Obama's Environmental Hypocrisy?

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Amused

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Originally posted by: dawp
Originally posted by: Amused

"He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there."

Yeah, straws made of tropical plants. :laugh:

from

THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.

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You could keep it at 70 and still grow orchids.

Good fucking gawd, people. Read the aid's quote. He was commenting on how warm it is. No one comments on how warm a room is when it's 70.
 

Red Dawn

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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: dawp
Originally posted by: Amused

"He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there."

Yeah, straws made of tropical plants. :laugh:

from

THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.

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You could keep it at 70 and still grow orchids.

Good fucking gawd, people. Read the aid's quote. He was commenting on how warm it is. No one comments on how warm a room is when it's 70.
The World according to Amused. 72 degrees at all times doesn't mean 24 hours a day. Hot enough to grow Orchids doesn't mean 70 degrees though you can grow orchids at 70 degrees. He use to have a gas guzzler so he's still a hypocrite even though he traded it in for a Hybrid.
 

Amused

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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: dawp
Originally posted by: Amused

"He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there."

Yeah, straws made of tropical plants. :laugh:

from

THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.

edit:

You could keep it at 70 and still grow orchids.

Good fucking gawd, people. Read the aid's quote. He was commenting on how warm it is. No one comments on how warm a room is when it's 70.
The World according to Amused. 72 degrees at all times doesn't mean 24 hours a day. Hot enough to grow Orchids doesn't mean 70 degrees though you can grow orchids at 70 degrees. He use to have a gas guzzler so he's still a hypocrite even though he traded it in for a Hybrid.

He qualified what he meant using geographical locations meaning in cold climates you have to turn your thermostat down, and in hot climates up. It was clear enough for anyone to understand, Red. He made no mention of time, but of geographical location.

And no one, I mean NO one, thinks a room at 70 degrees is REMARKABLY warm. His aid thought the room was warm enough to make a point of REMARKING how warm it was. That means warmer than 70, Red.

He's seldom if ever used that Hybrid, Red. He's been motorcaded around since the start of the campaign.

But keep making excuses for hypocrisy if it makes you feel better...
 

Red Dawn

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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: dawp
Originally posted by: Amused

"He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there."

Yeah, straws made of tropical plants. :laugh:

from

THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.

edit:

You could keep it at 70 and still grow orchids.

Good fucking gawd, people. Read the aid's quote. He was commenting on how warm it is. No one comments on how warm a room is when it's 70.
The World according to Amused. 72 degrees at all times doesn't mean 24 hours a day. Hot enough to grow Orchids doesn't mean 70 degrees though you can grow orchids at 70 degrees. He use to have a gas guzzler so he's still a hypocrite even though he traded it in for a Hybrid.

He qualified what he meant using geographical locations meaning in cold climates you have to turn your thermostat down, and in hot climates up. It was clear enough for anyone to understand, Red. He made no mention of time, but of geographical location.
WTF does all the time mean?

And no one, I mean NO one, thinks a room at 70 degrees is REMARKABLY warm. His aid thought the room was warm enough to make a point of REMARKING how warm it was. That means warmer than 70, Red.
Probably at times but not all the time

He's seldom if ever used that Hybrid, Red. He's been motorcaded around since the start of the campaign.
Yeah how does that make him a hypocrite?

But keep making excuses for hypocrisy if it makes you feel better...
Quit whining like a little bitch, nobodies buying. Run back to OT where you can debate the merits of a McDonalds Cheeseburger with the snotgobblers who might be convinced by your bullshit.

 

Amused

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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: dawp
Originally posted by: Amused

"He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there."

Yeah, straws made of tropical plants. :laugh:

from

THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.

edit:

You could keep it at 70 and still grow orchids.

Good fucking gawd, people. Read the aid's quote. He was commenting on how warm it is. No one comments on how warm a room is when it's 70.
The World according to Amused. 72 degrees at all times doesn't mean 24 hours a day. Hot enough to grow Orchids doesn't mean 70 degrees though you can grow orchids at 70 degrees. He use to have a gas guzzler so he's still a hypocrite even though he traded it in for a Hybrid.

He qualified what he meant using geographical locations meaning in cold climates you have to turn your thermostat down, and in hot climates up. It was clear enough for anyone to understand, Red. He made no mention of time, but of geographical location.
WTF does all the time mean?

And no one, I mean NO one, thinks a room at 70 degrees is REMARKABLY warm. His aid thought the room was warm enough to make a point of REMARKING how warm it was. That means warmer than 70, Red.
Probably at times but not all the time

He's seldom if ever used that Hybrid, Red. He's been motorcaded around since the start of the campaign.
Yeah how does that make him a hypocrite?

But keep making excuses for hypocrisy if it makes you feel better...
Quit whining like a little bitch, nobodies buying. Run back to OT where you can debate the merits of a McDonalds Cheeseburger with the snotgobblers who might be convinced by your bullshit.

All the time means throughout the seasons in a geographically hot or cold climate. Anyone with any sense can understand that, Red, since it's what the movement has been preaching for years. Why the fuck would he mention deserts and tundra, Red???

Gee, more insults. It's about all you're good for. The only ones "not buying" are you and the other mindless chanting cult followers.

I'll leave you alone now so you can get back to mindlessly chanting "yes we can."

Maybe soon he'll start passing out the KoolAid.
 

Red Dawn

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Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: dawp
Originally posted by: Amused

"He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there."

Yeah, straws made of tropical plants. :laugh:

from

THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.

edit:

You could keep it at 70 and still grow orchids.

