Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Congress bans incandescent bulbs
WorldNetDaily ^ | December 19, 2007` | WorldNetDaily

Posted on 12/19/2007 5:40:50 PM PST by kc8ukw

In addition to raising auto fuel efficiency standards 40 percent, an energy bill passed by Congress yesterday bans the incandescent light bulb by 2014.

President Bush signed the 822-page measure into law today after it was sent up Pennsylvania Avenue in a Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle. The House passed the bill by a 314-100 vote after approval by the Senate last week.

(Excerpt) Read more at worldnetdaily.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 110th; bulbs; carboncult; cfl; congress; congressdumbbulbs; democrats; dimbulbs; elections; energy; greenreligion; incandescent; lightbulb; lightbulbs; nannystate; startstockingup; stuckonstupid
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 381-400401-420421-440441-449 next last
To: pepperhead
But they will lose money doing that from the write off. Now with a ban coming they will get more tax dollars since these bulbs cost more. Funny how that works.

With all the electricity usage savings, governments are going to lose tax revenue from their utility taxes, so will have to raise those tax rates to compensate.

401 posted on 12/21/2007 10:07:35 PM PST by ApplegateRanch (If God didn't want a Liberal/RINO hanging from every tree, He wouldn't have created so much rope!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 176 | View Replies]

To: Caesar Soze
One more comment...

When I was a kid, I got my temperature taken using a mercury thermometer. Those contained about 500 mg of mercury (pdf). My mom stuck 500 mg of mercury up my butt.

Now there's grown men and women fretting and sniffing about light bulbs with five mg of mercury. You'd have to stick one hundred light bulbs up your butt just to equal the exposure I--and many of you--got as a child.

Think about it. A hundred light bulbs. In your butt. Good night everyone.

402 posted on 12/21/2007 10:18:38 PM PST by Caesar Soze
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 400 | View Replies]

To: neverdem

bfl?


403 posted on 12/21/2007 10:24:57 PM PST by kc8ukw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 397 | View Replies]

To: kc8ukw
If this does to light bulbs what they did to toilets, it might be enough to get Congress switched back. Seriously, this could be enough to run against the current Congress in any district of the country. Imagine having to replace every chandelier or overhead light in your house within the next three years. Imagine a four-pack of bulbs costing $60. Imagine never being able to dim a light or get one bright enough to be able to comfortable read. They can't be made in 3-ways or used with timers.

This should be enough to raise people's consciousness about what an out-of-control Congress can do.

404 posted on 12/21/2007 10:29:21 PM PST by MHT
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Captainpaintball

It will be interesting to see where the White House gets the bulbs to outfit its hundreds of chandelier lights and sconces. It is an historic landmark and certain conversions may not be possible—but wherever are THEY going to get the bulbs for the East Room chandeliers?


405 posted on 12/21/2007 10:32:40 PM PST by MHT
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies]

To: Ann Archy

GE and Phillips are going to be the big winners because these are the most expensive bulbs they make. Some are $15 each! And we all look so good under fluorescent lights.


406 posted on 12/21/2007 10:33:51 PM PST by MHT
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: kc8ukw

bump for later


407 posted on 12/21/2007 10:59:20 PM PST by neverdem (Call talk radio. We need a Constitutional Amendment for Congressional term limits. Let's Roll!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 403 | View Replies]

To: kc8ukw

How am I supposed to grow my pot now? Those swirly things don’t work worth a damn as grow lights...


408 posted on 12/21/2007 11:36:04 PM PST by Bastiat_Fan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: kc8ukw

Will someone explain to me just why we are paying these idiots to waste their time on this kind of asinine stupidity?

Or why Bush is signing these silly things?

Or why an American law is ceremoniously transported a couple blocks in a Japanese made car?

Ye GADS!!! Sometimes I just want to just give up and go get drunk.


409 posted on 12/22/2007 12:15:39 AM PST by Ronin (Bushed out!!! Another tragic victim of BDS.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: CindyDawg

What about my lavalamp?


410 posted on 12/22/2007 12:17:39 AM PST by RobRoy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: HD1200
GOD BLESS GW BUSH. I don’t doubt in 10 years he will be judged a good to great president...despite your feelings.

What are you, about ten years old?

