Cheryl,
One napkin square per mouth and a restroom sleeve.

Larry the cable guy, hollywood, ca

I don't believe celebrities, politicians, or scientists are fully qualified to speak on the subject of global warming and the environment. Why not? A true scientist is objective, and doesn't allow the prospect of losing millions in research grants from a fearful country to get in the way of their conclusions.

Matthew, OP, FL

Geez folks, has ANYONE read the blog......it was a joke. Her brother suggested the one sheet thing....
So many uninformed people ready to crucify someone. Its unreal.
Guess you all would crucify a preacher that comes along making a suggestion to better the world too.
That being said, what is wrong with being mindful on not wasting. Thats the bottom line. It doesn't have to be extreme, just reasonable.

Sandy, charlotte, nc

Every month millions of women use throwaway sanitary napkins of all shapes and sizes, making my work bloody!
Also millions of babies are using two, three and four disposable nappies per day, recklessly endangering the planet they will have to live on, making my work excremental!
I propose that all bodily functions, fluids, and effluences be contained in and then wiped away with washable, reuseable products, like the towels my company makes!

elixelx, elx, spain

Haven't we had enough of this rich, parasite culture. Leave it to the tabloids - the small ones.

Steve, Cambridge,

Come now! Have folks forgotten the value of having a wry sense of humor? Countering climate change doesn't have to be a stodgy business. I was quite amused by Cheryl Crow's advice on toilet paper. It made me laugh and reminded me that there are many small ways we can help make the planet healthier. Even if those "pesky times" require a bit more than the two or three sheets Ms. Crow advises.

Dennis White, Bremerton, USA

I bet she really stunk up all of Lance's bicycle seats.

Dave Fridley, Pensacola, FL, USA Florida

unfortunately people take things way out of context. i was actually at one of the seminars and she used the toilet paper thing in a line of sarcastic jokes

phillip, nashville, tn

Ya know, we here in Nebraska (way back when) used to use CORN COBBS in the outs houses for those personal moments. Think of it, it is bio friendly and renewable. I'd be happy to send Ms. Crow a truck full to use, trouble is, she will have to get used to walking like the rest of us.

Mike Hermsen, Omaha, Nebraska/U.S.A.

People, people, people. This story was picked up by the media and (unfortunately though not surprisingly) reported completely without context. Please read her original blog at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheryl-crow/laurie-and-sheryl-go-to-s_b_46320.html.

If you read that and still believe that she was seriously proposing the one square thing, then why did the media not report the reality show idea? How about her brother's idea of "washing the one square out"? Because it's irony, that's why. Unfortunatley Sheryl could not anticipate how this would be perpetuated, perhaps because she is serious about the cause and people cannot see how one can have a sense of humor about a subject, even self-depracating (or self-defacating?), and still be focused on real change...

Bob, Austin, TX

why not use water instead of paper to clean your butt
then wash your hands with soap and water. this will
answer your question about excessive use of paper
to save the world.

arturo chan, Novi, michigan

Maybe it would help the envoronment if the IPCC reports were recycled for toilet paper ?

Chris Long, Thirsk, England

How sad that the debate on global warming is reduced to how much toilet paper we must use. We'll all have to change our life-style to preserve nature and there are serious environmentalists making important recommendations. Why don't they get as much media coverage as the pop-stars that engage is maverick campaigns? The public is calling for real and useful information.

Javier Galego, Madrid, Spain

I'm with Bush on this. One sheet of toilet paper is not enough.

tony martin, Angers, France

Sorry, but Biodiesel is no better for the environment that dino-diesel. Sure, it has no Carbon footprint, but equally it does not combust particually cleanly. If everyone was to use Biodiesel, then.

1) The smog and pollution would be worse, because of the soot and other chemicals it chucks out when burnt.

2) We'd all starve because land devoted to food produce would be needed for rapeseed oil.

And as for 1 square per squat...that just has be tongue-in-cheek humour! I wonder what brand of bog-roll she uses?

Zak, Leicester,

There is a lot of talk of "scientific consensus" in the press, but actually there are a large number of senior and preeminent climatologists and environmentalists who's opinions differ dramatically from the conclusions of the IPCC report.

It is unfortunate that panic and self-righteousness is stilting and stifling the debate. We will undoubtedly come up with the wrong solutions to our long-term environmental problems if we continue wasting our time on ridiculous ideas like forcing people to leave the loo before they are clean.

Patrick Henry, Bristol, UK

Use toilet paper? What do you think free newspapers are for??

Frank Upton, Solihull,

I don't believe it's unreasonable to brush off two airheads that accost you at a formal gathering and "demand that he take global warming more seriously" Other reports stated that she also sai that she was a taxpayer so Rove worke for her. No one has to suffer fools gladly. They are not serious environmentalists and had no serious evidence to discuss. It was just a publicity stunt an Rove was not obligate to go along with it. By the way, they left their biodiesel bus behind and took a jet to the party. That didn't do much for their carbon footprint.

John, Webster, New York

I'm going to bring out some A4 size toilet paper, for environmentally-aware wipers. You can have your cake, and sheet it...

nicko, sydney,

Surely it's high time that western countries adopted the far cleaner and more hygienic method of washing with a small hose after toilet use.

Tony Ash, Cha-Am, Thailand

Seriously!? Seriously!? Who is she to tell me how much toilet paper I can use!? If you use cheap toilet paper then you're essentially wiping w/ your bare hand if you use one square...or even if you use the expensive thicker stuff!!! If she wants to wipe w/ leaves she can go nuts...I, on the other hand, will continue to use as much as I want...I buy the stuff I may as well use it!

Rachel, Appleton WI,

If Sheryl Crow practices what she preaches, I wouldn't want her hands anywhere near me either!

Rohan, Brisbane,

One square? Is that any better than no squares?

K. Morris, Ridgewood, NJ

It could only happen in America

Newton, Ormskirk, Lancs

I am shocked that people are taking this seriously.
She was making a joke and she admits as much!

Sweet Lord, we are warped.

George, New York, New York

americans are wasteful. admit it. it's time to take some responsbility and not just be hypocritical and pay lip service to what's important.

jan, la, ca,

This is no more then a rebirth of the old Disposable versus cloth diapers. Sure you want to believe cloth diapers are better for the environment, but how much energy will it take to clean the cloth sleeves after they're dirty. It takes energy to power the washer that will clean that sleeve. And unless it comes from a renewable resource, your not gaining anything. Hippies be gone with you

Jason Sullivan, Indianapolis,

I think we can do better than one square.

mp, pittsburgh, pa

Now there's an idea that really stinks!

