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BIGOILEATURCRUD Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,742 Points:1,374,725 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:54:36 AM Ignore BIGOILEATURCRUD Report Abuse When it comes to saving energy, people in the United States know that driving a fuel-efficient car accomplishes more than turning off the lights at home. But that doesn't mean they'll do it. Visit AP for full article

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When it comes to saving energy, people in the United States know that driving a fuel-efficient car accomplishes more than turning off the lights at home.

But that doesn't mean they'll do it.

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SycamoreISU Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,040 Points:258,185 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 3:15:02 PM Ignore SycamoreISU Report Abuse It's much easier to flip a switch off than to shell out $30K for a new car.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,948 Points:2,113,615 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 1:36:53 PM Ignore remay Report Abuse A lot of people like soemone else to do their "job" for them...
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,978 Points:1,738,910 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 8:13:03 AM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse if you are a smart and patriotic american you'd do what saves you (and your country) the most resources in the long run... if you can think beyond the end of your nose.. you'll quickly realise where the current path we're on leads...
BJWI Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,394 Points:733,400 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 12:22:06 AM Ignore BJWI Report Abuse Americans tend to be fat, greedy pigs who refuse to sacrifice for the good of others.
AskMeLater Champion Author Amarillo Posts:1,973 Points:575,100 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 12:11:44 AM Ignore AskMeLater Report Abuse Americans don't like to be told what to do. I am very American!
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,497 Points:1,355,960 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 12:08:35 AM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse "You can lead a horse to water..."
BlueberryFocus All-Star Author Rochester Posts:553 Points:128,085 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 12:01:03 AM Ignore BlueberryFocus Report Abuse I try to drive as little as possible, and I try to use as little energy as I can.
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,882 Points:644,490 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 9:55:19 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse Interesting.
MAC48 Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,546 Points:763,220 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 9:39:47 PM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse Without the article including a copy of all of the poll questions and applicable responses to each question, one cannot draw any rational conclusions based on this article. Anyone can conduct a poll with responses to the poll's questions targeted to elicit the responses the polling entity wanted to further whatever agenda the poll sponsor has.
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,243 Points:979,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:08:25 PM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse Just stay home.
leraar2 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,744 Points:783,680 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 6:03:08 PM Ignore leraar2 Report Abuse typical.
Metrolizer Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,015 Points:2,205,005 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 4:24:37 PM Ignore Metrolizer Report Abuse "Overall energy use by people in the United States is four times the world average, according to the Energy Information Administration, but Americans use less energy per person than people in countries such as Canada, Norway and Iceland." - Yahoo Energy use between Iowa and Oklahoma is not comparable. Comparison between "people in the United States" and "people in such countries as Canada, Norway, and Iceland" is absurd.
2girls_and_Fred Sophomore Author Wisconsin Posts:102 Points:1,640,615 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 1:35:46 PM Ignore 2girls_and_Fred Report Abuse I have to agree with schatzila on this one.
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,630 Points:1,866,100 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 1:03:22 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse we know but we are used for certain lifestyle
Tehbob Champion Author California Posts:2,276 Points:453,605 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 11:43:57 AM Ignore Tehbob Report Abuse oh well
eye-spy Champion Author Quebec Posts:4,568 Points:2,413,845 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 11:25:44 AM Ignore eye-spy Report Abuse To each, their own. It's a personal decision.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,929 Points:1,012,620 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 11:04:44 AM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse Complaining rather than personally doing something about it is our weakness.
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,030 Points:1,618,055 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 10:51:25 AM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse no save money
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,728 Points:1,849,120 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 10:18:46 AM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse I disagree. Most folks that I know do many things to save energy. I just had a free "energy audit" from my power company to identify any weaknesses around my house. That was helpful.
AlienBug All-Star Author Connecticut Posts:732 Points:218,035 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 10:18:31 AM Ignore AlienBug Report Abuse The entire problem is contained in this paragraph: The public looks to large institutions for leadership in saving energy, believing that individuals alone can't make much of a difference. Nearly two-thirds look to the energy industry to show the way toward energy conservation, and nearly 6 in 10 say the government should play a leading role. Democrats, college graduates and people under 50 are the most likely to hold industry is responsible for increasing energy savings.
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,510 Points:530,435 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 10:11:57 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Amen to the opening two sentences. No need to read more!
gasmad666 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,817 Points:388,395 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 9:40:45 AM Ignore gasmad666 Report Abuse fuel economy, physical safety? Tough question.
djwhit Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,992 Points:1,204,455 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 9:38:42 AM Ignore djwhit Report Abuse THATS RIGHT......THANK........
Luckylindy Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,499 Points:1,124,145 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 9:20:22 AM Ignore Luckylindy Report Abuse It's easier not too.
dorisntx Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,079 Points:643,505 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 9:05:53 AM Ignore dorisntx Report Abuse ok
MikeCapeCoral Champion Author Cape Coral Posts:1,917 Points:416,920 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 9:01:11 AM Ignore MikeCapeCoral Report Abuse That is correct. I have never been one to spare the horses when driving. I know I pay for it at the pump but that is what I like. I also drive a big car, not a little s%#t box that will crumple around me if I get hit. I gladly pay for my safety at the pump.
tatker Champion Author Asheville Posts:1,945 Points:555,830 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:53:46 AM Ignore tatker Report Abuse One day they'll wish they did
molebaby96 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:2,120 Points:502,820 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:37:20 AM Ignore molebaby96 Report Abuse Most people I know try to save energy.
Jkent1953 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,976 Points:438,010 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:31:31 AM Ignore Jkent1953 Report Abuse People always act in their own best interest. If I could buy a fuel efficient car that could carry all I need for my work, I would. But it doesn't exist.
bills299 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,346 Points:900,490 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:27:56 AM Ignore bills299 Report Abuse Wow!
MontanaMac Champion Author Washington Posts:1,736 Points:410,050 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:27:08 AM Ignore MontanaMac Report Abuse High costs of going green and old habits are meaningful obstacles.
gandalfthegrey1 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,184 Points:384,685 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:17:35 AM Ignore gandalfthegrey1 Report Abuse Sometimes you do what you have to do, other times not. If one voluntarily does not, then they shouldn't gripe.
jorobins538 Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,722 Points:636,270 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:16:28 AM Ignore jorobins538 Report Abuse we like to talk green, but drive the bigges SUVs and trucks.
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,657 Points:640,860 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:15:34 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse A lot of initiatives like hybrids and EV's are simply not affordable. Between the easy to do ideas and not economical there are a lot of initiatives in between. The normal person are confused by all the marketing hype of going green.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,082 Points:2,368,445 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:15:07 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse freedom of choice, unlike obamacare
Skunk63 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,546 Points:555,550 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:15:05 AM Ignore Skunk63 Report Abuse People will act in their self interests. And if it's their interest to save money, they will conserve.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,236 Points:492,035 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:59:06 AM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse So very true, need to get out of the gas guzzlers and conserve energy at all times
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,224 Points:1,681,200 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:58:05 AM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse We're no dummies.
BIGOILEATURCRUD Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,742 Points:1,374,725 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:55:38 AM Ignore BIGOILEATURCRUD Report Abuse Consumption reduction is the best way to save.