Watch them here. MSNBC and affiliated NBC networks are providing coverage throughout the day. Climate Progress is live-blogging the New York concert.
UPDATE: The concerts are barely underway, but the National Review’s Mark Steyn has already declared the event a failure. “The way this thing’s going it looks like, thanks to Al Gore, all-star charity galas will be joining the polar bears on his endangered species list.”
UPDATE II: Michelle Malkin offers her insights on the concerts: “Who are these people and what on earth are they doing?”
Imagine…
…how much energy this concert uses.
…how much waste is produced by this concert.
…how much aviation fuel all the artists and audience spent just to get to the concert. Doesn’t help with global warming, now does it?
…how much better the money spent on this concert could have been spent in solving poverty and hunger all around the world.
…and so on.
Hypocrites. That’s what you are.
July 7th, 2007 at 9:40 amFrank M,
F*ck off retard
July 7th, 2007 at 9:44 amToo bad these weren’t all held in Death Valley, CA.
I thought Al Gore cancelled due to his son’s arrest for drugs / speeding?
July 7th, 2007 at 9:49 amIf you want to talk about waste and pollution, look no further than the Bush/Cheney administration!
BushCo = LIARS
July 7th, 2007 at 9:50 amIt’s too easy making fun of celebrity activists. Of course if Malkin and the other guy were smart they would ignore Live Earth. But alas they are stupid, and they will catapult global warming EVEN FURTHER into the public discussion. LOL
July 7th, 2007 at 9:50 amThe Whining 22%-ers™
July 7th, 2007 at 9:55 am#2: Oh that was constructive. You didn’t even try to debunk my points.
July 7th, 2007 at 9:56 amFrank you’re an amateur. How does an obvious mororn like you find a place like TP?
July 7th, 2007 at 10:03 amThe Repuke trolls are having their own concert, to help their poor Big Oil pals.
Its called the DEAD Earth Concert.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:03 amImagine…
…how much energy this occupation uses.
…how much waste is produced by this war.
…how much aviation fuel all the officers and supplies spent just to get to Iraq. Doesn’t help with global warming, now does it?
…how much better the money spent on this fake war could have been spent in solving poverty and hunger all around the world.
…and so on.
Hypocrites. That’s what you are.
….there that’s better…..debunk those points moron.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:04 amRepuke trolls HATE our planet.
They’re evil, sick little psychotics.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:06 amComment by Texas Democrat — July 7, 2007 @ 9:44 am
What’s the matter, can’t stand the heat?
Good point on post #1, Frank.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:08 amFrank….grow up numbnuts. Energy spent on the defense off the planet is not wasted as oppossed to the air that you breath.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:09 amFrank,
The reality of the world we live in is that to pull this off we do need to expend some energy. That level of energy pales in comparison to what could be saved by bringing more awareness of this problem to the people.
No, Frank would prefer that we stick our head in the sand and let Exxon continue to break new profit records. What gets these trolls all upset about Al Gore is that he is at least trying to DO SOMETHING. The global warming deniers would prefer that we DO NOTHING. Their type are now being exposed for what they are. The world is seeing this as a real problem and are demanding real action. Unfortunately, our leaders in Washington are intent on NOT providing any.
I sat and watched Fox “News” with my mom last night. (She’s in her last days so I gave in to her.) As to be expected with the right-wing trolls, Frank is parroting them well. Maybe you could come up with something original. Maybe you could explain why we’re continually setting new tempurature records. Maybe you could tell us that 115 degree weather in Phoenix is really nothing to worry about.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:10 am…how much better the money spent on this concert could have been spent in solving poverty and hunger all around the world.
…and so on.
Hypocrites. That’s what you are.
Comment by Frank M — July 7, 2007 @ 9:40 am
Sort of the same as that money for the Iraq debacle could be but over on that thread I see the same folks arguing that paying for the things describe here falls under the category of scary universal health care.
Cake and eat it too? Who are the hypocrites?
July 7th, 2007 at 10:10 amComment by dlet
Al Gore can become an effective speaker once he cuts his $1200+ electricity bill. No human should be consuming half that amount to comfortably live. And he owns other homes that carry an energy demand, does he not?
July 7th, 2007 at 10:10 amdlet: Easily debunked. The war makes us more secure while this concert is nothing but lots of hot air and pompous celebrities and washed-up politicians prancing around for PR.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:11 amAl Gore’s “resurrect the hippies” movement of 2007.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:13 am“The war makes us more secure”
Hi Frank! Care to explain this one? Declaritive statements with no support are just opinions, I declare.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:15 amProblem: Global Warming. So, let’s discuss: Al Gore’s electric bill. Hmmm. Sounds logical to me.
Frank M., more secure?! Isn’t the whole reason we’re fighting this war is to secure Iraqi’s oil? If we practiced some simple conservation then we wouldn’t need the Mid-East oil and would have no need to fight the war.
Or are you so stuck on Fox News that you’re going to tell us the 9/11 hijackers were connected to Iraq and Saddam Hussein?
July 7th, 2007 at 10:15 amAl Gore’s “resurrect the hippies†movement of 2007.
Hahaha! Good one.
At least some of the hippie girls were hot and kind of ditsy. Al Gore’s movement is most likely filled with lesbian feminazis who hate both men and conservative politics with equal vigor.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:16 amVinnie:
If you can’t take the heat, you shouldn’t live in a desert.
CT_V1:
Al Gore owns at least THREE properties. Besides their Nashville, Tennessee mansion, he has a farm near Carthage and a condominium at San Francisco’s St. Regis.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:16 amAnd he owns other homes that carry an energy demand, does he not?
Comment by CT_V1
Yeah I also read on Drudge that he leaves all the lights on in every place he owns just so that idiots can claim that Al Gore is a hypocrite. He also has a gasoline fountain that burns just to waste energy and create pollution. I also heard that he has genectically changed his lungs so that they produce greenhouse gases every time he exhales. Man that Al Gore is crazy like that.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:17 amJake,
It’s so interesting how you guys avoid the problem of global warming just to talk about Al Gore. I’m surprised you haven’t brought up his son’s troubles yet as if that shows that Gore must be wrong. This is NOT about Al Gore. It’s about a global climate crisis that you are suggesting we ignore.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:18 amLooks like the trolls are having to work overtime this morning. Another trolls circle jerk. “Ooooh, good point!” As if you hadn’t gotten your “points” from the same wingnut crib sheets.
Have fun, children. Thank god none of you will be breeding.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:18 amFrank M:
Superstars flying 222,623 miles between them to get to the LIVE EARTH concerts . . . but we are supposed to just “ignore” the hypocrisy ; )
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/ pages/ live/ femail/ article.html?in_article_id=466775&in_page_id=1879
July 7th, 2007 at 10:19 amComment by Vinnie
Why would you attempt skirt the issue of his energy consumption? He’s a hypocrite, plain and simple. He can cut his energy use to reasonable levels, then come back to run his mouth.
