On Nov 1, 11:09 pm, Enough Already wrote:
> Newt Gingrich has an ambitious new book about free-market
> environmentalism (see subject line). But he seems to forget that many
> Republicans have low inherent respect for nature. It's just not in
> some people's genes to favor thrift over consumption. Those drawn to
> extractive industries are notoriously callous toward the land. Without
> government regulation there has historically been little action by
> industry to keep avarice in check. Some companies are "going green"
> but much of that is superficial. Resource takings will only rise with
> 75 MILLION more consumers annually (world net growth rate).
>
Republicans view themselves ethereal! There is no need for an
environment for Gods!
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