Boges Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 This Saturday at 8:30pm. I actually tried to do it this one year (of course I still had the TV on ) I went to the potty and it was just a natural to turn the light on. So what was I supposed to bring a candle in their or a flashlight? What purpose does this event serve? Quote
stopstaaron Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 I'm going to troll the earth by putting all the lights on, tv on, radio on at 8:30 on Saturday Quote Don't ban me bro. Oh behave, I'll behave. I'll be a good little boy.
Michael Hardner Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 What purpose does this event serve? Google is thy friend. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Posted March 26, 2012 Last time we turned on every light in the house just to be smart asses. The cat didn't like it. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
GostHacked Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 The planet we live on gets .. 1 hour of attention a year? Did it not used to be Earth Day??? Scaling back? Quote
The_Squid Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 What I find funny is that a right-winger would get in to some sort of tizzy about thIs! "damn commies! Let's leave all the lights on Martha!" Quote
eyeball Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 What purpose does this event serve? A punchline to a bad joke or so it would seem. Meanwhile in La La land... A group of scientists is calling on the Harper government to abandon plans to water down the Fisheries Act. Langer said the proposed changes fit with other changes the Harper government is making, "watering down our overall approach to protect our environment." Read more: http://www.canada.com/news/Scientists+speak+against+proposed+Fisheries+changes/6326476/story.html#ixzz1qIFr1FKm Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Guest Manny Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 A punchline to a bad joke or so it would seem. Meanwhile in La La land... Read more: http://www.canada.com/news/Scientists+speak+against+proposed+Fisheries+changes/6326476/story.html#ixzz1qIFr1FKm I can see the future. Next government, the agenda will be to undo all the damage the Harper government has done to Canada. But it's not Harper's fault, it's we fools who get easily deceived and give power to these people, then they have a mandate for 5 years to do anything they want to the country, without inhibition. Really, in our political system there should be no majority. That would be in the best interest of Canadians. Quote
eyeball Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 I can see the future. Next government, the agenda will be to undo all the damage the Harper government has done to Canada. But it's not Harper's fault, it's we fools who get easily deceived and give power to these people, then they have a mandate for 5 years to do anything they want to the country, without inhibition. Really, in our political system there should be no majority. That would be in the best interest of Canadians. What we really need is an environmental movement that is willing to take up arms. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Boges Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Posted March 27, 2012 What we really need is an environmental movement that is willing to take up arms. That's the spirit. Violence will get people to drive less. Quote
eyeball Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 That's the spirit. Violence will get people to drive less. You really want something to roll your eyes over? The real point should be to get governments to mismanage less. Ever notice how DFO hardened all the entrances to their offices years ago? They can probably see the future too. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
WLDB Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 I did it once without a problem. Turned everything off and went for a walk for an hour or so. Quote "History doesn't repeat itself-at best it sometimes rhymes"-Mark Twain
Boges Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Posted March 27, 2012 I did it once without a problem. Turned everything off and went for a walk for an hour or so. That's the thing, my lights are off most of the time because the majority of my day I'm either asleep or not at home. Lights are a very small component of my carbon footprint. Is this PR stunt supposed to make me think about a world without electricity? What about home heat? Quote
Guest Manny Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 That's the thing, my lights are off most of the time because the majority of my day I'm either asleep or not at home. You mean like right now? Lights are a very small component of my carbon footprint. Is this PR stunt supposed to make me think about a world without electricity? What about home heat? Tell you what, I've thought that there should be an actual CREDIT for people who use less energy. If you drive less mileage, use less electricity, have a lower heating bill you should be eligible for a tax break. That gives an incentive to the masses, where even a small amount saved per household becomes a substantial amount for the system. Quote
Boges Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Tell you what, I've thought that there should be an actual CREDIT for people who use less energy. If you drive less mileage, use less electricity, have a lower heating bill you should be eligible for a tax break. That gives an incentive to the masses, where even a small amount saved per household becomes a substantial amount for the system. Sign me up. But we live in a world where cleaner often = more expensive, so there really is no incentive other than than a lower energy bill. But here in Ontario prices are going up regardless of your usage. Edited March 27, 2012 by Boges Quote
capricorn Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 But here in Ontario prices are going up regardless of your usage. Ontario produces more electricity than it needs. Excess capacity is sold off to some of our neighbours at a much lower price than we Ontarians pay. So the more we conserve, the more electricity is available for Ontario to sell off. Lovely system. I want to help Ontario get rid of excess electricity so I'll keep my lights shining on Earth Day. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
eyeball Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 the real agenda of Earth Hour organizers is to get politicians around the world to use sanctions and taxation to prevent individuals from being able to freely use Earth’s resources, Well, it's mostly politics and habitat destruction that's preventing people where I live from freely using wild salmon any more. Oh look, the politicians just announced they're getting out of the business of protecting salmon and their habitat. Who knows, maybe that'll help. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 I like to use the opportunity to see how fast my AC induction power meter can spin. I paid for 200 amp service and by golly I aim to see that I can get it! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
eyeball Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 It should be no surprise to anyone that hydro-electric dams are amongst the most destructive things that affect salmon habitat. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Jack Weber Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 What we really need is an environmental movement that is willing to take up arms. You mean like Marxist revolutionaries?? Oh wait a minute.... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
eyeball Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 You mean like Marxist revolutionaries?? Oh wait a minute.... I was thinking more along the lines of Braveheart's. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
WLDB Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 You mean like right now? Tell you what, I've thought that there should be an actual CREDIT for people who use less energy. If you drive less mileage, use less electricity, have a lower heating bill you should be eligible for a tax break. That gives an incentive to the masses, where even a small amount saved per household becomes a substantial amount for the system. That would be fun. I dont drive. Quote "History doesn't repeat itself-at best it sometimes rhymes"-Mark Twain
The Right One Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 i was doing spring cleaning so i decided it was good time to burn all the leafs, branches and garbage in my backyard. Quote
bleeding heart Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) ........ Edited April 1, 2012 by bleeding heart Quote “There is a limit to how much we can constantly say no to the political masters in Washington. All we had was Afghanistan to wave. On every other file we were offside. Eventually we came onside on Haiti, so we got another arrow in our quiver." --Bill Graham, Former Canadian Foreign Minister, 2007
Shady Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 What we really need is an environmental movement that is willing to take up arms. At least you're honest about your radical and violent anti-freedom agenda. I'm sure it'll sell well to Canadians. Quote
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