Don’t attempt to minimize my words because it causes you political discomfort.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:19 amVinnie + dbadass: Going to Iraq makes us safer in two ways.
One: it gives us access to oil which is the lifeblood of America. There are no alternative energy sources and there will not be any, at least in large scale, for decades to come. Wind and solar will never, ever scale up and fusion - which is the only realistic alternative - is still not working even in the lab.
Two: The militant islam must be kept under control. Europeans have already caved in and as of now the European Community is being run over by muslim immigrants. We will have an islamic Europe in twenty or so years. Therefore it is imperative that we discourage militant islam by a show of force whenever necessary. That’s what they’ll always understand.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:20 amAt least some of the hippie girls were hot and kind of ditsy. Al Gore’s movement is most likely filled with lesbian feminazis who hate both men and conservative politics with equal vigor.
Comment by Frank M — July 7, 2007 @ 10:16 am
Sources please? Frank I trust you are a thinking bipedal homonid. I think folks might be willing to listen to your ideas if they weren’t expressed as a bunch of nonsensical ramblings assembled in the absence of supporting data. I am happy to look at them objectively once this foundation of critical thinking has been met
July 7th, 2007 at 10:21 amComment by gummitch
Prove it, son. Prove our points to be incorrect, rather than using your talking points from Howard Dean.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:21 amLet’s assume for a second that Al Gore is a hypocrit and is consuming far more energy than he needs to, does that mean that the problem of global climate change can be ignored? If not, then what do you suggest we do about it?
Your whole MO here is to say that this problem can be ignored.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:22 amComment by dlet — July 7, 2007 @ 10:17 am
His electricity bill is the only record needed. The itemized tally of his consumption isn’t needed. Thank you for your attempt to skirt his obvious hypocrisy with sarcasm.
Al Gore does what he wants, not what he wants us to do, apparently.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:24 am#29: I don’t need your validation, but as you may have read in my post, I said “most likely”. It was just a conjecture based on my experiences with liberal chicks of today.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:24 amThe real failure here is the National Review. Have they ever actually been right about anything?
July 7th, 2007 at 10:28 amFrank:
July 7th, 2007 at 10:28 amCorrect me if I am wrong but did the greatest US military minds recently point out the state of the environment as a major force in global instability and are planning contingencies for such? Why support A grossly exxagerated modern day Crusade while denying a serious threat as identified by experts in the field? I deny not that the current unpleasantness is unpleasant but it will pass and our current strategy appears to be worsen that problem rather than addressing it in a more constructive problem solving paradigm
Frank,
You’re basically admitting that our oil addiction is bad enough that we need to start a pre-emptive war against a sovereign nation and to continue a military occupation of that country indefinitely simply in order to supply us with oil. If we switched towards more fuel-efficient vehicles using existing technology, we could have avoided this war altogether. Instead, our economy has just bled away 1.4 TRILLION dollars.
BTW, Iraq was NOT a muslim nation when we attacked it. Hussein, for all his faults, did keep Iraq secular. However, in no way am I buying into your irrational fear of all Muslims that seems to permeate you trolls.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:28 am“If we switched towards more fuel-efficient vehicles using existing technology, we could have avoided this war altogether. ”
Uh. No. Cars would still run on gas and we would still have to get our oil from the Middle East.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:29 amComment by Vinnie — July 7, 2007 @ 10:22 am
It means that Al Gore and the Hollywood suck-ups shouldn’t using the cause for PR and book deals. Al Gore has taken in more than he has put out throughout this “advocacy” charade.
Appoint somebody else who consumes less than $200 per month in total energy, to include air travel.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:29 amGod you’re pathetic, Frank.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:31 amWhy are the Republicans running so scared? Can it be that they have no celebs to boost their cause?? That they have no rhythm???
Of course, what makes them hate Al Gore is that he’s a millionaire who is pushing Kyoto. This is heresy. Socialist millionaires make the Right gag, foam, and spit venom.
What do they fear from this concert? That it will create a worldwide organization for action. It might put the Environment at the top of the political agenda. Whoa!
Remember. This is the Far Right that’s talking thru the butt of Malkin & Steyn. Their talk is a major cause of greenhouse gasses. This is the Far Right that thinks Rachel Carson is akin to Hitler & Stalin and the Darwin is an enemy of the people. They’re nuts. They’re anti-science, they’re anti-humanity. They are anti-LIFE.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:31 amwow. You can always tell when the troll are afraid. They must be REALLY AFRAID
July 7th, 2007 at 10:33 amProve it, son. Prove our points to be incorrect, rather than using your talking points from Howard Dean.
Comment by CT_V1
You got that backwards, as usual. When you make a claim, YOU back it up with proof. That way you prove the credibility of YOUR claims.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:33 amFrank M, you’re an ignorant fool. The world has mocked the size of American cars since the 1950s. It would be easy to reduce America’s gas consumption by 50%. And all cars do not run on gas. Go rent: Who killed the Electric Car?
BTW, you do know that America’s #1 supplier of oil and gas is CANADA. It’s not Saudi Arabia, it’s not anyone in the Middle East. Nope. It’s friendly old CANADA. But don’t expect us to be too friendly in the future if you keep these fascist clowns in office.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:34 amWind and solar will never, ever scale up and fusion - which is the only realistic alternative - is still not working even in the lab.
The militant islam must be kept under control.
Comment by Frank M
First, why do you hold so little regard for American ingenuity? Why do you hate America? I personally think that if we had a president with a grain of character at this moment the energy solution which would include wind and solar research would be worked on with the best and brightest this country has to offer. There could and would be solutions within years not decades. It just needs to be given the commitment some reserve for empire building disguised as “protection”. As for the containment of radical Islam in the ME I think that Saddam has the same idea. What happened to him again?
July 7th, 2007 at 10:35 amwow. You can always tell when the troll are afraid. They must be REALLY AFRAID
Comment by whiteyfresh
Your mentioned gibberish translates into Talking-points ™, sir.
More like, BLAH BLUH BLAH BLUH.
So afraid. When do you plan on issuing any factual response?
July 7th, 2007 at 10:35 amWho killed the Electric Car?
Uhhuh? And where would that electricity come from? That’s right. From oil, gas and coal.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:36 amHere’s one, Wayne:
http://www.tennesseepolicy.org/ main/ article.php?article_id=367
July 7th, 2007 at 10:39 amBTW, Iraq was NOT a muslim nation when we attacked it. Hussein, for all his faults, did keep Iraq secular.
