Dim bulb to light dim Capitol Christmas tree

By Michelle Malkin  •  November 24, 2008 05:56 PM

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will light an “energy-efficient” Christmas tree at the Capitol this week.

It will be draped with environmentally correct LED lights, according to The Hill.

This will save tons of energy, so that Pelosi can jet back and forth from San Francisco in her ginormous plane.

Embrace the eco-farce.

Kilimanjaro!

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  1. #556258
    On November 24th, 2008 at 5:59 pm, procopy said:

    The hypocrisy is getting to be too much to take.

  2. #556260
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:00 pm, frostrt said:

    And I heard her exclaim as she flew out of sight:

    “Happy Enviro-Friendly Winter Holiday to all, and to all a good night!”

  3. #556262
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm, procopy said:

    “Happy Enviro-Friendly Winter Holiday to all, and to all a good night!”

    Excellent frostrt – excellent

  4. #556263
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm, sonofdy said:

    So the energy saved will make up for abut 3 seconds of one flight to san fransisco. Good deal :roll:

  5. #556264
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:03 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    What – no CFLs as mandated by stupid people in Congress?

  6. #556266
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:04 pm, sonofdy said:

    And you for got to mention it was a LIVE tree. THE HORROR!!!!!

  7. #556267
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:07 pm, tarpon said:

    Right after the dim lighting the dim, she hops on her taxpayer supplied 757 and it’s back to California. Compare that to the GM execs who are getting all the grief for their little puddle jumper jets.

  8. #556268
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:07 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    I wonder if she’s using LEDs or CFLs at home, or in her non-unionized restaurant/winery or in her office?

  9. #556272
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:09 pm, sonofdy said:
  10. #556274
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:10 pm, ajmontana said:
  11. #556276
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:13 pm, David e said:

    Is the tree also heavily botoxed?

  12. #556286
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:20 pm, PBoilermaker said:

    Just don’t take away her C-32.

  13. #556290
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:23 pm, alaskangrizzly said:

    Does her private jet have led lights and run on solar power?

  14. #556291
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:24 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Compare that to the GM execs who are getting all the grief for their little puddle jumper jets.

    Combine her ego with the emergency supply of botox, and a Gulfstream just isn’t big enough.

  15. #556293
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:25 pm, Papa Louie said:

    Is the tree big enought for all the presents Congress plans to put under it? There seem to be a large number who are anxious to trade liberty for government gifts this Christmas.

    The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.
    — Thomas Jefferson

  16. #556294
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:25 pm, jamesgreenidge said:

    It’d be funny if our primary schools weren’t loading this “green” whales&windmills frenzy on our gullible kids, along with green enabler “scholastic” media like Live Science and Discovery “Green Planet” Channel. No, we haven’t seen anything yet by a long shot.

    James Greenidge
    Queens New York

  17. #556297
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:31 pm, CleanGuy said:

    Has the Office of the President-Elect announced when he will have the ceremonial lighting of the National Kwaanza tree?

  18. #556302
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:36 pm, oldbuckaroo said:

    GOOD GAWD!

    This ditzy broad and her idiotic PC antics are indeed the grinch that’s about to steal Christmas.

  19. #556313
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm, jeffshultz said:

    I’m actually looking at buying LED lights for outside the house.

    Two reasons: I can hook a heck of a lot more strands together, and they don’t burn out nearly as much.

  20. #556315
    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:54 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    until the technology improves and the colors are less garishly bright, no stinking LEDs in my house or tree. Now, where are those beloved C-7’s?

  21. #556321
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:02 pm, ironman said:

    She ought to fly back home in a Curtiss Jenny.

  22. #556322
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:08 pm, tiefelj said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:02 pm, ironman said:

    She ought to fly back home in a Curtiss Jenny.

    Wasn’t Palosi a stewardess on the Curtiss Jenny? Oh, yeah, that’s right, back then they wanted young stewardess’

    Jake

  23. #556325
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:10 pm, jsr said:

    Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will light an “energy-efficient” Christmas tree at the Capitol this week.

    That’s a Giving Tree, remember. We don’t want offend anybody with hate speech.

  24. #556333
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:21 pm, Marie said:

    #21 and 22 Ironman and tiefelj, what’s wrong with her broom?

  25. #556334
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:25 pm, Cicero said:

    She’ll use wind power.

  26. #556339
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:33 pm, ironman said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:21 pm, Marie said:
    #21 and 22 Ironman and tiefelj, what’s wrong with her broom?

    Like Witchipoo on her Vroom Broom.

