I wonder if other Europeans get the same feeling as I do when they read Climate Change comments from the US politicos. Its a feeling that they don’t really understand what the trading issue is all about.
Sure, many politicians on every continent can be accused of the same thing. But something about the American view really is always so… unsettling. Okay, okay, you might say they have many issues to comprehend and speak intelligently about during the campaign season, and they cannot be blamed for muttering the blandest and acceptable comments. This is clearly understandable. Climate Change can be taught, but the many issues about trading? Caps? Allocations? The inaccuracy of credit production? The quelling of economic growth?
When I hear Hillary, Obama, and McCain speak, they seem so far from the Gore point of view. (Where is Al, anyway? Has anyone seen him? He’s not returning my calls).
Take a look at this one by McCain. (From PointCarbon.com a pay site)
20.03.08 McCain pledges commitment to reaching global climate agreement
US presidential hopeful John McCain on Thursday expressed his commitment to reaching an international agreement on climate change – an agreement that would include large developing countries, such as China and India.
“I am confident that we can reach a global agreement that would include China and India. I believe it is a compelling issue for the world’s environment, and I am committed to it,” the Republican senator and presidential frontrunner told reporters in London, following a meeting with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Considering that he will be the next president, it is a bit worrying. (I say this because he is ahead in the polls if he faces either Obama or Hillary – and I am counting on them not agreeing to a joint ticket. Although, it might be a surprise if Gore comes back to be Vice President, or some other similarly surprising name).
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