Sen. Rand Paul in Energy Committee Hearing on Consumer Choice

Sen. Paul questions the Department of Energy's commitment to protecting consumer choice during consideration of Appliance/Light Bulb Energy-Efficiency Legislation

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[FifthColumnExposed]

Sen. Rand Paul questions the Department of Energy's commitment to protecting consumer choice during consideration of Appliance/Light Bulb Energy-Efficiency Legislation.

[OpinionatedJosh]

@justcallmesoldamnyou Really? Cause he has a point? He asked a very legit question and all this liberaltard did was dance... She couldn't even directly answer the question. So I am curious... Who is the idiot?

[legolamb4245]

I have to wash my dishes before putting them into my "energy inefficient" dishwasher. I have to run my clothes dryer three times before I have dry clothes. Lo flow toilets DO NOT work. The new light bulbs take forever to reach capacity. Rand Paul is right. These Eco-nazis are destroying us. All of these appliances break down within 5 years.

[mamacujo]

Amen Rand!

[noreaga12326]

@athompson7 you're right,, this is a debate and you're entitled to your opinion just like im entitled to mine. Now what you're saying is that cfls have improved. Whether or not thats true, again i say, why not let the consumer make that choice for themselves? I dont mind that they wana come up with more choices in bulbs for people to use. But to restrict choices because of false beliefs is a whole other ball game. if cfls are great, People will buy them anyway. So let them choose for themselves

[athompson7]

@noreaga12326 That's not true anymore. The light isn't white (unless you want it to be). I've used a mixture of both types of bulbs in my home and when one burns out I'm not sure which type it is until I go to replace it. And you can make any room brighter than it currently is because you can use a higher "watt" cfls bulb in any lamp or fixture than you could safely use with a traditional bulb.

BTW, thanks for stopping the namecalling and just arguing rationally instead. : )

[noreaga12326]

@athompson7 there is some modern technology i love using. The computers we have today, cell phones (i-phones AND flip phones) etc etc. But many of these energy efficient products are pure CRAP. Especially the light bulbs.you're basically saying that everybody should use gloomy lighting and turn their homes looking like the inside of an office or a hospital ER waiting room because its "new technology". Are u freaking kidding me? I will NEVER use cfls. Their light quality is shit.

[noreaga12326]

@athompson7 You say " Why do you want to use century-old technology?" ?? Why do you care??? This is exactly the point i'm making. Dont worry about what the next person is doing and worry about YOU. You wana use cfls?.. go for it. Just because the technology is new, doesnt make it good. Thats like Ms.Hogan telling me that since i-phones are out now, im no longer allowed to use flip phones or i'l go to jail and be fined for it.

[athompson7]

@noreaga12326 Actually, my original post is still there. Take a look. I still think he's a blowhard! This lightbulb controversy is a big joke. Why do you want to use century-old technology? Are you like the Unibomber in Montana who didn't want anything modern? Are you Amish?

[noreaga12326]

@athompson7 mm kinda funny how quickly u deleted your previous post as soon as i exposed your stupidity to this video. I'l make a deal with u... When u start paying for my electric bills, then maybe you can tell me what light bulbs i can use. Until then, what you greenies have to say means nothing. I'm the guy whos paying for my bills. therefore, I WILL decide how much energy i wana save or waste. Worry about YOUR energy bills and quit sticking your nose where it doesnt belong. ..Tree hugger

[noreaga12326]

@athompson7 whats incredible here is that you're an old 56 yr old guy who still refers to people as "home boy". That pretty much shows the level of intelligence you have and how uneducated you are. Whats even more amazing is that you commies like to use extreme comparisons to make your argument look better. We have used incandescents most of our lives and they worked well, so why are u complaining about them now? Rand Paul is right. You as well as Ms. Hogan dont know how to mind your business