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Congress Questions Constitutionality Of Light Bulb Ban
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| June 20, 2008
| Anna
Posted on 06/23/2008 8:25:30 AM PDT by Turret Gunner A20
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To: Turret Gunner A20
They regulated the size of the flush in our toilets why should they stop now after such an astonishing success.
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:40:20 AM PDT
by
Timocrat
(I Emanate on your Auras and Penumbras Mr Blackmun)
To: MrB
The founders CLEARLY meant that the feds could intervene only when there was a dispute between the states. Remember during the Roberts confirmation hearing when they were talking about his earlier environmental dissent about a frog that never crossed state lines, therefore it wasn't a federal issue?
-PJ
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:43:21 AM PDT
by
Political Junkie Too
(Repeal the 17th amendment -- it's the "Fairness Doctrine" for Congress!)
To: Logical me
***Here is the real rub. After 2014, we will have the bulb police to inspect every home, business, etc. to make sure compliance. Some places this miracle bulb just is not efficient and not configured in size to work. What then? This is pure liberal BS.***
Yep! Just call an electrician to do some work in your home which involves having to have it checked by your town or city, and you will be FORCED to comply with the new law.
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:44:40 AM PDT
by
kitkat
( Over the Hill(ary))
To: Logical me
No, they’ll start thermal imaging homes from the street, just like they do with suspected meth dealers. And, if you think I’m kidding, I’m not.
To: Constitutionalist Conservative
Constitution? Isn’t that the newspaper in Atlanta that used to be called “Pravda.”
To: MrB
The founders CLEARLY meant that the feds could intervene only when there was a dispute between the states. Who Cares? Congress hasn't for many decades.
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:48:22 AM PDT
by
Turret Gunner A20
(Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave?—John Wayne)
To: Zakeet
"Why start with light bulbs when there is so much more that needs to be fixed first?"Because they've obviously have been obsessing about how many @$$holes it takes to change a bulb ... and they've come up with an answer ......... it can't be done.
So, rather than stop being @$$holes, the @$$holes are considering bringing a ladder into the equation.
Give 'em time ... they won't figure it out, but they will foist an answer on us.
(I hear Jeff Dunham's character, "Walter", muttering in his own speciel way ... "@$$holes" )
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:48:34 AM PDT
by
knarf
(I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true.)
To: Political Junkie Too
“The hapless toad,” [Roberts] wrote, “for reasons of its own, lives its entire life in California” and thus could not affect interstate commerce.
Google “roberts hapless toad” to see the hysterics that the left was in when Roberts was being confirmed.
“This viewpoint will undermine all environmental laws!”
GOOD.
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:49:04 AM PDT
by
MrB
(You can't reason people out of a position that they didn't use reason to get into in the first place)
To: Zakeet
Why start with light bulbs when there is so much more that needs to be fixed first? Because it's a start.
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:49:45 AM PDT
by
MortMan
(Those who stand for nothing fall for anything. - Alexander Hamilton)
To: Turret Gunner A20
General Electric is deeply saddened.
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:51:03 AM PDT
by
SMM48
To: Turret Gunner A20
Obama says we should ask other countries if we want to keep our homes at 72 degrees. Wait until Congress passes a new law regulating thermostats in private homes.
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:53:13 AM PDT
by
The Great RJ
("Mir we bleiwen wat mir sin" or "We want to remain what we are." ..Luxembourg motto)
To: All; pillut48; seekthetruth
Oh, wow! Hey, everyone.....watch that video on #10, now! It'll not only provide you with all the talking points you need on these mandated new-fangled, ugly light bulbs, but it's hilarious, also.
With a completely dead pan, the Pubbie representative makes mincemeat out of the congress on this issue. Worth every one of a couple minutes of your time.
I'm still chuckling, otherwise known as ROFCMAO.
Leni
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:54:46 AM PDT
by
MinuteGal
(Stay Home or vote Barr for Obamination, more Taxation, Regulation, Litigation and Ginburgization)
To: rhombus
Best comment I have seen in a while!
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:54:46 AM PDT
by
RainMan
To: Turret Gunner A20
![](http://www.harlequincostumes.co.uk/costumes/costumeimages/Historical/40sGestapo.jpg)
"Was ist das? Sie broke ze new kurly bulp und didn't call us immediately!!??"
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:55:53 AM PDT
by
Gritty
(Get environmentalism out of the sphere of religion and stop the mythic fantasies-Michael Crichton)
To: Logical me
You can still use the incandesant bulb after 2014, they just cannot be sold after 2014. So stock up a lifetime’s worth now, and you should be all set for the ban.
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:58:18 AM PDT
by
rawhide
To: SMM48
All the new bulbs are made in China. I believe that rules and regulations on safety prohibit their manufacture in this country. Ironic, eh?
Nice boon for the commie economy, also.
The congressman addresses this in the short vidio linked above. This video is sooooo good. Where's this guy been?
Leni
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posted on
06/23/2008 8:59:32 AM PDT
by
MinuteGal
(Stay Home or vote Barr for Obamination, more Taxation, Regulation, Litigation and Ginburgization)
To: thackney
“Recommend by the EPA, not required.”
Not yet...
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posted on
06/23/2008 9:00:24 AM PDT
by
CatQuilt
(Lover of cats =^..^= and quilts)
To: Zakeet
Why start with light bulbs when there is so much more that needs to be fixed first? The longest journey still begins with a single step. I'll take my victories where I find them.
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posted on
06/23/2008 9:00:27 AM PDT
by
wbill
To: Turret Gunner A20
Hmmm, sound anything like a communist state? These egotistical hot air balloons are way over the line.
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posted on
06/23/2008 9:01:29 AM PDT
by
gathersnomoss
(General George Patton had it right.)
To: pgyanke
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posted on
06/23/2008 9:02:08 AM PDT
by
gathersnomoss
(General George Patton had it right.)
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