Cap-and-Trade Protectionism

All the idiots that voted for Obama and the Dems will get the life they deserve. Higher gas, higher heating costs, higher food costs, higher everything - except of course our standard of living that will just go down the toilet (Maybe there will be a toilet tax as well). BUT HEY isn't that what you wanted. To bring everyone down so there would be a level playing field.

Just remember that those on the bottom will alway be on the bottom because they are expecting someone from the top to give them hand outs. All you stupid 18-28 year old who voted for Obama guess what - good luck on getting a private sector job and your younger siblings will never be able to afford a house at 20% interest rates. Oh and that nice house or business or cash that you think you will inherit from you parents - you won't get it - nope it will go to pay for someone's 10 kids who spent their life on welfare and crack.

masibi of OR 12:09AM March 20, 2009

First of all, it's difficult to weigh in with any logical conclusion on cutting greenhouse emissions when the concept of climate change hasn't even been resolved yet. Next, even if we could scientifically prove that these emissions are causing an unproven theory, using an extreme soution such as cap and trade would be like a doctor prescribing medication without a diagnosis. In my mind, this climate change "crap" is more alarmist thinking like the asteroid hitting the earth theory, or perhaps the Y2K hysteria, how about the machines taking over the world story? I could go on and on. Democrats, alarmists, and even the UN have a strategy- let us help you.....save you from yourself! This is insanity!!!

Steve of OR 2:40PM March 19, 2009

What mechanism do you propose to cut greenhouse emissions?

Brad Johnson of DC 8:28AM March 19, 2009

The worst part of this mess is that we've done a successful cap and trade program already - one designed to reduce acid rain. Companies were able to comply with the program for millions of dollars less than expected and it has had noticeable positive benefits for the health of US citizens. If we can build that system intelligently, why on earth does the current proposed cap and trade program feel like it written in the back room of a hash-den.

And if the environment is so important, why is President Obama constantly driving around for town halls and such? I understand the President has some duties and events he should go to, but he needs to stop running for re-election and start actually taking the time to run the country.

geoff of TN 3:03PM March 18, 2009