tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615995.post8513163974092497565..comments2023-09-30T04:41:24.558-07:00Comments on Ephemeral Isle: Shale of the centuryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615995.post-61181045020782736742011-10-14T16:01:21.438-07:002011-10-14T16:01:21.438-07:00Having seen video of what happens when the gale-br...Having seen video of what happens when the gale-brake fails on one of the "saviours of the planet" (TM), I can state that given the choice of having a nuclear power station or a white windmill built anywhere within a half-mile of my abode, then I would choose the active atoms every time.<br /><br />And then I will be able to enjoy the birdsong and watch the bats in the evening, all without the fear that one windy day a 50ft length of carbon-fibre will come through the wall at a fair turn of speed.<br /><br />As a bonus, I'll also be able to enjoy the benefits of the 20th century (electric lighting, telecommunications, electronics etc) when I wish, rather than when the wind speed falls within a narrow range.Cthelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615995.post-3016301670582347122011-10-14T14:14:32.753-07:002011-10-14T14:14:32.753-07:00Our Fearless Leaders are less concerned with the w...Our Fearless Leaders are less concerned with the welfare of the people than they are with the approval of the "enlightened elite'", who don't like "the people" much anyway.<br /><br /> Also, this way they can wear buttons saying "I Really, REALLY Love Holy Mother Gaia". Guaranteed vote-getter from the "Hug a Whale, Harpoon A Baby" crowd.<br /><br />cheers<br /><br />eoneonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580152241525427599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28615995.post-85737018882766601892011-10-14T11:57:17.153-07:002011-10-14T11:57:17.153-07:00It is not a coincidence that that oil guy, T. Boon...It is not a coincidence that that oil guy, T. Boone Pickens, had an epiphany a couple years ago and started backing wind power. Turned out, he owns gas fields, whose output would turn a decent profit spinning backup generators. The execrable Nancy Pelosi is also a big fan of um, fans, and I believe she also has something to gain from selling gas.<br /><br />Remember, It's For The Children!Sergejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04220098289020600208noreply@blogger.com