“Freedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matter much. That would be a mere shadow of freedom. The test of its substance is the right to differ as to things that touch the heart of the existing order.” – Justice Robert H. Jackson (1892-1954)
“There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.” – George Washington (1793)
With a huge portion of America’s business not being done from Covid lockdown, only 13% of carbon emissions were reduced.. Biden has stated a goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2030 and 100% by 2050. What would that look like if we do not move to block this guy who hasn’t had an honest job in over 50 years?
The Left answers this with an optimistic, ‘use renewables’. After decades of subsidies and mandates, where are we on that, you might ask. Glad you did. 80% of American energy is generated by fossil fuels and nuclear. Most renewable uses right now are wind and hydropower which are not available in most areas. These make up nearly 20% of the current renewable use. 2% of the renewable market is solar. Ask around how reliable that is…
The Left ignorantly counters with a this is now but later it will be better. In a sense, one has to love that optimism. As a measuring stick, keep in mind that the photovoltaic effect was discovered in 1888. There has been very little gain from this in about 150 years.
Yet Biden pontificates:
“The signs are unmistakable, the science undeniable. Cost of inaction keeps mounting.”
Some of us who once pushed hardcore for these very ideas look on at the absurdity and wonder what in the world the Left is thinking. Look back at your history books or newspapers or other sources and track the real science. Our environment is cleaner than it has been in decades. Look at the numbers who die because of climate related disasters and realize how far down the numbers are from the past. This is the real science that should be followed. Not the alarmist drone that has added substantially nothing to the welfare of humanity. Speaking of welfare, has anyone noticed how well even the poorest among us are living overall and how much the standard of living has risen?
All of this will be gone if we follow Biden’s worship of Gia over real science.
Na/GloPoWriMo #25:Pieces d'Occasion by Michael Doyle
Every day has its celebration When approached with fascination Given with grace and latitude Grateful to be alive is not a platitude In a world spinning the right direction With enough intimacy to make connection To know my daughters are alive and well That they will live to tell their tale Even as the oldest tells me of changes to my voice And how it is that the vaccination taken by choice Has brought back the cough I once had From sarcoidosis and that it makes her sad So, I tell her yet another bad daddy joke As she grimaces and I again quietly choke Still, we are all standing on our feet To this old heart that is good enough and sweet I offer my praise for today and every day We ae on this side of the ground, able to make our way
(c) April 25, 2021 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“One single object … [will merit] the endless gratitude of the society: that of restraining the judges from usurping legislation.” – Thomas Jefferson, letter to Edward Livingston, 1825
Heading out of Australia to escape this Aussie winter. First stop Japan, then UK/Ireland and if work doesn't call me back, onto Chicago. I will make it up as I go along
