Kinky for Govenor

[SuperChuck]

I'd vote for him just on his "De-wussication" platform. :)

It'd be weird to see Texas leading the charge on Bio-Diesel, though...

[BigMacFU]

Kinky has got my vote De-wussification, classic. His real selling point is bio-diesel though, that stuff is sweet! Although, I will say, once it catches on, Illinois will lead in production since it is the world's largest producer of soy.

Rock, rock on Kinky

[QuietC]

I saw a short interview with him probably about a month ago on Real Time. If I lived down there I'd vote for him. Seemed like quite a character.

[Amanda]

I've heard a little about Kinky before. I've liked what I've seen so far. From everything I've heard and seen, Texas politics is in desperate need of a realignment and Kinky could be just what the doctor ordered if given the chance.

Being from Iowa farm country, I'm also encouraged by the long-term prospects of biodiesel...and ethanol. But thus far, I must admit the benefits of the two fuels are being oversold to the public. I don't know the logistics of biodiesel, but with ethanol, you may be interested to find out that 1.3 gallons of oil are burned through in the production of one gallon of ethanol. Now, this ratio is likely to decline as improved technology makes ethanol production more efficient, but for the moment, I roll my eyes every time I hear local corn growers groups talk about how ethanol is making us "less dependent on foreign energy sources." That may be the endgame, and it's definitely one worth pursuing, but we ain't there yet by a long sight.

[Kenyth]

Make Biodiesel at home!

You can make your own biodeisel if you want. I don't recommend it though. Dangerous caustic chemicals (Sodium Hydroxide, otherwise known as Lye, and Methanol) are used.

[basil]

Make Biodiesel at home!

You can make your own biodeisel if you want. I don't recommend it though. Dangerous caustic chemicals (Sodium Hydroxide, otherwise known as Lye, and Methanol) are used.

Maybe this is what Silent was trying to do. http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...&page=76&pp=10 We really need an exploding emoticon. that'd be sweet.

[Corona Gigante]

Maybe this is what Silent was trying to do. http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...&page=76&pp=10 We really need an exploding emoticon. that'd be sweet.

I just assumed it was crystal meth. I understand that's very popular with the young people these days.



I like Kinky for two very important reasons:
1) he's not Rick Perry, and
2) he's a big cigar smoker.

[cigar no baka]

I've heard a little about Kinky before. I've liked what I've seen so far. From everything I've heard and seen, Texas politics is in desperate need of a realignment and Kinky could be just what the doctor ordered if given the chance.

Being from Iowa farm country, I'm also encouraged by the long-term prospects of biodiesel...and ethanol. But thus far, I must admit the benefits of the two fuels are being oversold to the public. I don't know the logistics of biodiesel, but with ethanol, you may be interested to find out that 1.3 gallons of oil are burned through in the production of one gallon of ethanol. Now, this ratio is likely to decline as improved technology makes ethanol production more efficient, but for the moment, I roll my eyes every time I hear local corn growers groups talk about how ethanol is making us "less dependent on foreign energy sources." That may be the endgame, and it's definitely one worth pursuing, but we ain't there yet by a long sight.

I couldn't agree more, there are better scientific answers than ethanol, but politics drives the ethanol debate, not science. Put some scientists in charge of finding fuel alternatives and keep the damn politicians out of it and we'll be have the oil monkey off our back and revolutionize the way they world gets its energy!!!

[SuperChuck]

I couldn't agree more, there are better scientific answers than ethanol, but politics drives the ethanol debate, not science. Put some scientists in charge of finding fuel alternatives and keep the damn politicians out of it and we'll be have the oil monkey off our back and revolutionize the way they world gets its energy!!!

There's a certain amount of public perception and advertising that goes along with fuels, as well.

They hybrid engine is a GREAT example of marketing. Electric cars seem silly to Americans, but some percentage want the fuel economy of an electric car. Thus the hybrid is born. It's electric enough for the hippies, but also runs off readily-available gasoline.

The trade-off with hybrid cars is weight. It's cute to want to use an electric engine, but the reality is you have to make a car with 2 engines... AND a bunch of heavy lead-acid batteries to run that electric motor. Hmm. That's a lot of extra weight.

We could (and have) made purely gasoline vehicles with better gas mileage than hybrid vehicles (and from what I hear, hybrid cars don't often hit those advertised mpg numbers). But hybrids will continue to be popular because they APPEAR to be more eco-friendly.

And don't even get me started on plastic vs. sheet steel body panels. :)
(I'm a scientist AND I drive a Saturn)

[Kayakinboy]

independent, what's wrong, couldn't face the fact he's a democrat?

[Corona Gigante]

Enjoy the first KinkytoonTM!

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[joshua]

That was cool. I'd vote for him if it was my state.