A new study published by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) disputes the idea that the Green New Deal would have any effect on the environment, concluding that the impact on the Earth’s climate would be minimal at best.
The environmental pipe dream brought to you by the Democrat party’s rising socialist would abolish fossil fuels, eliminate millions of jobs, cost households $600,000 annually at an overall price tag of $93 trillion, and do NOTHING to stem the tide of climate change.
“Notwithstanding the assertions from GND [Green New Deal] proponents that it is an essential policy to confront purportedly adverse climate phenomena,” the report reads, “the future temperature impacts of the zero-emissions objective would be barely distinguishable from zero.”
Barely. Distinguishable. From zero.
The AEI also concluded that the Green New Deal’s “central premise” of depleting America’s energy-producing natural resources (oil and gas) and using other green energy sources to create jobs and increase the economy “is not to be taken seriously.”
NEW: Green New Deal Would Have NO Effect on Climate!
“B/c the US only accounts for a fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, zero emissions would only cut future temps by 0.083-0.173 degrees Celsius by 2100”
Barely distinguishable from zero. #ampFW https://t.co/2rse94ugTG
— FreedomWorks (@FreedomWorks) April 25, 2019
Not Just Ocasio-Cortez
While it may seem easy to point and laugh at the ‘author’ of the GND – Ocasio-Cortez has claimed the policy is necessary because the world will end in 12 years and compared the fight against climate change to World War II – it’s important to note that this is a widely supported plan within the Democrat party, amongst both fringe and mainstream members.
Several 2020 Democratic presidential contenders are backing the plan, having clearly not read it, despite its staggering projected cost of $93 trillion and now having no real effect on the environment. Additionally, and despite its insanity, 92 House Democrats have co-sponsored the resolution.
In short, Democrats are trying to fleece taxpayers for the sole purpose of placating the radical environmental extremist voters in their party.
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The AEI report notes that the GND’s social programs alone would cost $9 trillion annually – social programs which include government-run healthcare ($3.2 trillion), an employment guarantee ($680 billion) and so-called ‘free’ college and family and medical leave ($107 billion).
That’s quite a fleecing.
NRCC National Press Secretary Michael McAdams dismissed what some experts have called the “magical thinking” of an all-renewable energy future by sacrificing the well-being of the economy and taxpayers wallets.
“This study further solidifies the reality that the socialist Democrats and their insane policy proposals are a complete and absolute joke,” McAdams said in a statement.
Sadly, if a Democrat takes the White House in 2020 and tries to implement this ‘insane’ legislation, the joke will have been on the American people. And it won’t be all that funny.
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how fucking dumb is this useless waste of air. of course we have climate change, it’s called seasons.
The whole climate change business is a smoke screen. It is all a scam. The real objective is government control and redistribution of resources. And to destroy the “Bill of Rights”.
The whole climate change business is a smoke screen. It is all a scam. The real objective is government control and redistribution of resources. And to destroy the “Bill of Rights”.
Why does anybody listen to this fool?
Poor little bartender. She is crashing and will soon burn!! Was she planning on making other countries abide by her wild dreams? Never heard her say anything about other countries that inhabit the planet Earth. Maybe she just means Western Civilization, i.e. America, will end in 12 years.!
Poor little bartender. She is crashing and will soon burn!! Was she planning on making other countries abide by her wild dreams? Never heard her say anything about other countries that inhabit the planet Earth. Maybe she just means Western Civilization, i.e. America, will end in 12 years.!
Climate models can be made to say anything. They are wildly inaccurate. And if your temperature recording stations are not ‘up to code’, the data they give us is worthless.
I’ve been in hard science for forty years. The entire climate change business is just that: a business. Humans can affect the environment negatively, but numerous climate and other scientists recognize that the situation is highly complex and that the proposals are preposterous.
I’ve been in hard science for forty years. The entire climate change business is just that: a business. Humans can affect the environment negatively, but numerous climate and other scientists recognize that the situation is highly complex and that the proposals are preposterous.