Good fucking gawd, people. Read the aid's quote. He was commenting on how warm it is. No one comments on how warm a room is when it's 70.
The World according to Amused. 72 degrees at all times doesn't mean 24 hours a day. Hot enough to grow Orchids doesn't mean 70 degrees though you can grow orchids at 70 degrees. He use to have a gas guzzler so he's still a hypocrite even though he traded it in for a Hybrid.

He qualified what he meant using geographical locations meaning in cold climates you have to turn your thermostat down, and in hot climates up. It was clear enough for anyone to understand, Red. He made no mention of time, but of geographical location.
WTF does all the time mean?

And no one, I mean NO one, thinks a room at 70 degrees is REMARKABLY warm. His aid thought the room was warm enough to make a point of REMARKING how warm it was. That means warmer than 70, Red.
Probably at times but not all the time

He's seldom if ever used that Hybrid, Red. He's been motorcaded around since the start of the campaign.
Yeah how does that make him a hypocrite?

But keep making excuses for hypocrisy if it makes you feel better...
Quit whining like a little bitch, nobodies buying. Run back to OT where you can debate the merits of a McDonalds Cheeseburger with the snotgobblers who might be convinced by your bullshit.

All the time means throughout the seasons in a geographically hot or cold climate. Anyone with any sense can understand that, Red, since it's what the movement has been preaching for years. Why the fuck would he mention deserts and tundra, Red???
What does all the time mean? To most it means 24 hours a day.

Gee, more insults. It's about all you're good for. The only ones "not buying" are you and the other mindless chanting cult followers.

I'll leave you alone now so you can get back to mindlessly chanting "yes we can."

Maybe soon he'll start passing out the KoolAid.
Maybe soon you'll pass put from hyperventilating over every little petty thing you can think of to try and marginalize him.
 

Moonbeam

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It seems to me that anybody with a capacity for charitable thought would realize that famous and high level players like Obama do not fit into the normal hypocrisy mold we judge our neighbors by. These folk are off the normal charts in life function. For example, Obama can't walk down the street without costing the tax payer a fortune, or fly anywhere as cheaply and greenly as you or I. Their carbon footprint will also be relatively huge. To apply to them the same standards you would apply to average people is just a childish game immature people like to play. A consequence of great responsibility is the care people who benefit from that responsibility gladly render and insist that person will receive.
 

Amused

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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: dawp
Originally posted by: Amused

"He likes it warm. You could grow orchids in there."

Yeah, straws made of tropical plants. :laugh:

from

THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE
To produce beautiful, long-lasting blooms, orchids must produce energy in the form of carbohydrates during the day when the temperature is high and store that energy at night when the temperature drops. This temperature fluctuation is necessary for orchids to bloom. Without a day-night fluctuation of 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit, the plants will grow plenty of healthy foliage but may stubbornly refuse to flower. A night temperature of 60-62 degrees F is ideal for optimum growth, but temperatures as low as 55 degrees F will not harm your plant. Daytime temperatures should range between 70 and 80 degrees F. Temperatures as high as 90-95 degrees F for short periods will cause no harm, however, as long as proper humidity and air circulation are maintained.

edit:

You could keep it at 70 and still grow orchids.

Good fucking gawd, people. Read the aid's quote. He was commenting on how warm it is. No one comments on how warm a room is when it's 70.
The World according to Amused. 72 degrees at all times doesn't mean 24 hours a day. Hot enough to grow Orchids doesn't mean 70 degrees though you can grow orchids at 70 degrees. He use to have a gas guzzler so he's still a hypocrite even though he traded it in for a Hybrid.

He qualified what he meant using geographical locations meaning in cold climates you have to turn your thermostat down, and in hot climates up. It was clear enough for anyone to understand, Red. He made no mention of time, but of geographical location.
WTF does all the time mean?

And no one, I mean NO one, thinks a room at 70 degrees is REMARKABLY warm. His aid thought the room was warm enough to make a point of REMARKING how warm it was. That means warmer than 70, Red.
Probably at times but not all the time

He's seldom if ever used that Hybrid, Red. He's been motorcaded around since the start of the campaign.
Yeah how does that make him a hypocrite?

But keep making excuses for hypocrisy if it makes you feel better...
Quit whining like a little bitch, nobodies buying. Run back to OT where you can debate the merits of a McDonalds Cheeseburger with the snotgobblers who might be convinced by your bullshit.

All the time means throughout the seasons in a geographically hot or cold climate. Anyone with any sense can understand that, Red, since it's what the movement has been preaching for years. Why the fuck would he mention deserts and tundra, Red???
What does all the time mean? To most it means 24 hours a day.

Gee, more insults. It's about all you're good for. The only ones "not buying" are you and the other mindless chanting cult followers.

I'll leave you alone now so you can get back to mindlessly chanting "yes we can."

Maybe soon he'll start passing out the KoolAid.
Maybe soon you'll pass put from hyperventilating over every little petty thing you can think of to try and marginalize him.

He qualifies it by giving geographic references, which means he expects us to be colder in the tundra and hotter in the desert and all the time he means seasons. All the time means year 'round, Red. Any dolt can figure that out.

"marginalize." Nice. For your information, the minute he uttered this line back in May I knew he was wrong for a country founded on individual freedom. The fact that he didn't and does not follow his own standards only makes it laughable.
 

Red Dawn

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Originally posted by: Amused
For your information, the minute he uttered this line back in May I knew he was wrong for a country founded on individual freedom. The fact that he didn't and does not follow his own standards only makes it laughable.
How is making a suggestion against individual freedoms? A good suggestion BTW

And all the time means exactly that, all the time as in 24 hours a day year round you pig headed goof.