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It was indirectly pointed out that in my last blog I inaccurately paraphrased the underlying theme of Newt Gingrich's latest book on the environment. I reported, "[Gingrich] asserted that the only feasible way to protect the Earth is by using market-oriented and entrepreneurial incentives." Let me reveal the defining quote from Gingrich's interview in Outside magazine: "[Environmentalism's real opportunity is] to combine market-oriented, entrepreneurial incentives that work in America with the science and technology that have made us the most successful country in history." Now, allow me to direct you to the definite article "the" placed in reference to "science and technology," which could be interpreted as only the science and technology that is accepted by one because that specific S&T supports one's stance on an issue. Later in my blog I point out Gingrich's skepticism of data on climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says this: "Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as is now evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level." But in the video (one I found after a hasty internet search), it appears that Gingrich would flaunt that "climate change," a generic term in this context, is natural and historical, and science hasn't proven otherwise. I guess it's necessary that the "Climate Change" to which I refer is of the unique/unequivocal type caused by global industrialization. I suppose my greater point is that there is a huge skepticism of science and technology that would restrict the free market. Science will never be proven, but I insist that theories are significant, and more importantly, humans must ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION.

Now let me move forward to admit that my use of a quote from an online editorial was a mistake, only so far as I accepted this phrase: "...the most innovative market based environmental strategies have come from [the Left]" (emphasis mine). Originally, I read it as (and I'm paraphrasing here): "Leftists also come up with successful and innovative market based environmental strategies." I apologize to all the innovative conservatives who felt slighted by this. Great, now that we got that out of the way, let me say: whoever the fuck can make our society more and more environmentally friendly, let'em stand up. As we move into the 2008 elections, Lefts and Rights are gonna be at each others' necks. Democrats are trying to prove they are Christian. Republicans are trying to prove they care about the environment. Whatever. In the end, hopefully the environment is saved. Newt Gingrich, from what I've seen, is a dick.

Vote for Barack Obama (a champion representative of the average person who reaches across political boundaries), learn about the Tragedy of the Commons, and don't forget to celebrate Buy Nothing Day (November 23, 2008).

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