Obama Eco Light Bulb About To Hit Market and it Only Cost 50$! Are You Going to Run Out and Buy A Six Pack of Them?

by safari Posted 2012/03/10 14:31:01

Related Topics: Obama, Obama Administration, Six Pack, Market, Eco-friendly, Image, Led

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	Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! NOBAMA 2012!	44 votes	65%
	I will gladly do what ever obama wants me to do to support green energy to save the planet from globull climate!	1 vote	1%
	Other comment about obama giving ten million dollars to Phillips to make a fifty dollar light bulb.	23 votes	34%

EXCERPTS:The Obama administration announced last year that it would award $10 million to the company that could create a light bulb that was both eco-friendly and affordable. The winning LED bulb, made by Philips, is about to hit the market. There's only one problem: It costs $50. The price of your standard incandescent bulb, on the other hand, hovers in the $1 region. The $10 million award, dubbed the L Prize, is part of the government's plan to phase out all energy-wasting incandescent bulbs over the next several years. But could Obama's $50 light bulb possibly be worth its price?

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Mrs. maggot 2012/03/10 14:37:27

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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I'll spend the 50 dollars on food and eat by candle light....
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paulyman 2012/03/18 01:20:43

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Does it come with a life time warranty?

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No nonsense NanC...don't BS... 2012/03/14 00:40:03

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I bet Phillips was big donor to 0bama, inc

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Matt 2012/03/13 14:32:19

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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Torchmanner ~PWCM~JLA 2012/03/13 02:54:31

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

More money laundering. What a waste of money.

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noBama 2012/03/12 03:56:23

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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lighthouse to noBama 2012/03/14 17:06:48 (edited)

How many politicians should it take to change a light bulb?
None.
How many citizens should be allowed to choose?
Everyone.
(off ceolas.net website ending )

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lighthouse to noBama 2012/03/14 17:11:03

How many politicians should it take to change a light bulb?
None.
How many citizens should be allowed to choose?
Everyone.

off ceolas net ending

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Andy 2012/03/12 03:52:27

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next the government will create $100 toilet seats and hammers....ooooooooooooooh they already did that!!

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No nons... to Andy 2012/03/19 17:36:13

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They already have those......... exclusive buyer is US government!

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lighthouse 2012/03/11 17:58:14 (edited)

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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Re Philips etc...
Philips, Osram, the UN and the World Bank:
How we will "en.lighten" the World in 2012

The worldwide en.lighten program:
Public subsidies to allow major manufacturers to dump otherwise unsold bulbs on developing countries
freedomlightbulb blogspot com/2012/02/philips-osram-and...
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lighthouse to lighthouse 2012/03/14 17:03:07

that link again
http://ceolas.net/#li01inx

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Todd 2012/03/11 14:26:09

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New lighting technology rarely hits the ground running. The Philips LED bulb should not be dismissed any more than Edison's incandescent bulbs should have been dismissed in favor of candles and oil lanterns. New technology always begins pricey and drops over time thanks to innovation. LED is already doing very well in commercial lighting, where the opportunities for savings are much greater. Residential adoption will come later.

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redhorse29 2012/03/11 07:54:34

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

another wonderful Obutthead project.

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American BadAss! 2012/03/11 05:04:09 (edited)
Maria 2012/03/11 03:19:39

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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geezes for this price...are ya out of your mind? this is crazy and I am not spend this type of money like that...this world have gone crazy are they?

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Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2012/03/11 02:50:50

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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No, I'll go down to Mexico and buy from G.E.'s new incandescent light bulb plant. Besides I loaded up on real light bulbs before they were banned.

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BetaMaxevony 2012/03/11 02:33:42

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Just how are these poor folks who can't afford to pay $9 per month for birth control going to be able to pay $50 per light bulb?

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Todd to BetaMax... 2012/03/11 14:30:46

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Nobody is ordering anyone to buy the LED bulb. It's a symbolic beginning of new technology, not supposed to be a viable alternative yet. VCR's and Microwave ovens weren't affordable at first either, remember? LED lighting is progressing very quickly in roadway and parking lot lighting, especially in colder climates. Residential ltg will be later.

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I am me 2012/03/11 02:19:30

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I might. Considering the costs in the long term, they are cheaper (again in the long term) than any other type of bulb. They are also more efficient (thus lowering my light bill as well. Not to mention the fact that they don't have mercury in it.

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Axe Grinder 2012/03/11 01:45:46

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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along with messing with v.a. military benefits.....another reason to get this guy out of the white house. even if the bulds are only $10, as some on this post keep yelling.....who in gods name has the money to pay$ 10 for a light bulb? they usually run about$ 2, for a 4 pack at dollar general!