Have to jump into this because factory farming is not a sham. It is devastation to the surrounding communities. If you don’t think so go a take a whiff! Socialists programs especially when espoused by an actress getting along as a bartender and poorly representing the case is a lost leader; but the environment needs to be taken care or else human beings will not have decent surroundings in which to grow and thrive.
I’ve never seen so many dumb people in the Democrats and many others as we have today, need to get rid of all them.
I’ve never seen so many dumb people in the Democrats and many others as we have today, need to get rid of all them.
The AEI. That’s hilarious. What the hell ELSE did you expect them, of all people, to say about AOC?!?! Someone in the pockets of the oil companies opposes green energy. This is not news, this is just business as usual: start with your ideology and work backwards to “facts” that you like, ignoring all contrary studies.
“In other news, a study commissioned by the National Beef Association finds that chicken is instantly deadly and all vegans die within a year. We see no reason to assume bias here, and will treat this like absolute fact, like the amazing objective journalists we are.”
“In further news, a study commissioned by the National Council of Burglars has determined that locks are totally ineffective at preventing theft, and also cause cancer. We here at Burglary Insider strongly encourage you to follow their advice and leave your doors wide open at night.”
God what else is new. She is just a waste to the human race.
God what else is new. She is just a waste to the human race.
Socialists like Cortez will say anything to get power and control and then become tyrannical to keep control and power, it’s a proven socialist plan. They must be confronted at every turn.
Follow the money.
Follow the money.
First of all, CO2 doesn’t control the temperature and its impact is far less than water vapor, ash from volcanoes, sand particles (dust) from the deserts, all of which we can’t control. The “science” is as bogus as a tree that grows plastic bottles.
Now, what you’ve done is very productive in an ecological sense. Remember to keep the brush and weeds down and clear the dead growth–it will cut down on the fires the spew ash into the air.
I agree that we all need to do our part of help the environment. On our property, we took a spot that was just rough ground and underbrush, cleared it and built a small pond. It didn’t take long until we had a new home for all kinds of frogs and turtles. We have deer and fox who come to drink at the pond.
I agree that we all need to do our part of help the environment. On our property, we took a spot that was just rough ground and underbrush, cleared it and built a small pond. It didn’t take long until we had a new home for all kinds of frogs and turtles. We have deer and fox who come to drink at the pond.
I’m a senior and I worry about the environment for my grandchildren. Climate change, has always existed and will likely do what it pleases no matter what we try to do about it. However I truly believe that protecting the environment is something we all should do. I managed to buy a little land and I do my best to make it friendlier to wildlife. Forest is selectively timbered to allow better growth of existing trees that are left untouched in rows between the cleared areas allowing better growth and more room for wildlife. I have built multiple ponds to supply water for wildlife and to grow fish for meals. If I could suggest something that I think should be done it would be to pass legislation that new homes have to be built to higher efficiency standards. Yes it would increase the cost of a new home but better insulation, better appliances and lighting, all would reduce energy usage. I think that protecting the environment is something that we the people of the world need to do and not the dreams of fancy that will likely cost us all while providing no benefit to us. Building better homes and business buildings will go a long way toward reducing energy usage and eventually older homes may need to be updated on a year by year basis excluding the elderly and disabled. Tax breaks to those who manage to do these new standards to help cover the cost along with utility discounts for reducing usage.
First of all, I’m tired of a bartender and a loser (Al Gore) telling me that CO2 control is going to save Earth, it’s absolute bullshit from the start.
Secondly, for people who can’t even make their predictive models work without CHANGING THE HISTORICAL DATA, they just don’t get it–they aren’t smart enough to control the weather.
Finally, there is the cost. How in hell are they going to get $600,000 a year out of a guy making $15/hr? That is about $274/hr short of $600k needed BEFORE BUYING FOOD, PAYING RENT, AND BUYING CLOTHES.
Just saying…
First of all, I’m tired of a bartender and a loser (Al Gore) telling me that CO2 control is going to save Earth, it’s absolute bullshit from the start.
