LOL expand the freeway(I-10) on our tax dollars, then crack us over the head. (Houston: mortgage, lawyers)

[usc619]

Originally Posted by Zhang Fei

The short answer is that it isn't already funded by tax dollars. Again - think of tolls as a consumption tax. You use tollways, you pay for them. In California, freeways are the rule, but you pay higher taxes. In Texas, you pay for the amenities that you use. You don't pay 100%, but heavy users pay more. I happen to think it's a lot more ecologically-correct this way, and am surprised that a man-made global warming devotee would find it objectionable..

I'll just end this debate with this link TexasFreeway > Houston > Newsflash > Perry pushes fast track for widening Katy Freeway

"Though the Katy Freeway construction should proceed with or without the expanded range of highway funding set forth by Proposition 15, Perry said other projects around the state might benefit from the November ballot issue, which allows bond-financed construction by a "Texas Mobility Fund." "Under our current system of highway funding, when the state commits to build a stretch of road in a metropolitan area, funding is authorized slowly over a number of years," Perry said. "It's time we allow innovative financing for highways as a fiscally responsible way to build the transportation infrastructure we need more quickly." Perry also promoted Proposition 2, aimed at improving roads in border colonias."

[Zhang Fei]

Originally Posted by SilverWings

I don't care what you call it - climate change, global warming, whatever - it astounds me that people can't understand Carbon Dioxide is a factor in the global temperature of this planet. It's not the ONLY factor but people really need to stop listening to the right wing political crud coming out of talk radio.

All gases are a factor in the temperature of the planet. The point is that carbon dioxide is not a major factor, let alone the major factor. I think you need to stop listening to the New Agey* political crud coming out of the media, and actually look at the science. The problem, as I explained earlier, is that the science is non-existent. It's a bunch of cherry-picked data combined with preposterous assertions stated in a very confident tone of voice. Baghdad Bob comes to mind. When man-made global warming theorists can predict with accuracy 99 times out of 100 whether it will rain 30 days from any given day, I'll grant that what they do is science. Otherwise, they're just glorified statisticians with strong religious beliefs.

* I'm not going to dignify this noxious garbage by calling it left-wing - I respect left-wingers, who probably don't believe any of it, but are smart (and cynical) enough to use it as political cover for revenue grabs.

[usc619]

Here's a look into the future TexasFreeway > Houston > Future Freeway > Harris County Toll Road Authority Pooled Project

People need to make a stand, btw did you know that an overseas company may over see the Texas Corridor project? Although it's only going to have a different name LOL

[xmod]

Originally Posted by Zhang Fei

All gases are a factor in the temperature of the planet.

No s**t Sherlock....the point is, which gas emissions do human being have control over and how much are these human emissions altering the climate?

Originally Posted by Zhang Fei

I think you need to stop listening to the New Agey* political crud coming out of the media, and actually look at the science. The problem, as I explained earlier, is that the science is non-existent. It's a bunch of cherry-picked data

Wow, you just contradicted yourself there.

First you say there is no science. Then you say the science is cherry picked. So which is it?

Originally Posted by Zhang Fei

I think you need to stop listening to the New Agey* political crud....

.... preposterous assertions ....

.....Baghdad Bob comes to mind.

.....When man-made global warming theorists can predict with accuracy 99 times out of 100 whether it will rain 30 days from any given day, I'll grant that what they do is science.

My god, you are ridiculous. So you wont believe any science (supporting global warming) until human beings are able to predict weather with 99% accuracy?!? That is so idiotic, its unbelievable.

Do you believe in Falun Gung by chance? Or maybe you are a scientolgist? It sure seems like it.

[xmod]

Originally Posted by xmod

Do you believe in Falun Gung by chance? Or maybe you are a scientolgist? It sure seems like it.

Actually, I'm guessing you work for an Oil and/or Gas company. Nothing like covering your own a--. LOL.

[Zhang Fei]

Originally Posted by xmod

First you say there is no science. Then you say the science is cherry picked. So which is it?

Innumeracy and ignorance combined with high levels of self-confidence are a plague upon modern society. Data and science are different things. Take this hypothesis - that someone believes in the power of prayer because five sick people for whom his congregation prayed actually got better. He would be cherry picking his data if he ignored 5 other people who died.

[xmod]

Originally Posted by Zhang Fei

Innumeracy and ignorance combined with high levels of self-confidence are a plague upon modern society. Data and science are different things. Take this hypothesis - that someone believes in the power of prayer because five sick people for whom his congregation prayed actually got better. He would be cherry picking his data if he ignored 5 other people who died.

Stop trying to cover your a-- with pretentious verbiage..... no one cares.

Btw, the example you gave is terrible. That's called the placebo effect. A person's state of mind DOES have a small effect on a person's immune system (not a huge effect but still has an effect).

Also, do you still stand by that statement about not believing global warming evidence until humans are able to predict the weather with 99% accuracy? I really want to know if you are that stupid.....

Oh, I forgot, you are just covering your a-- (b/c more alternative energy means your butt will be laid off..... LOL).

[piyf]

Originally Posted by xmod

No s**t Sherlock....the point is, which gas emissions do human being have control over and how much are these human emissions altering the climate?




Wow, you just contradicted yourself there.

First you say there is no science. Then you say the science is cherry picked. So which is it?



My god, you are ridiculous. So you wont believe any science (supporting global warming) until human beings are able to predict weather with 99% accuracy?!? That is so idiotic, its unbelievable.

Do you believe in Falun Gung by chance? Or maybe you are a scientolgist? It sure seems like it.

FYI, you release a green house gas when you exhale. So please stab yourself already and help save the planet.

[xmod]

Originally Posted by danieloneil01

FYI, you release a green house gas when you exhale. So please stab yourself already and help save the planet.

Thats a really dumb thing to say.

[piyf]

Originally Posted by xmod

Thats a really dumb thing to say.

It's true so help the planet.