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2011-04-24 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

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Posted by Phash Glomoper3724 2011-04-24 07:16|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 I hate these light bulbs for many reasons: 1. they don't last any longer than incandescent bulbs so far as I can tell, 2. they are more expensive, 3. they are ugly 4. China makes them, 5. they require a major clean-up if you follow guidelines (I doubt anyone does), and 6. they are toxic and a carcinogen. Screw this government solution to energy problems. It is like Obumble notion of inflating your tires to save gas. Dismantle the EPA and the DOE--they are useless for addressing energy or environmental problems.

Posted by JohnQC 2011-04-24 17:48|| 2011-04-24 17:48|| Front Page Top

#2 Second that JohnQC, especially points 1 and 2. I have been using these for a couple years now in the hard to reach places and they don't do a noticable difference, except the range of light they emmit makes everything look like the inside of a freezer, and have a suspician any power surges, like those caused by storm, kick their little rotini butts.

Posted by swksvolFF 2011-04-24 18:06|| 2011-04-24 18:06|| Front Page Top

#3 I am Jeffrey R. Immelt and I demand that you buy and use these damn things!

Posted by Jeffrey R. Immelt 2011-04-24 18:13|| 2011-04-24 18:13|| Front Page Top

#4 Red light bulbs, otoh, are just fine.

Posted by KBK 2011-04-24 20:05|| 2011-04-24 20:05|| Front Page Top

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