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Posted on 03/22/2006 5:50:00 PM PST by wagglebee
There are many oil-fired generating plants in the US.
You know the book Cultural Literacy?
You might think about picking up a copy...
Top of my list for when I hit the $60M mark!
To heck with the Lamborghini's, I want someone to drive ME so I can sit in the back and relax!
Oh, Larry! Get your hand off there! We're having out picture taken!
He didn't forget. He just didn't want to tell you. It's right there in the article.
"Now the vehicle I drive, I'm not going to identify it, but is somewhere on that list."
I have the 2WD model. Matching grey metallic camper shell. Big BF Goodrich All-Terrains. It goes up a 40 deg hill I work on fast. It does 95 across the desert to Vegas. And there is something for smaller women to grab onto while they pull themselves into the cockpit with. No complaints about Ford trucks.
DANGER!! Don't follow me after I go through mud! Chunks will fly off these tires I have in all directions.
Somebody can tell us what he drives, like the people he hangs with. He went out with people and Ann Coulter for her birthday party, etc. Maybe he has security issues with wackos?
Lotus 7?
Didn't know his G-V had floats.
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I don't approach overall fuel economy from an environmental standpoint. I think it is strategically important that we reduce our dependence on Arab oil, and while were at it, Venezulean oil. I think the price of a gallon of gas within the next 10 years will make hybrids more attractive and they will be mass-produced in the not to distant future. Once economies of scale kick in, the hybrids will become affordable and the fuel savings will be worth it. At that point, they will be bought in mass quantities and in 10 years half the cars on the road will be a hybrid of one form or another. I love Rush, but to brag about owning a gas guzzler when it helps prolong the current Mid-East situation is pointless and sophomoric. But it is a free country and he can drive what he wants. I really do think our future is in hybrids, though. I will also put my money where my mouth is and start investing in companies that build/support this industry.
Ah, the Lotus/Caterham Super 7. Had a chance to buy one quite a few years ago. Ended up passing on it (needed a new front fender, which is no small thing on a 7), but still have fond memories of the experience. With a straight-8 under the hood, it's like a Titan rocket strapped to a roller skate, 'coz there's precious little weight to slow down the horsepower!
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And proud of it.
Keep in mind he may just drive fewer miles per year than you do.
Personally I don't think hybrids are the solution -- every time we double efficiency we also essentially double the oil seller's supply. It's fine to drive a hybrid to save money, but you're not providing any incentive to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
I'd prefer we move to alternative sources of energy for transportation, like nuclear, coal, hydrogen, etc.
And also start drilling in Anwar.
I agree with increasing our oil supply. Hybrids are the answer to that. If we double the oil seller's supply, we have doubled our own. Your argument doesn't account for the fact that of all the oil we use, 35% of it is domestic. If that were to double and be 70%, we are almost there. Drill ANWAR and a few wetlands, and we are in the driver's seat. No more dependence on oil from hostile lands.
To the car experts out there, if you look at Rush 24/7 on the ditto cam there are two models on his desk. One is a learjet and the other is a car. The car looks like a mercedes or some sort of Bentley. I can't tell. But, someone should look and check it out.
To the car experts out there, if you look at Rush 24/7 on the ditto cam there are two models on his desk. One is a learjet and the other is a car. The car looks like a mercedes or some sort of Bentley. I can't tell. But, someone should look and check it out.
That's true.
Good point.
Rush's jet is a Gulfstream V which will put any Learjet to shame. Not sure what the car on the desk is, but a Maybach is essentially a VERY HIGH END Mercedes.
If you have asked to be added to this list, and haven’t been receiving the pings, please let me know. I’ve had a problem with my file synchronization between my home and work computer, and apparently have lost some names on the list. I think I have the problem fixed, and will gladly re-add your name.
Thanks for the tip. when I learn to read, I'll get it.
Seems to me an "oil-fired generating plant" would produce a set amount of electricity and be regulated downstream, much like an electrical system that runs of a generator, etc. They have things called "voltage regulators".
I do not think changing a light bulb will reduce amount of petrol used by a plant, but if I get that literacy book, I'll look into it further. It seems it would only change the kWh's used by that bulb. Not sure what BPA uses in Vancouver, WA for fueling their large turbines, but the turbines run at a constant speed which would equate to constant amount of fuel, whether it has one or two bulbs feeding off it. So thats what had me questioning that bimbos reasoning.
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