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NoOneMan

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3. Take what immediate action?

Reply to trailmonkee (Original post)

Thu Nov 1, 2012, 03:29 PM

Nov 2012

This is really exciting that climate change is finally the topic of the day. But what are we going to actually do about it?

The easiest, most effective measure would be to curtail the GDP. Is that on the table?

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New York Times: 'In a surprise announcement' Bloomberg Backs Obama, Citing Climate [View all] trailmonkee Nov 2012 OP

Shows its not only math... C_U_L8R Nov 2012 #1

Is someone cooking microwave popcorn? Incitatus Nov 2012 #2

I can't imagine Freepers ever had much love for Bloomberg, who is quite liberal on social issues. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #4

No but their heads will still explode because Bloomberg usually sides with pubbies. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #7

Bloomberg basically sides with whomever is best for him politically. NYC Liberal Nov 2012 #9

Take what immediate action? NoOneMan Nov 2012 #3

good for Bloomberg n/t Enrique Nov 2012 #5

This will have some effect ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #6

And some Republicans, too. Eventually, Reality catches up to everyone. randome Nov 2012 #8

I hope it impacts some Republicans as well. ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #10

Surprise! It's Real! Zambero Nov 2012 #11

Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) SB2 Nov 2012 #12

thanks trailmonkee Nov 2012 #13

Christe, McDonnell, and now Bloomberg. tanyev Nov 2012 #14

Why is it surprising? LisaL Nov 2012 #15

Well, Bloomberg had said he wasn't going to endorse Cha Nov 2012 #16