McCain’s GOP platform contains ‘caveats about the uncertainty’ of climate science.
McCain’s GOP platform contains ‘caveats about the uncertainty’ of climate science.
The Washington Times reports today that Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will “run on the final version” of the Republican Party’s election platform, a draft of which the GOP’s 112-delegate platform committee is debating today and tomorrow. The staff-written draft contains a number of hard line conservative positions with which McCain supposedly disagrees:
- “The platform draft calls for constitutional bans on abortion and gay marriage, two steps McCain does not support.”
- Despite McCain’s claims that he believes global warming is real, “the platform is loaded with caveats about the uncertainty of science and the need to ‘resist no-growth radicalism’ in taking on climate change.”
- Despite McCain’s previous support for “a path to citizenship” for illegal immigrants, “the draft platform also retains tough language against illegal immigration and a flat statement of opposition to amnesty for illegal immigrants.”
Additionally, despite his flip-flop on offshore drilling, McCain has thus far maintained his opposition to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve. But the National Review’s Stephen Spruiell reports that the GOP platform endorses “drilling” in the “onshore fields” in Alaska.
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There’s also uncertainty about his position on issues, much less his longevity…
August 26th, 2008 at 1:09 pmAll the Global Warming deniers should be relocated to the North Pole. After it melts in the next few months, then let’s see what they think about the crisis.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:11 pmMccain would rather lose our coastline to flooding than lose an election.
I’m not questioning his patriotism mind you.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:13 pmLet’s not forget that he abstained from helping create the Republican platform. I think it’s called “believable deniability.” Another example of McCain’s Straight Talk being, in reality, a flapping split tongue. Native Americans used to refer to the White Man speaking with split tongue (saying one thing and doing another). There’s a good reason Satan is represented as a snake in Genesis, an animal with a split tongue. Satan is also called “the father of lies.”
August 26th, 2008 at 1:15 pmSo McCain, once again, is letting his staff run the show – not much of an authoritarian is he?
August 26th, 2008 at 1:16 pmDespite McCain’s claims that he believes global warming is real, “the platform is loaded with caveats about the uncertainty of science and the need to ‘resist no-growth radicalism’ in taking on climate change.”
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And just who are these “no-growth radicals” that McCain and the science deniers are constantly talking about? Groups like Greenpeace usually talk about the economic gains we will realize from investment in renewable resources and energy efficiency. I haven’t seen any environmental group suggesting that we revert to the preindustrial age.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:16 pmGeez, I thought grampy Mcwars was smart enough not to believe in the Reich Wing Noble Lie about Global Warming? It just goes to show that the Re-puke party and it`s values comes before the country`s needs.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:17 pmSo McCain, once again, is letting his staff run the show – not much of an authoritarian is he?
This should be taken as a warning sign. Shortly after Ronnie RayGun was elected, his diminished capacity enabled Nancy and her astrologer to run the country. The RayGun years were prelude to the disasters of Poppy and GDumbya’s regimes.
Do we really want Cindy McNumbNuts as our next de facto presi-dunce?
August 26th, 2008 at 1:20 pmimpeachcheneythenbush at 1:15 pm
Now, now, let’s believe the best about McSame. He’s just an addled old man entering senility without a clue. That’s the best I can believe about him. He has caveats about pretty much everything.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:21 pmThe ostrich-like GOPers should tell it to the polar bears, who are quickly losing their ancestral homes on the polar ice cap, which is rapidly shrinking, day by day. What could possibly be more stupid than a Republican? Two Republicans…
August 26th, 2008 at 1:22 pmWell that explains it. A lot more Republicans would believe in global warming if it didn’t involve all that icky science stuff.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:23 pmI also like how the caveat is not restricted to climate science. It’s a caveat about the uncertainty of ALL science. Does this mean we can expect high-level debates this fall over the quantum model of gravity?
August 26th, 2008 at 1:24 pmSee people? McCain is NOTHING like Bush. Bush is certain it’s not a problem and McCain is uncertain that there is a problem. Veerrrrrrrrry different!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:25 pmMy friends,
John McCain spent five and a half years as a POW and didn’t have a platform to ignore when pandering to independent voters.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:25 pmDoes Revelations mention a hot earth?
