tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post3450899502813320023..comments2024-03-29T06:35:11.321-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: Greece, Spain, Italy and now FranceDeuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-76330027679399228682012-07-25T21:05:45.114-04:002012-07-25T21:05:45.114-04:00Got it wrong, again, Mistuh Deetroit. There is no...Got it wrong, again, Mistuh Deetroit. There is no ten, or fifteen percent mandate. There is only a mandate for fifteen billion gallons (actually, the mandate for this year is a bit less - thirteen point one IIRC.)<br /><br />However, there is a mandate that newer cars, unless they're flexfuel, use a product that is at least eighty-five percent petroleum, and that older non-flexfuel cars use a product that is at least ninety percent petroleum.Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-75233893932675680372012-07-25T19:44:16.714-04:002012-07-25T19:44:16.714-04:00I do not think so, ash.
I am saying that there is...I do not think so, ash.<br /><br />I am saying that there is a cleaner alternative to strip mining the "West" for oil, from shale.<br />I am saying that the Argentines are beginning to develop switchgrass as a fuel source.<br /><br />I do not bemoan that the Argentines are doing so. I cite them in response to Q's remark about someone actually utilizing the switchgrass for fuel. I think that ethanol is 95% cleaner than oil from shale, especially on a carbon footprint basis.<br /><br />I do bemoan the Federal government paying $40 billion a year to Welfare Farmers for not growing crops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-23943067891253382432012-07-25T18:47:43.845-04:002012-07-25T18:47:43.845-04:00.
More silliness from the two rubes.
There is no....<br /><br />More silliness from the two rubes.<br /><br />There is no federal mandate on gasoline other than that it contain 10-15% ethanol.<br /><br />As for the silly sod from Hicksville, ID, he offers up no objection to food stamps other than that someone other than himself is getting them. In other words, the "farmer" is telling us is "Don't mess with the farm subsidies. I want to continue to sit on my lazy ass and collect my baksheesh from the government."<br /><br />Priceless.<br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-91168441232107906842012-07-25T16:40:31.807-04:002012-07-25T16:40:31.807-04:00Just because LCSC has a few retraining programs do...Just because LCSC has a few retraining programs doesn't mean the Republicans haven't been fighting hard against those programs. Hell, they held the Colombia/S. Korea Free Trade Agreements up for years over the retraining provisions. It's okay to be a partisan, but don't be a blind one.Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-66770458528967929972012-07-25T16:29:53.552-04:002012-07-25T16:29:53.552-04:00You've said that before and it's b.s.
Her...You've said that before and it's b.s.<br /><br />Here I sit in the most republican of all states and I can walk to retraining programs right over at LCSC a few miles away.<br /><br />There may not be a job when you get out however, unless you are in nursing.<br /><br />Speaking of retraining programs, reminds me to get a car we have signed up for the LCSC auto repair workshop. They take cars there, and I think ours will qualify, and the students and instructor go over them, labor free, you pay the parts. Done it three times, and been happy each time. Takes little time though, like weeks, not an overnight job<br /><br />Thanks, Rufus, for tickling my poor old brain on that!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-3514536964210764352012-07-25T15:39:49.078-04:002012-07-25T15:39:49.078-04:00Even with almost 13 million Americans looking for ...<i>Even with almost 13 million Americans looking for work and 8 million more settling for part-time jobs, almost half the 1,361 U.S. employers surveyed in January by ManpowerGroup say they can’t find workers to fill positions. At the same time, <b>American employers are less likely than their counterparts overseas to invest in training</b>, the Milwaukee-based staffing company reported last month. <br /><br />Companies have reported more than <b>3 million job openings every month</b> since February 2011, according to the Department of Labor. <br /><br />To narrow the skills gap, employers are teaming up with philanthropies, governments and community colleges to develop a ready resource: their existing workforce. The practice, known as upskilling, builds on the “up from the mailroom” idea, the management philosophy that . . . . . </i> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-25/companies-say-3-million-unfilled-positions-in-skill-crisis-jobs.html" rel="nofollow">3 Million Unfilled Positions</a><br /><br /><br />Of all the things Republicans do, fighting, relatively inexpensive, retraining programs is, to me, the most inexplicable.Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-44602387092488070152012-07-25T15:30:43.367-04:002012-07-25T15:30:43.367-04:00It is ironic Anon, errr Rat, that you say:
"...It is ironic Anon, errr Rat, that you say:<br /><br />"The US is behind the curve, because of politics, not economics.<br />The Socialist reach of the Federals grabs both of our major political parties."<br /><br />Yet you bemoan the Argentinians moving to utilize switchgrass while the US POLITICIAN do not. The implication of your stance is the you approve of the socialism (i.e. top down dictation) of the US pols but you simply do not like their choice.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16688752302081088907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-31744435419806048542012-07-25T15:30:00.876-04:002012-07-25T15:30:00.876-04:00Or, how about this - Oil Up 700% while