Comment by Vinnie
But now it IS an Islamic Republic, Bush really goofed that one. The trolls can’t blame that on”Liberals”, Heh
Not honestly at least.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:40 amBut then again, I don’t see
many honest trolls posting here.And here’s one for you, gummitch
http://abclocal.go.com/ ktrk/ story?section=nation_world&id=5072659
July 7th, 2007 at 10:41 amComment by CT_V1
A post about Gore’s electric bills neither discredits Global warming nor the purpose of the concert.
But then again, you think Libby commiting perjury and obstruction of justice is ok, so we understand you have problems thinking critically.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:49 amUPDATE II: Michelle Malkin plans her own benefit concert to coincide with the release of her new album, “I $@cking Hate Libs: The Musical.”
July 7th, 2007 at 10:49 amCT, again. You really can’t demolish the Green Movement based on the energy consumption of Al Gore’s Tennessee mansion. It’s no different than screaming that Gore is rich and wants to raise taxes on himself. I find that noble.
BTW, the so-called facts on Gore’s house are distorted. It offers no comparisons. It doesn’t disclose it’s Republican source. And it doesn’t qualify the actual nature of the mansion as an office as well as a dwelling. Nor do we have disclosures for the anti-Global Warming crowd about their energy consumption.
It’s all about ideology on the Right. Carter installed solar panels on the White House. Reagan ripped them out. Why? For no better reason than ideology. The GOP creed: Waste is Good.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:53 amhttp://abclocal.go.com/ ktrk/ story?section=nation_world&id=5072659
Comment by CT_V1
Did you read that link?
July 7th, 2007 at 10:54 amComment by Wayne
Uhhh…geez, Wayne. Allow me to refer you to post #38.
Al Gore is simply the wrong representative to the cause of Global Warming. How could one use an electricity bill to claim that GW doesn’t exist? Explain that one.
Also, I’ve also admitted that Libby was guilty, time and time and time again. The disagreement spurs from his sentencing. Why do you keep repeating old and answered questions?
Get your facts straight.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:54 amCheck your spelling, it’s Mark STAIN; as in grease spot or skid mark.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:55 amComment by david
Ahem.
He lives in a mansion. Those are the official records of his bills.
“Republican sources” Do you belong in college, kid?
You can’t win this one. He consumes more energy than any human being should. That harms the planet. Now shataap.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:56 amComment by Wayne — July 7, 2007 @ 10:54 am
He’s using too much electricity, that’s the bottom line. His tiny steps simply aren’t enough. He needs a usage overhaul to be an effective example and spokesperson.
July 7th, 2007 at 10:58 amComment by david — July 7, 2007 @ 10:53 am
Is the GOP preaching consumption? They make it obvious, while Al Gore lies. The subject is Al Gore, so get your story straight.
This comes from the “Republican sources” moron.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:00 amThe disagreement spurs from his sentencing.
Which every person who is convicted of the same crimes Libby was convicted of faces.
Did Bush commute anyone elses sentencing?
Is Bush requesting a change from congress to change the so called unfair sentencing guidelines?
Get your facts straight.
Comment by CT_V1
Take your own advice.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:00 amCT_V1-HOW MANY CARBON OFFSETS DO YOU PURCHACE? AND DO YOU RUN A HIGHER ENERGY INPUT(FROM CLEAN-SOURCE ENERGY) THAN YOU NEIGHBERS? ALSO, WHEN NOT CONSUMING AS MUCH ENERGY, DO YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO SELL THE ENERGY YOU CREATE(THROUGH VARIOUS CLEAN SOURCES) ON YOUR OWN PROPERTY BACK TO THE ENERGY COMPANY? HUH?? DO YA?? DO YA???
July 7th, 2007 at 11:10 amComment by Wayne
The president has his constitutional powers and can decide to use them even in an unfavorable light. Next, I would like to see him commute/pardon the sentences/convictions of those two border patrol agents.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:10 amyou know what CT-V1
July 7th, 2007 at 11:12 ami think i can finally agree with you on something….
July 7th, 2007 at 11:12 amComment by whiteyfresh
I keep my electricity bill under $70.00 monthly. “Carbon offsets” is not an excuse from conserving electricity. I most certainly do my part.
You don’t have a case, dolt.
Please proceed to lame Al Gore defense #435….
July 7th, 2007 at 11:13 amTo clear up the trolls lies:
Al Gore uses alternative sustainable fuels (solar and wind) to power his home, not oil.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:17 amCT, get your facts straight. This isn’t a thread about Al Gore. You’re the troll trying to turn it into a Gore Event. It’s about Global Warming and how we have to reduce our energy consumption or carbon footprint. And yes, the Tennessee Center for Policy Research is a Republican front organization.
It’s laughable to dismiss Gore because he has a mansion. But that’s the Right. They always attack the messenger with a vengeance. The Right hated Gandhi and so they mocked his loincloth and simple lifestyle. Jesus was mocked for accepting the scented oil. and so it goes.
Mr Pee and CT can’t take it if someone from the Country Club isn’t GOP. They can’t take someone serious if they don’t wear a suit and shoot ducks. They just roll their eyes if they propose doing anything that is approved by the WSJ.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:17 amOf course Michelle Malkin is confused. Anything global that doesn’t involve killing people is beyond her comprehension.
Anyhoo…. 5 years ago we changed out every bulb in our home to compact fluroescent, and we haven’t had to replace a single one in all that time. It was costly at the time, but totally worth it. Also, we use powerbars for our electronics and don’t just turn them off with the remote, which is just energy-consuming standby, but at the powerbar to cut off the electricity completely.
What they are doing, Michelle Malkindinejad, is raising awareness to include those small things that matter, like we have done. It’s about decreasing consumption and working toward solutions so that our children and their children will have a chance to live the kind of life we hope for them.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:17 amComment by CT_V1
Ahhh, avoiding the questions. typical.
let me answer for you.
Did Bush commute anyone elses sentencing?
NO
Is Bush requesting a change from congress to change the so called unfair sentencing guidelines?
NO
In fact, for everyone else, Bush advocates the maximum sentences available and has ordered Gonzo to push the same.
The hypocricy of you repukes knows no bounds
July 7th, 2007 at 11:18 amThe fascist trolls on this thread dispise america.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:20 amWow, I try and respect your comments, and actually agree with you on pardoning the 2 border guards(personally, I think that was a messed up case all around-and they never should have gone to jail), and here you go insulting me. If I sling an insult at someone, It’s because they have PROVEN themselves to be complete jackasses/morons in the past.
lame(to you)ass excuse #1-it’s called the GOLDEN RULE.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:21 am# 69 GOES OUT TO CT-V1-YOU KNOW, 69!!(a number I’m SURE CT is totally unfamiliar with…)
July 7th, 2007 at 11:23 amAl Gore can become an effective speaker once he cuts his $1200+ electricity bill. No human should be consuming half that amount to comfortably live. And he owns other homes that carry an energy demand, does he not?
