There is one born every minute

Published on January 12, 2006 By Dr Guy In Politics

Seems the left is taking a page from the PT Barnum playbook. An eco organization wants you to "buy" a Terrapass. Does this pass reduce pollution? No. Does this Pass help with Global Warming? Nope. So what does this pass do?

Well, it gives a nice absolution to some liberal who is so concerned their Ford Explorer is going to kill some canaries. And it gives a nice chunk of change to the group promoting the pass! And that is all.

So run over to the web site and sign up for you Terrapass! Go ahead and throw your filthy money away for some good old fashion warm fuzzies and a nifty sticker! After all, we know that money is the root of all evil, and we have to protect the squirrels!

I wonder how many people actually fall for this latest Internet scam? Probably enough to make the Nigerians very jealous!

There is a sucker born every minute!

Comments (Page 1)

Dr Guy

on Jan 12, 2006

For my Vehicle, they said I only had to pay $79.95. Right! IO am from the government and I am here to help you, and the check is in the mail!

dynamaso

on Jan 12, 2006

Dr Guy

on Jan 12, 2006

IMHO, the better thing to do would be to petition the government to start supporting research into developing alternative fuel sources and the technology required to use these fuels.

Or even setting up a "tax" that would be used for such research. (Of course after the tax would start, the money would find its way into the general fund and the research would be part of one of the later budget cuts, but that is government.)

dynamaso

on Jan 12, 2006

the money would find its way into the general fund and the research would be part of one of the later budget cuts, but that is government

Sad but true, Doc. Have a good weekend, mate.

Deference

on Jan 12, 2006

I actually think the sentiment behind this is well placed, albeit niave. IMHO, the better thing to do would be to petition the government to start supporting research into developing alternative fuel sources and the technology required to use these fuels. - dynamoso

Hell, yes.

Or even setting up a "tax" that would be used for such research
- Dr. Guy

And another 'Hell yes!'.

stevendedalus

on Jan 12, 2006

Tsk, tsk,So run over to the web site and sign up for you Terrapass! Go ahead and throw your filthy money away for some good old fashion warm fuzzies and a nifty sticker! After all, we know that money is the root of all evil, and we have to protect the squirrels! It could be a scam but it seems legitimate and they are simply using a corporate ploy so that SUVs exist at the expense of economy cars' low mileage. Besides, squirrels and canaaries have a right to life, too.

Dr Guy

on Jan 13, 2006

Sad but true, Doc. Have a good weekend, mate.

have a great dinner!

Dr Guy

on Jan 13, 2006

Or even setting up a "tax" that would be used for such research
- Dr. Guy

And another 'Hell yes!'.

But the tax would not stay that way, and that is why I will not support it. However tax credits to car manufacturers that exceed certain standards (since the Government would not be getting the money), might work.

Dr Guy

on Jan 13, 2006

It could be a scam but it seems legitimate and they are simply using a corporate ploy so that SUVs exist at the expense of economy cars' low mileage. Besides, squirrels and canaaries have a right to life, too.

I am sorry for not making that clearer. It is legal! It is slick as goose spit. That does not mean it is not a scam.

And the squirrells and canaries can have their life - just not on my dole. Besides, why discriminate against racoons?

DJBandit

on Jan 13, 2006

And the squirrells and canaries can have their life - just not on my dole. Besides, why discriminate against racoons?

Because they wear masks and like to steal things. How ever, we should at least protect the groundhog. How are we suppose to know if we gonna have 6 more weeks of winter if he goes extint.

I say we should make a sticker and sell it to help save the ground hog and the slogan can be:

Save a groundhog so he can save you from 6 more weeks of winter.

shadesofgrey

on Jan 13, 2006

Or even setting up a "tax" that would be used for such research

I don't understand. You are suggesting settig up a tax? Huh? A private company has come up with an idea for people to balance out their egological footprint by purchasing a "pass" and the money funds clean energy research--I really don't see how you could have a problem with this. They aren't forcing anyone to buy one. Yes, some people will feel warm and fuzzy for having made the purchase--but I don't think that is the point. The point is that it's time to investing in alternative and you need a way to fund them. Someone thought of a way that does include tax dollars--I would have thought you'd be over the moon about this.

shadesofgrey

on Jan 13, 2006

PS. Did you read their verification page? If not, you should: http://www.terrapass.com/verification.html

stevendedalus

on Jan 14, 2006

The point is that it's time to investing in alternative and you need a way to fund them. Someone thought of a way that does not include tax dollars--I would have thought you'd be over the moon about this.

I agree wholeheartedly. Doc is just be his cantankerous self just for the hell of it.

Dr Guy

on Jan 14, 2006

Because they wear masks and like to steal things. How ever, we should at least protect the groundhog.

But they live underground, so they dont have to breath the air!

Dr Guy

on Jan 14, 2006

I don't understand. You are suggesting settig up a tax? Huh?

If you read through the article and responses, you would know that while in theory, that would be good, in practice it would suck. Period.

We dont live in theory. We live in practice.

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