OMG I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING!!!

[KentState]

So basically, the automakers will have to roll millions of dollars back into the price of their cars to cover the cost of lawyers. Can we then sue California for lawsuit recoving costs?

 

[swtethan]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Hmm... So who made this decision?

Should I be writing my congressman, the governor, who to show my displeasure?

write to the governator! you know... the one with the Hummer

 

[NuAlphaMan]

Originally posted by: txrandom
I'm going to sue for fat people for farting and raising global warming levels!

ROFLMAO!!!!!

 

[NuAlphaMan]

Originally posted by: PricklyPete

Originally posted by: txrandom
I'm going to sue for fat people for farting and raising global warming levels!

I'm actually quite skinny, but I contribute an unbelievably amount of gas to the atmosphere...

LOL!!!!!

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: Vic
Politics. CA wants to mandate new emissions laws, the automakers are balking.

That makes some sense then.

 

[blckgrffn]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: Vic
Politics. CA wants to mandate new emissions laws, the automakers are balking.

That makes some sense then.

Because it makes sense to remove that last .00000001 parts per million of something when "gross vialators" are creating perhaps a million times more emmissions. When they track down all those busted up cars and semi's that pour crap into the atmosphere, maybe then they can bother the automakers some more.

Of couse, I always want to be able drive my 69 Chevelle

 

[Journer]

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: Journer
stupidity of population +1
rationality of population -20

Politicians != Population

:roll:

agreed...the system doesnt work like it is supposed to...but stupid people voted for these stupid politicians

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: blckgrffn

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: Vic
Politics. CA wants to mandate new emissions laws, the automakers are balking.

That makes some sense then.

Because it makes sense to remove that last .00000001 parts per million of something when "gross vialators" are creating perhaps a million times more emmissions. When they track down all those busted up cars and semi's that pour crap into the atmosphere, maybe then they can bother the automakers some more.

Of couse, I always want to be able drive my 69 Chevelle

In a strange twist, your 69 Chevelle might be better against global warming than a new emissions-compliant car. This is because a modern catalytic converter requires a slighter richer A/F mixture for proper operation than ideal, and it converts what might otherwise be sun-blocking particulate matter into greenhouse gases CO2 and water vapor.
Catalytic converters are the ultimate "sweep the dirt under the rug" solution. They get rid of the smell and help reduce the smog caused by particulates, so people think the problem's gone even though CO2 and water vapor levels are increased.

 

[Iron Addict]

time to sue gun makers for killing people...

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Just when you thought lawsuits couldn't get any more inane...

 

[shabby]

Originally posted by: Iron Addict
time to sue gun makers for killing people...

I find it puzzling this hasnt happened yet, really i do.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: BrownTown
Reminds me of when North Carolina sued a bunch of utilities for using coal based on the whole "Public Nuisance" thing. Anyways, I'm still waiting for that earthquake to come and break California off from the mainland, we be much better off without them. Actually now that I think about it it might jsut be easier if the earthquake only killed them all so we could comeback and repopulate the area with people that werent hippies.

I am always amazed at the stupidity of people who say things like this.

You do realize that California is the 6th largest economy in the world and one of the leading points of entry of goods for the entire country? Apparently, you don't...dumbass.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: JS80
Calif. sues 6 carmakers in global warming suit

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California filed a global warming lawsuit on Wednesday against Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and three other automakers, charging that greenhouse gases from their vehicles have cost the state millions of dollars.

State Attorney General Bill Lockyer said the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California was the first of its kind to seek to hold manufacturers liable for the damages caused by their vehicles' emissions.

The lawsuit also names Chrysler Motors Corp., the U.S. arm of Germany's DaimlerChrysler, and the North American units of Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd..

It also charges that vehicle emissions have contributed significantly to global warming and harmed the resources, infrastructure and environmental health of the most populous state in the United States.

Lockyer, a Democrat, said the complaint states that under federal and state common law the automakers have created a public nuisance by producing "millions of vehicles that collectively emit massive quantities of carbon dioxide."

Carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases have been linked to global warming.

The lawsuit comes after California passed legislation supported by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that requires the state to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by 25 percent by 2020. California was the first state to mandate reduction of greenhouse gases.

California has also issued rules to force automakers to cut tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. Enforcement of those rules is being delayed by litigation from automakers.

I'm wondering if this suit isn't just a response to this last part of the article. You know, maybe CA is pursuing this course to try to get automakers to stop stalling the enforcement of the existing emissions rules CA has mandated?

