OK, it is now clear to me. The mantra of "reduce, reuse, and recycle" apparently no longer applies. Not only do we have Al Gore refusing to reduce his consumption, we have the following defense from one of his Al-colytes:
I could be wrong, but I dont think he is saying for us to use LESS energy, he is saying we need to change WHERE we get it from. Taking the pledge may have shown he is dedicated to both, but I think he is more interested in cleaner, renewable energy then he is in using less.
Johnny, hold the phone! So now my consumption doesn't matter? Someone tell the California legislature before they ban incandescent lights. You can use as much energy as you want as long as it is from renewable sources. Run that 52 inch TV 24/7! Turn the A/C down to 50 and wear a parka! Just make sure you purchase the carbon credits to do it.
Frankly, I am sick and tired of the left constantly changing their argument when they're cornered on it. Come on, folks, we had multimillion dollar ad campaigns telling us to reduce reuse and recycle, now the position is that it's a lie? While I'm no fan of Ralph Nader, I will say that he at least has maintained his position for 30 years and is no hypocrite.
I can't say as much for Gore and the Al-colytes!