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Today in Biofuel Opinion: Should I follow Al Gore’s half-baked notion to save the planet or feed my family?

May 14, 2008

Sean Hannity, Hannity & Colmes (FOX News):  “But the fact is, Al Gore has a financial stake in spreading global warming hysteria….Was Al Gore thinking about saving the planet or perhaps lining his pockets?…Now that the wheels are coming off of Al Gore’s global warming bandwagon, well, even some of his loyal supporters may have to make a choice, “Should I follow Al Gore’s half-baked notion to save the planet or feed my family? The answer should be obvious.”

Rep. Jane Harman (D-CA): “Our enthusiasm for corn ethanol deserves a second look. That’s all I’m saying, a second look.”

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    Written by Jim Lane · Filed Under Opinion 

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