From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from the
federal government’s impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...hter-in-texas/

HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from
the federal government’s impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...hter-in-texas/

So, how many light manufacturers are there in Texas? That determines whether
this is anything more than a politically motivated nothing.

Bob F wrote:

HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from
the federal government’s impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...hter-in-texas/

So, how many light manufacturers are there in Texas? That determines whether
this is anything more than a politically motivated nothing.

Texas has ocean ports, we can directly import all the incandescent lamps
that China wants to send us.

Pete C. wrote:
Bob F wrote:

HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from
the federal government's impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...hter-in-texas/

So, how many light manufacturers are there in Texas? That determines
whether this is anything more than a politically motivated nothing.

Texas has ocean ports, we can directly import all the incandescent
lamps that China wants to send us.


But the new law only allows bulbs manufactured in Texas.

Bob F wrote:
Pete C. wrote:
Bob F wrote:

HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans
from the federal government's impending incandescent light bulb
ban..."
http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...hter-in-texas/

So, how many light manufacturers are there in Texas? That determines
whether this is anything more than a politically motivated nothing.

Texas has ocean ports, we can directly import all the incandescent
lamps that China wants to send us.


But the new law only allows bulbs manufactured in Texas.

And another cottage-industry springs up!

HeyBub wrote:
Bob F wrote:
Pete C. wrote:
Bob F wrote:

HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans
from the federal government's impending incandescent light bulb
ban..."
http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...hter-in-texas/

So, how many light manufacturers are there in Texas? That
determines whether this is anything more than a politically
motivated nothing.

Texas has ocean ports, we can directly import all the incandescent
lamps that China wants to send us.


But the new law only allows bulbs manufactured in Texas.

And another cottage-industry springs up!

I'd think the chances are small.

In article .com,
"Pete C." wrote:

Bob F wrote:

HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from
the federal government’s impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...-now-also-brig
hter-in-texas/

So, how many light manufacturers are there in Texas? That determines
whether
this is anything more than a politically motivated nothing.

Texas has ocean ports, we can directly import all the incandescent lamps
that China wants to send us.

The law as quoted stipulates that the bulbs be manufactured in Texas.

On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:14:24 -0700, Smitty Two
wrote:

In article .com,
"Pete C." wrote:

Bob F wrote:

HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from
the federal government’s impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...-now-also-brig
hter-in-texas/

So, how many light manufacturers are there in Texas? That determines
whether
this is anything more than a politically motivated nothing.

Texas has ocean ports, we can directly import all the incandescent lamps
that China wants to send us.

Imports are controlled by the Feds. Intrastate commerce isn't supposed to be
but don't bet on it.

The law as quoted stipulates that the bulbs be manufactured in Texas.

Maybe someone can buy the Sylvania(?) plant that just closed and move it.
Meanwhile, I'll continue laying in a lifetime supply.

wrote in message
...
On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:14:24 -0700, Smitty Two
wrote:

In article .com,
"Pete C." wrote:

Bob F wrote:

HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans
from
the federal government's impending incandescent light bulb ban..."


http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...-now-also-brig
hter-in-texas/

So, how many light manufacturers are there in Texas? That determines
whether
this is anything more than a politically motivated nothing.

Texas has ocean ports, we can directly import all the incandescent
lamps
that China wants to send us.

Imports are controlled by the Feds. Intrastate commerce isn't supposed to
be
but don't bet on it.

The law as quoted stipulates that the bulbs be manufactured in Texas.

Maybe someone can buy the Sylvania(?) plant that just closed and move it.
Meanwhile, I'll continue laying in a lifetime supply.

Wasn't it former Texas governor George W. Bush that signed the stinkin' CFL
provision into law? Ironic that a sitting Texas governor is trying to undo
it. Incandescent bulbs need tungsten and I don't recall Texas producing
much of it. The Feds may control the issue after all. I'm laying in a
lifetime supply as well.