August 26th, 2008 at 1:25 pmBud Wiser for President.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:27 pmPerhaps the reason why we continue to fall behind other nations when it comes to techological expertise is the continued politicization and ‘dumbing down’ of science to meet party needs rather than educating and enlightening.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:32 pmSpeaking of Cindy McCain, wouldn’t you LOVE to see a debate between the two presumptive First Ladies? Now, THAT would be a show!!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:32 pmOval12345678 aka James K. Sayre Says:
What could possibly be more stupid than a Republican? Two Republicans…
There is a strange unexplained phenomena when you increase the amount of Republicans in a room, the total IQ shrinks exponentially equal to the increasing amount of Republicans.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:33 pmtoasterhead:
OT: Thanks again for the link to the Dean/Clinton/Obama story.
Hadn’t head that take on Iowa 2004. Have already forwarded that article to a couple of people.
Thanks.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:34 pmHell, he’s flipped flopped, pardon me; he’s grown and refined his position on the issues he has most principally opposed.
After backpedaling on his ‘rape, incest, women’s life’ caveat (that is to say, No Abortion even if the mother will die if the pregnancy is continued) this will be a cake walk.
‘Death To America’ McCain ‘08
August 26th, 2008 at 1:34 pmIn all seriousness, can I mention that McSame spent five-and-a-half years without a globe and without warming in Saigon?
August 26th, 2008 at 1:34 pmWayne Says:
Oval12345678 aka James K. Sayre Says:
What could possibly be more stupid than a Republican? Two Republicans…
There is a strange unexplained phenomena when you increase the amount of Republicans in a room, the total IQ shrinks exponentially equal to the increasing amount of Republicans.
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Is this “The Theory of Imbecility?”
August 26th, 2008 at 1:36 pmhussein toasterhead Says:
I also like how the caveat is not restricted to climate science. It’s a caveat about the uncertainty of ALL science. Does this mean we can expect high-level debates this fall over the quantum model of gravity?
The future is about science and technology. McStain knows about neither. Watch for more pushes for the “science” of intelligent design.
I see no mention about stem cell research, but I’m sure McStain is fully prepared to renounce his position on that, too.
PEACE
August 26th, 2008 at 1:38 pmSo, mccain is at odds with his few supporters and not just me…..good.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:39 pmimpeachcheneythenbush Says:
Speaking of Cindy McCain, wouldn’t you LOVE to see a debate between the two presumptive First Ladies? Now, THAT would be a show!!
Intellect vs. drug stupor. What I’d like to see is First Lady Arm Wrestling. Michelle could snap Cindy like the twig she is.
PEACE
August 26th, 2008 at 1:41 pmTheories are uncertain, and to say all science is uncertain is itself a theory.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:43 pmhussein toasterhead Says:
I also like how the caveat is not restricted to climate science. It’s a caveat about the uncertainty of ALL science.
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Oh… goodie!!! I’ve been so wanting to revisit the “flat earth/round earth controversy”… and then mebbe we can all debate the existence of the tooth fairy, the Easter bunny, and the honest Republican…
August 26th, 2008 at 1:43 pmhussein toasterhead Says:
And just who are these “no-growth radicals” that McCain and the science deniers are constantly talking about? Groups like Greenpeace usually talk about the economic gains we will realize from investment in renewable resources and energy efficiency. I haven’t seen any environmental group suggesting that we revert to the preindustrial age.
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Try winning the argument with that attitude.
Or try in this context: The EVIL European/Anti-American Scientists v. American Jobs/American Security/No Gays/All English
No way I’m siding with EVIL!
August 26th, 2008 at 1:44 pmXisithrus Says:
Theories are uncertain, and to say all science is uncertain is itself a theory.
Most people are confused about the meanings of scientific laws, theories and hypothesis.
New theories can actually invalidate previously established scientific laws.
For example the original Newtonian laws of motion were inaccurate because they did not incorporate the theory of relativity later observed by Einstein.
