Well, not really. But as this article points out, we are probably only going to get one solid shot to do this right, and a half-measure that could survive a Bush veto would make people believe we had done something serious when we hadn't. This is why the 2008 election is going to be sooo important. The Democrats should vote for a serious measure, have it vetoed or filibustered, and get the public ready for when a new administration takes over.
The Democrats should do nothing about climate change
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David Roberts Posted 2:58 am
02 Mar 2007
Incidentally, I talked with Rep. Jay Inslee last week, and he made the opposing case fairly strongly. His basic point: you never know what's going to happen in the future (think: Sep. 10, 2001). If you have a chance to get something done, do it.
I guess the key is to try to get something done that does not foreclose or preclude stronger action later.
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Delay And Deny Posted 3:47 am
02 Mar 2007
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miles44 Posted 5:44 am
02 Mar 2007
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Jason D Scorse Posted 6:07 am
02 Mar 2007
J.S. teaches environmental economics and blogs at http://www.voicesofreason.info.
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David Roberts Posted 6:24 am
02 Mar 2007
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