What If Our Being Symbolic Had Something To Do With Something That Mattered?
By: Doug Busselman, Executive Vice President
“Symbolism over substance” a saying I’ve heard Rush talk about when describing meaningless activity that takes the place of doing something that actually would matter. Such is the case with the symbol of “Earth Hour” on Saturday night, March 27th, 2010 at exactly 8:30 p.m..
If things work like I hope they will, I’ll be turning my lights out at 8:30 p.m. (just like I do every night) and I’ll be leaving them off for a lot longer than an hour. For those thinking that I’m conforming to the desire to save Mother Earth from temperatures caused by mankind not living in caves or sitting in the dark – actually, it will represent that I’ve gone to bed in hopes of getting a good night’s sleep so I can get up the next day and make a difference on things that actually matter.
I’d like to promote the cause which celebrates individual freedom and opportunities made possible by the progress of successful capitalism. We have been able to advance to the point where we can sit in the dark for an hour on a Saturday night and consider that as being a meaningful thing.
Once upon a time man sat in the dark at 8:30 lots of nights (before daylight savings time especially) and worry about being eaten by something that prowled around at that time of the 24-hour cycle. Then the evil that man truly is took charge and some guy invented fire – causing a downward spiral that brings us to Saturday night, March 27, 2010 where at 8:30 we can take action to fix the problems that hopefully our government in Washington, D.C. will be able to solve by extra taxes and regulations. (Oops, did I figure out the U.S. Senate plan for their next legislative initiative -- or has it already come out from behind the closed doors for others to know about?)
If you want to sit in the dark for an hour on a Saturday night to show how much you care about the planet and demonstrate whatever that might mean to you – I wish you all the best. You are more than likely a better person than I. Someone who cares more deeply…someone far more in tune with the social agenda that considers it a responsibility to force others to believe what you believe...do what you want done -- and accept your way as THE Way.
In spite of my unbelieving, corporate apologist mindset… and unlike the guy promoting the hotel chain – I won’t leave the light on for you… I hope you’re happy. (Although it’s actually more about the electric bill than your cause.)
“Symbolism over substance” a saying I’ve heard Rush talk about when describing meaningless activity that takes the place of doing something that actually would matter. Such is the case with the symbol of “Earth Hour” on Saturday night, March 27th, 2010 at exactly 8:30 p.m..
If things work like I hope they will, I’ll be turning my lights out at 8:30 p.m. (just like I do every night) and I’ll be leaving them off for a lot longer than an hour. For those thinking that I’m conforming to the desire to save Mother Earth from temperatures caused by mankind not living in caves or sitting in the dark – actually, it will represent that I’ve gone to bed in hopes of getting a good night’s sleep so I can get up the next day and make a difference on things that actually matter.
I’d like to promote the cause which celebrates individual freedom and opportunities made possible by the progress of successful capitalism. We have been able to advance to the point where we can sit in the dark for an hour on a Saturday night and consider that as being a meaningful thing.
Once upon a time man sat in the dark at 8:30 lots of nights (before daylight savings time especially) and worry about being eaten by something that prowled around at that time of the 24-hour cycle. Then the evil that man truly is took charge and some guy invented fire – causing a downward spiral that brings us to Saturday night, March 27, 2010 where at 8:30 we can take action to fix the problems that hopefully our government in Washington, D.C. will be able to solve by extra taxes and regulations. (Oops, did I figure out the U.S. Senate plan for their next legislative initiative -- or has it already come out from behind the closed doors for others to know about?)
If you want to sit in the dark for an hour on a Saturday night to show how much you care about the planet and demonstrate whatever that might mean to you – I wish you all the best. You are more than likely a better person than I. Someone who cares more deeply…someone far more in tune with the social agenda that considers it a responsibility to force others to believe what you believe...do what you want done -- and accept your way as THE Way.
In spite of my unbelieving, corporate apologist mindset… and unlike the guy promoting the hotel chain – I won’t leave the light on for you… I hope you’re happy. (Although it’s actually more about the electric bill than your cause.)
Posted by Doug Busselman at 3/26/2010 1:06 PM 
Categories: Global Warming
Tags: Earth Hour March 27th Global Warming
Categories: Global Warming
Tags: Earth Hour March 27th Global Warming
Climate change is one of the environment problem that we have nowadays. A complete doofus could do something for Earth Hour – all you have to do is turn off all the lights and appliances (within reason – I'm not turning off the fridge, that's just stupid) or not drive a car from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on the 27th of March. That's pretty simple. Think of it as making payday loans out to the Earth – if it actually does help offset climate change or global warming, then it isn't as if it hurts you to do it. Heck, turning the lights out may even encourage people to do something fun with the spouse that doesn't revolve around American Idol.
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Climate change is not an environmental problem. It is a natural occurrence.
A few EPA "scientists" determined that the Klamath Basin of southern Oregon / northern California was too high in phosphorus. Guess what? Phosphorus in high levels is NATURALLY OCCURRING, with or without farming, people, etc.
Idealism is fine, but it's highly advisable to be sure of facts. "Climate change" is not a problem. It is a fact of nature.
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Excellent post with some good info, think i'll share this on my twitter if you don't mind and maybe even blogroll it depending on the feedback, thanks for sharing.
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