Joel Olson, Amarillo, TX

I agree that on the surface such a small adaptation does not appear to save the planet...but its the small things that matter as they are the easiest to accomplish and every little helps. Those people with negative attitudes tend to be the ones that think just recycling a few things won't help....of course it will, but the more things an individual takes on, the more positive effects will accumulate.

Just think how many people in the world there are of making small improvements...when has anyone heard 'every little DOESN'T help??'

melissa wellings, london, united kingdom

Anything that irritates Karl Rove is great news as far as I'm concerned.

Frank L, Berkeley, CA, USA,

So asking someone to have another look at a problem is insulting them?

I guess if you are Karl Rove it is.

A BTW, I believe that Sheryl Crow is an American, so therefore, just like other Americans she has the right of free speech, for those who think she should just shut up.

Our nation isn't a totalitarian society yet; though some obviously want it to be.

Interestingly all the broo haha with right wingers wanting the Dixie Chicks to shut up, just made them more popular.

And as far as I can see did nothing for those who have been disparaging them on the Internet.

Personally, if I were playing the politics of personal destruction on the Internet for the GOP's sorry payments, I think I would try to upgrade my career and see if I could get a job flipping burgers.

Bill Lenner, Torrance, CA

It could only happen in America

Newton, Ormskirk, Lancs

So she has a bus that runs on used cooking oil? How many onion rings had to die to propel her down the road?

Ralph, Gotham City, NY

Ms. Crow was obviously (to anyone who actually read the blog) being funny. Obviously there's a grain of truth in what she says...we are all wasteful in ways we might not consider. But her suggestions were made with humor.

How many of you out there roll out five feet of brown paper towels in the restroom to dry your hands when one foot would do? It's as simple as that. How many of you out there leave the lights on throughout your house, even when you're not going to be in those rooms? That is Ms. Crow's point. It's the small things that can make a difference, if millions of Americans change.

Helping the environment doesn't have to mean life-altering chaos. Some of the most effective answers are also the easiest to carry out.

Get off Ms. Crow's back. She's a human being just like the rest of you. A bit a lot of you who are attacking her for being "nasty" don't even wash your hands every time you go to the restroom. Don't be a hypocrite. Lighten up.

Megan, Madison, WI

Sheryl Crow has a sense of humor, which is a great deal more than you can say about her detractors here. When writers comment on “Celebs”, “Entertainers”, “Hollywood Types”, or other such designations followed by some version of “What makes them so smart to suggest ways to help with global warming” , or “All of those celebrities should stay out of politics”, then followed by their childish bathroom comments because they lack the depth to understand Sheryl’s satire and humor, it all only serves to remind me that within our nation, there are still too many extremist conservative snobs who love to use their exclusionary attitudes and tactics to try and degrade, humiliate and belittle anyone who disagrees with them or who is not of their ilk!
Mean time, the oil rich nations of the world have become deliriously happy with the growing demand for their product, and for the seemingly unending support of their good friends in the Whitehouse, all at the cost of the worlds climate and our dignity and values as a nation. So whenever one of those “Celebs” or Hollywood Types” has an opportunity to draw attention to the real issues that are critical to our country and the world, you can always be sure that these extremist conservatives will rise up to defend their wealth and positions by utilizing their childish name calling and insulting remarks when responding to any question on the real issues. The only one who should touch Carl Rove’s arm should be a lawman who is putting on the cuffs on Rove, Bush, Chaney, Rice and the rest!

Liam O'Leary, Westwood, New Jersey

It is annoying to think that Karl Rove would scoff at Global Warming or Climate Change, cuz it's here and it's here to stay at least for now, but we should still change our ways before it's too late. I don't understand why anyone in their right mind would not embrace new clean technology with the ability to transform our lives, unless it meant an immediate threat to their own bank account. Though the wise would support and embrace new technology with the potential to change the way energy is distributed. Wind power, solar, and other new energy sources are going to have to be implemented. Hydrogen combustion engines would be a nice offering in the market. Problem is the money hasn't been raised to do this, except b the large oil companies, invested in destruction of the delicate balance of the Earth's climate. Perhaps a Democratic controlled congress can straighten things out, but they are going to have some work to do with Iraq, becuase we shouldn't be at war.

John, Sarasota,

Hmmm. Interesting she plans to capitalize on global warming with a special clothing line. I don't see the problem with using hankerchiefs and cloth napkins. Why special sleeves? It's completely laughable.

Jen, Minneapolis,

Wow. I am honestly floored by her suggestions. Proof once more that
celebrities need to just keep their mouth shut unless they have something i
intelligent to say. And as for Carl Rove, I would'nt want Sheryl touching
me either!! One square is a bit dicey!

Eden, Houston,

Has any of these Hollywood type idiots ever wondered how much one of their CDs or movies used up in Mother Earth's resources just to make them millionares? Shut up and quit pointing fingers till you wipe up your own waste first! Oh, wait, I guess that's what Sheryl's doing! (Please be sure you wash that finger!!!!)

Stan, North Pole,

well I think she got her point across in a national way because it's the type of incident that captures alot of people's imaginations and makes them think this is ridiculous but IT IS an important issue and we better start thinking about it in all seriousness.

look around - people are beginning to notice something just might be going on - and god help us lets not wait for decades like we did for scientific PROOF that cigarettes aren't good for you.

valerie, land o'lakes,

Maybe Crow can design also an underpants with a wipes sleeve too.

Tata, Columbia,

"This would be like assuming that the Dixie Chicks spoke for anything but an angry minority of Americans."

Since King George's approval ratings are in the mid-30's I would have to conceed that the Dixie Chicks speak for an angry MAJORITY of Americans.

Capt. America, Chicago, IL

Geez-a-lu, where and when did we all forget how to laugh? Any one who believes Ms. Crow's statement was anything more than a satirical joke to bring attention to her cause needs to get help. Anyone who wants to put the suggestion into practise needs shares in a latex glove factory at the very least.

toto, newark, usa new jersey

The suggestion to use one sheet of TP per visit is funny. Maybe she is joking? How about suggesting bidet use instead? On the other hand, it is fascinating to see how Rove acts as if he was five years old…

Tom, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Sheryl Crow can have streaks in her skivies if she wants, but as for me if I have a medical emergency I would be quite embarrassed to be wearing dirty underwear.

Rich, San Diego, CA

This kind of know-nothing environmentalism actually works against raising environmental awareness by clouding the issues with absurdity, and provides joke fodder for people who see environmental concerns as fads, based on culture, as opposed to hard science. Nice going Cheryl. While you wipe your butt with one sheet of paper, your entourage blasts around the country spewing greenhouse gases from your celebrity SUV's. This foolish at best and rank hypocracy at its worst. Just play your guitar and shut up . You aren't a leader in anything except pounding out your three chord ditties---stick to what you do best.