Comment by CT_V1
Al Gore is spending extra money so his house is powered by only “renewable energy sources” and it would have been even less if his idiot neighbors hadn’t made him take down the solar panels he put up.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:23 amThe fascists in our government can’t stand the fact that we are joining globally for this foray into a world that doesn’t include them. This concert is a raving success as we can all see and the fact that the temps are in the triple digits today only lends further factual legitimacy to the cause celebre.
This is the kind of unity we are capable of and the fascists in this country are very scared now. This concert is mending fences destroyed by bushitcos. The people on the planet will overpower these demons now and their reign of terror will come to a conclusion.
I think that’s really what this united effort is showing. And it’s all good.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:23 amBLACK EYED PEAS IN 20 MINUTES ON UK FEED!!! I must say, going to msnbc, clicking the WATCH LIVE EARTH link, and then boom, there you go. Steller job on the web layout!!!!
July 7th, 2007 at 11:25 amThe absurd argument that people are burning gas and Gore uses electricity is all they can say. After all it’s the anti-stewardship policies of this regime now in office that has created this dependency. This argument has absolutely no substance to it at all so give it up before you make greater idiots of yourselves.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:25 amgive it up before you make greater idiots of yourselves.
Comment by BetterLateThanNever — July 7, 2007 @ 11:25 am
and just when you thought it wasn’t possible, they do it AGAIN….
*sigh**
July 7th, 2007 at 11:26 amAl Gore owns at least THREE properties. Besides their Nashville, Tennessee mansion, he has a farm near Carthage and a condominium at San Francisco’s St. Regis.
Comment by Jake
We know, only neocons are allowed to own property and accumulate wealth. Got it. Welcome to the Fascist States of America.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:27 amwhoops hadn’t looked in a minute!!!
July 7th, 2007 at 11:27 amBlack Eyed peas on NOW!!!
This universal concert will trump anything bush is capable of and already has. I believe one can legitimately say that bush’s term is official over now. We can and will go over their heads as the individual states have and will do. this is an illegitimte government in the first place with it’s stolen elections, subversion of the laws of this country, and their impeachable offenses which continue daily.
This shows the power of the people who, when united, can accomplish global goals. We don’t need this sick government to tell us what to do. We’ll achieve it without them.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:28 amhttp://www.snopes.com/ politics/ business/ gorehome.asp
In fact, let’s just go ahead and debunk ALL the absurd Al Gore smears so we can discuss Global Warming instead:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Gore_controversies
July 7th, 2007 at 11:28 amGood for gore if he owns a thousand properties! How many does your friend King George own?? How about their post term hideout in Paraguay, idiot?
July 7th, 2007 at 11:28 am#79 How about this concert? Amazing, isn’t it?
It’s leaving the slick oil criminals in it’s wake.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:29 amand raising al gore to superstar status in the process. It’s a win/win I’d say.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:29 amjeebus they’re nutty….
July 7th, 2007 at 11:29 amComment by Duhvid
M’Kay, now, libetroll. This is a thread about Al Gore because he’s the wrong leader for this event, and he’s making GW advocacy appear to be a PR stunt. Reducing energy consumption is not enough, you have to reduce it to reasonable levels. Al Gore’s usage is still way excessive.
A spokesperson for the Gore didn’t dispute their findings. Her “carbon footprint” rebuttal, however, doesn’t make any sense. It all comes down to consumption.
Interest groups are quoted by either party constantly. Public records are reviewed, you know. They didn’t just pop random numbers.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:30 amwho increased our oil dependency? who did so to feather their own nests and offshore accounts? they’re sitting in the white house right now, that’s who.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:30 amSuperstars flying 222,623 miles between them to get to the LIVE EARTH concerts . . . but we are supposed to just “ignore†the hypocrisy ; )
Comment by Jake
Their job is to travel and give concerts. Or should they stay home and let the audiences fly to them. And you can’t keep a record contract if you don’t tour.
How many acts are traveling this weekend that aren’t part of this concert? Get back to us with that link, okay.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:30 amby the end of this day I suspect that the official end of the bush tyranny will come to a close. It’s apparent that it’s making a fool out of him and his group of thugs.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:31 amWe know, only neocons are allowed to own property and accumulate wealth. Got it. Welcome to the Fascist States of America.
Comment by shane — July 7, 2007 @ 11:27 am
Talk about hypocrisy - what happened to the Republican belief that rich people were automatically good people because they had worked hard for their money?
And unlike Paris Hilton, Al Gore DOES work…
Flaming idiots…
July 7th, 2007 at 11:31 amThis has given us that link to each other which is so essential in today’s world of separation. More power to the organizers of these spectacular events.
“Disenthrall ourselves and save our country….he just said the truth shall set you free.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:32 amComment by gummitch
Prove it, son. Prove our points to be incorrect, rather than using your talking points from Howard Dean.
Comment by CT_V1
We all agree with gummitch in his assessment of trolls. You prove him wrong if you can.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:33 amCT, it’s not about Al Gore. It’s about Global Warming. And it’s irrelevant to discuss his mansion if you can’t prove that it’s profligate use of energy. That means, you’ll need to discuss how many live and work in the house. How much security is involved. How much of the house is used as an office and communications base. And how much energy use is balanced through carbon offsets and renewable sources.
That said, and I know you rely on sources uninterested in researching those questions, it’s time to return to the topic of this thread Live Earth. What exactly frightens you about it? Why do you have your head stuck up your ar$e when it comes to Global Warming? The West is becoming another dust bowl and Australia is baking. The cost to civilization will be catastrophic. And all so you can run about in an SUV.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:34 amComment by shane
The bills in-hand were GAS and ELECTRICITY. No itemized indication of “renewable energy sources.” With or without panels, that amount of consumption is clearly unneeded to live comfortably.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:34 amGarth Brooks, that hippie-lovin’ ecofreak is on in DC now via Sundance channel. Singing about clean oceans and stuff. Damn commie!
July 7th, 2007 at 11:36 amIt means that Al Gore and the Hollywood suck-ups shouldn’t using the cause for PR and book deals. Al Gore has taken in more than he has put out throughout this “advocacy†charade.
Appoint somebody else who consumes less than $200 per month in total energy, to include air travel.
Comment by CT_V1
Why because you say so. You don’t even believe in evolution yet, and obviously you and your ilk are probably closer to the “missing link” than most of us. Keep dragging those knuckles boy, it makes it easier for you to carry water.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:37 amso let’s talk about many properties each of these trolls owns and what kind of vehicles they drive and then we can see who the real hypocrites are once and for all.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:37 amGod you’re pathetic, Frank.
Comment by TooSexyForMyShirt
Franks talking to himself, what a jackass.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:37 amwho needs bush and his corrupt administration when we can join with the entire planet?
