In a series of moves that are either laughably backwards or just fundamentally stupid, the newly-elected Tea-Party wingnut Republican majority has taken swift, immediate action to de-green … the cafeteria.
Really.
John Boehner, the new Speaker of the House, announced the moves AWAY from green initiatives like ecologically sustainable utensils and trays made from corn starch and a return to polystyrene coffee cups with the words “The new majority – plasticware is back!” (released via his press aide’s Twitter account).
I know this is supposed to be a family blog, but: What a jackass!
“Well,” you might be saying to yourself, “at least they can’t come up with anything dumber for the next 2 years.”
Think again: the next item on the Republican’s agenda of actively destroying the environment is light bulbs (emphasis mine).
That’s right – a bill introduced by House Republicans last week aims to stop the switch to more energy efficient CFL bulbs, which was scheduled for (a long overdue) 2012 implementation. (How is that supposed to cut down our debt? -Ed.)
So, yeah. I’m not really sure how to end this article. Maybe if I …
… yes. That’s perfect.
Source: the Guardian;
Failephant: PursuingHoliness.com
