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.

Unfortunately, the man who tries to drive home the fact that we’re in serious trouble is a hypocrite. I’ve watched the movie, I’ve read the book, 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.

Another note on this whole green thing… I absolutely detest Greenpeace. 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.

This post has been brought to you by Pinot Grigio and some glorious steak (I know, bad wine pairing, but it was left-over). Expect an edit in the morning.