July 7th, 2007 at 11:38 amWe all agree with gummitch in his assessment of trolls. You prove him wrong if you can.
Comment by shane
He can prove his talking points right. How’s that my responsibility to answer a question I didn’t ask? He asserted it.
Memo to shane: You are a troll in your own home. Heed that advice. No sane person should give a rat’s a*s about your agreement/disagreement about jack. Collect some Social Security, butt crust. So excited you must be.
I’m waiting for TP to ban you….
July 7th, 2007 at 11:39 amjust like al gore who answered the call and rose to a higher plateau of awareness, we can all now do the same. Answer the call and power down. us alone wastes 1 billion dollars a year when they are turned and shouldn’t be. hey trolls - do you power your computer down at night? what’s your light bill?
July 7th, 2007 at 11:39 amComment by BetterLateThanNever
Would we be the one’s mouthing off to others about consuming? That would be Al Gore’s hypocrisy. Go complain to him for making you do his dirty work.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:40 amI see the trolls have stopped conversation because they all own homes with high electric bills themselves. I’d bet not a one of them uses solar power themselves. And how about hybrid cars? No troll makes enough money to own one, thanks to our fascist car monopolies. guess when they have to answer the same questions themselve, they can’t and not become a total hypocrite.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:41 am#100 right now you’re just as big a hypocrite typing on your computer - sorry but your argument doesn’t is moot.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:42 amGore didn’t make the electric policies - bush did. Let’s talk about Cheney’s secret energy meetings for openers if you want to talk turkey and who is ultimately responsible for our oil dependency.
Of course you won’t because you can’t. laughing my ass off now.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:43 amOil dependency in the US = Cheney
July 7th, 2007 at 11:43 amI keep my electricity bill under $70.00 monthly. “Carbon offsets†is not an excuse from conserving electricity. I most certainly do my part.
You don’t have a case, dolt.
Please proceed to lame Al Gore defense #435….
Comment by CT_V1
Wow that’s impressive. I guess you can’t afford one of those double wides like everybody else in your neighborhood. What do you rent, a studio apartment over the local hardware store? You are such an effing loser it’s pathetic.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:44 amPoor CT, he still thinks he can make Global Warming go away by dissing Al Gore.
Can CT even discuss Global Warming without confusing it with Scooter Libby?
Of course, CT is stuck in the 50s and listens to the Beach Boys 24/7.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:44 amWhy because you say so. You don’t even believe in evolution yet, and obviously you and your ilk are probably closer to the “missing link†than most of us. Keep dragging those knuckles boy, it makes it easier for you to carry water.
Comment by shane
Hmmm.
I don’t think I’ve ever given an opinion on evolution. One down on your credibility, smelly hag.
It’s not because I say so, it’s the prerequisite to have a credible voice on energy preservation, you dried up piece of *hit. Don’t talk to anyone again about “energy preservation.”
July 7th, 2007 at 11:44 amhypocrite trolls really have no argument so there’s nothing happening here today. one would be better off putting their feet up and tuning into the great global concert. let these fools talk themselves around in circles which is what they do best.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:45 amShane: Guess what? These dumbed down trolls ARE the missing link. That’s why they go apeshit drooling all over themselves on TP threads.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:46 amCan anyone take Malkin seriously? She’s only a little better than Glenn Beck and Coultergeist on the spreading hate scale.
As usual for the Repubs, it’s attack the messenger because they have no real solutions for the problem. If you think the environment is “just peachy” then STFU and let people listen to a little music today. It’s no threat to you……unless you’re in some state of denial.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:46 amWow that’s impressive. I guess you can’t afford one of those double wides like everybody else in your neighborhood. What do you rent, a studio apartment over the local hardware store? You are such an effing loser it’s pathetic.
Comment by shane
You should exactly like an old b*tch in a double-wide. I’m surprised that anybody would give you even that living opportunity. You’re probably a bad nuisance to those who live around you. How many noise complaints are pending against you?
Bring in on, crusty granny.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:47 am112 degrees in Las Vegas and yesterday was even higher. 113 expected in Arizona today. Anyone not believe in global warming? The universe is cooperating and showing us just how important it is by this convergence today. Record temps? Only a fool continues to keep his head in the sand and only a trolltard keeps his head continually up his arss.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:47 amTroll logic escapes me. Let’s say Gore isn’t living up to the hype, just for argument’s sake? Do you really think it’s a waste of time to try to make some changes? Do you really think our lifestyle is eternally sustainable? Do you not think it makes a difference if each of us makes some contribution to cut oil consumption? Water consumption?
Here’s a little factoid from a book by Barbara Kingsolver that I’m reading, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Every food item we eat travels 1500 miles to get to us. Add to that the oil cost of production. If every person ate just one meal per week comprised of locally produced foods and meats, we would save 1.1 million barrels of oil per week.
That’s not buying into the global warming argument; it’s just common sense. We can’t live the way we do forever. Our children will pay a dear price for our lifestyle if we don’t make some changes.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:47 amtake malkin seriously? Are you kidding? There’s nothing there between the ears so she fills the prerequisite for being a republiscum.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:48 amThis shows the power of the people who, when united, can accomplish global goals. We don’t need this sick government to tell us what to do. We’ll achieve it without them.
Comment by BetterLateThanNever
Amen to that. The United States government can either jump on board or miss this train entirely. Missing it just puts us one step closer to the third world status Bushco has pushed us to.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:49 amcandyce: no republican dripping in dollars wants to change their evil ways even if it means that the planet will self-destruct. They assuage themselves by saying that they won’t live to see it. Nice stewards of the environment they are. Wrong.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:49 amMy only mode of transportation is a scooter that gets 85 miles to the gallon.If I NEED a car, I can use my wife’s. It gets 35 miles to the gallon(ave). Trolls? what’s your gas milage(on your car, not your BUTT)? Anyone of you live near enough to your job that you could sell your SUV and get a bike or scooter? would you?
***ahhhhhhh**dirty German Sheister music…..gotta luv it!!
:D
July 7th, 2007 at 11:50 amand raising al gore to superstar status in the process. It’s a win/win I’d say.
Comment by BetterLateThanNever
Another Amen. Black Eyed Peas are terrific. Al Gore is again one step ahead of the game.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:51 amever wonder why this country who is one of the biggest polluters to the planet is loathed internationally? this concert will definitely send the message that the policies of george bush do not reflect the will of the american people. the people are separating themselves once and for all from this evil dictatorship and bush’s reign will close today.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:51 amDuran Duran soon!!(UK)YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEHHHH!!!!!!
I gotta tell you, if I here “This could be goooood…” one more time I’m gonna puke…
July 7th, 2007 at 11:52 amthe people have reclaimed their power and will squelch bush’s abuse of power now.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:52 amgotta love Gore” Some people who don’t share the views with the rest of the world(or something like that)
DURAN DURAN!!!!!!ON NOW!!!
