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2009-10-15 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

California appears poised to be first to ban power-guzzling big-screen TVs

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2009-10-15 11:36|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Next, energy guzzling computers. Back to 2.5 Hz. [Well, it's one way to kill the internet.]

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-10-15 12:06|| 2009-10-15 12:06|| Front Page Top

#2 Bull $h1t!!!

Average first-year savings from reduced electricity use would be an estimated $30

This is what they call big???????? I have no doubt where these numbers were generated. I'm sure a large quantity of beans was involved.

Posted by AlanC">AlanC 2009-10-15 12:57|| 2009-10-15 12:57|| Front Page Top

#3 I need a truck so I can smuggle lots of big screens across the Ore/Calif border. I'll be rich!

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-10-15 15:13|| 2009-10-15 15:13|| Front Page Top

#4 They can have my 50" plasma when they pry it from my cold dead hands. I am pretty sure the kids will defend it after I am gone.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2009-10-15 17:01|| 2009-10-15 17:01|| Front Page Top

#5 Will all the stars in Hollywood be forced to give up their status symbols?

Posted by Rambler in Virginia">Rambler in Virginia 2009-10-15 17:51|| 2009-10-15 17:51|| Front Page Top

#6 Will all the stars in Hollywood be forced to give up their status symbols?

Silly rabbit. Taxes, laws, and rationing are for the little people.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-10-15 17:58|| 2009-10-15 17:58|| Front Page Top

#7 #3 I need a truck so I can smuggle lots of big screens across the Ore/Calif border. I'll be rich!
Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-10-15

I'd recommend the Ford F-150 with extended bed. Drink up!

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2009-10-15 19:42|| 2009-10-15 19:42|| Front Page Top

#8 Why buy when you can lease

Besides I hear Rodge needs all the business he can get at the moment.

Posted by badanov 2009-10-15 19:49|| http://www.freefirezone.org]">[http://www.freefirezone.org] 2009-10-15 19:49|| Front Page Top

#9 Whichever truck you choose, make sure it is not dark. CA wants to outlaw those too.

Posted by ed 2009-10-15 20:11|| 2009-10-15 20:11|| Front Page Top

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