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I'm very concerned about planet earth. That is why I choose voluntary simplicity and frugality. I have also given environmentalists and politicians many practical ideas to reduce carbon emissions. It seems to be working ~ a nearby town (Merrillville, IN) will disconnect every other streetlight on the town's main thoroughfares. There are more than 1,600 street lights in Merrillville, and the town is paying more than $15,500 per month to power those lights. It is a win-win situation!
But I will no longer remain silent when phony environmentalists want to take away our freedoms and tax us to death. One outrageous example is in Canada. Ontario residents won’t be able to sell their houses or condos without first getting a home energy audit – which now costs about $300 – under the proposed new Green Energy Act.
Listen to this excerpt for all the proposed taxes to combat global warming! And if you still have doubts, check out all of my clipmarks which come from news sources and proposed legislation. And be sure to read about the faked data about climate change!
The party that is confused about Global Warming is still unaware that the Voters are sick of inaction and want to get a start on addressing the problem as best we can. Even folk who count themselves as traditional Liberal Voters are in favor of getting a start and if the papers are to be believed, by a very big margin.
The problems for the Party are many but the fundamentals are simple to follow.
- The Voters prefer listening to scientists rather than pollies with vested interests when it comes to thinking about Climate Change.
- The folk denying the problem don't come over as reliable sources. Wilson Tuckey, Barnaby Joyce (from the Nats), and of late Senator Minchin with his Left Wing conspiracy theories are doing a good job of looking like folk you don't want to sit next to on public transport.
- The message is unsellable no matter who gets the gig as chief salesperson.
- The small L Liberals have almost disappeared from the party after the man handling they received from John Howard.
- Whoever puts their hand up for the job knows they face an uphill battle trying to control the various factions.
I think Malcolm is up to the task of slapping down the undisciplined and freshening up the front benches. Goodness knows they could use a clean out of the dead wood. With any luck a few might jump over to the Nats where they can live unchallenged by new technology and developements. Funnily enough, Wilson Tuckey will be under pressure to hold his seat against the Nats come the next election. Perhaps he should jump now. It's a perfect fit for him.
Can Joe control the capital C conservatives if he takes the job? Nope.
Can he sell the unsellable? Nope.
Will he make another poor decision that will be even more damaging than accepting responsibility for Work Choices under the previous Government?
That remains to be seen.
The Leader of the Opposition in the Senate is currently trying to undermine his Leader, Malcolm Turnbull, in the ETS battle currently in the Senate.
Nick was a Climate Change sceptic, then he suddenly back flipped when John Howard claimed to have seen the light, then he apparently flipped back again but didn't have the courage to declare his 2nd back flip until the last week or two.
Not a good look.
When Voters already suspected he was not truely behind an ETS, he has confirmed their view that he is not a trustworthy individual. Certainly not someone you can trust to run the country the way you want it run even after he pretends to agree with you.
The truth is also suffering under the machinations of Nick and his gang. Loud claims that the Voters are melting down the phones asking him to block the Bill are given the lie by a report in todays Australian, hardly a bastion of Labor support, that an overwhelming number of Coalition Voters want the ETS passed.
The prediction is a loss of 20 seats for the Libs in metro areas which interestingly would remove Turnbull and Hockey from the side of enlightenment and also Andrew Robb and Kevin "Haneef" Andrews from the deniers.
Malcolm Turnbull has it right with the stats and I simply can't understand why the Party is even entertaining a change to an electorally disasterous alternative.
It's hardly rocket science. Do what the Voters want. The fact they are considering doing otherwise suggests the sheltered workshop of Canberra has left them out of touch with the real world.
This is probably a good thing because my soft computer hands are feeling the brunt of manual labor as we have been pulling tarps around and getting plenty of broom and shovel work.
The picture at left is not from our site but it gives a good look at how the process works. Our bunkers are longer than these ones and the bunker wall is more of an angle.
The bunkers have a ground sheet on the floor to keep the grain clean and when the stack is at its maximum height tarps are hauled over the grain to keep out impurities and water. To get the tarps in place two front end loaders are hooked up to the ends of the tarp and with the assistance of a few blokes, it is dragged over the grain. The trickiest part is being on top of the stack when the tarp is in motion and stepping onto the grain. My first step had me sinking down to my waist level immediately and I had visions of going straight under and them having to dig me out. That seemed like unecessary stress so I hooked my arm over the tarp and hung on. Trying not to look like a rank amateur. No doubt I failed but at least I didn't suffer the embarassment of having to be hauled out.
For all the excitement though, it's fantastic to be working outside in the fresh air. The temps have only hit the mid 30's so far and that has been no problem. I did manage to get through 3.5 litres of water on the first day but I am aiming to do better in the next heat wave. It's very important to keep the kidneys working.
