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New York Times runs an op-ed calling on the public to go without air conditioning
American Thinker ^ | 09/02/2024 | Monica Showalter

Posted on 09/02/2024 11:12:51 AM PDT by simpson96

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To: Harpotoo

Every time they get on an airplane they should demand not request that the HVAC be turned off.


41 posted on 09/02/2024 12:05:32 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again," )
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To: MinorityRepublican

Looks like the time that only showers every other day.


42 posted on 09/02/2024 12:07:10 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: PAR35

I find that closed cell foam insulation works very well in those conditions.


43 posted on 09/02/2024 12:08:04 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again," )
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To: simpson96

Come to Vegas and try that.


44 posted on 09/02/2024 12:09:59 PM PDT by Scott from the Left Coast (Peak crazy is almost here.)
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To: simpson96

I use a $15 turbo fan. It’s noiseless, circulates the air and can be “aimed”. Haven’t had the air on in 5 years.


45 posted on 09/02/2024 12:10:08 PM PDT by Sacajaweau (mY)
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To: blueplum

Remember during the Clinton Admin when, I believe it was Henry Cisneros, during a heat wave said Air conditioning was a CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT for those living in government welfare housing.


46 posted on 09/02/2024 12:14:01 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar ( Government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is force!--G. Washington)
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Hmm. Wait until we get the obituary about Stan Cox dying of heatstroke . . . or that it’s discovered that he made it all up . . .


47 posted on 09/02/2024 12:14:36 PM PDT by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: simpson96

This fella still votes for Demoncrats!


48 posted on 09/02/2024 12:17:14 PM PDT by Mark (DONATE ONCE every 3 months-is that a big deal?)
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To: steve86

That is likely.


49 posted on 09/02/2024 12:21:44 PM PDT by lastchance (Cognovit Dominus qui sunt eius.)
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To: simpson96

Turn off that A/c, you’ll get used to the heat!

The 1995 Heat Wave in Chicago, Illinois

“The heat wave in July 1995 in Chicago was one of the worst weather-related disasters in Illinois history with over 700 deaths over a 5-day period.”


50 posted on 09/02/2024 12:42:25 PM PDT by Karl Spooner
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To: Responsibility2nd

I remember huge window awnings

Sun Setter still advertises on cable. Buy your uglifing awning today!


51 posted on 09/02/2024 12:46:00 PM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: midwest_hiker

My grandmother lived in a house built in 1923, and survived IN NASHVILLE with 2 box fans. But she had screen doors on the front and back of the house and an understanding of how “air circulation” worked. I don’t ever remember being overly hot in her house either.

So, in short, I agree with you. They were designed differently back then.


52 posted on 09/02/2024 12:50:41 PM PDT by FrankRizzo890
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To: simpson96
That's what it sounds like, what with greenie mandates from Democrats that would ensure that prices of air conditioning will soar so high there will be no air-conditioning for anyone except party elites.

If only there was some way of making people who want to impose these crackpot ideas on the rest of mankind, pave the way and do it themselves first, for several years.

Show us how it's done and how easy it is and how much you've benefitted from it.

Then if the idea works, you won't have to force people through legislation and regulations to do it. They voluntarily will.

53 posted on 09/02/2024 12:51:17 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus”)
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To: simpson96
From last year...

Heat-related mortality in Europe during the summer of 2022

...Relative to population, we estimated 56% more heat-related deaths in women than men, with higher rates in men aged 0–64 (+41%) and 65–79 (+14%) years, and in women aged 80+ years (+27%)...

Deep States everywhere waging a war on women and geezers.

54 posted on 09/02/2024 12:53:31 PM PDT by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: mewzilla
Published last month...

Heat vulnerability: health impacts of heat on older people in urban and rural areas in Europe

Exposure to extreme heat is associated with both increased morbidity and mortality, especially in older people. Health burdens associated with heat include heat stroke, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart diseases, heart failure and arrhythmia, pulmonary diseases but also injuries, problems with activities of daily living, and mental disorders...

Neither Deep Statess nor their mouthpieces give a damn.

55 posted on 09/02/2024 12:57:02 PM PDT by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: Cloverfarm
There are places in this country that would be unlivable without AC.

That's exactly right.

This country can have a mass exodus from northern states to southern states because of air conditioning; most people wouldn't dream of living in some parts of this country without it. (Las Vegas would be abandoned in 24 summertime hours.)

56 posted on 09/02/2024 12:59:47 PM PDT by Captain Walker ("It is infinitely better to have a few good Men, than many indifferent ones." - George Washington)
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To: Responsibility2nd

lots of folks in old Florida lived without ac too. most only lived in Florida during the winter.


57 posted on 09/02/2024 1:01:48 PM PDT by Qwapisking ("IF the Second goes first the First goes second" L.Star)
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To: Tacrolimus1mg

Having gone through many years in some hotter climes before there WAS A/C, now in my old age I finally have had it for a few years now & would not think of doing without it unless I had no choice. I sure don’t need someone else telling me to do without it if I can afford it. It just makes no sense to suffer in 100+ degree heat if you don’t have to. Would these same people suggesting this plan say that you don’t need heat in the winter also? By that, I mean down to a certain temperature below which would endanger one’s life.


58 posted on 09/02/2024 2:11:21 PM PDT by oldtech
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To: oldtech

In Arizona before modern AC we had swamp coolers. And some large buildings still use cooling towers to make refrigeration.


59 posted on 09/02/2024 2:54:47 PM PDT by kaktuskid
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To: Harpotoo

Have never lived in homes with A/c.

Am on my 3rd home I own. NO A/C

Was raised on dairy farm & farmhouse had NO A/C.

Neither of my vehicles has A/C.


60 posted on 09/02/2024 3:02:54 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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