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Trump just made the biggest boondoggle in U. S. history much worse. He gave the OK to increase the percentage of ethanol made from corn, to 15%, up from 10%, on a year-round basis. It costs more to produce this fuel additive than it is worth. It reduces engine performance and may actually put more pollutants in the air, as more gas has to be burned to produce the same power that standard fuel would do.
So much corn is used, that it has disrupted production of other crops and has caused food shortages, as well as raising its cost. But a lot of those farmers in Iowa just love Trump, as this diverted corn, is their cash-cow.
for decades everyone has been crying for alternative, renewable fuels. and when one actually comes along, it is poo pooed. for crying out loud people its time to accept this start in alternative and renewable fuels.
for decades everyone has been crying for alternative, renewable fuels. and when one actually comes along, it is poo pooed. for crying out loud people its time to accept this start in alternative and renewable fuels.
No, it is not. The fuel efficiency drops so much that there is a net loss all the way around. For about the first time I agree with Steve.
Why Republicans are a disgrace to the party itself
I'm furious this morning, not because of the new Supreme Court nomination, or what Trump is saying about the "mob" of protesting Democrats. That's all fine and dandy, since it's just Trump being Trump.
This is what is steaming me, and it flies in the face of what the Republican Party is all about. Trump wants to mandate that the ethanol mix in gasoline be raised to 15% instead of the 10% it is now. That will be a total disaster, since it'll ruin auto engines (alcohol dries out the seals, causing co$tly repairs down the line.) 10% is bad enough, 15% is enough to void new car warranties. You buy a new car, put that crap in there, and it has problems because of it - you're just out of luck.
And the sad thing is, this is just a gambit to "help out" the farmers in Iowa. That's it. Way to go Repubs - ruin every car in America to help out a few very wealthy farmers. I'm sorry, but being Republican means makin' it on your own, without government hand-outs. I'm all for for putting people to work, and reducing dependence on the government. That's a great party platform. If only they'd stick to that.
How about we take away all subsidies, and I do mean all of them. It's a free market, friends, which means you can produce whatever you want, but you gotta make it on your own, without government help.
I hope Iowa suffers a terrible drought next summer, and those dag-gummed farmers all go out of business due to 100% crop failures. That'd serve then right, for leeching off our government like that (at our expense, no less!)
I'm furious this morning, not because of the new Supreme Court nomination, or what Trump is saying about the "mob" of protesting Democrats. That's all fine and dandy, since it's just Trump being Trump.
This is what is steaming me, and it flies in the face of what the Republican Party is all about. Trump wants to mandate that the ethanol mix in gasoline be raised to 15% instead of the 10% it is now. That will be a total disaster, since it'll ruin auto engines (alcohol dries out the seals, causing co$tly repairs down the line.) 10% is bad enough, 15% is enough to void new car warranties. You buy a new car, put that crap in there, and it has problems because of it - you're just out of luck.
And the sad thing is, this is just a gambit to "help out" the farmers in Iowa. That's it. Way to go Repubs - ruin every car in America to help out a few very wealthy farmers. I'm sorry, but being Republican means makin' it on your own, without government hand-outs. I'm all for for putting people to work, and reducing dependence on the government. That's a great party platform. If only they'd stick to that.
How about we take away all subsidies, and I do mean all of them. It's a free market, friends, which means you can produce whatever you want, but you gotta make it on your own, without government help.
I hope Iowa suffers a terrible drought next summer, and those dag-gummed farmers all go out of business due to 100% crop failures. That'd serve then right, for leeching off our government like that (at our expense, no less!)
What a gas. You are running on steam now.
Solution you say is "farmer all go out of business due to 100% crop failures.
What are you going to eat, used car tires ? Yum !!!
Solution you say is "farmer all go out of business due to 100% crop failures.
What are you going to eat, used car tires ?
I'll go hungry before I give another penny to those dag-gone farmers. In fact, I'm going to make it a point not to consume any corn products if I can help it.
I want them to suffer, for payback for making us suffer with reduced car mileage and increased repair bills.
And what makes rich farmers so special? Hell, I'll start a corn patch in my yard and demand the government pay me lots of money, regardless of how much or little I make from selling corn. Everyone else should do the same.
I'll go hungry before I give another penny to those dag-gone farmers. In fact, I'm going to make it a point not to consume any corn products if I can help it.
I want them to suffer, for payback for making us suffer with reduced car mileage and increased repair bills.
And what makes rich farmers so special? Hell, I'll start a corn patch in my yard and demand the government pay me lots of money, regardless of how much or little I make from selling corn. Everyone should do the same.
Anyone else agree with me?
Say what? Lol.
Make them suffer for reduced car mileage?????? Lawd.
Look on the bright side. If all vehicles fail, maybe it will save the planet!!
Yep, let's hope the crops fail. Who needs food when we have our damaged cars that won't run any more due to faulty dried out seals? Hey, we can eat those seals, right?
The farmers have vehicles and farm machinery that use fuel too, right?
If your vehicle fails and you have food, you will survive. If farmers fail and you have your vehicle, what next?
Hint: There are repair shops that will repair your car. Seals are not extinct and can be ordered at any parts supply store.
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Why Republicans are a disgrace to the party itself
and you have food, you will survive. If farmers fail and you have your vehicle, what next?
