread and devestating.... Not if it were focused on areas where ELECTIVE use was predominant. You DO know what that means, right? Or do you need help? Spare me the condescending attitude, and I might enlighten you with a combination of human nature and free market logic. Any time you artificially raise the cost of an item (Through a tax or tariff) you essentially remove it, or reduce its availability, to people of lesser financial means. So a tax on fuel will become effective at controlling fuel usage, but based along socio- economic lines. The rich will just dig a little deeper in their pockets and pay a little more to continue their lavish lifestyles. While those not so financially well off, will be forced to abandon or radically change their lifestyles. This will only add to the rift between the socio-economic classes. This whole country, and our culture of consumerism, means that a very big part of our economy is based on elective use (Assuming your context of the term "elective" means usage which is not necessary). A tax on fuel would just about put an end to the RV industry, put a damper on vacations, travel, tourism, etc. Many states (like Florida) raise much of their working budgets through proceeds from tourism. I'm sure you can see what would happen if this source was curtailed to any great degree. Then of course, since the costs to operate a business, and to manufacture goods, will increase due to taxes on fuel, the obvious reaction will be a further push to relocate businesses offshore. Surely you are not in favor of that? These are only some examples. How many more do you need? Dave No increases for heating oil. I believe most people have learned that keeping the house at 79 degrees is not a good idea. For those who have not, there's nothing that can be done. I keep mine at 68. No increases for fuel used to move freight. But what about fuel used to power the company or used in the process of manufacture? A poll here (Rochester) about 5 yrs back found that over 65% of commuters would be happy to use mass transportation, if it existed and was run in a sensible fashion. There is no reason to believe this city is different from others, so it's safe to assume people feel this way elsewhere. It would not be cost effective for a municipality to run public transportation from the "city" out to "the sticks" like where I live. Besides, I don't work in "the city" either. I run from one suburb to another. That's part of the problem we are now facing. Many decades of suburban sprawl, were brought about thanks to the independence that the automobile has granted us. It allows us to live away from where we work. But trying to ween us from this lifestyle will not come easy, and will have financial rammifications. For instance, if measures were put in place to discourage driving individual cars, the attractiveness of rural living will decrease along with associated property values. "Urban" space will increase in value in proportion to the increase in demand, likely to the point where most middle class people will end up with little or nothing more than a 2 bedroom flat, for the same cost as their spacious 4 bedroom suburban home now costs. Of course, where does that leave the poor? As demand for quality living in the city goes up the prices will too, and the poor will be forced out and away from the major job opportunities. Europeans have been dealing with much higher gasoline prices for quite some time. They adjust and their societies haven't collapsed. Europeans have always lived with higher fuel costs, and their societies have not embraced the automobile in the same fashion as we have. It's a lot easier for Europeans to make a small adjustment to their already urbanized living, than it is for Americans, who would have to make radical changes. Our country isn't willing to sacrifice jack ****. Not when it means an end to the lifestyle we've grown accustomed to. If I were given a choice of living where I am now, and making a 44 mile commute in my car, versus living in a row home in a city and taking public transportation to work, I'd opt for what I have now. I never liked cities, and only financial necessities would force me to move there (But not without a fight). Dave |
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