Greenies... Put this in your pipe

[Humvee21]

I don't understand the hostility towards people ("greenies") who want a healthier environment. I know many of them can be self-righteous ******** (Prius drivers, mostly), but there are those who feel a responsibility to reduce their energy consumption and for that they shouldn't be faulted. Personally, I built an energy-efficient home (with my own hands) and I'm proud of that fact. I don't feel like I need to apologize for this fact any more than I have to apologize to anyone for driving a Raptor - absolute dismissal of either mindset doesn't leave any room for debate or compromise.

It's probably because the majority of the people who call themselves "green" are 110% full of shit. I'm not talking about you but the other people that are just plain hypocrites. It's pretty obvious to decipher one from the other because you can see that the hypocrites are uneducated, easily manipulated, and trying to enhance their personal image. I bet you that nobody on this forum has anything against going green whatsoever. I turn off my lights, faucet, computer, a/c, heater, etc. as often as possible. However, I enjoy taking some cars out for joy rides. This may be wasteful but it seems worth it for me because of my personal pleasure. Who has the right to deny me pleasure and enjoyment? I may be polluting and burning up fossil fuels but I'm not the only one.

As a Hummer owner, I've been attacked, hammered with meaningless criticism, and also vandalized. However, I do not see vehicles such as the Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, etc. experiencing the same unanimous hate as the Hummer brand while each SUV listed above gets worse or similar fuel economy as my Hummer. Even worse, they're MUCH more abundant than the Hummer. Scientifically, that would mean that those vehicles are doing more damage because of their significant numbers in comparison to that of the Hummer brand.

It's also funny because people who attack me don't know anything about me. My father runs a green energy company and his lakehouse is made out of a sustainable type of bamboo.

In conclusion, there is no hostility towards "greenies." There's only hostility towards the hypocrites which, unfortunately, are the majority of the group.

 

[Truck Wolf]

I agree with the previous responses to my post. Keep in mind that I am an unapologetic Raptor owner. My beef is with those that completely disregard any approach to a more responsible and sustainable lifestyle. Hybrid/electric car owners aren't all misguided ********, and their basic motivations are respectable, in my opinion. My point is that being conscious of the issues at hand and being willing to make the necessary changes should be applauded rather than maligned.

 

[Droid]

It's probably because the majority of the people who call themselves "green" are 110% full of shit. I'm not talking about you but the other people that are just plain hypocrites. It's pretty obvious to decipher one from the other because you can see that the hypocrites are uneducated, easily manipulated, and trying to enhance their personal image. I bet you that nobody on this forum has anything against going green whatsoever. I turn off my lights, faucet, computer, a/c, heater, etc. as often as possible. However, I enjoy taking some cars out for joy rides. This may be wasteful but it seems worth it for me because of my personal pleasure. Who has the right to deny me pleasure and enjoyment? I may be polluting and burning up fossil fuels but I'm not the only one.

As a Hummer owner, I've been attacked, hammered with meaningless criticism, and also vandalized. However, I do not see vehicles such as the Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, etc. experiencing the same unanimous hate as the Hummer brand while each SUV listed above gets worse or similar fuel economy as my Hummer. Even worse, they're MUCH more abundant than the Hummer. Scientifically, that would mean that those vehicles are doing more damage because of their significant numbers in comparison to that of the Hummer brand.

It's also funny because people who attack me don't know anything about me. My father runs a green energy company and his lakehouse is made out of a sustainable type of bamboo.

In conclusion, there is no hostility towards "greenies." There's only hostility towards the hypocrites which, unfortunately, are the majority of the group.

This is why I drive I pickup truck. Haven't you heard, sport-utility vehicles are bad for the environment?

 

[Humvee21]

This is why I drive I pickup truck. Haven't you heard, sport-utility vehicles are bad for the environment?

Indeed

 

[Madcowranch]

Funny about some of you guys' perceptions of these hardcore environmentalists. Well, I'm sure they're not perceptions but I just don't see those attitudes where I live. We don't let those little fuggers in the state- if you don't drive a pickup, get out.

I just see the results of the fear mongering liberal nutjobs on a national level.

 

[whtrapta]

Hey, they are shutting down WHOLE dunes because of some shit beetle. HUGE dunes not far from dumont, closed.

 

[Phyguy]

Funny about some of you guys' perceptions of these hardcore environmentalists. Well, I'm sure they're not perceptions but I just don't see those attitudes where I live. We don't let those little fuggers in the state- if you don't drive a pickup, get out.

I just see the results of the fear mongering liberal nutjobs on a national level.

Nutjobs on both sides. Those wanting to get rid of ALL legislation/regulation regarding environment conservation are dumb. Those wanting to infringe on the rights of others and dictate to them what they can own/drive/use are dumb as well.

If the righties were right, we'd all vote right. Same with the left. Time for some balance IMHO.

 

[Raptorguy21]

This is why people dislike "greenies" in general, not individually.
You got to see this, Getting yelled at for the diesel truck I drive - YouTube

This is exactly why......whats extremely funny to me is how "dirty" most people, well in America anyway, think diesels are. Truth is they are cleaner and more efficient than any other motorized vehicle out there. Look at the VW Jetta turbo diesel, that thing will blow any "hybrid" out of the water with 50+MPG and with it being a turbo motor, it will actually scoot along pretty good. Here is another point, in every other country where fuel prices are crazy high, every auto manufacture offers a diesel motor in almost every vehicle. America is just now starting to open it's eye's as it looks like we will be getting a car from Mazda and the Chevy Cruz with a diesel motor to give the Jetta a run for its money.....



By the way, my avatar is me putting a load on my truck trying to light the turbo for my dyno pull, it really doesn't smoke that much

 

[iceman302]

By the way, my avatar is me putting a load on my truck trying to light the turbo for my dyno pull, it really doesn't smoke that much

****! You're about to kill that tree right there!

 

[Raptoyd11]