A Real “Inconvenient Truth” For AlGore

Can you spell H-y-p-o-c-r-i-t-e? The Tennessee Center for Policy Research decided to research former Vice President Al Gore's energy consumption over the past year and look at what they've found:

Al Gore’s Personal Energy Use Is His Own “Inconvenient Truth”
Gore’s home uses more than 20 times the national average

Last night, Al Gore’s global-warming documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, collected an Oscar for best documentary feature, but the Tennessee Center for Policy Research has found that Gore deserves a gold statue for hypocrisy.

Gore’s mansion, located in the posh Belle Meade area of Nashville, consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service (NES).

In his documentary, the former Vice President calls on Americans to conserve energy by reducing electricity consumption at home.

The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average.

Last August alone, Gore burned through 22,619 kWh—guzzling more than twice the electricity in one month than an average American family uses in an entire year. As a result of his energy consumption, Gore’s average monthly electric bill topped $1,359.

Since the release of An Inconvenient Truth, Gore’s energy consumption has increased from an average of 16,200 kWh per month in 2005, to 18,400 kWh per month in 2006.

Gore’s extravagant energy use does not stop at his electric bill. Natural gas bills for Gore’s mansion and guest house averaged $1,080 per month last year.

“As the spokesman of choice for the global warming movement, Al Gore has to be willing to walk the walk, not just talk the talk, when it comes to home energy use,” said Tennessee Center for Policy Research President Drew Johnson.

In total, Gore paid nearly $30,000 in combined electricity and natural gas bills for his Nashville estate in 2006.

I'd say mr. "internet inventor" himself has a lot of explaining to do.
Hat Tip: Stacey Campfield

Bob Krumm has more here.

Pro-Life Weekend From Nashville

Once again it is the anniversary of the terrible Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade legalizing abortion. This is the first time in several years that I will not be Washington, D.C. for the annual pro-life march, it has been a tradition for me over the past 10 years to attend with over 100,000 other pro-life supporters. Since I'm not in D.C. this year, it gave me the opportunity to help out with several events in the Nashville area, the first being the erection of a memorial of the innocents in support of pro-life week. This annual occurance happens on the front lawn of Aquinas College.

The other event was the annual Rally for Life sponsored by Tennesse Right to Life and the Diocese of Nashville. The rally was precluded by a youth Mass celebrated by Bishop David Choby. The actual rally was held at the Nashville downtown Sheraton and followed by a march to the state capital. The local Knights of Columbus provided a color guard, and they were led to the capital by a bag piper and drummer.
There were close to 700 people in attendance at the rally and march, with only a few pro-aborts across the street in protest. Of course they got more media coverage than the pro-life majority, but what do you expect from the VERY biased Nashville media?
A few of the speakers at the rally were Bishop David Choby, pastor Henry Coles, and Dr. Richard Land. Here's a few of the pictures of took over the weekend.

Large Amount of Explosives Found in TN County

Why is this story not being broadcast nationaly or even more locally? Since the FBI was involved one would think something this big would make national headlines, even if it's nothing, but that's not what it sounds like!

Tennessee Right to Life Opens New Facility

Tennessee Right to Life opened a new facility today that is three doors down from one of the largest abortion providers in the area. This pregnancy outreach center was made possible by the generous donation of a 2,500 sq. ft. home by a Nashville couple. The stipulation of the donation was that it had to be used for prolife work and moved from its former location. After much prayer and consideration, the TRL Board accepted the gift and purchased a lot at 409 Welshwood Dr, three doors away from one of the state's busiest and unregulated abortion mills. The dedication, blessing, and keynote speaker for this event was Fr. Frank Pavone, the national director of Priests For Life.