A little shout out to Brent…
February 27th, 2007
In honor of Brent’s tireless campaign to expose the truth about global warming, I’m posting this little tidbit from theneweditor.com via Instapundit. So it comes to you third-hand. Does that make this less interesting? Here we go:
“The Tennessee Center for Policy Research, in a press release, notes the following: (emphasis added) (via Instapundit)
[Al] Gore’s mansion, located in the posh Belle Meade area of Nashville, consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service (NES).
In his documentary, the former Vice President calls on Americans to conserve energy by reducing electricity consumption at home.
The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average.
Last August alone, Gore burned through 22,619 kWh—guzzling more than twice the electricity in one month than an average American family uses in an entire year. As a result of his energy consumption, Gore’s average monthly electric bill topped $1,359.
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Gore’s extravagant energy use does not stop at his electric bill. Natural gas bills for Gore’s mansion and guest house averaged $1,080 per month last year.”
Enjoy your Oscar, Al. Enjoy the profits from the documentary. Personally, I think you’re making a big difference in the fight to urge Americans to live a more simple, stripped down (dare I say “fasted”?) lifestyle. Your example is a beacon of hope to all of us who endeavor to make millions a year, fly around in a private jet spewing much jet-fuel into the air, and burn through the energy of 24 American families.
I, personally, am challenged. I am not doing my part - I’m SUV shopping on Thursday, cranking my thermostat to 99 and leaving the fridge wide open all the time. And I owe it all to Al.
David
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6 Comments Add your own
1. Jerry James | February 27th, 2007 at 8:10 am
I agree with your sentiments completely. Next time I am in KC I think we should consider going to the healing room together.
2. Brent Steeno | February 27th, 2007 at 8:12 am
Thank you Dave. My tireless efforts are begining to make a dent in the world. I actually thought of posting the same article yesterday but for some reason decided not to go to press with the Story. Im glad you did it!
3. Brent Steeno | February 27th, 2007 at 8:16 am
What really amazes me is the amount of people who are actually buying into what Gore has to say. It really is the blind leading the blind.
4. David | February 27th, 2007 at 8:17 am
Jerry - healing for what? I’m of sound mind and duly inspired by the manic energy and the tractor beam charisma of a man named Gore!
Brent - it’s all for you, buddy.
5. Kyle | March 2nd, 2007 at 2:15 am
as i noted on Brent’s blog - Gore’s house uses non-carbon based energy source (wind power, etc.) - so…we can let him off the hook on this one. and hey, at least he uses a mac!
6. Michael Sorge | March 4th, 2007 at 12:20 am
Hey Brent, uh….global warming rocks!
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