Thanks, Texas.

Now I'm not one of those East Coast liberals who always hates on Texas for being big, loud, and just there. I like Westerns, enjoy wide open spaces, and remember the Alamo (daily). But come on. According to the Associated Press, Texas emits more carbon dioxide than any other state in the US. To push the stats further: If Texas was its own sovereign nation (which some actually think it is), it would be ranked seventh in the world for emissions. Ouch.

The AP interviewed a Debbie Howden from Austin who - get this - owns 2 pickups and 3 SUVs. For a family of six. She says that her high bills for gas money are a "necessary evil." Sorry, Debbie, but paying for social security is a "necessary evil." I think we should send her off to the Maldives or Bangladesh and see how Debbie does global warming. Stay tuned for the video.