Chadin Stevens, Norwalk, CT

Well, I guess not too many people here have been touched by a beautiful and intelligent woman and the rest believe that they too would feel threatened as Karl Rove does. Take it from me, guys, it doesn't hurt. It feels good.

Now if it were Jeff Gannon touching Rove, I doubt he would have a problem.

Bill Lenner, Torrance, CA

I agree with the rest that seems like Ms.Crow has no idea of a good hygiene, i square of toilet paper, a little water it will disintegrate and i hope she washes her hand with a good soap and water, otherwise, no way i will let her touch me!!!! yuck!!!!

liz, Orance County, usa

I went to the "Stop Global Warming Tour" concert. If the press who've been going on and on about the toilet paper thing were there, then they have no sense of humor. It was part of a comedy routine. You should all be ashamed of yourselves for: A. not getting the joke, and B. playing into the hands of those who would marginalize the people interested in stopping our wasteful ways, and attempting to arrest Global Warming.
really people, get a sense of humor.

nancy, Washington DC, USA

At school I was taught 'one sheet to wipe, one sheet to polish'. I thought that was draconian but Sheryl Crow is making a point and is good to see an American having some concern about the environment. Having recently looked at various cars the smaller, lower fuel consuption, lower emission engines preferred by most of the world didn't even appear on the specifications for motorists in the US.

Ian, Ipswich, UK

Typical Hollywood liberal, happy to tell everyone else how to live. Typical liberal hypocrite.

Ross, powder springs, usa/ga

The next time I see a by line by Tim Reid, I won't bother reading the article. He obviously doesn't have a sense of humor. He probably sits around with a bunch of "serious" news men and tries to skew public view with the drivel he writes. I suggest you go to Sheryl Crow's site and read for your self.

Paul Marglin, Salem, KY, USA

instead of commenting what other people do wrong, why don't the critics show us exactly what to do, by their own examples? words are not enough.

Raluca, Timisoara, Romania

I don't get the annoy part either that is in the headline???

Jean , greensboro, NC

How funny. I Brit journo making fun of Bush's brain...Aren't the Brits most-horribly afflicted with rotting teeth and poor dental hygiene as popularized by Mike Myers/Austin Powers? If it's parody it must be true.

Scott, Boulder, CO USA

Johannes: Rove is commonly known as Bush's brain.

Commentator, London,

Why not a bidet and drip dry?

donna, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

This was a joke and you reported it as fact. And this story continues to be posted and searchable on Google News. Ridiculous.

Bob Fuller, Burbank, CA

Sheryl Crow's views seem to be pretty out of touch with modern culture, and not a particularly effective way to save the planet.

I don't think wiping my face/nose with my sleeve would go down well with friends & family. How would you impose a limit on toilet paper "except for the odd occasion"?

There are far bigger more effective things to focus on, which are more likely to succeed with the right incentives in place. I don't get the impression Sheryl Crow will make much difference...

Alex, Bristol,

Sheryl Crow has confronted global warming.

So I guess she is tearing up the royalty checks for all those Subaru car commercials that use her song...

J. Emerick, Dundee, OR

Amazing! I can't believe anyone takes Karl Rove seriously anyway.

Tom Wells, Austin, TX

The Wife and I are all for Sheryl Crow's "One Sheet" clean up per sitting. To show our dedication, could Sheryl send us a good-sized stack of her 8"x10" glamour shots for our commode. Were sick of the screaming from the "Crow's Nest".

M&M's, Monrovia, California

Hey we've been around. All Crows are noisy it's their nature. The global warming theory is just like Crow's one square theory. Sounds good but doesn't work. It is scary though. So much for shaking hands.... When I was young we were heading for an Ice Age. The fear mongers have been on these bandwagons for the past 50 yrs. Whatever can make them money is what they will spout.

Eddie, Phoenix, USA

Rove & Crow: Two extremists on the opposite end of the weirdo spectrum. The major difference in them goes well beyond various Global warming theories though. Rove is quite dangerous to the whole world whereas Crow is only dangerous to those who follow her bathroom advice lol!

Red, LeeCo, Alabama US

I think that it is now time for all the peoples of the world to act on this matter. It should be demanded that all governments forms, tax returns etc., be manufactured by the same outfits that make tissue paper. This would solve more than one problem.
The process could easily be extended to cover all newspaper, magazines, circulars, and so on.

E J Murray, Kerry, Ireland

"This would be like assuming that the Dixie Chicks spoke for anything but an angry minority of Americans. "

Seems like the "angry minority of Americans" might already be a majority, if you believe the last election results, and the current polls...

signed, "another angry 20 year veteran"

David, Laurel, MD

I do not understand the words,coming after annoy, in your
headline.......

Johannes Muehlhuegel, london, U.K.

interesting that the first people to post are three professors of environmental studies. I wonder why the third one is talking about a fat lady eating too much, though. Must be a referrence to a rival professor in his department.

Paul McCarthy, Oakland , California

so is it not just as wasteful to wash these detachable napkins and use water more than we need to?
I hope this is some sort of joke,this is the most absurd and ridiculous thing I have ever heard.I for one seriously doubt anyone would only use one square.Im even moe positive a doctor would say that is extremely unclean

beth, ATLANTA, GA

How idiotic do you have to be not to realize that Crow was being tongue-in-cheek with her suggestions? She's trying to raise awareness, not be literal. Sheesh!

Rhonda, Redwood City, CA

Yeah putting aside, all her materials including book,s magazine, cd covers, music sheets, what happens if I've had indian food? Unless she designs a new way of doing it (sea shells from Demolishion man) she has got little if any chance of that happening, what about teenage boys too, one sqaure?? hmmm

Adam Webb, Mk, UK

How about saving the environment from Ms. Crow's hair dye/bleach?

Maybe if Crow just gave up on her faux golden locks, and gave into age, a little less chloride would be needed in the world...

SK, Harvard, US

I can't believe anyone takes Sheryl Crow seriously anyway.

What is it with the assumption that Hollywood or singer flakes have anything more to contribute to global discussion than the rest of us?

This would be like assuming that the Dixie Chicks spoke for anything but an angry minority of Americans.

Grow up people. These flakes have a microphone. That makes them loud, it doesn't make them intelligent.

RebelPOW, Winfield, IL, USA

Let all help Sheryl and save all your squares and send them to her. Then she can decide to either recycle or reuse them.

craig, Hurst, TX

I keep reading all of these comments from people who don't want to be touched by someone who used only one square of paper. Methinks they are unaware that we have invented hand washing. Ew!

l burke, cambridge, ma

To Jim in Middle River, Maryland:
Here's another four letter word for you, "Gore".