July 7th, 2007 at 11:53 amShane - the idiots in this country who corrupted the computers during the election and who wanted a president who was dumber than themselves got what they wanted. it’s obvious to all now that al gore was far too evolved and intelligent for the morons of this country. let’s go have a beer with the president rather than being proud because he has the intelligence to speak in public. We made (or the corrupted machinery did) our choice and now we suffer for it.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:53 amThis is a thread about Al Gore because he’s the wrong leader for this event, and he’s making GW advocacy appear to be a PR stunt.
Comment by PoopTROLLER L1
No this thread is about the concert and Steyn’s and Malkins stupidity in discussing it. Every one has a right to be stupid, but you abuse the privilege.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:54 amComment by david
Poor CT, he still thinks he can make Global Warming go away by dissing Al Gore.
As I’ve stated, the topic is the REPRESENTATIVE to the cause. You should get some remedial help. You have no credibility, kid. Keep tryin.’
Can CT even discuss Global Warming without confusing it with Scooter Libby?
Actually, your buddy ‘Wayne’ brought that up. I answered his question. Nice try.
Of course, CT is stuck in the 50s and listens to the Beach Boys 24/7.
Lame-o
You keep going back in time, David, acting as if I never issued a response to any of your lame postings. Is that your technique, to issue the same, same, same questions even long after I’ve answered them?
My answers are absolutely sufficient. You’ve resorted to lame attacks, so again, get out of college. It’s not doing you any good.
You’re icon UUL Gore has been undermined. I’m sorry that makes your stomach churn.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:54 amGore rocks!!!!!!!! He’s an amazing human being and makes all human beings proud regardless of their sex, race or creed.
Answer the call trolls. Is your cell phone charger plugged into the outlet with your phone being charged? HYPOCRITES
July 7th, 2007 at 11:54 amaNSWER THE CALL TROLLS - DO YOU USE POWER STRIPS THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME?
OR MAYBE TEA TIME - DO YOU FILL YOUR KETTLE EVERY TIME INSTEAD OF JUST BOILING ONE CUP? HYPOCRITES
July 7th, 2007 at 11:55 amWOW! WHAT A CONCERT!! A UNITED GLOBAL EFFORT. THIS IS AMAZING.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:56 ami guess if you only tuned in during the first 30 seconds of the festival/event, you could call it a “failure”. How dare those stadiums take a couple hours(during mostly 12 hr events) to become PACKED????
July 7th, 2007 at 11:56 amThis has given us that link to each other which is so essential in today’s world of separation. More power to the organizers of these spectacular events.
“Disenthrall ourselves and save our country….he just said the truth shall set you free.
Comment by BetterLateThanNever
From looking back on the 60s, those of us who can remember, will tell you that this is the kind of actions that made big changes. It is hard for even the Neadrathals who call themselves the Republican Party to ignore an event of this size.
And as for the pundits who said this would be a failure, look at the audience. Their projections are spot-off as usual.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:57 amLimbaugh’s ‘zipperheads’ are SO funny.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:58 am122-oops got distracted by DD.
-(cont)tried to keep us from performing in DC(IE Redipshitcans), but here we are!!”
July 7th, 2007 at 11:58 am# 69 GOES OUT TO CT-V1-YOU KNOW, 69!!(a number I’m SURE CT is totally unfamiliar with…)
Comment by whiteyfresh
Scholarly assertion.
July 7th, 2007 at 11:59 amUh. No. Cars would still run on gas and we would still have to get our oil from the Middle East.
Comment by Frank M — July 7, 2007 @ 10:29 am
Umm, no. They can easily run on biofuels for now. Biofuels which do far more for the planet than digging for oil could hope to do. Soy, corn, algae, jatropha, and many other plants are able to be used for biofuels to varying degrees of efficiency. Here in Florida, our farmers are eagerly awaiting pH and nutrient testing of jatropha. I happen to be very good friends with the individuals who are putting crops of the plant in the ground for the first time in the state, and whose tests the rest of Florida’s farmers wait with baited breath. Gotta find those ideal growing conditions, so the yield is the best it can be.
Biofuels are like oil fields that scrub the air until harvest time, helping in the way that any green plants help our environment. The yield of oil for jatropha is somewhere between four and eight times that of soybeans, and over ten times that of corn, for the same acreage. What’s more, plants like jatropha can be used for more than just fuel, being quite valuable in the pharmaceutical industry, among others. Even the raw materials left when the oil is pressed out, and the other valuable parts are harvested, can be used as fertilizer.
We also do not need the oil in the ground for lubricants. Hempseed oil, were it still mass produced in this country, is still one of the top lubricants desired by engineers around the world to this day. But, you know, hemp has no actual use, being all evil and stuff. So evil, our Founding Fathers required, by law, all citizens of this country who own land to grow hemp on it. Even without using such natural industrial lubricants, there are other solutions as well, pointed out below.
What we really need oil for, more than anything else, in this country, is the manufacturing of plastics. More oil goes to plastics than to everything else. But, we are now able to recycle materials down to such a degree with recycling plants made from over-the-counter parts, that we can render our garbage back into oil, and its other useful individual components. We have the ability to have our corporations and government alike not only recycling, but recouping much of their operating energy costs by recycling their garbage IN-HOUSE into a viable energy source, source for lubricants, etc.
There is no excuse to still be addicted to oil. There is no reason to begin preemptive wars of aggression to protect our addiction to this resource we can now get from elsewhere. None. The lies you spew, else the ignorance you drip like poison from your tongue, have no factual basis in reality. They are lies your ilk use to maintain their control over whatever the hell their twisted psychological needs push them to control. You and your so-called agenda is just pathetic. You’d rather see the world go down in a ball of flames with a small group at the top of the burning heap, than to have the resources of the earth used in such a way that everybody benefits and everybody profits. You’d rather use the resources selfishly than selflessly. Foolishly, rather than wisely. You’d rather see the earth destroyed than see some “God damned hippies!” prosper.
Selfish, greedy, self-destructive bastards.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:00 pmYou are a troll in your own home. Heed that advice. No sane person should give a rat’s a*s about your agreement/disagreement about jack. Collect some Social Security, butt crust. So excited you must be.
I’m waiting for TP to ban you….
Comment by CT_V1
Social Security at 53. What a country. Just because you collect that Disability check doesn’t mean we’re all on Social Security. Just what is your disability, mental?
July 7th, 2007 at 12:01 pmshane=i think its a butt-to-brain malfunction-instead of using the bathroom normally like the rest of us, the poo bypasses his but and comes straight out of his mouth…..
