Sunday, July 01, 2012

Hi, I've been out today. Holiday weekend sort of.

A few observations:


Romney will come out of the Republican Convention in Florida and make a hard left back to where he was as Governor in Massachusetts. He is going to expect the country to believe his mix of politics and Wall Street will correct the USA's path to an economic boom town. His rhetoric won't match his performance in either venues. He'll simply say, "Hey, look, I was the guy in Massachusetts with health care reform. I am the one, not the current President." 


Never expect Romney to be more than a politician. He is an extreme politician to date. He has a faux front and uses words to mask his ability and intentions. He sees his challenge this November as to MAKE people believe who he thinks they want him to be, not stand on policy that will be instituted when in office. He is a designer candidate.


Romney has nothing to lose. He is 65 years old, won't run again and won't have the freedom to spend money the way he can this year. He wants to win, not please the Republican Right Wing.


I think of it this way. The Tea Party has cost the RNC elections. Sarah Palin has had her run at history. The GOP wants to move the party back to the center. That is what will be the strategy after Florida. Chief Justice Roberts will be an icon to that change.


They don't need grassroots, they just need money.


On the Climate Crisis:

It is up to the cities. The cities are considered heat islands. When rock heats up, like in a sauna they don't cool down quickly. That it the plight of cities. They have to invite a method to cool their buildings and the air outside to fight stress on the infrastructure.


These are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. I think I might have mentioned this once before. 


While white roofs are a good idea, the problem of soot is the same on white roofs as it is on Arctic Snow. The soot darkens the reflective color. 


But, regardless of soot, plants will not only add enjoyment to the scenery, it will absorb incredible amount of heat from the sides of buildings. If the heat can be absorbed and shade is generated it will bring down the stress on the buildings themselves and will be easier to cool.


In city waterfalls will add water vapor to the air for plants to enjoy. It will also cool the air. If one recalls Southwest homes frequently have a water fountain in the courtyard and the rooms open onto it. The reason for that is the fountain and all the plants cool the air as it passes through the house.


The same can be true in cities where water vapor is added to the air. It will provide relief from the heat and cool the city. One won't be enough. A city waterfall like this would require guardrails, too. It is difficult to count on people to think safely. These are all projects to be considered in application in today and in the future.


Until later.