Median Ho...Or, how about this - Oil Up 700% while <br /><br /><a href="http://www.davemanuel.com/median-household-income.php" rel="nofollow">Median Household Income DOWN 7%</a>Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-9169313518830827292012-07-25T15:08:17.818-04:002012-07-25T15:08:17.818-04:00Here's a Cellulosic Facility that is supposed ...<a href="http://www.kior.com/content/?s=6&t=Facilities" rel="nofollow">Here's a Cellulosic Facility that is supposed to begin production this year</a><br /><br /><br />Unfortunately, I'm very skeptical of this particular company. It smells a bit "scammish." (some very strong companies have tried to do this very thing, and failed.)Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-90666135022770941892012-07-25T14:49:03.697-04:002012-07-25T14:49:03.697-04:00And, I'd say "you're not thinking it ...And, I'd say "you're not thinking it through."Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-15369471559864355532012-07-25T14:48:00.662-04:002012-07-25T14:48:00.662-04:00There will be no "landslides" this elect...There will be no "landslides" this election.<br /><br />There's more sunshine in Larry Kudlow's anal cavity than there will be between these two candidates.Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-61185052356939942012012-07-25T14:47:32.997-04:002012-07-25T14:47:32.997-04:00I'd say things go up and down.I'd say things go up and down.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-18380062726478764402012-07-25T14:45:25.613-04:002012-07-25T14:45:25.613-04:00Think back to 1999. The Dow is 14,500, or thereab...Think back to 1999. The Dow is 14,500, or thereabouts, and the global oil price is around $13.00/bbl.<br /><br />Now, let's say someone tells you that in 2012 the Dow will be at 12,,700, but oil is <br /><br /><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/USCRLLSS:IND" rel="nofollow">$105.00/bbl.</a><br /><br />What would you say?Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-27004167283585237792012-07-25T14:34:31.382-04:002012-07-25T14:34:31.382-04:00What "ethanol" subsidies? You must be t...What "ethanol" subsidies? You must be thinking about oil.<br /><br />After all, newer cars are mandated to use 85% Gasoline, and older cars are mandated to 90% Petroleum product.Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-14233900314619829682012-07-25T14:28:44.918-04:002012-07-25T14:28:44.918-04:00In short, Ruf is fine with ethanol subsidies and a...In short, Ruf is fine with ethanol subsidies and a casino cut, Quirk is cool with free lunches, and I want direct deposit for mine.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-55865644536517394862012-07-25T14:25:47.027-04:002012-07-25T14:25:47.027-04:00It does look like Ohio again as being of great imp...It does look like Ohio again as being of great importance. Rasmussen has Obama up by 2 there now. But Romney will pull it out, and go on win in a landslide.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-31618430926195144592012-07-25T14:22:16.622-04:002012-07-25T14:22:16.622-04:00I am for doing away with all subsidies especially ...<i>I am for doing away with all subsidies especially farm subsidies.</i><br />Quirk<br /><br />Of course you are, you and every other city slicker in the entire United States. But the Ag budget goes about 80% of it to food stamps and food aid assistance of all kinds, but you city shit kickers don wanna do away with <i>THAT</i> cause <i>you don't want to starve.</i>Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-47647172127877229172012-07-25T14:17:46.058-04:002012-07-25T14:17:46.058-04:00There's a tsunami of gasoline headed for the U...There's a tsunami of gasoline headed for the U.S. Europe's been sending us about 700,000 bbl/day, but that's about to jump to maybe 1,500,000 bbl/day for the next month or so.<br /><br />I don' know "who" did it, or "how" they did it, but I detect a "whiff of Chicago." :)Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-77903081178324763142012-07-25T13:52:07.972-04:002012-07-25T13:52:07.972-04:00This election is starting to look like it could be...This election is starting to look like it could be the inverse of 2000 - Romney wins the popular vote, but Obama squeaks out the Electoral Vote.<br /><br />Romney looks to have maybe pulled slightly ahead in the "National" polls, but the "electoral" map is still looking problematic for him. <br /><br />It looks like "Ohio, Ohio, and Ohio."Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-88980423657933086382012-07-25T13:43:35.618-04:002012-07-25T13:43:35.618-04:00.
Me bitch?
Good lord, Ruf. Who is here every d....<br /><br />Me bitch?<br /><br />Good lord, Ruf. Who is here every day complaining about the stupidest people in the world.<br /><br />Lordy.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-10763532264937281682012-07-25T13:40:37.667-04:002012-07-25T13:40:37.667-04:00Aw Gawd, Sunny, an original Obama support, is now ...Aw Gawd, Sunny, an original Obama support, is now living in her mom's basement, cause she can't find a job. O well, it's better than nothin' at all.<br /><br />http://houseofsunny.tv/2012/07/25/my-video-collaboration-with-republican-party-animals-will-knock-your-socks-off/Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145155737835511824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-60402614941553786732012-07-25T13:15:46.012-04:002012-07-25T13:15:46.012-04:00And, your proof of that last statement is . . . ...And, your proof of that last statement is . . . . . ?Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-4998312136300070392012-07-25T13:09:45.610-04:002012-07-25T13:09:45.610-04:00You just like to bitch.You just like to bitch.Rufus IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297231055991566183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-58361847383565315402012-07-25T13:03:03.177-04:002012-07-25T13:03:03.177-04:00.
Thanks, Ruf.
I'll add that one to the list....<br /><br />Thanks, Ruf.<br /><br />I'll add that one to the list.<br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-52486228436519217942012-07-25T13:00:48.904-04:002012-07-25T13:00:48.904-04:00.
More nonsense.
I have said right along that we....<br /><br />More nonsense.<br /><br />I have said right along that we will need every energy source available in the future.<br /><br />What I have dismissed is the optimistic estimates of how soon these technologies can come on line and produce the volumes we need, the bellyaching and blame games promoted by the advocates of alternative energy as excuses for it not happening fast enough, the faux science similar to some of the stuff we got with the global warming debate that is thrown out there and accepted without question by these people, and the pompous intellectually arrogant way in which these doofus characterize anyone who questions their assumptions.<br /><br />.Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272168240606512672noreply@blogger.com