Blow this scoreboard up. In the name of Algore!
Posted on 10/16/2009 1:05:47 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
California considering banning giant TVs Electricity-guzzling giant-screen televisions are on the verge of being banned in California in an attempt to cut the state's soaring energy bill.
By Tom Leonard in New York Published: 8:38PM BST 16 Oct 2009
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the state's governor, has supported controversial proposals by the California's energy commission to impose strict energy consumption limits on TVs with screens that are more than 40 inches wide.
The commission claims that California's estimated 35 million televisions and related gadgets account for about 10 per cent of household energy consumption in the state.
Experts say that the large LCD or plasma screen sets can use three times as much power as traditional models.
Some TV manufacturers are fighting the plan but have reportedly said little to sway the commission, which could vote on it within weeks.
(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...
They may accomplish more banning big idiots.
due to health risks caused by viewing Joy Behar in high-def
My Dad told me years ago that there wouldn't be another revolution until the government tried to outlaw a man's TV, his cigarettes, and his beer.
Yep. We’ll just keep running the existing fleet until it wears out. Then we’ll freeze in the dark.
I would be willing to bet that every politician in CA has big screen TV. I do, and if my governor tried to do something as stupid as this I would personally go to Santa Fe and wring his liberal neck. THAT’S what you California folks ought to do to Ahnold! He’s sure let his liberal side shine through!
Blow this scoreboard up. In the name of Algore!
I have no idea why any conservative would remain in the state of CA. I know it’s a beautiful state, and they might have family there, but. . .
Kalifornia will wind up banning EVERYTHING but perversity and Mexicans stealing taxpayer money.
This would save me $2.50 per month on my energy bill? Well, I’d rather pay that $2.50 to have a screen I can actually see with these old eyes!
And as long as degeneracy and perversity are still AOK, the drones out there will still consider themselves "free".
That said, I live in Sweden and nearly everyone here has a giant TV. What's that tell you? Sweden is less totalitarian than California.
“Joy Behar in high-def”
I’m convinced she’s Koko the gorilla, shaved. Remember, the one that could `sign’?
I have documented proof—photos, court papers from Smoking Gun and, well, everything!
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The above is technically a computer monitor, not a “TV.”
Of course, one could add a monitor card or other adapter.
If the public is paying their electric bill and taxes on electric usage what business is it of the government.
Oh wait! That is Kalifornia!
It’s a Christmas Sales Stimulus Program. Scare the hell out of everybody, we all run out and buy new TVs, then call the whole stupid thing off on December 26. Might clever!
Next they will be looking in your windows to see if you have a big tv. Sounds like the Iranians looking for satelite dishes.
It really means that CARB can ban anything they set their mind to. Unlegislated laws and rules and fines.
Some of us are STATIONED here. :)
Silly deniers of silly liberal policies. Once Big TVs are banned, then it is only a matter of time before air conditioners that are too cold are banned, and then heaters that are too warm. Next, Kali energy nannys will ban cake mixes that require the oven to be hotter than “too much” and “wasteful”. Then beer that is too cold will also be banned.
To anyone who loves their liberty: escape while you can.
TV sales in California will slow and Best Buy and Fry's will lay off a few hundred people.
Big Screen TV ads on Craig's List will skyrocket.
Nevada and Arizona will see a surprising uptick in big screen TV sales.
We Californians will pay more, get less but still enjoy our big screen TVs - for awhile.
But then ...
Obama will decide to send 40,000 HDTV Inspection Core Troops to California to survey HDTV screen sizes based on a recommendation from Homeland Security General McCracker. Obama thought long and hard about his decision but finally gave the go-head 15 seconds after receiving the recommendation.
Congress will pass the Cash for HDTV-Clunkers program and it will be wildly successful. 4 million 40+ inch HDTVs will be destroyed in a manner of a few weeks. How green is my valley.
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