--
Bobby G.

On 2011-06-30, HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

Go ahead and succeed. What did you ever contribute, other than ZZ
Top!

nb

"notbob" wrote in message ...

Go ahead and succeed. What did you ever contribute, other than ZZ
Top!

Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson, Lightnin'
Hopkins, Buck Owens, Janis Joplin, T-Bone Burnett, Bob Wills, Roy Orbison,
Waylon Jennings, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Holly, Scott Joplin....

DGDevin wrote:
"notbob" wrote in message ...

Go ahead and succeed. What did you ever contribute, other than ZZ
Top!

Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson,
Lightnin' Hopkins, Buck Owens, Janis Joplin, T-Bone Burnett, Bob
Wills, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Holly,
Scott Joplin....

And didn't they recently arrest Willie?

"Bob F" wrote in message
...
DGDevin wrote:
"notbob" wrote in message ...

Go ahead and succeed. What did you ever contribute, other than ZZ
Top!

Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson,
Lightnin' Hopkins, Buck Owens, Janis Joplin, T-Bone Burnett, Bob
Wills, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Holly,
Scott Joplin....

And didn't they recently arrest Willie?

Don't forget Clyde Barrow, John Wesley Hardin, Lee Harvey Oswald and Bonnie
Parker - all famous Texans - well INfamous, ones.

--
Bobby G.

On Fri, 1 Jul 2011 09:10:03 -0400, "Robert Green"
wrote:

"Bob F" wrote in message
...
DGDevin wrote:
"notbob" wrote in message ...

Go ahead and succeed. What did you ever contribute, other than ZZ
Top!

Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson,
Lightnin' Hopkins, Buck Owens, Janis Joplin, T-Bone Burnett, Bob
Wills, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Holly,
Scott Joplin....

And didn't they recently arrest Willie?

Don't forget Clyde Barrow, John Wesley Hardin, Lee Harvey Oswald and Bonnie
Parker - all famous Texans - well INfamous, ones.

You forgot LBJ on that list.

On 2011-07-01, Bob F wrote:

And didn't they recently arrest Willie?

Which time?

"DGDevin" wrote in message
m...


"notbob" wrote in message ...

Go ahead and succeed. What did you ever contribute, other than ZZ
Top!

Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson,
Lightnin'
Hopkins, Buck Owens, Janis Joplin, T-Bone Burnett, Bob Wills, Roy Orbison,
Waylon Jennings, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Holly, Scott Joplin....

Many of them singing the blues about living in Texas!

--
Bobby G.

On 2011-07-01, DGDevin wrote:

Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson, Lightnin'
Hopkins, Buck Owens, Janis Joplin, T-Bone Burnett, Bob Wills, Roy Orbison,
Waylon Jennings, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Holly, Scott Joplin....

All dead but Willie and Johnny and you can keep 'em.

Talked to Jimmie Vaughn this morning and he was very surprised to hear that
he was Dead :))

Bill


"notbob" wrote in message
...
On 2011-07-01, DGDevin wrote:

Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson,
Lightnin'
Hopkins, Buck Owens, Janis Joplin, T-Bone Burnett, Bob Wills, Roy
Orbison,
Waylon Jennings, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Holly, Scott Joplin....

All dead but Willie and Johnny and you can keep 'em.

On 2011-07-01, Bill Hall wrote:
Talked to Jimmie Vaughn this morning and he was very surprised to hear that
he was Dead :))

As far as I'm concerned, he was never alive.

One of the worst guitar players, ever, and would've never rated a
second glance were it not for his late brother. Tell him that, next
time you see him.

nb

"notbob" wrote in message ...

Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Willie Nelson,
Lightnin'
Hopkins, Buck Owens, Janis Joplin, T-Bone Burnett, Bob Wills, Roy
Orbison,
Waylon Jennings, Big Mama Thornton, Buddy Holly, Scott Joplin....

All dead but Willie and Johnny and you can keep 'em.

