“Environmentalists are Gaia’s priests, instructing us in her proper service and casting out those who refuse to genuflect... And having proclaimed the ultimate commandment—carbon chastity—they are preparing the supporting canonical legislation that will tell you how much you can travel, what kind of light you will read by, and at what temperature you may set your bedroom thermostat.” —Charles Krauthammer

And just for the record, we keep our heat at 55º during the winter. Meaning, we choose to wear sweaters rather than waste our resources in an area we can control(a market driven solution I suppose), whereas on the other hand all the social agencies(sic) are crying about how Washington isn't providing enough fuel assistance(which I would be ashamed to accept-there was a good reason for the stigma's associated with government handouts. Now look how many hands are out, including corporate. Most poor people could, and would, work harder, were there more incentives than freebies. Jesus said, the poor will always be with us, but the scripture also teaches, if they won't work, they don't eat.

Study to show thyself approved.... The last time I provided documentation I got some return yammering to the effect it wasn't valid, presumably because they didn't want to accept what was written.

peaceably

ps For the record, I'm not familiar with the gentleman quoted, but I absolutely believe the statement, excepting I would generalize less, as for some folks it isn't religion or politics but like sustainability it seems reasonable until you locate the source of the motives that spawned the movement which tends toward the leadership. I'd provide quotes but there's no disabusing denial.

Back to the great outdoors, the planting is almost done, and it's almost time for the fall starts, wow what a learning curve and Mickster, them peas are flowers and music to my ears, sure do wish I could email you, and everyone herein a few pounds, cause I would!