  27. #556342
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:33 pm, Fat Jolly Penguin said:

    I like LEDs — in fact, they’re all over the outside of the house this year.

    Nancy, you stupid hypocritical [deleted to prevent bannage], why aren’t you using fluorescent bulbs? Aren’t those our salvation?

    And whatever happened to that Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act?

  28. #556345
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:37 pm, LaVentanita said:

    Christmas Tree or Holiday Tree???????

  29. #556346
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:37 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:02 pm, ironman said:
    She ought to fly back home in a Curtiss Jenny.

    Is that a broom?

  30. #556352
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:47 pm, ironman said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:37 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:02 pm, ironman said:
    She ought to fly back home in a Curtiss Jenny.

    Is that a broom?

    The Curtiss Jenny J-4 was a biplane built by Curtiss Airplane Co. in 1915. They were used a lot for hauling air mail from 1918-early/mid 20’s.

  31. #556354
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:50 pm, Tennessee Dave said:

    After lighting the tree maybe instead of flying on her plane she could get a ride with Santa.
    Flying High Again!!!!

  32. #556356
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:51 pm, rightwingrocker said:

    Well looks like I will have to run my tree 24/7 AGAIN and add to it to make up for these idiots.

    Merry Christmas!

    RWR
    http://www.rightwingrocker.com
    http://www.federalistpartyblog.blogspot.com

  33. #556358
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:52 pm, rightwingrocker said:

    She’ll use wind power.

    Lord knows she’s full of it.

    RWR
    http://www.rightwingrocker.com
    http://www.federalistpartyblog.blogspot.com

  34. #556360
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:55 pm, ofbbg said:

    Has anyone read “Animal Farm” lately?

  35. #556361
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:57 pm, FamilyMan said:

    May I suggest a broom stick.

  36. #556362
    On November 24th, 2008 at 7:59 pm, rambler said:

    A dim bulb get to light up a Christmas tree. I hope she installs a solar panel. Or better yet, make her ride a stationary bike connected to the lights while dressed in a Santa suit.

  37. #556373
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:19 pm, TooMuchTime said:

    Has the Office of the President-Elect announced when he will have the ceremonial lighting of the National Kwanzaa tree?

    Kwanzaa doesn’t have a tree; it has a snake. From a column by Ann Coulter. By the way, this isn’t made up, it’s all true.

    Coincidentally, the seven principles of Kwanzaa are the very same seven principles of the Symbionese Liberation Army, another charming invention of the Worst Generation. In 1974, Patricia Hearst, kidnap victim-cum-SLA revolutionary, posed next to the banner of her alleged captors, a seven-headed cobra. Each snake head stood for one of the SLA’s revolutionary principles: Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba and Imani — the exact same seven “principles” of Kwanzaa.

    The murdering b@stard that invented the moronic celebration was a well-known racist. Now he teaches at the California State University, Long Beach. I guess that’s what happens to aging ’60s revolutionaries that commit murder.

    Don’t forget that Kwanzaa is actually a harvest celebration. It has absolutely nothing to do with winter. Karenga moved it to late December because he didn’t like “the whiteyness” of Christmas.

    Anyone that celebrates Kwanzaa is simply retarted.

  38. #556375
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:21 pm, MathMom said:

    You know, they can’t keep the outdoor Christmas trees with LED lights lit. Because they have so much less juice running through the wires, squirrels chew through them without getting shocked.

    I don’t think that is a metaphor for anything, just an interesting tidbit.

  39. #556376
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:22 pm, Bruce said:

    Actually, I don’t have a problem with this, despite the fact I detest Pelosi. I’ve used all LED’s on my tree and decorations since they first appeared 2 years ago and love the damned things. Even my flashlights and computer desk lamps are LED’s. NOT because I’m concerned about “Climate Change” or whatever the current buzz word is – but because they are more efficient, last tens of thousands of hours, have better color clarity (IMO), and are just easier to use. Plus you can put a thousand lights on an average tree and only need maybe 2 plugs!

  40. #556379
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:24 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Not to mention Kwanzaa is a Swahili word … most slaves originated from Western Africa. Well, Christmas is going to be fun this year, I’m going to be soooo freaking NOT PC.

  41. #556386
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:36 pm, steveegg said:

    Hate to disagree with you in the actual execution, but I must. First, I have to state that, so long as the focus of the users is on the “greenness” of the LEDs, it’s at best misplaced.

    However, the manufacturers do make rather bright LEDs nowadays. Partly because they draw less electricity, and partly because the radiated light is in a tightly-controlled range of wavelengths, LED lights are less of a fire risk than normal lights. Also, LEDs last longer than incadescent ligths.

