Sunday, April 01, 2007

Save the Planet? April Fool!


How could we live without Hollywood stars to tell us right from wrong? As a result of their dire warnings, we know how close to the brink of disaster our world is because of the Global Warming crisis. Just ask Dr. Al Gore (see the March 30th submission below).

But do not expect them to take any steps to personally reduce their “greenhouse gas” emissions or “carbon footprint.” That would be asking too much. It would also be asking too much of normal folks as well, which is why they are trying to introduce and pass legislation requiring us to live stone-age lives.

Anyway, prepare to be motivated by John Travolta:

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With five private jets, Travolta still lectures on global warming
30.03.07

His serious aviation habit means he is hardly the best person to lecture others on the environment. But John Travolta went ahead and did it anyway. The 53-year-old actor, a passionate pilot, encouraged his fans to "do their bit" to tackle global warming. But although he readily admitted: "I fly jets", he failed to mention he actually owns five, along with his own private runway. Clocking up at least 30,000 flying miles in the past 12 months means he has produced an estimated 800 tons of carbon emissions – nearly 100 times the average Briton's tally…. He spoke of the importance of helping the environment by using "alternative methods of fuel" – after driving down the red carpet on a Harley Davidson. Travolta, a Scientologist, claimed the solution to global warming could be found in outer space and blamed his hefty flying mileage on the nature of the movie business. But his appointment as a "serving ambassador" for the Australian airline Qantas doesn't seem to have much to do with the movies. Nor does a recent, two-month round-the-world flying trip.

"It [global warming] is a very valid issue," Travolta declared. "I'm wondering if we need to think about other planets and dome cities… Everyone can do their bit. But I don't know if it's not too late already. We have to think about alternative methods of fuel… I'm probably not the best candidate to ask about global warming because I fly jets… I use them as a business tool though, as others do. I think it's part of this industry – otherwise I couldn't be here doing this and I wouldn't be here now."

Travolta's five private planes – a customised £2million Boeing 707, three Gulfstream jets and a Lear jet – are kept at the bottom of his garden in the US next to a private runway.
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The article goes on to state that Travolta boasts a “carbon footprint” of nearly 100 times the average Briton. Yes, Hollywood liberal elitists believe we should save the planet…

APRIL FOOL!
(photo: John Travolta as official spokesman for Qantas Airline)

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