Let me make it clearer for you: the deep red republican state is only to happy to control energy use of its citizens. And no, liberals do not "want it as a way of life."
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Are these limits, the one time example in Texas you showed- now daily law of the land?

And.... since it's not a way of life.... I agree with you.

*NO limits on how much gas people buy and use. No punitive taxations on suc.

*NO limits on car washing, showering, swimming and water used for such wonderful fun purposes.

*NO limits on consuming things like meat.

*NO limits on water usage for toilet flushing.

*NO limits or ability to control people's usage of air conditioning and heating.

*NO limits on what people drive be it a tiny car, or a huge SUV.

*NO mandates on fuel efficiency - people can decide how much gas to guzzle.

No coaxing, taxing, or any mechanism to discourage such.

We agree. I am so glad I was wrong and Liberals have no interest in any of the above. For some reason I thought Liberals favored regulations on most of the above, things like credits for Elective Vehicles, higher fuel standards for automakers, etc. I'm glad I was wrong.

We stand together.

Anyhow, time to fire up the 11MPG'er, and head out for a nice McDonald's breakfast in the car. Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel will be the centerpiece, here's to the methane and cows. Mooooooo