Kam, Petaluma,, CA

I think a lot of you are missing the point. Perhaps it was a mistake to stipulate just one square but can anybody claim they never use toilet paper execessively? Perhaps you think saving the planet one square of toilet tissue at a time wouldn't make a difference? Well, I'm no mathmatician but imagine if the billions of toilet paper users used even just one less square and then multiply that by the average number of toilet visits a person makes a day and I think you'll find that's a lot of conserved toilet rolls!!

Detatchable napkin sleeves aside, I suggest we hesitate before condemning Sheryl who is at least trying to do something. In the absence of evidence to the contrary I also think it's only fair to give her the benefit of the doubt and assume that she does wash her hands after doing the business... otherwise we're just being small-minded and malicious.

A drop in the ocean? The ocean is just many drops; likewise the human race is many individuals who need to work together.

Esther, Lancaster, UK

How much paper goes into Sheryl's CD booklets, sheet music, posters, concert tickets and all the cash that she's earned flogging her dire music across the world?

As usual, the suggestions from the stars about how we should save this planet are inane and at the level of a dull moron...

Sean Taylor, Taunton, Somerset, UK

When I first read this article I did so lightly. I mis-read the narrative in such a way that I believed Mr. Rove had placed his hand on Ms Crowe's arm and that she responded as, in fact, he did. Despite being far more likely to agree with Mr Rove than Ms Crowe on any given issue, I did consider the touching inappropriate given that their relationship is hardly likely to be an amicable one and that her reaction, though a little extreme, was hardly likely to excite comment. Only on my second reading did I realise I had the roles backwards.

When I believed that, during a confrontation Mr. Rove had placed his hand on Ms Crowe's arm I regarded his action as inappropriate and her reaction appropriate, if a little over-wrought.

Can anyone who sympathises on the issues with Ms Crowe honestly tell me that had the situation been reversed they would see nothing wrong in Mr Rove placing his hand on her arm, and would castigate her for reacting as he did.

Tom Foster, London, UK

I find it interesting how the media is reporting only Crow's side of the story. Other accounts consitently indicate that Crow and David were completely out of line and extremely rude to Rove. Whatever you think of Rove, the man ought to be able to go to dinner unaccosted. See http://blog.washingtonpost.com/sleuth/2007/04/how_they_wound_up_with_rich_li.html for reporting on the matter from another view. Also, the "you work for me" line is charming, to say the least, along the lines of "do you know who I am?"

Tom, Austin, TX, USA

Cheryl means well, however it is Al Gore's own political campaign donors in Hollywood are doing the most damage to environmentalist's goals of reducing global warming. The Port of Los Angeles Long Beach recieves 40% of the containers that enter the United States and is attempting to reduce the pollution crreated by their moving equipment. Two companies US Energy Initiatives Corp. and BAF Technologies are working on refitting existing port vehicles so they can run hybrid fuel. The vehicles currently use diesel, however by adding natural-gas tanks the diesel fuel can be displaced 87%. thus reducing the emmissions and the black particulate smoke. ONE PROBLEM. Al Gore's Hollywood donors oppose the importation fo natural-gas from places like Australia. Natural-gas the cleanest burning fuel available, could help improve air quality in the LA are, and help reduce our dependency on MIddlle East oil. End wars for oil sounds great, If Al Gore would tell the truth regarding NGV.com

Arturo Jabra'il Sancho, Medicine Bow, USA/WY

I believe in being conservative and have been all my life. I have been trying to save the planet since I can remember. However, sheryl, telling people to be less hygenic will cause a lot more problems in this world than destroying a few trees. There are so many other ways to cut back. My personal hygene is not going to be one of them. I would rather cut back on paper napkins, office paper, junk mail, get real SC it's obvious that you are not in touch with the real world. How long will your save the planet campaign last. I have been practicing it all my 50 years on the planet. Your just starting, you have a lost of years to catch up, so I guess your extream solution will help you feel better about what you haven't done thus far.

D, SW, CT

Whew! Imagine how we all would smell after using one square! Wonder why she hasn't gone after deoderant? What an idiot.

If Sheryl's one TP tissue/wipe become law (and in this country anything is possible) I bet we'd be looking for a TP alternative pretty quickly. Trees may be endangered by desertification, but this 1 TP idea will do them in quicker than global warming. "Dear, will you please go and get me 7 leaves from the red Maple? "

"Oh, yes, I think that leaf is big enough." ...or maybe we'd have to start washing our nether regions after every 1 tissue wipe....uh oh, costs going up! Hot water, soap and, oh, yes, removable hanky from the hem of our slacks to dry with.

Rove may have been shirking from that filthy hand! Think of the E.coli...old hamberger has nothing on Sheryl Crow!!

Disgusting.

gwen e mugliston, Glen Campbell, PA

It's called satire, folks. Read into it.

Char Aznable, Side 3,

i think this pretty much sums up the problem with American politics today...a politician and a famous personality get into an arguement over global warming,the typical politician refuses to listen to anything that the people they are there to help are trying to tell them, in the end the news is filled with an excerpt off the famous personalities completely unrelated blog to put them in a bad light...and they call this news?...why cant they just stick to the issues at hand for once?

DT., Mount Judea, Ark.

Rove shows the contempt the entire administration has for us wee folk.

tiny tim, beaver dam,

How many to blow your nose?

Ron C Clair, Sarasota, Florida USA

First of all -- does anyone have a sense of humor? Even if Sheryl's toilet paper JOKE went over most people's heads and won't land her a spot on The Blue Collar Comedy Tour, it is bringing attention to a very serious matter. So, it seems it takes 'Hollywood histronics' to get anyone in the White House to listen.

Lynne, Walnut Creek, CA

This gal is nuts. Sorry, Hon, but I will COMPLETELY wipe before I leave the bathroom, and no matter what your age, one square will never be enough. I don't believe my getting bodily waste on my hands is going to save the planet, and yes I wash when I leave the bathroom. Quit making a fool of yourself!!

maverick, grand island, usa

Why is it in this country an entertainer suddenly thinks they are qualified to speak on the environment and/or poliitcs? Stick to what you know, in other words leave the environment to the environmentalist cause you sound really stupid talking about it. Just sing and look cute, it's who you are.

Steve, Locust Grove, VA

Reminds me of the lady of substantial proportions who could not decide between the cheesecake, black forest cake and the chocolate mousse. She ordered all three "and a diet coke".

Charles, Charlottesville,

Rediculous idea to use one square. I don't know what kind of space age toiler paper Ms. Crow is using, but in most instances not even five squares of toiet paper will get the job done. I admit her detachable sleeve idea is inventive; however, I do not see it hitting the NY fashion runway anytime soon. Besides, it is probably less environmentally frendly to wash the dirty sleeve than it is to make and dispose of the dirty napkins.