No, that would actually make sense. It's far more fun to just point and laugh saying those whacky Californians are at it again. :roll:

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: JS80
Calif. sues 6 carmakers in global warming suit

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California filed a global warming lawsuit on Wednesday against Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and three other automakers, charging that greenhouse gases from their vehicles have cost the state millions of dollars.

State Attorney General Bill Lockyer said the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California was the first of its kind to seek to hold manufacturers liable for the damages caused by their vehicles' emissions.

The lawsuit also names Chrysler Motors Corp., the U.S. arm of Germany's DaimlerChrysler, and the North American units of Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd..

It also charges that vehicle emissions have contributed significantly to global warming and harmed the resources, infrastructure and environmental health of the most populous state in the United States.

Lockyer, a Democrat, said the complaint states that under federal and state common law the automakers have created a public nuisance by producing "millions of vehicles that collectively emit massive quantities of carbon dioxide."

Carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases have been linked to global warming.

The lawsuit comes after California passed legislation supported by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that requires the state to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by 25 percent by 2020. California was the first state to mandate reduction of greenhouse gases.

California has also issued rules to force automakers to cut tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. Enforcement of those rules is being delayed by litigation from automakers.

I'm wondering if this suit isn't just a response to this last part of the article. You know, maybe CA is pursuing this course to try to get automakers to stop stalling the enforcement of the existing emissions rules CA has mandated?

No, that would actually make sense. It's far more fun to just point and laugh saying those whacky Californians are at it again. :roll:

 

[Genx87]

I'd have to ask if this guy jumped into his car after filing this suit. Sounds like he should sue himself as well for contributing to the problem.

 

[Leeroy]

Pfft, forget the cars, the biggest problem is cows farting over here in Aus.

 

[Indolent]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: BrownTown
Reminds me of when North Carolina sued a bunch of utilities for using coal based on the whole "Public Nuisance" thing. Anyways, I'm still waiting for that earthquake to come and break California off from the mainland, we be much better off without them. Actually now that I think about it it might jsut be easier if the earthquake only killed them all so we could comeback and repopulate the area with people that werent hippies.

I am always amazed at the stupidity of people who say things like this.

You do realize that California is the 6th largest economy in the world and one of the leading points of entry of goods for the entire country? Apparently, you don't...dumbass.

there would just be new points of entry created. It's not like we wouldn't have a coast line anymore.

 

[Iron Woode]

Lets see:

cars produce roughly 20-30% of air pollution. So that leaves 70-80% from other sources, the biggest is livestock farming. Next up is heavy industry followed by the Chemical industry.

So why isn't California suing them?

 

[Triumph]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
Lets see:

cars produce roughly 20-30% of air pollution. So that leaves 70-80% from other sources, the biggest is livestock farming. Next up is heavy industry followed by the Chemical industry.

So why isn't California suing them?

Because California, as a state, is DUMB.

 

[sandorski]

That Lawsuit is certainly ridiculous on one hand, but on the other it does draw attention to a harm that is usually ignored. I suspect the attention to the issue is the real motivation behind the lawsuit, if it isn't that politician is an idiot.

 

[sinucus]

Originally posted by: everman
The auto manufacturers should sue CA for being a nuisance, always asking for stricter guidelines and now inane lawsuits with no foundation. Then the people of CA should sue the state for wasting more of their money.

Well if they would just get rid of those pesky mountains they wouldn't have a pollution problem.

 

[Noirish]

aren't we desperate for $...

 

[silverpig]

I'm reminded of that southpark episode where everyone sued everyone.

 

[KK]

This must make those california tree huggers happy.

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: JS80
Calif. sues 6 carmakers in global warming suit

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California filed a global warming lawsuit on Wednesday against Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and three other automakers, charging that greenhouse gases from their vehicles have cost the state millions of dollars.

State Attorney General Bill Lockyer said the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Northern California was the first of its kind to seek to hold manufacturers liable for the damages caused by their vehicles' emissions.

The lawsuit also names Chrysler Motors Corp., the U.S. arm of Germany's DaimlerChrysler, and the North American units of Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd..

It also charges that vehicle emissions have contributed significantly to global warming and harmed the resources, infrastructure and environmental health of the most populous state in the United States.

Lockyer, a Democrat, said the complaint states that under federal and state common law the automakers have created a public nuisance by producing "millions of vehicles that collectively emit massive quantities of carbon dioxide."

Carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases have been linked to global warming.

The lawsuit comes after California passed legislation supported by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that requires the state to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by 25 percent by 2020. California was the first state to mandate reduction of greenhouse gases.

California has also issued rules to force automakers to cut tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. Enforcement of those rules is being delayed by litigation from automakers.

If you've seen the "electric car" movie you'll see that this lawsuit is completely and utterly bullshit.