Ok. By posting this I’m contributing to the “Pay no attention to the leaker behind the curtain” push. But I mentioned it before (pre-DB eating, so I can’t link back to it) but the bozos in congress are extending Daylight Savings Time “to conserve oil.” Because that’s the smart way to conserve. Effing with our circadian rhythms more rather than, oh, passing legislation to force SUVs to meet certain minimum fuel efficiency requirements or being more active in pursuing alternative energy sources or countless other, smarter moves.
And the key benefits of all this monkeying with time are so cleverly outlined by the bill’s sponsors:
“The beauty of daylight-saving time is that it just makes everyone feel sunnier.” – Rep. Edward Markey, D-Massachusetts
Can I just say “Shut the fuck up, you absolute twit,” here? Less trite, but just as annoying…
[Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan] noted that the extension means daylight-saving time will continue through Halloween, adding to safety. “Kids across the nation will soon rejoice,” said Upton, because they’ll have another hour of daylight trick-or-treating.
I personally enjoyed trick-or-treating in the dark. It made it scarier. Like Halloween is supposed to be. I suppose the upside, limited though it may be, is that he actually called it Halloween rather than opting for “Fall Fest” to appease the fundies.
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