[Conservative Vermont Vet]

"Keep in mind that many of these same businesses risk getting hit by the enviro-train if they don’t get on the right side of it.
So they try to do something they can point at to show that they are sensitive to environmental concerns. Its a matter of survival for some of them, not merely “unconscionable greed”.

You may be right, but I've got my skeptical hat on tonight and can't help but think that combined, these MAJOR industries (were not talking mom and pop here) could mount a formidable defense against legislation that affects their business.

What other motivation could they possibly have in not only acquiescing, but in fact encouraging and lobbying for same?

Think about it, how many people would opt to purchase Ethanol based gas if they could purchase same for $1.00 less a gallon.

How about those soon to be mandated screwy light bulbs?

[milwguy]

GE is the largest MANUFACURER of light bulbs, is heavily invested in wind turbine technology and has a stable of networks that are on the GREN bandwagon. They are among the worst AGW whores, right up there with DUKE energy which wants to cripple other power companies coal plants so they can get a competitive advantage. Add ADM the ethanol whores, Richard Branson the Virgin green whore, and the solar panel makers, many of which are funded by VC’s from Silicon Valley and you see the problem.