[tater03]

Doesn't want the economy to go down the tubes? That is almost laughable. Don't know where there at but hate to tell them it is already going down the tubes.

[Quinn the Eskimo]

when you elect a president/vice-president w/ ties to the oil industry this is exactly what you get.

[Roguegal]

You got that right! But then again, what politician doesn't have ties to the oil industry's? The oil industry contributes to just about every politician's election or reelection campaign. I think they should make politicians pay for their own campaigns. That will take any obligation away from a contributor. But then again, that's my opinion and I'll stick to it.[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Rogue/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG] :-)

[RFL1986]

It's pretty much impossible to get any politician elected without ties to some major corporation though and it's also extremely difficult to get a president who can support their campaign entirely out of pocket.

[Roguegal]

I believe that it could be done. Most of the people at their campaign offices are usually volunteers so they don't need money for that. TV and newspapers could donate time for advertising and receive a tax deduction. And the people of this country can donate money to the person they want to be their president. Everything else should come right out of their pocket. If someone wants to be president bad enough, they will find a way to do it. Just keep corporations out for the political arena. Then there is no feeling of obligation.

[RFL1986]

I'm all for it if it's possible but I think the only real problem is that other presidential candidates will receive funding from corporations thereby crushing the little guys who are trying to do it on a non-sponsored scale. I very much wish that it was more feasible but I just don't feel like it actually is a real possibility.

[ACCER]

They say "money talks" but actually it screams. Those with the money will always be able to buy politicians. It's a shame but that is how it is.

[tiberiustibz]

Originally Posted by 3plus3

Yep, leave it to the Good Old USA to drag their feet on issues that really need top priority. Don't even get me started on the government issues we have here.

I can't agree more. We really need to sign this agreement. Doesn't matter if we follow it, none of the other countries are. We just need to sign it.

I truly believe that going out of our way to reduce emmisions by 5% and reduce global warming by .1% should be top priority! We might save a hair on the back of one polar bear!

Seriously, combat global warming? You people have got to get a grip. We aren't going to be able to "stop" global warming anytime soon.

All we're really concerned about is that this is a more rapid change than before. You forget that all we're doing is returning C02 to the atmosphere that was there before.

[GreenTomThumb]

I think economically speaking they are more screwed than they are environmentally.

[Roguegal]

Has anybody seen the movie "The Day after Tomorrow"? That is global warming at its worst! I doubt that is how it will happen, but it will happen eventually. We should compare our descendants for a water filled world.