TK, Biloxi, US/MS

If this is her view on wiping, I am afraid of what her thoughts would be on necessary feminine hygine products. Maybe if she had a bidet, then the one tissue square wouldn't be so much on her mind.

J. Cotton, Cincinnati, US

Sheryl Crow's ideas may not me particularly practical but at least she's got the right idea.

You Americans and your attitude to climate change - it'll be the death of us all - cliche I know but come on - "We have had global warming since the ice age!"?? Flipant comments like that can justify almost anything. We've had murderers and rapists since the dawn of mankind - doesn't justify it.

I'm just more concerned that Mr Rove -someone of such high regard in American politics - is so self-involved and petty that all he cares about is who does or doesn't touch his shirt sleeve. I bet if it was someone running up to tell him how amazing he was, he wouldn't have objected to it.

Ian, Lancaster, UK

I don't think that I'd want anybody who only uses one square of lavatory paper on each occasion of visiting the lavatory to touch me, either.

James E. Petts, Burnham,

Lighten up people. She is serious about the cause, but she was making a joke. Perhaps not terribly funny, but regardless still a joke.

Richard Williams, Tampa, FL

Rather than imposing a "one square limit", how 'bout inventing a "reusable restroom glove" to supplement the dining sleeve. Possibilities are endless!
(Question: Would the one square be used before or after the bidet?)

TeaSea, Rockaway Beach, Oregon

I would definitely need more than one sheet for a pony. However, I would consider using three or four, but I couldn't promise anything.

Danielle Smith, Marbella,

So Rove wouldn't be touched by the one-square-of-toiler-paper-per-session lady. What would you do if she grabbed you after she may have just practiced what she preached?

Gabi, Durham, NC, USA

Her idea doesn't ever deserve any words to tell her how I feel about it.

I will suggest that her and all the other celebs and politicians (and you all know who you are) to find a 3 square island and enjoy the rest of your lives on one square a visit. ENOUGH SAID!

Got to go now!!!! I'll keep you in my thoughts Sheryl.

John, Monongahela, Pa.

Another out of touch idiot celeb. Maybe she thought of this while on the toilet of her jet flying around the country for her album tour using tens of tousands gallons of jet fuel , yeah real conservationist.

John Boom, Plantation, Florida USA

I have a better idea, have a bathroom sleeve! It will keep activists from grabbing you by the arm.

It was good to know she stepped out of the role of teaching children.

They should come up with a way to make toilet paper out of cut grass. I see dogs wiping in this way. Sheryl could demonstrate the method to the song I just want to have fun.

Josh, Herzliyah, Israel

I think her sense of humor is priceless!

And Rove? Take a powder!

Jan, Tacoma, USA/WA

Next time Sheryl Crow shows up at the grammy's let's see if she's riding a bicycle...or taking one of those gas guzzling limos

Ernie Geefay, El Dorado Hills, , ca

Sheryl should use a corn cob like I did when I was growing up. Maybe she would rethink her comments about toilet paper.

sam, fruitdale,

What can anyone with a sane mind say?

You know a fool when you hear one.

Todd, Raleigh,

Cheryl Crow is a nut. Why doesn't she just go back to leaves and corn cobs?
As far as the incident with Carl Rove, he is correct in telling her not to touch him. Be respectful of someones personal space.
No one doubts why the panet is warming, they just disagree on WHY it is warming. It is good that people are keen to take an interest but there are many questions that Al Gore and his ilk have yet to answer and, regardless of what is said in the media, there is still serious disagreement in the scientific community about the causes.
I really think that Hollywood melt peoples brains.

Dan , Frederick , US

I don't know for sure if we entering global warming because of what man has done. The earth changes without our intervention. If we look back a million years, the earth has heated up and cooled down many times. I believe just as the has a way of adjusting to change so does man.
Remember back in the early 80's when we were running out of oil and the government was looking into alternative energy? They were even giving a 40% tax break on home owners that used some form of alternative energy. I know because I built and installed an 8X16 foot solar panel on my roof. I also turned my fish house into a solar heated fish house I remember a day out on the lake when it was 30 below and my brother & I sat inside sweating with T-shirts on. I think I should have put pull down blinds on it.
Wind energy has been around since the 30's Jacobs wind generators were built right here in Minnesota in the 30's and later Mr. Jacobs was building alternating current generators at 30 grand for small farm.

controler, St Paul,

Why not ignore both the Hollywood celebs and the crass political manipulators and instead listen seriously to what the *scientists* have to say about the topic? They're the ones actually studying global warming, and they seem to have come to a remarkable consensus on it.

It's up to all of us to decide how to deal with global warming, but we really ought to start with the unvarnished scientific facts.

Phil, San Diego, CA

Maybe Mr. Rove told Ms. Crow not to touch him because he had just read her comments about the “one sheet of toilet paper” ;-) If so, I can’t blame him. I’m sorry, Sheryl Crow is a great singer, and person, but this idea of saving natural resources by using one square of toilet paper to wipe our bums is ludicrous.

In the quest for living green I think we can get way too caught up in the details and miss the big picture. Sure, using a sheet of toilet paper would save on paper, but it would also probably result in an epidemic of hepatitis A, E. coli, Giardia, Salmonella, parasitic diseases and other ghastly diseases that can be transmitted from human feces (remember, not everyone washes their hands after using the toilet!). One case of any of these preventable conditions would result in enough energy consumption (trips to the doctor, hospital stays, consumption of medications etc.) to wipe out the natural resource savings from thousands of people who use one sheet of toilet paper.

Brett Hodges, Santa Barbara, CA

I believe this is a joke.

Jim Ellis, Bradenton, FL

Democrats vote $1.3 Billion to develop ROUND toilet paper. Republicans to be limited to 1 square per day.

Wally, Denver, CO, USA

I read Crow's blog and it appears to me that there was some tongue-in-cheek involved in her comments. That hasn't come across with the reporting. The last sentence in her blog that hasn't been included was, "When presenting this idea to my younger brother, whose judgment I trust implicitly, he proposed taking it one step further. I believe his quote was, "how bout just washing the one square out." I thought it was funny. She's way too smart for anyone to think she was serious.

Chip Cooper, Columbia, Missouri

Yuck -- I don't blame Rove for not wanting to be touched by someone who advocates 1 sheet of toilet paper per use! Has Ms. Crow thought about the amount of soap and hot water usage might increase with her silly idea?

As for her "dining sleeve" idea -- where has she been eating that she never heard of linen table napkins?