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jwalker 2012/03/11 00:41:57

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I hate Barry's guts

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Julian 2012/03/11 00:34:59 (edited)

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Not affordable, not eco-friendly, not first.

I remember hearing C Crane ads for LED light bulbs on Coast To Coast Am back in 2010 and at the time they were selling for about $50. So unless they were repackaged Phillips bulbs, C Crane was first. Also, led bulbs are not all that eco-friendly since they contain toxic metals.

With the exception of how much electricity they use, incandescent bulbs are by far the most eco-friendly light bulbs available. They present the least possible risk to your home's environment. There is no possibility of a toxic release from incandescent bulbs. They do not produce any EMF radiation either, CF bulbs and many LED bulbs do.

Global warming is a theory, toxic exposure is a proven and predictable danger.

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Louis Shipman 2012/03/11 00:21:31

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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I will not pay that much for a light bulb. And since the administration has planned to ban general use incandescent bulbs you can still buy rough use incandescents basiclly the same buld with thicker glass and heavier filliment. You can buy them at many retail outlets or order them at Nucandescent.com.

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ed 2012/03/10 23:37:43

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I will put my fifty dollars towards gas or food and go from there.

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Cricket 2012/03/10 23:35:13

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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Absurdity at its best.

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gregaj7 2012/03/10 22:30:01

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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My bulb:

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Bowman 2012/03/10 22:23:23

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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My house wiring is old. CFLs last the same as regular bulbs in my house. I like the LED bulbs though, they're alot safer, but nothing compares the original 100watt incandescent. Everyone should switch to leds!!

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gregaj7 to Bowman 2012/03/10 22:33:24

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That video comes from the "Ask me what time it is, and I'll tell you how to build a watch" dep't.

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7leads 2012/03/10 21:41:14 (edited)

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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Regardless of these new bulbs..many people can't afford to spend that kind of money in one shot :!! This is only for those who are working (not many right now)...or for stupid politicians forcing more crap down our throats. Sell them, but keep our normal bulbs for those who can't afford them. Another give away to Philips. I am sure they love Obama and his czars.

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Mark P. 2012/03/10 21:19:00 (edited)

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Been stocking up on incandescent bulbs. What happened to the compact fluorescent bulb? I wonder what comes next, the glow stick?

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santa6642 2012/03/10 21:03:11

Hell NO I will not buy a 50$ lightbulb! What a waste of 10,000,000 dollars! N...

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I"ll spend the $50.00 on Ammo.

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Sperry23 2012/03/10 19:53:11

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The Philips LED bulb costs between $19 and $39 depending on the lumens, not $50. You can get them at Home Depot and Lowes right now. They have a color temperature of 2800 degrees, about the same as a soft white incandescent. They use 1/5 to 1/4 the electricity and have a life-span approximately 15 times that of an incandescent. So far, they've saved me 15% on my electric bill with no loss of illumination.

Get your facts straight.

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2012 Obama to Sperry23 2012/03/10 20:02:39

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Finally someone that speaks the truth!

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Studied to Sperry23 2012/03/10 20:06:27

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And how many fires have they started. Better check it out. Still more expensive than a regular light bulb. I actually tried them and monitored my electric bill. My electric bill normally is around $145.00 a month, give or take a few dollars. With the new bulbs I did not really notice any difference. Guess it could have been one or two dollars.

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2012 Obama to Studied 2012/03/10 20:19:26 (edited)

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NO fires from LED lights! You are making bogus and false statements about LEDs. They use 80% less than incandescents. Replace all incandescents with LEDs and you would save a bunch on your electricity bill.

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Sperry23 to Studied 2012/03/12 04:52:34

A very good question. How many fires can HAVE LED lights started. Please let me know and cite your sources.

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DJL to Sperry23 2012/03/10 20:51:25

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How much does each one sold cost the tax payers? GM is sellng the Volt for around $40,000 and it costs around $100,000 to make and we are paying the difference. The bulbs are probobly being subsidized too.

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Todd to DJL 2012/03/11 14:39:34

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There are no government funded bulb subsidies, but check with your local utilities, they might have something. LED bulbs use substantially less energy. The up-front cost is still too high, but it will come down in time. They are perfect in some applications, not wise yet in others. When was the last time you saw a perfect solution?

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Lisa to Sperry23 2012/03/10 22:37:44

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Who wants to spend that much on a lightbulb? Get real!

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Sperry23 to Lisa 2012/03/12 04:50:19

Compared to incandescents, they are far less expensive during the life of the bulb. While you pay more up front, you save far, far more in electricity and replacement bulbs.

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