I’m all for conserving resources, reducing waste, etc. I do not drive to work, I have many compact fluorescent bulbs, I drive a car that gets 30+ MPG and was not built specifically for that purpose in recent years (the energy that goes in to making a new car is astounding), I have a programmable thermostat, I use reusable grocery bags, I do not use disposable cups at work, I recycle, I buy local or organic produce a good portion of the time, and I make many concious efforts to do “the right thing” when it comes to the environment.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, the man who tries to drive home the fact that we’re in serious trouble <a href=”http://tennesseepolicy.org/main/article.php?article_id=764″ target=”_blank”>is a hypocrite</a>. <a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Inconvenient_Truth”>I’ve watched the movie, I’ve read the book</a>, but I now have to take it all with a giant, giant grain of salt. While the oil companies are filling the right-side coffers, are they “green” folks filling the left-side coffers? I’d have to think so.<br/><br/>Another note on this whole green thing… I absolutely detest <a href=”http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/” target=”_blank”>Greenpeace</a>. As stated above, I’m all about what they stand for, but their solicitors whobug me every time I get anywhere near the Ballston metro or mall make me hate everything about them; I will never contribute to their cause in any way. I have written them a letter to let them know.<br/><br/>This post has been brought to you by <a href=”http://wine.about.com/od/whitewines/g/PinotGrigio.htm” target=”_blank”>Pinot Grigio</a> and some glorious steak (I know, bad wine pairing, but it was left-over). Expect an edit in the morning.