July 7th, 2007 at 12:03 pmIt’s not because I say so, it’s the prerequisite to have a credible voice on energy preservation, you dried up piece of *hit. Don’t talk to anyone again about “energy preservation.â€
Comment by CT_V1
Why, because you say so, TrollBREATH? Hey at least when I was your age I had a life. What have you got, your buddy Mr. President. Two trolls, one brain. And don’t you ever tell me what any of the progressives her can say, because we are tired of being bullied by you and your fascist buddies.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:04 pmShane: Guess what? These dumbed down trolls ARE the missing link. That’s why they go apeshit drooling all over themselves on TP threads.
Comment by BetterLateThanNever
I know, they’ve just closed the case for Darwin and they don’t even know it.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:05 pmImagine…
…how much energy the Iraq occupation uses.
…how much waste is produced by the Iraq occupation.
…how much aviation fuel all the military spent just to get to the Iraq. Doesn’t help with global warming, now does it?
…how much better the money spent on Iraq could have been spent in solving poverty and hunger all around the world.
…and so on.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:06 pmaNSWER THE CALL TROLLS - DO YOU USE POWER STRIPS THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME?
OR MAYBE TEA TIME - DO YOU FILL YOUR KETTLE EVERY TIME INSTEAD OF JUST BOILING ONE CUP? HYPOCRITES
Comment by BetterLateThanNever
Again, we don’t claim too, but the neverending requests from you people for Republicans to do your dirty work is appalling, frankly.
I ask again: how is your hippie movement credible when the head of this “movement” consumes 20 times more than the national average of electricity? And that’s only taking into account one of his properties.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:08 pmYou should exactly like an old b*tch in a double-wide. I’m surprised that anybody would give you even that living opportunity. You’re probably a bad nuisance to those who live around you. How many noise complaints are pending against you?
Bring in on, crusty granny.
Comment by CT_V1
I wouldn’t last long in a gated community making too much noise. But you probably have never seen a gated community in your part of Virginia. You and Mr. P are both from Virginia right? When they say Virginia is for lover, is that what they mean? Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:08 pmSorry, diet already went there. I should read all the posts before posting.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:09 pmSelfish, greedy, self-destructive bastards.
Comment by Moderation
Exactly what I mutter every time I see a Humvee wheeling down the freeway.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:10 pmMichelle Malkin should never criticize anyone’s performance.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:12 pmHave you ever seen her sick cheerleader routine (the one where she resembles Seung-Hui Cho)?
WOW! WHAT A CONCERT!! A UNITED GLOBAL EFFORT. THIS IS AMAZING.
Comment by BetterLateThanNever
As a PROUD EX-HIPPIE, this warms my heart. I’m getting all misty eyed.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:13 pmI love the continual inability of the neocon Republicans to think beyond their next sound bite.
They decry the “hypocrisy” of the “Live Earth” artists and ignore the audience.
The audience consists of mostly young people somewhat under the age of most Republican fascists.
In 20 - 30 years they’ll be running the countries.
To paraphrase the Jesuits. “Give me the boy, and I’ll give you the man.”
So, go ahead and mock the concerts all you want.
Devine hypocrisy where you want.
You neocons are quickly joining the Dodo bird, . . . . and you don’t even know it.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:13 pmshane=i think its a butt-to-brain malfunction-instead of using the bathroom normally like the rest of us, the poo bypasses his but and comes straight out of his mouth…..
Comment by whiteyfresh
Excellent “visual” there whiteyfresh. Are you a copywriter? I’m not sure I can say thank you. Maybe after I get back from barfing …
July 7th, 2007 at 12:15 pmComment by CT_V1
Why, because you say so, TrollBREATH? Hey at least when I was your age I had a life. What have you got, your buddy Mr. President. Two trolls, one brain. And don’t you ever tell me what any of the progressives her can say, because we are tired of being bullied by you and your fascist buddies.
Comment by shane
At my age, you were probably frequenting bars and prostituting yourself, free of charge. You have no claim over me. For the first time in a long time, I’m enjoying the summer and I’ll be back full-force to all of my activities and work next month. Keep on repeating and projecting yourself. I’ll most certainly be more dignified come age 53.
Also, who I converse with isn’t an invitation for your crazy and disgusting projection, either. You’re a clear embarrassment. If TP begun cleaning house on trolls, I get the feeling you’d be ahead of myself and Mr. President.
You issued no credible response in regards to the topic. Thanks for wandering off, anyways.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:16 pmI ask again: how is your hippie movement credible when the head of this “movement†consumes 20 times more than the national average of electricity? And that’s only taking into account one of his properties.
Comment by CT_V1 — July 7, 2007 @ 12:08 pm
You are full of shit. Just because Al Gore, who happens to be fairly wealthy, owns a large home (and some other property) and uses *gasp* electricity in it, doesn’t mean he is the same as every other person paying that much per month on electricity. You may not like it, you might want to hear it, but Al Gore buys enough energy credits, and has been busily converting his home into an energy efficient, solar-using bastion of green. He puts his money where his mouth is.
As far as Gore using 20 times the energy as an average American? Well, duh. How about comparing his energy signature to that of the other people in his income bracket, who ALL spend VASTLY more on energy than the average American. Your distorting argument doesn’t hold any water when the comparisons aren’t merely statistical manipulations.
What’s your carbon energy signature, buddy? Mine is 279, but I am doing everything I can to make that lower. Six months ago, my energy signature was 349. Are you doing anything at all? Or would you rather just contribute to making our planet uninhabitable to our species. We will not destroy THE world, but we will destroy OUR world, if we continue down this path of greed and self-destruction.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:16 pmSorry, diet already went there. I should read all the posts before posting.
Comment by AkaDad
Nope, can’t say it enough. Keep on keeping on.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:17 pm***heehee****
July 7th, 2007 at 12:18 pmI’m the rare “Conservative” who believes humans are (in part) causing Global Warming and something should be done about it. Having said that, these concerts suck. They’re horribly produced and the singers (so far) are lame. Watching Gore kick the thing off in Washington D.C. was a lesson in stage management. He looked like bleep, his speech was un-inspired and Garth Brooks’ Mic didn’t work. Sheesh.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:19 pmAt my age, you were probably frequenting bars and prostituting yourself, free of charge.
Comment by CT_V1
Nope, at your age I was married, working full time and saving money to go back to college. Nice guess, but once again I think you’re confusing me with your mother, Trampzilla.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:20 pmnever been to a rally, eh, Glen?
