Posts Tagged ‘ecology’

Frank DeMartini

‘Cap and Trade’: 1000+ Pages of Economic Chaos

by Frank DeMartini

The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, more commonly known as the Cap and Trade Bill, is dangerous for the country and potentially disastrous for the economy.  I cannot say this more simply.  This bill which is designed to lower emissions and stop global warming will do nothing except raise the average Americans’ expenses and cause the loss of many American jobs. 

The bill passed in the House last week by a margin of less than ten votes.  The vote was mostly among party lines.  However, many Democrats sensing its disastrous consequences actually voted against it.  In fact, if it were not for eight liberal minded Republicans, the bill would have failed. It is going to the Senate shortly and must be stopped there at all costs.  As for those eight Republicans, I suggest they start looking for employment themselves. 

Global warming is allegedly caused by the burning of fossil fuels.  This Cap and Trade bill is supposed to lower emissions caused by such energy sources.  It is the dream of former Vice President Al Gore who has made a mini-industry out of global warming and who does nothing personally to stop it.  This typical Democratic hypocrite burns more carbon based fuels than 10 average Americans and yet he claims that we, as a country, are not doing enough to stop this potential disaster to the planet.  I wonder when the last time he flew on a commercial airline was.  But, that’s another column completely.  (more…)

Jeffrey Jena

Beware the Earth Day Scam

by Jeffrey Jena

I am sure you have received e-mails from scam artists around the world telling you that they have something of value they want to bring to the United States. If you would just be so kind as to help them your life will be improved too! If you have fallen victim to one of these scams you know that you got nothing and some of your money ended up in a foreign country.

Today the granddaddy of all financial scams will be launched again. It is known as “Earth Day.” Do not fall for this scam! This con game may seem like a new idea, but it’s been around since the seventies, just like Mr. Obama’s “new” idea about saving the country by building some light rail. This scam seems to pop up every Spring in one form or another. This scam has also been circulated under the names; “Global Warming,” “Climate Change,” “The Green Movement,” and “Ecology.” Recent variations have used the names “Carbon Credits” and “Cap and Trade.” (more…)