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  science policy

  Physics Today interviewed Obama about his intended science policy here- it's encouraging.

  McSame declined to be interviewed.

  a liberal in redsville

  On An excellent report on energy efficiency posted 1 year, 1 month ago 1 Response

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  Wrong again

  If not for the eventual cooling of the Earth's climate, evolution would never have produced the human being. The activities of man can indeed be attributed to the changes in the climate.

  Just as the fate of our children can be attributed to the actions of our leaders.

  If they see no problem,
  they will seek no solution,
  and the changing climate
  will force evolution.

  a liberal in redsville

  On Watch the video and read the transcript posted 1 year, 1 month ago 14 Responses

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  a shortage of reason

  I'm lucky enough to live near the one and only commuter rail line in Nashville, where gas nearly dissappeared for almost two weeks; you'd think ridership would be way up, but no. The two year-old train will most likely be abandoned because of low ridership. People prefer their big SUVs, even at $4/gallon.

  Funny thing is, they keep telling us that we're getting our usual supply of gasoline, but that local demand has doubled since the media reported possible price increases from the hurricanes. Apparently, Nashvillians created the shortage (and subsequent price increase) trying to save themselves a few cents.

  Way to show community spirit, Nashville.

  Where are my neighbors putting all this gasoline?

  a liberal in redsville

  On Gas shortages plague the Southeast posted 1 year, 1 month ago 6 Responses

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  congress interruptus

  What we need from the presidential candidates is to hear what they will do to solve the root problems of this 'crisis' (a debate). What we need from Congress is a way to prevent national suffering from the irresponsible handling of this country's money, without political posturing.

  What we don't need is McCain and Obama interrupting congress's work- they are no longer just congressmen- they have been transformed into media magnets and political protagonists- their presence in congress can only be a disruption, as we have already seen. Yet again, the GOP has done what they do so well- push Democratic buttons and point the finger when they jump. Like that kid in grade school who pulls your hair and gets you in trouble for interrupting class.

  The bailout will not fix anything, but will only prop up home prices and the construction industry, further inflating the bubble. Clearly, there is a glut of new property on the market, and home prices must come down. The construction industry and those who pumped money into new real estate must suffer the consequences of their actions- developers will lose money, and sprawl will slow down and housing will become more affordable- perhaps a good thing, in the long run.

  Funny, the bailout of the housing market sounds just like the current administration's solution to the climate and energy crisis- pump more money, pump more oil!

  a liberal in redsville

  On McCain gambles with the U.S. economy; House Republicans hold the bailout hostage; chaos reigns posted 1 year, 1 month ago 6 Responses

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  remember the Valdez

  The Supreme Court thinks that punative damages should not exceed the cost of the damages caused. The true cost of the damages will never be known, but can they really think that a tiny percentage of the offender's annual profits is going to 'punish' them, much less stop them from allowing it to happen again?

  The CEO's should be on the beaches, sucking up the oil with straws, bathing the wildlife, and helping the natives rebuild their lives for the next twenty years.

  a liberal in redsville

  On Paychecks growing fatter for Big Oil execs posted 1 year, 4 months ago 6 Responses