A VERY Inconvenient Truth

Validated isn't exactly the same as "vindicated" but it will do.

There is a VERY Inconvenient Truth out there.  A truth that the media, the global warming alarmists, and others simply don't want to touch.  Why?  Because it'll burn them.

I've written for quite some time now that we need to get off of foreign oil.  Why?  Because our money goes right into the government coffers of nations that aren't exactly friendly to us.  Yes, they make brave noises about being our "allies" and one of them bought numerous adverts following the 11-SEPT-2001 terrorist attacks.  Yes, I am referring to Saudi Arabia. 

But do a Google search for "Saudi textbook" and the first link is (as of this writing) is this one:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/19/AR2006051901769.html  What's the title?  "This is a Saudi textbook.  (After the intolerance was removed.)"  What is IN said textbook?

"A review of a sample of official Saudi textbooks for Islamic studies used during the current academic year reveals that, despite the Saudi government's statements to the contrary, an ideology of hatred toward Christians and Jews and Muslims who do not follow Wahhabi doctrine remains in this area of the public school system. The texts teach a dualistic vision, dividing the world into true believers of Islam (the "monotheists") and unbelievers (the "polytheists" and "infidels"). [Emphasis added]"

Oops.  So there's one reason to get off foreign oil.  The dollars we use to buy their oil are hard at work printing and distributing this filth.  Feel the outrage yet?  To be fair, there have been some "independent" reviews that state that the opposite is true.  Yet in reading this documents, the "independent" and "factual" writer used what Wikipedia refers to as "weasel words."  What are weasel words?

"Weasel words are deliberately misleading or ambiguous elements of language used to avoid making a straightforward statement while simultaneously generating the illusion that a direct, clear form communication is being utilized. This type of language is used to deceive, distract, or manipulate an audience."  A link is HERE:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel_words

Also to be fair, there have been claims that some Israeli textbooks have the same problem; ie; they teach intolerance.

Is this a case of "do as I say, not as I do?"  To be frank, I really don't know.  So now we have one conrete example to get off of foreign oil.  But now let's look at the environmental aspect of this article.

The "Inconvenient Truth" aspect of it.  While Juan McAmnesty flip-flops on drilling in ANWR (He was for it before he was against it before he was for it ... again) we actually come to ... AL GORE?!?

Yup.  He's made MILLIONS of dollars since his "Inconvenient Truth" "propaganda film (NOT my words)" was released ... and then he tried to make his house "green," following claims of hypocrisy.  But his home now consumes MORE electricity than it did BEFORE the environmentally "friendly" change.

"“Actions speak louder than words, and Gore’s actions prove that he views climate change not as a serious problem, but as a money-making opportunity,” Johnson said. “Gore is exploiting the public’s concern about the environment to line his pockets and enhance his profile.” " (LINK:  http://tennesseepolicy.org/main/article.php?article_id=764 )

That link (above) also contains this:  "Despite adding solar panels, installing a geothermal system, replacing existing light bulbs with more efficient models, and overhauling the home’s windows and ductwork, Gore now consumes more electricity than before the “green” overhaul. "

Granted, part of that could be due to incompletely or incorrectly installed upgrades.  It could be due to shoddy workmanship in the materials and/or the labour to install them.  It could be a combination of those and other reasons.  But for his home's electricity usage to INCREASE?!?  Frankly, given these reasons, I'd expect a modest decrease, a decrease that could have been greater had these hypothetical reasons not been there.

In plainer words, given the extent of the "green overhaul" of Mr. Gore's home, I would expect around a 20 - 25 per cent decrease in usage. Factor in the reasons cited above, and I'd estimate a decrease of about 5 - 15 per cent.

But his usage went up 10 per cent.

Mr. Gore?  Haven't you some explaining to do?

And while we're at it, what about YOU Mr. Juan McAmnesty?  Care to explain your flip-flop?

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