Ms. Crow strikes me as a rather unhygenic person.

Francesca, Toronto, Canada

I will donate the other side of my one sheet of t-paper to Tia from vancouver...that way she can really feel good about here gree choices

dumbo, Ft Rock, Oregon

The case for recycling is sound, and should be implemented wherever possible, but the case for not using enough toilet paper per visit is unsanitary as well as insane!. I'd feel better with some sort of proposal to recycle used toilet paper, although since I have no notion as to what to what to recycle it AS, I won't push it too hard! I certainly wouldn't want to re-use it in it's original intended purpose!
How about concentrating on planting more fast-growing trees to replace the ones we chop down to make what we have to have? As I drive to work, I pass lots of places where we could use more trees. I like Sugar Maples in the Northeast, not the least bit because I'm partial to a good pancace or waffle breakfast.

Joe Kwiatkowski, Buffalo, New York

For once, Mr Rove actually said something sensible.
Think about what she suggested. Given that can you understand why he didn't want her to touch him?

Jules, Bedfont, UK

Any change in consumption has to come from the bottom up (ie the masses), regulating use of anything (as seen in the uk for instance doesn't work (you just pay more).

Until Ms Crow comes around my neighborhood canvassing me and my neighbors with her one sheet idea (genius that it is) - I'll see it as nothing more than a publicity stunt.

Oh and let's not forget, bio diesel is so much better for the air than dino diesel!!!!!!!

The next stop for MS Crow is 'Dancing With the Stars' I feel

Hugo a GoGo, Houston, TX

Would all you right-wingers stop with the spurious hypocrisy charges? As if you would listen to what Sheryl Crow or Al Gore say if they were riding bikes and telling us all to throw out our TVs and cars.

Chris Howard, Jacksonville, FL

Here's a realistic idea to save much more paper than the Crowe's measly "one square solution"; stop buying the New York Times - it would soon go out of business. Lots of newsprint [trees] saved there.

I doubt if Rove or President Bush waste a microsecond's thought regarding Ms Crowe.

Maybe she could tell us if the disappearance of Lake Manley is due to human influences? Not!

shine, Burlingame,

what is wrong with you people? what these two are doing is called raising awareness - apparently it is very much needed...it's time to stop b!tching and complaining about mr. politician or mz. hollywood star and get off our rears and do something to save the environment. it's time to start opening our eyes to the destruction of our world that we are actively participating in. it's ridiculously clear that the american administration is so caught up in their mandates (ie their war) that it's time that WE do something. i happen to care about my quality of life and the world i live in and if it means i make some sacrifices and making more "green" choices i will do everything i can so that my children and grandchildren can enjoy the same environement we have.

Tia, Vancouver,

Why bother use paper either, give a wake up call to revert to the ancient system of water.

ash, mk, bucks

If it is yellow let it mellow

If it is brown flush it down

One square for each sitting?

What if it causes some embarrassing itching?

Wing, Poole, UK

I'm fine with a single sheet but, as a long time sufferer of IBS, it would have to be the size of a tennis court.

Dave, Bexley, Kentshire

That's why her tour bus was BIODIESEL, so she WOULDN'T make a carbon footprint, genius. And while one square might be extreme, the point is to stop being wasteful and use a lot less. So if you pro-bush righty's open your eyes and stop seeing only what you want to, you might realize americans need to change their extremely wasteful ways.

Marla, Albany, USA, CA

Unfortunately, toilet paper isn't an "on demand" service. Why don't we all get gastric bypass and colostomy, then we can all expel small amounts of waste in recyclable plastic baggies and use no paper at all.

Cloth napkins - sure,
Linen handkerchiefs - okay.
Paperless society - I'm all for it.
I'm not giving up toilet paper.

I guess the few remaining saw mill workers and loggers that have jobs can learn how to make bio-diesel for a living. Otherwise known as, "would you like fries with that?"

robynn, Roswell, Georgia, USA

Well i have never really liked Rove at all, but if someone came up and put their hand on my arm, i would be pretty pissed too.

As for the idea of one sheet of TP..get real.

The world would be a much better place if people minded their OWN business, lived how THEY wanted to and let others live their lives how they saw fit, without trying to impose their will.

Never cared for her music and her idea is just plain ridiculous.

Paul, Lafayette, US, IN

A shinning example of empty-headed Hollywood liberals.

s.w., aspen, co

How wonderful...complain about a managed resource (U.S. forest and the products made from it are such a resource, it has maintained the exact same level of standing trees for 50 years according to the U.N.) while scooting around in a vehicle that is burning a fuel whose characteristics make it both less efficient and more polluting...I'm just amazed what passes for "informed" these days...

Ram416, Davenport, IA, USA

Lighten up, people! Sheryl is simply employing the "Any publicity is good publicity" technique to boost what she perceives as a sagging career. It's a gamble, but it has a reasonably high success rate.

Mike, Chicago, USA

Considering her thoughts on toilet tissue and detachable
mouth wipers (does that include noses?) I wouldn't want
to be touched by Crow either.

Brenda, Glenmora, Louisiana

Ms Crow is being ridiculous. Of course she meant to insult Mr. Rove and had the tables been turned we would be reading about how he assaulted her when he touched her.

Her plan is also ridiculous, much of the toilet paper in use is already recycled paper or comes from trees grow specifically for that purpose.

We need common sense methods of conservation, not the nonsensical ideas of an entertainer that takes herself much too seriously.

One square will create more problems than it fixes.

Kevin, Milwaukee,

I must be odd, because I don't see anything humorous about Crow's suggestions, nor do I see anything humorous or intelligent about her attack on our politicians. Another "out of touch" west coaster celebrity. If I was Karl Rove I wouldn't want her touching me, either. She might be able to sing well, but she should stay in that realm and out of politics. All of those celebrities should stay out of politics.

Patricia, Gainesville, USA/Florida

Ditto Bill, St Petersburg,
Karl Rove and posse are a disgrace to our nation and the world. America has reversed or stopped completely any semblance of caring about the planet, polution standards are back too the 1950's. It's not about Sheryl and her one square, it's about, at a bare minimum , too aknowledge what the rest of the world understands about global warming and do something about it. Have a little vision beyond your own pampered lifetime.

Steve, Machiasport, Maine

I'm perfectly fine with YOU using one piece of toilet paper, as long as you let me know before I shake your hand. It's called personal hygiene people.

Adam, Houston, TX

What is one supposed to do with the "dining sleeve" after it has been used? Isn't it the same idea as a cloth napkin? Both these items then go into a washer and dryer and use water, electricity and cleaning products. The idea seems useless and inane.

michaele, friendsville, TN USA

Republicans are the sickest of parasites. God does not approve. Jesus cared more about others than himself. And they have the nerve to even speak his name, nevermind use it or feel he "endorses" them. What a joke.