When the theory of relativity is taken into account when calculating problems using the laws of motion then the calculations are much more accurate.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:58 pmMcCrappedmypants is going to have quite a juggling act to pull off in the coming weeks. His neocon and lobbyist masters are demanding that he back their regressive platforms on key issues that McPow has been trying to use to woo Independents. Quite a conundrum trying to convince the public that you support Roe v. Wade and want to place Supreme Court Justices who will overturn it. He’s had relative success to date supporting both sides of an issue when dealing with small audiences around the country. However, when the Republican Convention and the debates begin, McSame will need a to make a final mass public decision as to which side he will actually stand on on the issues. Does he appeal to the base or the Independents? Kinda tough that he needs both group’s support to even have a fighting chance. Then there is that one word which could spell a rapid and decisive defeat for McGrampa…”draft”. It will be tough to flip-flop once you’ve stated your position in a debate or in front of America during the Convention. Stay tuned for the implosion of the John McCain Presidential Campaign…
August 26th, 2008 at 2:01 pmhe’s a pow you can’t blame him….
he’s a pow you can’t blame him….
he’s a pow you can’t blame him…
he’s a pow you can’t blame him…
he’s a pow you can’t blame him…
August 26th, 2008 at 2:02 pm.
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McCain, the weathervane, will turn in the wind in the conservative direction to hold his base
August 26th, 2008 at 2:02 pmDidHeJustSayThat Says:
Wayne Says:
Oval12345678 aka James K. Sayre Says:
What could possibly be more stupid than a Republican? Two Republicans…
There is a strange unexplained phenomena when you increase the amount of Republicans in a room, the total IQ shrinks exponentially equal to the increasing amount of Republicans.
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Is this “The Theory of Imbecility?”
Its the Theory of Idiocy.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pmHave to keep the name simple or Republicans can never pronounce the words. =)
Doc Rock Says:
“McCain, the weathervane, will turn in the wind in the conservative direction to hold his base”
Fine with me, then he can kiss the Independent vote goodbye.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:06 pmFrosty Cupcake Says:
OT: Thanks again for the link to the Dean/Clinton/Obama story.
Hadn’t head that take on Iowa 2004. Have already forwarded that article to a couple of people.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
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Thanks! I recommend listening to the rest of the interview – it’s pretty fascinating stuff. Democracy Now has been doing some great coverage of the DNC the past few days.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:19 pmAnd still Clintonites will vote for these clowns. Ugh. 4 more years of misery …
August 26th, 2008 at 2:21 pmmk3872, I would argue that the number of Clinton supporters who will vote for McCain is much less than the story the media is selling. Compare the number of signers at the PUMA site to the 18 million who voted for Clinton. Make it a fraction. What does that tell you?
August 26th, 2008 at 2:25 pmWhere is Jim AK/Wilke to defend his views on Climate Change? Or was he at the Big Oil/Big Energy party in Denver?
Or maybe he is up in the Arctic buying up all that future beachfront property for his new tropical resort?
August 26th, 2008 at 2:28 pmWayne Says:
When the theory of relativity is taken into account when calculating problems using the laws of motion then the calculations are much more accurate.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
And then Schrödinger came along with his quantums and his cat and screwed up relativity.
Friggin’ cat.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:31 pmSince when is the “Moonie Times” considered a “newspaper”?
August 26th, 2008 at 2:34 pmIt is uncertain if the boiling water is a 211 degrees or 212 degrees.
Therefore I can put my hand in it.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:40 pmXisithrus Says:
So McCain, once again, is letting his staff run the show – not much of an authoritarian is he?
Not much of an able-minded fellow, is he?
August 26th, 2008 at 3:01 pmMapleStreet Says:
It is uncertain if the boiling water is a 211 degrees or 212 degrees.
Therefore I can put my hand in it.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
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True! It all depends on altitude and air pressure and any chemicals that may be dissolved in the water. With all these uncertainties in the science of water boiling, we should wait for further years of testing before attempting to make pasta.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:16 pmYou really don’t understand global climate change do you. Were you a POW too?
August 26th, 2008 at 3:37 pmStill hawking that film I see…
August 26th, 2008 at 4:35 pmShayne,
That was me posting to see where JimAK/Wilke was. He is always quick to defend anything negative about Stevens, Big Oil or Climate Change.
I made that ‘tropical resort’ comment because of the opening of the summer ice flows to possible shipping in the next few years.
August 26th, 2008 at 4:35 pm18: impeachcheneythenbush:
Speaking of Cindy McCain, wouldn’t you LOVE to see a debate between the two presumptive First Ladies? Now, THAT would be a show!!
Well … maybe … would it help if Mrs. McSame went topless and bottomless? If so, Mr. McSame would probably make the little “c*nt” do it.
Cheers,
August 26th, 2008 at 7:45 pm