Comments on: Should you freak out at the lack of air time for climate change in Denver — or Minneapolis? http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/ The Latest on Climate Science, Solutions, and Politics Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:55:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: sikiş http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-31104 sikiş Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:46:27 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-31104 And while I have no doubt that 99% of the Democratic delegates share their nominee’s views on global warming, the same is certainly not true of the RNC. As the AP reported today on the draft Republican Party platform And while I have no doubt that 99% of the Democratic delegates share their nominee’s views on global warming, the same is certainly not true of the RNC. As the AP reported today on the draft Republican Party platform

]]> By: erotik http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-30035 erotik Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:28:03 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-30035 Let’s state the obvious - THE MEDIA IS THE PROBLEM. Here the Dems are having a really high-level discussion on energy, in prime time no less, and CNN, MSNBC and Fox are not broadcasting it! Shame! Let’s state the obvious – THE MEDIA IS THE PROBLEM. Here the Dems are having a really high-level discussion on energy, in prime time no less, and CNN, MSNBC and Fox are not broadcasting it! Shame!

]]> By: Bill Reiswig http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18168 Bill Reiswig Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:08:26 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18168 I PRAY that Al Gore will hit the republican party straight between the eyes with dropping climate change from their platform tonight. Its indicative that despite some sympathy for addressing the issue from McCain, that the bulk of the party consists of "Drill Here, Drill Now" Denialistas with no idea what challenges the 21st century will hold. How can McCain reform our energy mix if his own party not at his back? He can't. It's reason #1 among many to support Obama. I PRAY that Al Gore will hit the republican party straight between the eyes with dropping climate change from their platform tonight. Its indicative that despite some sympathy for addressing the issue from McCain, that the bulk of the party consists of “Drill Here, Drill Now” Denialistas with no idea what challenges the 21st century will hold. How can McCain reform our energy mix if his own party not at his back? He can’t. It’s reason #1 among many to support Obama.

]]> By: charlie http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18087 charlie Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:33:07 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18087 "Climate" will always be a third or fourth tier issue. "Energy" will be a first tier issue as long as it is expensive. "Climate" has been a useful bat to hit at the Bush Administration politically because they seem out of tune with the times. But that will change with a new administration (D or R). [<em>JR: Climate will be a first-tier issue within 10 years. It will be the only first-tier issue within 20 years.</em>] “Climate” will always be a third or fourth tier issue. “Energy” will be a first tier issue as long as it is expensive.

“Climate” has been a useful bat to hit at the Bush Administration politically because they seem out of tune with the times. But that will change with a new administration (D or R).

[JR: Climate will be a first-tier issue within 10 years. It will be the only first-tier issue within 20 years.]

]]> By: john http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18080 john Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:24:36 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18080 Paul K: You've officially jumped the shark. It will be nigh impossible to give credence to anything you say after you said, "You can bet the Republicans will highlight McCain’s change over to 21st Century energy plan." Huh? You mean nukes and drill here, drill now? that 21st Century plan? The one rooted in the 1950's? Actually, I'm hearing climate and green energy come up a lot at the convention -- Pelosi highlighted it; Hillary did, Sweitzer did ... It's getting more attention than I thought it would, given the fact that McCain and the Repugs have successfully demagogued the issue of drilling. Watch C-span, and you'll get to see what the Party is saying, not what pundits are saying the Party is saying. Paul K: You’ve officially jumped the shark. It will be nigh impossible to give credence to anything you say after you said, “You can bet the Republicans will highlight McCain’s change over to 21st Century energy plan.”

Huh? You mean nukes and drill here, drill now? that 21st Century plan? The one rooted in the 1950’s?

Actually, I’m hearing climate and green energy come up a lot at the convention — Pelosi highlighted it; Hillary did, Sweitzer did …

It’s getting more attention than I thought it would, given the fact that McCain and the Repugs have successfully demagogued the issue of drilling.

Watch C-span, and you’ll get to see what the Party is saying, not what pundits are saying the Party is saying.

]]> By: Larry Coleman http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18077 Larry Coleman Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:37:14 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18077 For insights into the problem with the media...and a devastating critique...read James Fallows' book, "Breaking the news." Bottom line? The media is lazy. For insights into the problem with the media…and a devastating critique…read James Fallows’ book, “Breaking the news.” Bottom line? The media is lazy.

]]> By: Joan http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18072 Joan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:15:15 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18072 I must say that it is no shock to me that the Repulicans are doing a good imitation of ostriches at this point. It seems to be there way of dealing.... As far as the media go - No doubt they play a bigger role than they should. To bad they don't take responsibility... I must say that it is no shock to me that the Repulicans are doing a good imitation of ostriches at this point. It seems to be there way of dealing….
As far as the media go – No doubt they play a bigger role than they should. To bad they don’t take responsibility…

]]> By: Paul K http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18063 Paul K Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:46:53 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18063 Gov. Schweitzer, embracing the let's do it all approach, gave the second best speech of the night (Hilary's was excellent) even if some are disappointed that he said Sen. Obama supports CTL and hydrogen, too. Gov. Schweitzer, embracing the let’s do it all approach, gave the second best speech of the night (Hilary’s was excellent) even if some are disappointed that he said Sen. Obama supports CTL and hydrogen, too.

]]> By: Steve h http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18060 Steve h Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:37:25 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18060 Why, oh why does the best speaker we've had so far (regarding energy) have to mention CTL? But I still can't bring it upon myself to hold it against Gov. Schweitzer, because that was just one helluva speach on energy. Possibly the most uplifiting speach one could make given what could easily be a dull topic. Why, oh why does the best speaker we’ve had so far (regarding energy) have to mention CTL? But I still can’t bring it upon myself to hold it against Gov. Schweitzer, because that was just one helluva speach on energy. Possibly the most uplifiting speach one could make given what could easily be a dull topic.

]]> By: kenlevenson http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18059 kenlevenson Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:33:47 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/2008/08/26/should-you-freak-out-at-the-lack-of-air-time-for-climate-in-denver-or-minneapolis/#comment-18059 While Gov. Schweitzer's speech is a delight, the best line could be: "Barack Obama understands that the most important barrel of oil is the one you don't use." While Gov. Schweitzer’s speech is a delight, the best line could be: “Barack Obama understands that the most important barrel of oil is the one you don’t use.”

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