Kris, Brattleboro, VT

I cannot take these people seriously-any of them.

Joey in New York, New York, USA

Obviously Sheryl doesnt eat Chicken madras!

jjones, wolverhampton uk,

Have you seen her? She doesn't eat! For the rest of us it is a ridiculous suggestion. Surely there are more important things that could be changed to help with global warning.
I wouldn't want to smell her fingers!

Jack Bigham, Xenia, Usa, Ohio

I love global warming and can't wait for it to get started. I hate cold weather. Melt the ice caps and water the planet! Inconvenient truth for you, but joyous warmth for me! Hooray!

trd, Santa Cruz, Ca

You have got to be kidding! Of all the waste products humans produce, she is targeting the only two which are, by their nature, BIODEGRADABLE! How about we focus on diapers, plastic bags, styrofoam cups, etc? How about we just buy "toilet paper offsets" so we can use as much TP as we'd like? I'm all for lessening polution, but you do realize that human-cause global warming is still only a theory?

Roberto, Ashton,

Ha! It's clear that Sheryl Crow is neither a scientist (global warming?) nor a clothing designer (a "dining sleeve?").

Only someone like her would be able to use just one square.

Jon Daniels, Menomonie,

Sheryl should turn off her stage lighting, her microphone, and guitar. It would save more power than her stupid ideas about toilet paper. One can only hope that you washes her hands very thoroughly or maybe she saves on soap and water, too--UGH!

Anne, Milwaukee, WI

We have had global warming since the ice age, but no one seems to realize that, the cave men were not driving huv's and reguardless of how many 1 square pieces of toilet paper we do or don't use that is not going to change. Over 50% of the best sciencist says its not happening. The global warming thing is the liberals wanting bigger goverment and more tax money. The democrats have proposed the largest tax increace in the history of the US.

Charles, Whitesboro, Texas

I'm always confused why people think that if you're "from Hollywood" you are not entitled to have an opinion (unless you're Charton Heston, perhaps). And people like Bill O'Reilly *should* be taken seriously?

I agree, her approach might leave something to be desired--from a scientific and common-sense point of view--but that does not mean that the issue(s) she raises have no merit and are merely illusions born of left-wing nuttiness.

This ploy (to discredit the message by ridiculing the messenger) is a classic piece of spurious argumentation.

andy, Newark, DE

one square of paper, this is her plan to save the world?
she better stick to her day job.

paul, Marion, il

Hmm I'm pretty sure that there are other ways that you can conserve paper, such as by recycling or driving less, or not buying giant SUV's that go on 2 mpg. I'm sorry but i'm going to use as much toilet paper as I need to get the job done.
And Crow's logic or should I say lack of logic that trees provide most of the world's oxygen, which isn't said in this article, is completely absurd. Sea algae provides most of our oxygen.. Nevertheless we should make a effort to conserve our trees and not only that but other habitat.

Joel, Pekin/Illinois,

One square -- not gonna happen. I'm just getting started after the first spin of 10.

Tom, Attleboro, MA

How on earth could anyone insult Rove?

There are no words shabby enough to match the quality of his life's chief work.

John Chuckman, Toronto, Canada

I think sheryl crow's hilarious attempt at complex thought (solving the global warming crisis) is a wonderful illustration of a celebrity who all of a sudden thinks that their input means something more than anyone else. If she really wants to make a difference she should donate some of her money to an organization who is actually making progress. But instead she wants all the press for proposing ridiculously stupid things like a detachable sleeve, or using one square of toilet paper.

Luke, Chattanooga, TN

I used to think Ms. Crow was just an overage "bubblegummer". I will now have to rethink that evaluation. This most recent evidence suggests that "air head" would be a more correct characterization.

This article is also a very strong indication that yesterday was a really slow news day in DC.

Martial Artist, Bothell, WA, USA

Lance is a lucky man.

Clint, Volcano,

thank you Sheryl ! to bad you couldnt think fast enough and tell him "Oh you work for the American People well i want to tell you "YOUR FIRED!" what a dispicable man. He and Al Sharpton are the reason this country is in the shape its in.

jckempf, Lenzburg, il

I'd hate to be her manicurist.....

John, Tampa,

If any of what Ms. Crow said is, in her mind, true, then it serves only to confirm the fact that at anytime, anywhere, someone will believe whatever someone says and will defend their saying it, no matter how inane, ludicrous, incredulous, or whatever other term you can use to describe the utterance. Here's an idea.....about a month before her next concert, begin collecting all the soiled toilet tissue used in the concert venue city. Feed the collected tissue into the incinerator, and use the heat to boil the water to generate the steam to spin the turbines that power the 18 gazillion lights, amps, speakers, etc., used in the concert. A perfect environmentally correct circle. You can even use the ash from the incinerator as flower bed mulch!!

Toto , newark, usa new jersey

so sad I did not realize the Americans where so far behind the UK .
we have been recycling paper for many years now .
perhaps we can give you some tips check out recycle UK

george william taylor, hull, uk

Cheryl, You are brave lady.
You're right.
A Lady who washes her hands mean purity of her heart.
Thank you.

Dr.Khin Myint Oo, Yangon, Myanmar

Another out-of-touch Hollywood sicko putting her mind where it doesn't belong....wonder how many big-rigs burn thousands of liters of diesel each day to get her roadshow from place to place? And does she drive an electric Prius or a Hummer when she needs a car? Does she live in a tiny house to minimize the carbon footprint? Reminds me of Joe Jackson's "Obvious Song":

There was a man in the jungle
Trying to make ends meet
Found himself one day with an axe in his hand
When a voice said buddy can you spare that tree
We gotta save the world - starting with your land
It was a rock n roll millionaire from the usa
Doing 3 to the gallon in a big white car
And he sang and he sang til he polluted the air
And he blew a lot of smoke from a cuban cigar

John, Fairfield, USA/CA

Karl Rove and his Bush gang have been the worst things to happen to America in the past few decades. Global warming is recognized as a real phenomenon everywhere else in the world except America, through my travels I have discussed this issue with people. Most of them express surprise that America is still largely ignorant on this matter.

Jean, San Jose,

Cheryl is right. Read your bible - very first page - take care of the planet - God created it first, and was pleased. S/he wasn't so pleased with the rest of the situation and said take care of this planet. Unlike Republicans, Cheryl washes her hands before leaving the bathroom.

Kris, Brattleboro,

Sheryl has such a NORMAL life! It's wonderful that she can be a guide for the rest of us losers. I've always said that singers and movie stars are MUCH wiser than the rest of the population. Sheryl ought to get together with TomKat and have a picnic! Be sure to wipe your faces on your sleeves!!!
Humbled by your presence.

