There is one born every minute

http://www.terrapass.com/index.html
from JoeUser Forums

Seems the left is taking a page from the PT Barnum playbook.  An eco organization wants you to "buy" a Terrapass.  Does this pass reduce pollution?  No.  Does this Pass help with Global Warming?  Nope. So what does this pass do?

Well, it gives a nice absolution to some liberal who is so concerned their Ford Explorer is going to kill some canaries.  And it gives a nice chunk of change to the group promoting the pass!  And that is all.

So run over to the web site and sign up for you Terrapass!  Go ahead and throw your filthy money away for some good old fashion warm fuzzies and a nifty sticker!  After all, we know that money is the root of all evil, and we have to protect the squirrels!

I wonder how many people actually fall for this latest Internet scam?  Probably enough to make the Nigerians very jealous!

There is a sucker born every minute!

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
For my Vehicle, they said I only had to pay $79.95.  Right!  IO am from the government and I am here to help you, and the check is in the mail!
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I actually think the sentiment behind this is well placed, albeit niave. IMHO, the better thing to do would be to petition the government to start supporting research into developing alternative fuel sources and the technology required to use these fuels.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

IMHO, the better thing to do would be to petition the government to start supporting research into developing alternative fuel sources and the technology required to use these fuels.

Or even setting up a "tax" that would be used for such research. (Of course after the tax would start, the money would find its way into the general fund and the research would be part of one of the later budget cuts, but that is government.)

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
the money would find its way into the general fund and the research would be part of one of the later budget cuts, but that is government


Sad but true, Doc. Have a good weekend, mate.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
I actually think the sentiment behind this is well placed, albeit niave. IMHO, the better thing to do would be to petition the government to start supporting research into developing alternative fuel sources and the technology required to use these fuels. - dynamoso

Hell, yes.

Or even setting up a "tax" that would be used for such research
 - Dr. Guy

And another 'Hell yes!'.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Tsk, tsk,So run over to the web site and sign up for you Terrapass! Go ahead and throw your filthy money away for some good old fashion warm fuzzies and a nifty sticker! After all, we know that money is the root of all evil, and we have to protect the squirrels! It could be a scam but it seems legitimate and they are simply using a corporate ploy so that SUVs exist at the expense of economy cars' low mileage. Besides, squirrels and canaaries have a right to life, too.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top

Sad but true, Doc. Have a good weekend, mate.

have a great dinner!

Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top

Or even setting up a "tax" that would be used for such research
- Dr. Guy

And another 'Hell yes!'.

But the tax would not stay that way, and that is why I will not support it.  However tax credits to car manufacturers that exceed certain standards (since the Government would not be getting the money), might work.

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top

It could be a scam but it seems legitimate and they are simply using a corporate ploy so that SUVs exist at the expense of economy cars' low mileage. Besides, squirrels and canaaries have a right to life, too.

I am sorry for not making that clearer.  It is legal!  It is slick as goose spit.  That does not mean it is not a scam.

And the squirrells and canaries can have their life - just not on my dole.  Besides, why discriminate against racoons?

Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
And the squirrells and canaries can have their life - just not on my dole. Besides, why discriminate against racoons?


Because they wear masks and like to steal things. How ever, we should at least protect the groundhog. How are we suppose to know if we gonna have 6 more weeks of winter if he goes extint.

I say we should make a sticker and sell it to help save the ground hog and the slogan can be:

Save a groundhog so he can save you from 6 more weeks of winter.
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Or even setting up a "tax" that would be used for such research


I don't understand. You are suggesting settig up a tax? Huh? A private company has come up with an idea for people to balance out their egological footprint by purchasing a "pass" and the money funds clean energy research--I really don't see how you could have a problem with this. They aren't forcing anyone to buy one. Yes, some people will feel warm and fuzzy for having made the purchase--but I don't think that is the point. The point is that it's time to investing in alternative and you need a way to fund them. Someone thought of a way that does include tax dollars--I would have thought you'd be over the moon about this.
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
PS. Did you read their verification page? If not, you should: http://www.terrapass.com/verification.html
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
The point is that it's time to investing in alternative and you need a way to fund them. Someone thought of a way that does not include tax dollars--I would have thought you'd be over the moon about this.
I agree wholeheartedly. Doc is just be his cantankerous self just for the hell of it.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top

Because they wear masks and like to steal things. How ever, we should at least protect the groundhog.

But they live underground, so they dont have to breath the air!

Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

I don't understand. You are suggesting settig up a tax? Huh?

If you read through the article and responses, you would know that while in theory, that would be good, in practice it would suck.  Period.

We dont live in theory.  We live in practice.

Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top

A private company has come up with an idea for people to balance out their egological footprint by purchasing a "pass" and the money funds clean energy research

NO!  That is the catch! It funds nothing but their agenda!  NO research, no exploration, no nothing!  Just their pockets!

Call 1-800-66niger.  They are calling for you!

Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top

I agree wholeheartedly. Doc is just be his cantankerous self just for the hell of it.

Steve, I deleted your duplicate.  But yes and now to your response.  I am not being cantakerous for the hell of it.  This is not a right wing diatribe. Show me where? This is a warning!  waste your money at your own expense!

Pure and simple!  You want to get rid of GFCs?  You can do it, but a forgiveness stamp is NOT going to do it.  You want to donate to a LEGITIMATE cause?  Do it.  WHy do you have to wash your money through a sham?

Pure and Simple, the only difference between this outfit and the Nigerians is the legality.  This one is legal,  The other should be based upon the previous statement.

Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
Scam, sham or whatever; it is nonetheless not to be taken seriously. There may be suckers born every minute, but realistically, it's probably once or twice in a lifetime. Normally when you're taken in once you learn to avoid it. Still, give credit to the theory.
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
Might as well just donate money to a charity that helps the environment directly, rather than pretending that you're swapping emissions like some personal Kyoto Agreement. Here's a suggestion: Nature Conservancy. They don't lobby the government to do anything, they don't waste a lot of money and time on public speeches. They take the donations you send and they buy land so it won't be developed. If you really want to stop someone else from developing a piece of land (and therefore save the squirrels), you buy the land yourself and don't develop on it. Simple, easy.
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
I would err on the side of caution here. I read nothing on their site to indicate the money you give them is actually used for anything that would in any way help the environment.
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top
MasonM - from what I read on there, it appears they guarantee to "offset" your emissions by forwarding the money you give them (or a percentage - gotta have overhead costs) to companies building non-polluting energy sources. It's just another way to subsidize windmills and solar panels without having to do anything horrible like, say, putting up your own windmill or solar panel. People are much more willing to "do the right thing" if it doesn't cause them any inconvenience.
Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top

Normally when you're taken in once you learn to avoid it. Still, give credit to the theory.

True, and I got rooked early (in college).  I guess there are enough newbies to sustain these scams, shams or whatever.

Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top
$159.90 for mine, due to the mileage...lemme crunch the numbers to see if I'd save any if I bring my tempo back to life....

Nope, same...I'll stay with my six cylinder, then, instead of fixing the four cylinder.

You guys wanna contribute to my terrapass?
Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top

Might as well just donate money to a charity that helps the environment directly, rather than pretending

Very true!  I look at these as just a money grubbing exercise.  I actually do give to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, which is trying to clean the bay, not assign blame.