Archive for October, 2006
Support Our Troops: Republicans Talk the Talk. Democrats Walk the Walk
by Rio Flores on October 25th, 2006
via DailyKos
With a brother on his third tour in Middle East, I’ve often wondered why a Republican controlled congress consistently fails to provide for our troops in the “War on Terror.” Aren’t Republicans constantly talking about how tough they are on terror and how much they love our men and women in uniform? Uhm… Not so much, it turns out!
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America took a look at legislative votes that directly affected American troops, veterans and their families. They looked at 324 votes on proposals ranging from healthcare and veterans’ benefits to medical research dedicated towards helping injured soldiers. Every single last Senate Democrat has been more supportive of the troops than any of the Senate Republicans. When it comes to their actual votes, not rhetoric, over the past five years, it’s clear who talks the talk and who walks the walk.
You can see the full results at the IAVA website or take a look at this handy chart from Bob Geiger, sorted by letter grade.
The IAVA is a nonpartisan organization. These voting patterns are so striking, that they leave little wiggle room for any Republican apologists.
New Ethanol Adapter for Existing Vehicles
by Rio Flores on October 22nd, 2006
via Wired’s Autotopia
A Brazilian company, ABC Esso, will soon sell an Ethanol adapter in the U.S. that lets any gasoline vehicle burn up to 100 percent ethanol. It works with the vehicle’s existing sensors to detect the ethanol/gasoline ratio and instruct the engine to operate accordingly.
The company claims there are no cold start problems when using E85. ABC Esso says some fuel pumps that are not so ethanol-tolerant may have to be replaced.
The company has developed adapters for Ford, GM, Honda, Mazda, Volvo and Toyota vehicles and will sell for between $500 and $900.