411 posted on 12/22/2007 5:23:57 AM PST by raybbr (You think it's bad now - wait till the anchor babies start to vote!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 340 | View Replies]

To: raybbr

My GOODNESS the animosity towards President Bush from you is surprising.

I have two sons in the military that believe he is an excellent Commander in Chief. That should tell you I am a bit over 10 years old as you implied.

I also believe he is an excellent President; I like Presidents that do not read daily polls to determine policy. Bush was elected to do a tough job; it is refreshing seeing someone do the job despite the whining from the children posing as “adults” in America.


412 posted on 12/22/2007 7:09:05 AM PST by HD1200
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 411 | View Replies]

To: HD1200
Bush was elected to do a tough job;...

He's failed miserably. He's grown govt. to the highest levels in history at the highest rate. His war in Iraq, I think, will prove to be a failure in what he tried to accomplish.

Conservatism under him has all but died.

He invited, and they came, millions of illegals to invade our country and he's sat on his hands while they did. He's upheld the conviction of people trying to defen the U.S. against invasion.

Really, does the future of America seem more secure under Bush? It doesnt' to me.

413 posted on 12/22/2007 7:28:03 AM PST by raybbr (You think it's bad now - wait till the anchor babies start to vote!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 412 | View Replies]

To: Ronin

Fortunately, incadescents have long shelf lives. Stock up, stock up. Later, travel to China and buy more. Fight the Power.


414 posted on 12/22/2007 7:31:41 AM PST by sobieski
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 409 | View Replies]

To: Caesar Soze
Let's not get all Rachel Carson here. Dose makes the poison, and a broken CFL probably isn't going to poison you unless you snort the contents. An industrial accident at the factory? Maybe. A butterfingers moment standing on a chair? Probably not.

You know what the most dangerous part of this whole deal is?

The increasing encroachment of the Gov't passing laws that mandate what we shall/shall not buy/use in our private homes - and the control of private industry...That is NOT free capitalism.

A few people get this - it's Creeping Communism. It's what Shrillary and gang intend for this country - and even a lot of pubbie sheeple are swallowing the cover rationale and falling in lock step...

"Let's not swallow" the Commie scheme


415 posted on 12/22/2007 7:38:29 AM PST by maine-iac7 (",,,but you can't fool all of the people all the time" LINCOLN)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 400 | View Replies]

To: uptoolate

No amount of hazardous waste cleanup can convince me to use an oven that has potentially vaporized mercury in it...


416 posted on 12/22/2007 8:45:03 AM PST by x_plus_one (The entire Islamic moral universe devolves solely from the life and teachings of Muhammad.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 393 | View Replies]

To: Caesar Soze

From the section just above the snip I posted. These are the tools recommended, not the procedures, which are above.

“NOTE: these instructions also apply to spills from other sources, if the amount spilled is less than or similar to the amount in a thermometer (see specific information above about how to clean up broken fluorescent lamps)”


417 posted on 12/22/2007 9:47:40 AM PST by uptoolate (Two words: Duncan Hunter.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 398 | View Replies]

To: raybbr

He’s grown govt. to the highest levels in history at the highest rate.

LOL. Sure he has.....

His war in Iraq, I think, will prove to be a failure in what he tried to accomplish.

LOL. Sure it will........

Conservatism under him has all but died.

LOL. Sure it has....

He invited, and they came, millions of illegals to invade our country and he’s sat on his hands while they did. He’s upheld the conviction of people trying to defen the U.S. against invasion.

LOL. Sure he did.....

Really, does the future of America seem more secure under Bush? It doesnt’ to me.

LOL! Don’t forget to stay home on election day 2008. That would mean one less vote for the Democrats......


418 posted on 12/22/2007 10:37:02 AM PST by HD1200
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 413 | View Replies]

To: HD1200
He’s grown govt. to the highest levels in history at the highest rate. LOL. Sure he has.....

Can you read a chart?

Notice the steepest climbs are under Bush.

419 posted on 12/22/2007 1:39:08 PM PST by raybbr (You think it's bad now - wait till the anchor babies start to vote!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 418 | View Replies]

To: kc8ukw

Anyone know the shelf life on regular light bulbs????


420 posted on 12/22/2007 1:47:09 PM PST by Trteamer ( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 381-400401-420421-440441-449 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson