Speaking of qualifiers such as “probably” and “wonder,” try to dissect this campaign statement by Washington County State Senator Anne Watson:
“Climate Action. The effects of climate change are here, so we need to be both reducing our carbon emissions as well as planning adequately for a hotter, wetter climate. This is going to take funding, but thankfully renewable energy resources tend to be cheaper than their fossil fuel alternatives to operate. So transitioning to renewable energy sources will ultimately save Vermonters money if we can figure out how to make the transition accessible to Vermonters of all income levels.”
Hmmmn!
— “This is going to take funding”.
— “… tend to be cheaper … to operate.”
— “ … will ultimately save money …”
— “ … if we can figure out how ….”
Rep. Sibilia is correct about one thing: It is “political.” Unsurprisingly, politicians tend to be just that: political. And what was it Hannah Arendt said about politicians? “No one, as far as I know, has ever counted truthfulness among the political virtues.”
Mr. Roper, have you ever considered challenging Rep Sibilia to a real moderated public debate? I would pay money to see that, either in person or on a pay-per-view format.
Keep up the excellent work RR! Another instant classic quote “That’s absurd. Or you’re totally incompetent. Or maybe absurdly incompetent.” ROFL. Stay Sharp my friends!
Speaking of qualifiers such as “probably” and “wonder,” try to dissect this campaign statement by Washington County State Senator Anne Watson:
“Climate Action. The effects of climate change are here, so we need to be both reducing our carbon emissions as well as planning adequately for a hotter, wetter climate. This is going to take funding, but thankfully renewable energy resources tend to be cheaper than their fossil fuel alternatives to operate. So transitioning to renewable energy sources will ultimately save Vermonters money if we can figure out how to make the transition accessible to Vermonters of all income levels.”
Hmmmn!
— “This is going to take funding”.
— “… tend to be cheaper … to operate.”
— “ … will ultimately save money …”
— “ … if we can figure out how ….”
Rep. Sibilia is correct about one thing: It is “political.” Unsurprisingly, politicians tend to be just that: political. And what was it Hannah Arendt said about politicians? “No one, as far as I know, has ever counted truthfulness among the political virtues.”
Well, here's as good a place as any...
I am running for office. I received 53 votes in a last-minute write in campaign... because I have to put my "money" where my mouth is.
And if elected I will not accept any increase. I will vote NO for the entire thing.
I am right there with you!
Mr. Roper, have you ever considered challenging Rep Sibilia to a real moderated public debate? I would pay money to see that, either in person or on a pay-per-view format.
Keep up the excellent work RR! Another instant classic quote “That’s absurd. Or you’re totally incompetent. Or maybe absurdly incompetent.” ROFL. Stay Sharp my friends!