23 Sep 09
Originally posted by 667joethe Democrats, who have held both houses of congress for a while ... know where the budget is resolved? ...
Refresh my memory. Who allowed us to get into this mess and, by chance, is that the same group of people you think will get us out of it? If you were in control, unemployment would be 40% right now.
23 Sep 09
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_for_clunkers#Rationale_for_removing_the_most_inefficient_vehicles
Rationale for removing the most inefficient vehicles
Saving one gallon of gas per 100 miles saves 20 pounds of carbon dioxide,[68] which is approximately one ton of carbon dioxide every 10,000 miles of driving. An improvement from 14 MPG to 25 MPG saves 3 gallons of gas per 100 miles, or 3 tons of carbon dioxide in 10,000 miles of driving. The replacement of older vehicles also reduces other non-greenhouse pollutants. "Gas consumption" calculators that translate "miles per gallon" to a measure of "gallons per mile" can help car buyers see the gas (and carbon dioxide) savings from their trade ins.[69]