Jimmie Vaughan and T-Bone Burnett are remarkably animated for folks
supposedly dead.

On 2011-07-02, DGDevin wrote:

Jimmie Vaughan and T-Bone Burnett are remarkably animated for folks
supposedly dead.

Jes watched JV on the 2010 Crossroads concert. Might as well be dead.
Damn sure can't play guitar.

nb

notbob wrote:
On 2011-06-30, HeyBub wrote:
From the light-bulb ban.

Go ahead and succeed. What did you ever contribute, other than ZZ
Top!


Uh, in many areas, Texas HAS succeeded.

On 2011-07-01, Oren wrote:

Well, recently, Texas has created more jobs than all other states
combined.

What? Prison guards?

On 07/01/2011 08:17 AM, notbob wrote:
On 2011-07-01, wrote:

Well, recently, Texas has created more jobs than all other states
combined.

What? Prison guards?

More likely the direct result of increased US military activity.

cjt wrote:
On 07/01/2011 08:17 AM, notbob wrote:
On 2011-07-01, wrote:

Well, recently, Texas has created more jobs than all other states
combined.

What? Prison guards?

More likely the direct result of increased US military activity.

You may have a point there. Virtually all military folks cycle through Ft
Hood on their way overseas. During orientation someone probably points out
that by switching a soldier's state of residence to Texas, he can avoid his
original state's income tax. Two to ten percent of a meager paycheck is a
significant amount.

"HeyBub" wrote in
:

From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from
the federal government’s impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...and-now-also-b
righter-in-texas/





This guy IS running for President, isn't he?


--
Tegger

Tegger wrote:
"HeyBub" wrote in
:

From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from
the federal government's impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...and-now-also-b
righter-in-texas/





This guy IS running for President, isn't he?

Nah. Recent polling says Perry would lose to Obama. In Texas!
http://race42012.com/2011/06/29/poll...s-obama-texas/

Of course the polling outfit, PPP, is a Democratic-affiliated group but I'm
sure that has no bearing on the results.

On Jul 1, 4:18*am, "HeyBub" wrote:
Tegger wrote:
"HeyBub" wrote in
:

From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans from
the federal government's impending incandescent light bulb ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...and-now-also-b
righter-in-texas/

This guy IS running for President, isn't he?

Nah. Recent polling says Perry would lose to Obama. In Texas!http://race42012.com/2011/06/29/poll...s-obama-texas/

Of course the polling outfit, PPP, is a Democratic-affiliated group but I'm
sure that has no bearing on the results.

Uh, yeah, maybe take a look at the Wall Street Journal's opinion of
this "Democratic-affiliated group"

http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/track.asp

HP

Higgs Boson wrote:
On Jul 1, 4:18 am, "HeyBub" wrote:
Tegger wrote:
"HeyBub" wrote in
:

From the light-bulb ban.

"Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed a law that will free Texans
from the federal government's impending incandescent light bulb
ban..."

http://hotair.com/archives/2011/06/2...and-now-also-b
righter-in-texas/

This guy IS running for President, isn't he?

Nah. Recent polling says Perry would lose to Obama. In
Texas!http://race42012.com/2011/06/29/poll...s-obama-texas/

Of course the polling outfit, PPP, is a Democratic-affiliated group
but I'm
sure that has no bearing on the results.

Uh, yeah, maybe take a look at the Wall Street Journal's opinion of
this "Democratic-affiliated group"


Like I said...

"HeyBub" wrote in message
m...


Of course the polling outfit, PPP, is a Democratic-affiliated group
but I'm
sure that has no bearing on the results.

Uh, yeah, maybe take a look at the Wall Street Journal's opinion of
this "Democratic-affiliated group"

Like I said...

LOL, so now the WSJ's politics are suspect because you didn't like something
they reported? What a remarkable way of looking at the world, if your
shoelace breaks the Dems had something to do with it.