    Of course, LEDs don’t lend themselves to the bubbling lights some of us have.

  42. #556387
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:37 pm, Tennessee Dave said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:24 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:
    Not to mention Kwanzaa is a Swahili word … most slaves originated from Western Africa. Well, Christmas is going to be fun this year, I’m going to be soooo freaking NOT PC.

    Would that be like Spanish people celebrating a Russian holiday? I mean they are all Europeans aren’t they?
    /sarc off

  43. #556388
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:37 pm, PKAmmoTroop said:

    Does Nancy Pelosi leave a carbon hoof print?

    my apologies in advance to any easily offended livestock.

  44. #556393
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:44 pm, ironman said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:37 pm, PKAmmoTroop said:
    Does Nancy Pelosi leave a carbon hoof print?

    I think it’s a cloven hoofprint!

  45. #556394
    On November 24th, 2008 at 8:44 pm, garydt said:

    I am for all types of conservation and the tree is ok with me but why are they not concerned of all the energy that the illegal aliens will use when they come here? What about the future illegals and legal immigration when they come here? Does Nancy P. think that they are not going to use any energy here? Does she want the population to resemble communist China? Doesn’t she and the rest of pro illegal types realize that a larger population will consume more resources and use up alot more energy? Then she has the gall to have “energy efficient lights”. This is funnier then hell.

  46. #556401
    On November 24th, 2008 at 9:06 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:03 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    What – no CFLs as mandated by stupid people in Congress?

    Shhhh! Stupid people here in CA tried to mandate it here! Don’t give them any ideas!

    Nevermind the landfill of mercury seeping into the groundwater. Only the most dangerous element in the periodic chart, don’t you know?

  47. #556406
    On November 24th, 2008 at 9:22 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Interesting that LED technology has progressed to Christmas lights. When they become practical for lights, I will give them a look. As BlameAmerica points out CFL’s are dangerous beyond belief.

    Anyone mandating those things should be shot.

  48. #556420
    On November 24th, 2008 at 9:47 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 9:22 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Interesting that LED technology has progressed to Christmas lights. When they become practical for lights, I will give them a look. As BlameAmerica points out CFL’s are dangerous beyond belief.

    Anyone mandating those things should be shot.

    LEDs will be here shortly at a reasonable price. Right now the bulbs that mimic the regular incandescent ones are around $50 – $100 per bulb. However, they do use 70 – 80% less energy than any bulb, and last forever.

    Philips LumiLEDs division is working on bringing the LED technology to the home. Right now they are available in Europe, but not yet in the USA.

  49. #556422
    On November 24th, 2008 at 9:50 pm, tim zank said:

    I hope she’s not standing on wet ground holding that plug in her hand… heh heh heh….

  50. #556424
    On November 24th, 2008 at 9:56 pm, santabarbara said:

    Concerning Pelois, does the media wonder why the hotels she, the champion of the unions, and her husband own are non-union?

  51. #556426
    On November 24th, 2008 at 10:05 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 9:56 pm, santabarbara said:

    Concerning Pelois, does the media wonder why the hotels she, the champion of the unions, and her husband own are non-union?

    She’s a Democrat. She is excused and not required to have a union organized facility.

  52. #556429
    On November 24th, 2008 at 10:14 pm, PKAmmoTroop said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 9:56 pm, santabarbara said:

    Concerning Pelois, does the media wonder why the hotels she, the champion of the unions, and her husband own are non-union?

    They also think Michael Moore is impartial and Al Gore is right. How stupid can one group of people be? (Can you imagine their hiring practices? ::Shudder::)

  53. #556430
    On November 24th, 2008 at 10:17 pm, Bicyea said:

    However, they do use 70 – 80% less energy than any bulb, and last forever.

    It’s just to bad that by 2015 Christmas will be dead and they will have no use for those bulbs.

    Like here in Florida FGCU killed Christmas.

  54. #556431
    On November 24th, 2008 at 10:24 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Philips LumiLEDs division is working on bringing the LED technology to the home.

    Interesting. Thanks BlameAmericaLast.

    Maybe someday the lib lemmings will learn tha sometimes patience is a virtue.

  55. #556437
    On November 24th, 2008 at 10:43 pm, emjem24 said:

    As soon as Nancy Feloozy hits the light switch on that tree, those lights will go out as quickly as they came on. Anything that woman touches is destined for dimming and then darkness.

    Please, for the love of all that’s holy, keep Ms. Ethical as far away from the children as humanly possible. The image of that woman touching kids isn’t the most heartwarming.

