Google Drive High CPU usage

Ummm, why does my computer sound like a scaled down jet airplane about to take off?  Oh, just Google Drive running away trying to upload files while I don't have an internet connection.

Google Drive building up pressure with no Intertubes to vent with

As soon as I restore my internet connection by tethering my phone, Google Drive calms down again.  

Google Drive with internet connection

For those interested in collecting bug samples from the wild:
Google Drive OSX App version: 1.24.9931.5480
OSX Version 10.10.4