Vincent Vega Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 [quote name='philothea' post='1819758' date='Mar 29 2009, 04:53 PM']This whole earth hour idea is based on a false understanding of how the electrical generation system works.[/quote] While I'm certainly no greenie, allow me to clear up something. I'm fairly certain the point is not to actually save any kind of electricity, just to do it as a show of solidarity. I don't think they're actually trying to do this to try and save the world, one hour at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloysius Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 well, if that's true, then I think a whole lot of the people that do it are misinformed. most ppl I meet that want to do it think that it is all about saving electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 [quote name='Aloysius' post='1819764' date='Mar 29 2009, 05:13 PM']well, if that's true, then I think a whole lot of the people that do it are misinformed. most ppl I meet that want to do it think that it is all about saving electricity.[/quote] Oh. I may be wrong. In which case, it seems to be an even dumber idea than I originally thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnanc Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 unreal. global warming is a hoax. there are more important issues out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessgianna Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='Mr.CatholicCat' post='1819581' date='Mar 29 2009, 12:48 PM']Down with light and sound pollution![/quote] Hear Hear! [quote name='CatherineM' post='1819608' date='Mar 29 2009, 01:11 PM']We had ours off last night. Any excuse for a candle light dinner.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidei Defensor Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='slywakka250' post='1819877' date='Mar 29 2009, 06:41 PM']unreal. global warming is a hoax. there are more important issues out there.[/quote] I guess the Pope disagrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Punk Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='Apotheoun' post='1819627' date='Mar 29 2009, 03:26 PM']If I were in Rome I would want to see St. Peter's. I can see the stars anytime.[/quote] You would have all day to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses' Alt Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='Church Punk' post='1819958' date='Mar 29 2009, 08:41 PM']You would have all day to see it.[/quote] Not all lit up they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apotheoun Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='fidei defensor' post='1819926' date='Mar 29 2009, 07:11 PM']I guess the Pope disagrees.[/quote] True, the present pope may believe that global warming is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='fidei defensor' post='1819926' date='Mar 29 2009, 08:11 PM']I guess the Pope disagrees.[/quote] Irrelevant. He's not a climatologist or any sort of scientist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apotheoun Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1820125' date='Mar 29 2009, 09:43 PM']Irrelevant. He's not a climatologist or any sort of scientist.[/quote] True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocent Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='Apotheoun' post='1819572' date='Mar 30 2009, 12:13 AM']It's prettier with its lights on.[/quote] Maybe, but looking at this picture helps me imagine how the Apostolic Palace would have looked like in all those centuries prior to the installation of electric lighting. While it does look beautiful in the lighting, in the semi-darkness it looks majestic and mysterious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='Innocent' post='1820170' date='Mar 29 2009, 11:15 PM']Maybe, but looking at this picture helps me imagine how the Apostolic Palace would have looked like in all those centuries prior to the installation of electric lighting. While it does look beautiful in the lighting, in the semi-darkness it looks majestic and mysterious.[/quote] I think the Vatican probably could afford torches....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I forgot about Earth Hour, although I'm not sure if I would've actually turned the lights off even if I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 [quote name='DemonSlayer' post='1820255' date='Mar 30 2009, 12:04 AM']I forgot about Earth Hour, although I'm not sure if I would've actually turned the lights off even if I did.[/quote] I always joke to hardcore environazis that during Earth Hour I'm going to turn on every appliance and light in my house, then sit in the driveway idling with the AC and heaters going on full blast and my sprinklers running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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