    /gagging reflex off

  56. #556438
    On November 24th, 2008 at 10:55 pm, frontierguy said:

    Michelle, could you start a thread on the subject that Presidente Jorge Bush did not pardon the 2 Texas Border Patrol Agents….my blood pressure is through the roof and I need to vent.

  57. #556441
    On November 24th, 2008 at 11:01 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 10:55 pm, frontierguy said:

    Michelle, could you start a thread on the subject that Presidente Jorge Bush did not pardon the 2 Texas Border Patrol Agents….my blood pressure is through the roof and I need to vent.

    I’m hoping he’ll do that during the last 8 hours of his presidency. Kind of like a middle finger to the liberals on his way out. I know I would.

  58. #556443
    On November 24th, 2008 at 11:06 pm, frontierguy said:

    I don’t think he will, the US attorney who charged them with the bogus charge and protected a drug dealer to get his star witness, allowing the POS to bring drugs into the country while he enjoyed DOJ pass to cross the border is a Bush crony. If Bush pardons them at the last minute it will only be because of a lot of pressure, I don’t think he wants to do it. Bush sucks Mexico City C%#@!!!

  59. #556444
    On November 24th, 2008 at 11:07 pm, frontierguy said:

    I know the Agents deserved to be punished, but a year in prison was enough. Sutter can kiss my A$$!!

  60. #556451
    On November 24th, 2008 at 11:17 pm, frontierguy said:

    Even if Bush “gave liberals the middle finger” by pardoning them at the last minute, these 2 men have to spend another holiday season away from their families in lock up for that? So some idiotic statement can be made? The idiotic statement was charging these 2 with commision of a crime to begin with!

  61. #556523
    On November 25th, 2008 at 5:33 am, graysonret said:

    Won’t be long before she’ll be calling it a “winter festival” tree…to appease all the atheists and moslems. She can admire it from above in her private jet. Hypocrisy, that she gets away with, is amazing.

  62. #556524
    On November 25th, 2008 at 6:11 am, tpitman said:

    Concerning Pelois, does the media wonder why the hotels she, the champion of the unions, and her husband own are non-union?

    Union cards are probably not the only “documents” these workers aren’t holding.

  63. #556526
    On November 25th, 2008 at 6:20 am, ArmywifeArmymom said:

    An energy efficient light bulb, huh? Well at least there will be ONE efficient thing in DC now.

  64. #556543
    On November 25th, 2008 at 7:43 am, sandyb said:

    Pres. Bush said he would not pardon Compean and Ramos more than six months ago. Period.

  65. #556599
    On November 25th, 2008 at 10:15 am, RedRepub said:

    Wait…

    So is this in addition to the White House Christmas tree that Laura will light this year?? (Or is Michelle O doing that this year?)

  66. #556608
    On November 25th, 2008 at 10:22 am, frostrt said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:02 pm, procopy said:
    “Happy Enviro-Friendly Winter Holiday to all, and to all a good night!”
    Excellent frostrt – excellent

    ————————————-

    Why, thank you! :) And may I wish you and all a politically incorrect HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

  67. #556734
    On November 25th, 2008 at 12:14 pm, Cosmo said:

    This is as close to the button as I ever want too see Nancy Pelosi.

  68. #556778
    On November 25th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    She can admire it from above in her private public jet.

    That jet belongs to us, and it needs to be grounded now. Take commercial Madame Hypocrite.

  69. #556812
    On November 25th, 2008 at 1:20 pm, mojo said:

    What do they call the plane, “Dipstick One?”

  70. #556842
    On November 25th, 2008 at 1:49 pm, ammo john said:

    Nazi Pelosi will probably keep up with her San Franfreako nutjob constituents and light the tree with a torch.

    Match, anyone?

  71. #556886
    On November 25th, 2008 at 2:33 pm, Pulchritudinous Patriot said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:09 pm, sonofdy said:
    These people will be upset about the live tree.

    The comments were appropriate…stupid hippies.

  72. #556893
    On November 25th, 2008 at 2:40 pm, KaosKlerik said:

    On November 24th, 2008 at 6:03 pm, AlohaGuy said:
    What – no CFLs as mandated by stupid people in Congress?

    Man, oh man! Now they trying to force us to watch the Canadian Football League?!

    When will this madness end?!

  73. #557044
    On November 25th, 2008 at 4:34 pm, dan708 said:

    Nothing new about this. Symbolism is everything to the eco-hypocrites.

  74. #557279
    On November 25th, 2008 at 7:47 pm, dallas7 said:

    We should use Pelosi as a Yule Log to light things up. Praise Odin!

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