It looks like it will be Monday at least before we get back on site but even that might be a tad optimistic. We just had a heavy downpour about an hour ago that might push it back even further.
Farming must be a bitch of a job. Late last week the farmers couldn't get the headers out because of Total Fire Bans then the rain came. The monster harvest prediction must be wobbling a bit now.
Some of us older blokes just never grow up!!
About Andy Fraser:
Honored by BMIs 3 Million Play Club for crafting monster rock anthem "All Right Now," Frasers best known around the world as legendary bassist / founding member of 70s rock band FREE, Robert Palmers mega-hit "Every Kinda People" and songwriter / composer for artists including Rod Stewart, Chaka Khan, Paul Young, Joe Cocker, Paul Carrick, Wilson Pickett, Three Dog Night, Bob Seger, Randy Crawford, Etta James, Frankie Miller, and Ted Nugent.
Find out more at:
Url: http://www.unarts.org
Sound: http://www.airplaydirect.com/music/stephenmichaelapatow
Classical music is considered the root of all music genres. Our contemplation and respect helps us appreciate music's ability to touch and carry our soul. Every artist, has a direct connection with the grassroots level and the capacity to inspire hope, healing and progress.
In the spirit of collaboration, Humanitarian Resource Institute (humanitarian.net) developed the "Global Arts Integration Into Education Initiative," url:
Radio and television networks can access the Stephen Michael Apatow cover song "Nessun dorma" and soundtracks from the "Country Goes Global" album compilation through AirPlay Direct:
Url: http://www.andyfraser.com/MakeADifferenceNow/
Sound: http://www.andyfraser.com/bigone.html
Los Angeles, CA – November 17, 2009 – Andy Fraser is standing with campaigns such as Avaaz.org, TckTckTck, Repower America, and Al Gore, to help promote the message of catastrophic climate change. In his continuing efforts to keep the climate change issue front and center, Andy Fraser is sponsoring a Climate Change Video Competition for all those concerned about our planet.
The 10 Best videos posted on YouTube.com will receive an Apple iPod shuffle, fully loaded with Andy's music catalog, and will be featured on Fraser’s website at www.andyfraser.com. Grand Prize winner will receive an autographed custom-built Bass Guitar from Andy's personal collection.
It’s very easy to get involved.
1. Download the song at: http://www.andyfraser.com/bigone.html
2. Add your own pix & video clips
3. Upload to YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com
4. Important: "Tag" your video "Andy Fraser - This is the Big One"
5. Make it a response to the original video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63qIoGpnrl8
6. Send your YouTube link to: videoactivists@mctrax.com with contact info.
Winners names, and links to The Best Videos on YouTube.com will be announced by McTrax International, and in support of current efforts of keeping the issue of catastrophic climate change in the forefront, in time for the COP15 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen on December 7, 2009.
For complete details of the competition visit http://www.andyfraser.com/MakeADifferenceNow
To View the Video This Is The Big One http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63qIoGpnrl8
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About Andy Fraser:
Honored by BMI’s 3 Million Play Club for crafting monster rock anthem "All Right Now," Fraser’s best known around the world as legendary bassist / founding member of 70s rock band FREE, Robert Palmer’s mega-hit "Every Kinda People" and songwriter / composer for artists including Rod Stewart, Chaka Khan, Paul Young, Joe Cocker, Paul Carrick, Wilson Pickett, Three Dog Night, Bob Seger, Randy Crawford, Etta James, Frankie Miller, and Ted Nugent.
Fraser is finalizing his upcoming CD "On Assignment" scheduled for release on McTrax International along with the long-awaited "Alive" concert DVD/documentary.
Find out more at:
http://www.andyfraser.com/MakeADifferenceNow/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63qIoGpnrl8
http://www.andyfraser.com/bigone.html
SOURCE: McTraxMedia– Andy Fraser is available for comments and interviews by contacting Cyrene Jagger at McTrax International.
CONTACT: Cyrene Jagger of McTrax International
+1-951-795-4455
cyrene@mctrax.com
Be sure to review my original blog post.
Mark Boyle (a.k.a. Saoirse, which is Gaelic for "freedom" and pronounced "sear-shuh") set up the Freeconomy website (http://www.justfortheloveofit.org). The idea is that like-minded people sign up, list their skills and donate them to others. In return they receive favours back. For instance, a hairdresser may give a mechanic a haircut and in exchange the mechanic would fix the hairdresser's bicycle. No money ever changes hands. The website appears to have been successful. Boyle says 4,200 people with 900 different skills from 85 countries have signed up.
This concept has been so successful, that people regularly visit sites where things are given away freely. The most notable being FREECYCLE. Others worthy of checking out include TAKEMEIMFREE and CURB SURF.
