Re: Bill Gates
 

I suppose the hole in the ozone layer around the poles is because penguins use deodorant
So if a bankrupt person can't pay back a loan, I guess the rich shouldn't either.

Re: Bill Gates
 

It was because every nation on this planet used CFCs. And, after founding conclusive proof, the United States phased it out. Unlike countries such as Indonesia, who still uses CFCs.

So please.

I don't understand what you're saying.

Re: Bill Gates
 

They were exempt because their economies couldn't handle the consequences. America's can.

If G W Bush was commited to the environment he would have proposed an alternative.
You asked for an example, I gave it to you. If you wish I will further research the issue.

Of the top of my head, the laws of diffusion means any carbon dioxide 1 American breaths will eventually spread across the world. Same could be said about car emmissions.

Re: Bill Gates
 

So we should go into negative growth for the next century, but China should maintain its 10% yearly growth?

**** no. You're nuts if you think anyone except Europeans will go for that. (Is Germany enjoying its negative growth??)

He did. Europeans didn't like it because it wasn't "invented" outside of America.

The atmosphere can handle it. Global Warming is a dream come true in Canada.

Re: Bill Gates
 

Neither did Al Gore, if I remember.

But hey, they don't count, they're liberals.

Re: Bill Gates
 

Exactly. They're not the ruling party at the moment.

Re: Bill Gates
 

So ultimately their opinion doesn't matter?
So you blame europe instead of other Americans who feel the same way?
If the democrats where in power would you want them to treat your opinions with the same respect and curtosy?

Re: Bill Gates
 

You didn't directly contradict it. You did ask:
I answered. I also pointed out that that pollution from cars has been linked with Asthma.

Well, I cannot provide facts for that. I did say that the pollution MAY affect other people. However, I found the following interesting snippet in the CIA world fact book..

So, in the name of Economics, you are busy buggering up your own country..
No, it's not. It's still a darn sight more efficient than the Chevvy though.

Re: Bill Gates
 

Dull as I find car talk I can see the attraction over Bill Gates. :D

Re: Bill Gates
 

Mmmmm, I think the 46 thousand million (if thats right :rolleyes: ) has its benefits, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and rose coloured glasses certainly help to count all that cash :D

Re: Bill Gates
 

I wouldnt mind being a penny behind Bill Gates :D
Must be so nice... to be that financially comfortable.

I wonder what happened to the idea he had of putting a multitude of satellites in orbit around the earth so surfing would be quicker :rofl:

Re: Bill Gates
 

Let's be fair about this, pick a new car, maximum budget 20 grand and we'll compare acceleration, fuel economy and top speed.

Re: Bill Gates
 

No no no, you didn't say new car. Are you changing the terms of your bet now?

Re: Bill Gates
 

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Getting scared now? :D

Re: Bill Gates
 

Yes, but ok, I'll dig out an old second hand car, can't guarantee the literage as modern european and japanese engines are so much better nowadays. Give me a day or so and I'll dig something up.