Doug, Milwaukie, USA OR

Karl is 'goosey' which we dont see too much these days, and a tad up tight for a spring day. They dont allow women at klan meetings and he lost his bearings there for a moment after the koolaid acid test. The part about the toilet paper, well, it pays to have a sense of humor, but if the western world crashes you wont have paper or water to flush, and after a ew days, no food, no toilet, so not an issue. Yet while we have the last semblence of culture, why do the neo-cons scream to kill off the middle east ? When he gets down to the brothers and the new york histrionics we'll see how rembunctious

nzo, sharon,

In my house we share the one piece between the family, and recycle it when finished. We also filter our urine and use it for our morning coffee. The taste takes time to get used to but it's the least we can do for our country.

Tim, Los Angeles, CA

I am all for moderation in all things and not being a wasteful person. This bird has gone a bubble or two off. Like the last person wrote, how about those album sleeves? Each person should be judicious in their own sphere of life and not presume to manipulate others. The sleeve thing is off the charts crazy. Why not just go back to using cloth like we did for years. It makes my grandchildren feel really special and believe it or not, they do not make as big a mess to be cleaned up anyway. because they are also being taught proper manners and consideration for other people as we enjoy a leisurely meal.

Carol Mason, Butler, AL USA

If carbon credits can ease the twisted mind of these elitist dreamers like Crow then toilet tissue credits that can be traded globally are the next logical step.

I'm sure Sheryl Crow's entourage on her multiple tour buses create more pollution and and non-recylcable garbage than most of her concert goers do in one day.

Jim, Hawthorn Woods, USA/Illinois

I'm not laughing with you....

John, Clearwater, FL

Remind me never to shake Cheryl Crow's hand if we meet... EEEWWWW that's just gross and a dining sleeve? My parent spent years teaching me it's not polite to wipe my face on my sleeve, where has have her manners gone? With all of her money and resources you would think she could come up with something a little better than this.

Next she'll be asking us to wipe ourselves with the other sleeve which we could then wash, hang dry and put back on later.

God Bless our Troops...

Lisa , Chico, Ca.

Regardless of Crow or David's intent, it is the Chief of Staff's responsibility to remain civil, not to mention open to differing opinions. Rove could easily have used the opportunity to show a more thoughtful approach to the mighty position he holds. I expected that much of other's before him, and hold him and the rest of the administration to the same high level.

Shame on you Karl Rove for continuing to show this administration as the most close minded group of individuals I have yet come across.

Mr. Smith, Washington, DC

I try to not use four letter words when talking politics, but it's becoming increasingly difficult since so many of those high ranking republicans have four letter names, eg; Rove, Rice, Bush, etc.

Jim, Middle River, Maryland USA

One square? That's absurd. I'd have a rash so bad that my neighbors would have to walk like cowboys.

Isaac, Kailua, HI

So Crow has designed a clothing line with what she calls a “dining sleeve”, for wiping the mouth or nose. Has she never heard of a napkin or hankerchief ?

Steve, Napa, CA

good to see some one is doing something seriously, though to the extream, it certainly create awareness. Hopefully, American/Wold Wide doesn't take it as a joke but rather review where we can help save the world as well.

Susan, MA, NYC

I get it. Go on tour with a couple of tour buses and 2 or 3 big tractor trailer rigs for your gear, and to make yourself feel better about your unbelievably enormous carbon footprint, you only use a single sheet of toilet paper. I'm sure there are toilet paper offsets you could buy.

Craig, Tallahassee, FL

If she didn't take her suggestion so seriously, it would be hilarious instead of only rolling on the floor laughing funny!!!

John, Monterey, USA/California

What a kook she is!! I love the dining sleeve idea, not!! How disgusting. What about the global warming on Mars? Isn't anyone concerned about that? Now try to control the sun, Libs, because that's the problem and best of luck with that.

Mary, Avondale, AZ

What an absolute fool. What about cutting back on album sleeves, love?

Trevor Fielding, Bognor Regis, UK

What a load of crap! I presume that this meeting comes long with the typical liberal lie-fest that none of the altercation was pre-planned. Laurie David is going the way of that other Cretinous Hippo, Michael Moore, in interjecting herself where she does not belong.
Of course, All of America understands that the road to enlightenment begins and ends in celebrityville. The home of drug abuse, suicide, high school drop-outs and the moral toilet of the landscape is the perfect place to find the intelligentia of the environmental movement.
One square per wipe? Please!! Just give me that detachable sleeve from your fellow traveling Democrat, and I'll be fine.

alex, san jose, ca

Maybe that's why Rove didn't want her touching him. Could it be her 1 square-per-toilet-visit policy had announced itself to those in her immediate vicinity?

Kevin, Charlotte, NC, USA

This might be gross but women could use an old washcloth too and not flush so much. I do this at night . It saves on paper and on water usage.

Irvina, Dallas, Texas

Wow. Talk about an inconvenient truth. I won't be shaking hands with Sheryl Crow, thank you. Maybe we could use the unused cd inserts that the American people will refuse to buy now, instead of the tp squares. Maybe Ms, Crow should play only small venues with her acoustic guitar and hitchhike to the concerts, if she really believes this stuff... instead of her entourage of semi trucks, vans and cars. So much for the carbon footprint.

Bobby, Hollywood, CA

I would suggest that Karl was less offended by Cheryl's overture to get on board with global warming than simply caught off-guard being within a foot of anyone who has accomplished something in their lifetime. He thrives on hanging with such monumental incompetents (Bushies) that when caught off guard around a talented, accomplished American, he becomes flustered and defensive. Sort of like a high school math nerd who implodes everytime the lead cheerleader passes him too closely in the hallway.

Dennis, San Francisco, CA

A couple of has beens trying to get some attention. And unfortunately they succeeded. Sheryl and Laurie, go play with your toilet paper.

Bob Schultz, Irving,

Karl Rove is an walking insult. As silly as Crow's comment was, his past record is much more dangerous than any "Hollywood" antic.

Bill, St. Petersburg, United States, Florida

Losers are born faster than we can count anymore,No worries tho,the media will surely find a way to make sense of it all.IDIOTS!And all of those IDIOTS who believe everything they see and here on that TV that is the reason everyone is so FAT.

Me, Rochester, NY

Give me a break, 0k? Ms. Crow may be able to make use of one single piece of toilet paper "per bathroom visit", but compared to the many ample bottoms there are within America, i would merely say its not realistic, and her ideas as a whole , seem rather silly. Surely she can come up with a more substainail proposal.

Laura Rogers, Austin , TX