Why don't libs walk the walk and swear off all oil based products from this time forward?

...CHG...Why don't libs walk the walk and swear off all oil based products from this time forward?
Great idea. I'll take my share of what they don't use.Why don't libs walk the walk and swear off all oil based products from this time forward?
The argument at hand isn't saying that we all need to get off oil right this second, some do but they are clearly out of touch. The argument is that we need to come up with a way to produce energy that doesn't rely so heavily on oil so that when the oil runs out, we won't be caught unprepared. So my question back is why don't cons actually attempt to fund alternative energy research instead of saying that our solution will be just find more places to drill. That is just a stall, and doesn't solve the issue that oil WILL run out. But we know why conservatives won't do that. Because they're all backed by oil companies!!! If we actually find those alternative energy sources, then by god, their entire base will begin completely obsolete. What will they do when we don't need those guys anymore? They'll probably try and swing it to make it look like it was their idea all along!
That type of ';action'; would mean more than the same old tired accusations from their side. They are good at assigning blame and pointing fingers but when it comes right down to it only a few actually put on the sandals and live up in a tree. They would have to modify their lives too much. Imagine the vegetarian part of them walking to the store and finding most of their food isn't being delivered anymore.No more cell phones either-plastic.Forget about cheap clothes too, most of that is shipped from all over the world. I don't think they realize just how much of an impact oil has on their daily lives.
That's probably a worthwhile goal but it can't be accomplished overnight. Oil-based products are integrated into basic consumer goods and can't be replaced in a short period of time without serious technological research into suitable alternatives. Our ';addiction to oil'; extends well beyond energy requirements and we should start now (better late than never) to prepare for the future.
I do.





I can go 5 weeks on a tank of gas.





I keep my house at 64 in the winter. And believe me - that is a sacrifice where I live (avg. winter temp. 10 degrees.)





I walk almost everywhere.





I buy local products.





Its easy! Most people have no idea how much they over consume and cutting down to the necessities is simple.





Until we have alternative fuels... using as little as possible is the only American thing to do.
All combustion engines run off of oil and oil based products. Everything you see that has been manufactured has a petroleum based ingredient. How long would it take for everything that has been produced to be consumed?
Because we need them to live our daily lives. A lot of us have done what we can to cut back, but honestly, if we could all live without oil based products, then the topic wouldn't even be an issue. Duh.
Until our economy is reformed, it's like swearing off water or air. Why should liberals sacrifice themselves for heartless, conservative free-riders?
THEY ARE ALL PHONIES. YOU CAN'T EXPECT THEM TO DO WHAT THEY DEMAND OF THE AVERAGE AMERICAN.
Although we use oil based products, I don't think that's a good reason to invade countries with lies.
Why don't you walk the walk and support the troops right out there on the battlefield? Buh-bye!
Because they are hypocrites....
Some do. But I'm pretty sure they wouldn't be able to make it if they all did.