July 7th, 2007 at 12:21 pm***heehee****
Comment by whiteyfresh
Okay, I feel better now. Thanks whitefresh.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:21 pmsingers ARE lame-by and far, in today’s musical industry. Without all the computers and post production-you get to hear just how “talented” most of today’s musicians are… Now, I saw Genenis earlier-perfect! Duran Duran was very good, and I can pretty well guarantee that RHCP
July 7th, 2007 at 12:24 pmI wouldn’t last long in a gated community making too much noise. But you probably have never seen a gated community in your part of Virginia. You and Mr. P are both from Virginia right? When they say Virginia is for lover, is that what they mean? Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
There’s plenty of good housing in VA and I’m comfortable right where I’m at. My area also has a premier gated community housing ex-NFL players, northern VA high-level employees, and the like. I’m not obsessed with owning that big of a home.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:25 pmWOW- Germany’s stadium is PACKED!!!!!
July 7th, 2007 at 12:26 pmGlen, it hasn’t been perfect, but most of it’s been pretty incredible. The venue in Shanghai was stunning, and Sara Brighton was amazing, as always. The UK show has been great! I still love Phil Collins. Watching Paulo Nutini now - the man can riff!
All the venues are being shown on Sundance and Bravo as well.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:26 pmNope, at your age I was married, working full time and saving money to go back to college…
Comment by shane
I’ve already been doing all of that, marriage excluded (not that I care at this time). I’m at no disadvantage for taking a part of the summer off.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:29 pmSocial Security at 53. What a country. Just because you collect that Disability check doesn’t mean we’re all on Social Security. Just what is your disability, mental?
Comment by shane
LOL. I don’t believe in Social Security. Most people should have an obligation to prepare for their own retirements. Disability checks should be limited.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:33 pmJohn Butler Trio(Australia)-Quite Good!! I love this- at the least you are exposed to lots of musicians you didn’t know of before….(but hopefully people come away with more than that…)
July 7th, 2007 at 12:33 pmRed Hot Chili Peppers are on in the UK…
July 7th, 2007 at 12:38 pmNow CHili PePPers!!! what a geat day at work….
July 7th, 2007 at 12:40 pmhmmmm Anthony Keidas(sp?) sounds a little gravelly, but Flea is spot on and the rest sound great!!
July 7th, 2007 at 12:45 pmCT (aka Mr Pee), seems to think he’s making some point by attacking Gore. What that might be I don’t know.
I’m sorry. This is a Thread about Live Earth and how Steyn and Malkin have delared it a failure before it even started. That’s standard GOP spin. And an example of their Faux Journalism.
Then he just can’t get the idea of Gore having a big mansion out of his mind. As he sits in his trailer park swilling Coors Lite, he just can’t get his pinhead around the idea of a rich white Southern male selling out his own kind for the sake of the poor coloured non-American people of the World.
And that’s what makes me despise the GOP.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:46 pmwhiteyfresh, I liked John Butler Trio so much I downloaded a couple of their tunes. You’re right. Fun to see so many bands I’ve never heard before.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:50 pmPoor CT –and I do mean poor– what he means when he says he has the summer off finally is that he didn’t have to go to summer school. He’s a kid. And stupid, insensitive kid. He’s never even known a woman. And he’s off to accounting school at a third rate college hoping to game the system the way the brightest boys in the room did at Enron. That’s how he intends to reduce our energy consumption –by bankrupting the system.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:52 pmThese concerts are being held to bring awareness to Global Warming. They are doing a great job. Al Gore up on the D.C. feed…
http://entimg.msn.com/ i/ ExperienceData/ p1-7/ en-us/ x.htm?sh=LiveEarthLive&g=9f240073-cf25-4402-bbb0-bd77c597c4ab
July 7th, 2007 at 1:10 pm“Who killed the Electric Car?
Uhhuh? And where would that electricity come from? That’s right. From oil, gas and coal.”
Comment by Frank M — July 7, 2007 @ 10:36 am
Hmmm, forgot about the Sun? If the Mars Rover could run for 12,000+ days on two solar panels, I’d think that we could come up with something just as efficient here on Earth.
July 7th, 2007 at 1:27 pmThe Global Warming concerts are like those “Time Share vacation packages”. Basically you get to go do something you want to do but you have to listen to someone drone on about something you could care less about for 15 minutes.
July 7th, 2007 at 1:31 pmI’d think that we could come up with something just as efficient here on Earth.
Comment by Jane E. Schneider — July 7, 2007 @ 1:27 pm
Yeah well Mars doesn’t have the polution we do blocking the effectiveness of the sun :)
July 7th, 2007 at 1:32 pmYeah well Mars doesn’t have the polution we do blocking the effectiveness of the sun :)
Comment by Tundra
You mean those greenhouse gases?
July 7th, 2007 at 1:45 pmHey, let’s find out how much electricity Bush’s little Texas “Ranch” uses!
July 7th, 2007 at 2:03 pmKooks, all of them!
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=19927
July 7th, 2007 at 2:10 pmYeah well Mars doesn’t have the polution we do blocking the effectiveness of the sun :)
Comment by Tundra — July 7, 2007 @ 1:32 pm
Yeah, we here on Earth the double whammy of trapped greenhouse gases. Not only do they trap heat, via the greenhouse effect, they also prevent evaporation, via global dimming. That is why this is a global climate crisis, it’s not JUST that the world has been getting warmer.
For those who did not know, evaporation of water is not due to heat, it is due primarily to light exciting particles of water on the surface of the body of water, until they become excited enough to escape as water vapor. With more particles in our atmosphere, there is less evaporation on a global scale today than there was before industrialization. Scientists have slowly but surely been unraveling the secrets of the many and varied variables global climate change has been keeping. Many of the droughts in the ’70s and ’80s are now being attributed to global dimming. Without sufficient rainfall, drought is inevitable, and the timing is perfect. Moreover, we have been far more successfully in our fight against global dimming since the widespread phasing out of CFC aerosols. This means that global dimming is also not currently compensating whatsoever for the quickening pace of global warming. Dimming was holding back some of the dangerous feedback, contributing a cooling effect to compensate for the warming. For now, the particulate matter problem is being reversed faster than the carbon pollution problem.
I would not be surprised in the least if, in the end, the scientists link the ’70s hype of global cooling to in fact be attributable to global dimming. Before the globe could sufficiently heat up thanks to the greenhouse effect, the cooling effect of global dimming was outpacing it. But global dimming does not lead to the same kinds of feedback loops that global warming does.
July 7th, 2007 at 2:11 pmMetallica is kickin’ ass in the UK…
July 7th, 2007 at 2:15 pmStep up to the plate algore?
http://www.norcalblogs.com/ watts/ 2007/ 03/ al_gore_challenged_to_climate.html
July 7th, 2007 at 2:16 pm“Metallica is kickin’ ass in the UK…
Comment by AkaDad — July 7, 2007″
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
July 7th, 2007 at 2:22 pmPoor michael, an little ann coulter’s a$$ kisser.
July 7th, 2007 at 2:29 pmSign the petition?
http://www.petitiononline.com/agdgw/petition.html
July 7th, 2007 at 2:30 pm“Poor michael, an little ann coulter’s a$$