<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Bush to push for climate legislation?]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by The Groovy Mind http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:41:37 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/1 global warming legislation

Why do I find it hard to believe that Bush and his administration has an altruistic bone in their collective 'body' and would actually make a non-partisan move to help the planet? Especially as reported in a story coming from The Washington Times.

There have been financial advisors circulating a BBC documentary that contests Al Gore's claims in "Inconvenient Truth," probably so there won't be the regulatory nightmares you're referring to (which will affect the bottom line of all the polluting corporations). But let's face it. Things have gone too far so that's why it feels like a bad dream!

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Why do I find it hard to believe that Bush and his administration has an altruistic bone in their collective 'body' and would actually make a non-partisan move to help the planet? Especially as reported in a story coming from The Washington Times.

There have been financial advisors circulating a BBC documentary that contests Al Gore's claims in "Inconvenient Truth," probably so there won't be the regulatory nightmares you're referring to (which will affect the bottom line of all the polluting corporations). But let's face it. Things have gone too far so that's why it feels like a bad dream!

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]]> Comment #2 by josullivan58 http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:21:20 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/2 Reporting while intoxicated at the Wash. Times

Bush has for his six years as governor of Texas and nearly eight years as president fought tooth and nail against environmental protection and conservation in every way possible, violating nearly every major environmental law.

Now bush will do something to fight global warming. If someone believes that Bush will propose global warming regulations, I would suggest that person undergo a sobriety test.

In all likelihood its a ploy to undercut republican support for climate change regulations. Hesitant republicans in congress now have an additional excuse not to support any legislative proposals. They will vote no on existing or future  laws before 1/20/2009 because they are waiting to support Bush's plan.

]]> Reporting while intoxicated at the Wash. Times

Bush has for his six years as governor of Texas and nearly eight years as president fought tooth and nail against environmental protection and conservation in every way possible, violating nearly every major environmental law.

Now bush will do something to fight global warming. If someone believes that Bush will propose global warming regulations, I would suggest that person undergo a sobriety test.

In all likelihood its a ploy to undercut republican support for climate change regulations. Hesitant republicans in congress now have an additional excuse not to support any legislative proposals. They will vote no on existing or future  laws before 1/20/2009 because they are waiting to support Bush's plan.

]]> Comment #3 by Kit Stolz http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:40:55 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/3 between a regulatory train wreck and a hard place

We've been hearing noises that Bush wants to change course on global warming (and not go down in history as a Crichton-esque denier) but if as Perino stated the White House can't get behind Warner-Lieberman, where will they go? I don't see their next step on reducing emissions.

What is interesting is the reference to a "regulatory train wreck." Fossil fuel companies hate the idea of states getting into regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. The Supreme Court has ruled that the EPA has the right to regulate carbon emissions, and the White House did confirm their willingness to abide by that ruling (gosh, thanks, Mr. President) so it's conceivable they're putting together a plan to make it legislatively clear that the Federal government, not the states, should be in charge of greenhouse gas regulation.

If they could spin that as a step forward, the White House might be able to please fossil fuel companies, progressive businesspeople, and Republicans eager to update the GOP brand.

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We've been hearing noises that Bush wants to change course on global warming (and not go down in history as a Crichton-esque denier) but if as Perino stated the White House can't get behind Warner-Lieberman, where will they go? I don't see their next step on reducing emissions.

What is interesting is the reference to a "regulatory train wreck." Fossil fuel companies hate the idea of states getting into regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. The Supreme Court has ruled that the EPA has the right to regulate carbon emissions, and the White House did confirm their willingness to abide by that ruling (gosh, thanks, Mr. President) so it's conceivable they're putting together a plan to make it legislatively clear that the Federal government, not the states, should be in charge of greenhouse gas regulation.

If they could spin that as a step forward, the White House might be able to please fossil fuel companies, progressive businesspeople, and Republicans eager to update the GOP brand.

]]> Comment #4 by GreyFlcn http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:45:22 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/4 Way I see it

Very weak legislation is worse than no legislation.

When there's no legislation, you have a political void that must be filled or else public pressure will continue to mount.

When you have weak legislation, that void is at least partially filled.  Taking a huge load off of the political pressure.

It would be in our best interest not to settle for weak legislation.

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Very weak legislation is worse than no legislation.

When there's no legislation, you have a political void that must be filled or else public pressure will continue to mount.

When you have weak legislation, that void is at least partially filled.  Taking a huge load off of the political pressure.

It would be in our best interest not to settle for weak legislation.

]]> Comment #5 by GreyFlcn http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:46:41 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/5 Especially

Especially when we are so close to having a new presidency which is far more progressive on the issue.

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Especially when we are so close to having a new presidency which is far more progressive on the issue.

]]> Comment #6 by josullivan58 http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:42:31 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/bush-to-push-for-climate-legislation/6 Gail Collins at The New York TImes

has a good editorial. The Fat Bush Theory
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/19/opinion/19collins.html? ...

]]> Gail Collins at The New York TImes

has a good editorial. The Fat Bush Theory
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/19/opinion/19collins.html? ...

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