tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882908810289419378.post1571644778552480846..comments2023-10-29T08:39:38.306-07:00Comments on Purple People Vote: Why Is Global Warming and Energy Independence a Political Issue?kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03347537654817446050noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882908810289419378.post-646631114418639552007-12-18T10:57:00.000-08:002007-12-18T10:57:00.000-08:00It's disappointing GOP doesn't rethink this issue....It's disappointing GOP doesn't rethink this issue. Going green doesn't have to be done in a way that hurts business.kmorrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347537654817446050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882908810289419378.post-79866381454986724562007-12-05T17:35:00.000-08:002007-12-05T17:35:00.000-08:00Kathy,I'm afraid that the GOP hasn't really been g...Kathy,<BR/><BR/>I'm afraid that the GOP hasn't really been green since the Nixon years. He created the EPA and signed various laws. Reagan was terrible on the environment and the current President isn't much better.Steve Nizerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096133883878049976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2882908810289419378.post-27204540402372232132007-12-03T19:52:00.000-08:002007-12-03T19:52:00.000-08:00Hi, Kathy-Some thoughts:1) On your accurate point ...Hi, Kathy-<BR/><BR/>Some thoughts:<BR/><BR/>1) On your accurate point as to why only Senator McCain and Huck have focused any attention on the environment... <BR/><BR/>A couple of theories:<BR/><BR/>a) The strong identification of the environmental issue with Al Gore, by definition, makes it something which GOP primary voters make less than a high priority. Of course, the issue (like all issues) runs far more deeply than that, and whether or note Al Gore supports something really doesn't have any bearing on whether it's wise or unwise...<BR/><BR/>b) Traditionally, the GOP has been aligned w/ business interests, and they have not been traditionally friendly to tighter environmental controls.<BR/><BR/>However, I also agree with your basic point that:<BR/><BR/>"Maybe I'm biased because I love the outdoors, but I don't understand the arguments against protecting the environment and becoming energy independent."<BR/><BR/>It's a logical conclusion, because we as a society all agree that protecting the environment and becoming energy independent are good and desirable things. <BR/><BR/>This distinguishes the green issue from other issues (i.e., wars or gun control or abortion), where by definition, there are two camps of voters and politicians (by and large). Nobody, in contrast, takes stands AGAINST the environment... as well they shouldn't...<BR/><BR/>(Finally - thanks for your comment on Election Night HQ, earlier)...ElectionNightHQ.com Publisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784291397553601187noreply@blogger.com