Secondly, for people who can’t even make their predictive models work without CHANGING THE HISTORICAL DATA, they just don’t get it–they aren’t smart enough to control the weather.
Finally, there is the cost. How in hell are they going to get $600,000 a year out of a guy making $15/hr? That is about $274/hr short of $600k needed BEFORE BUYING FOOD, PAYING RENT, AND BUYING CLOTHES.
Just saying…
” New Study Shows Green New Deal Is Costly to Taxpayers But WORTHLESS to Environment” – Costly to taxpayers – Beneficial to politicians (kick backs) and worthless to the environment. The perfect Democrat plan. Remember Diane Feinstein’s husband was the benefactor of a billion dollar contract on that “high speed train to nowhere” in California – which has since ben abandoned – BUT none of the money returned. Look at who benefitted most from failed Solyndra. In the news today the mayor of Baltimore – Catherine Pugh – caught up in a corruption scandal has fled the state. Democrats continue to elect and re-elect corrupt politicians and then cry because they live in a s**hole. Einstein’s definition of insanity: “Repeating the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.”
We can – we MUST – save ourselves. Of course, DIVINE guidance is necessary too. What I’m saying is that GOD will not save us against our wills.
We can – we MUST – save ourselves. Of course, DIVINE guidance is necessary too. What I’m saying is that GOD will not save us against our wills.
This child minded young girl, mocks and lies she has no facts but what she makes up. If she has a Bible read Job 37,especially verse 13,He causes it to come,whether for correction, Or for His land,Or for mercy. Stop freaking out , these are signs that our Savior is coming back and coming soon.
Whenever I hear people declare that Obama’s policies FINALLY took effect, I think “Geez! This guy must have been not only a genius, but quite the generous fellow, to design his master plan to flower AFTER he left office, thus giving the credit to the next guy. What a wonderful guy”. Does anyone with a brain actually believe that bullshit?!
Whenever I hear people declare that Obama’s policies FINALLY took effect, I think “Geez! This guy must have been not only a genius, but quite the generous fellow, to design his master plan to flower AFTER he left office, thus giving the credit to the next guy. What a wonderful guy”. Does anyone with a brain actually believe that bullshit?!
But, but we need to do something!!! This reminds me. During President Obama’s two terms I heard something like “I know things are not that great, but it would be worse if Barrack Obama were not elected.” Now that things are looking up I hear “Yeah, but it got better because of the 8 years of President Obama’s policies that finally took effect”. The truth is they don’t really know or want to admit that taxes and regulations are wet blankets on the economy, and that is what we had for 8 years.
There are too many ProudAmericans that won’t let that happen :-)
@DanzGeorge (twitter)
These people don’t live in reality. If the US would happen to adopt the GND guidelines (no I’m NOT looking to do that), but no other country made any changes, how on earth do they think that would make ANY significant difference in “climate change”. They know it won’t; it’s all part of their agenda to take over complete control of everything.
These people don’t live in reality. If the US would happen to adopt the GND guidelines (no I’m NOT looking to do that), but no other country made any changes, how on earth do they think that would make ANY significant difference in “climate change”. They know it won’t; it’s all part of their agenda to take over complete control of everything.
Is that the London Bridge in Arizona?? LOL!!
Is that the London Bridge in Arizona?? LOL!!
Not one of the things I called her was incorrect or knee jerk. She is 29. She is NOT a scientist. She’s not very bright, and she’s an ex-bartender. maybe trollop got you riled?
Kindly Google for the phrase “not even wrong wolfgang pauli.” This will neatly summarize my opinion of your reasoning about the Industrial Revolution– especially the part where you back it up with a tirade of kneejerk insults instead of, you know, any reference to actual peer-reviewed climate science whatsoever. (It’s absolutely fascinating that this very important phase “peer-reviewed” appears NOWHERE in this article about the AEI study whatsoever…)
Bet you dollars to donuts this is one of those reports where if you actually talked to any of the climate scientists cited in it, they’d point out they were trying to draw the exact opposite conclusions of Ben Zycher. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen that when some alt-right nutjob quotes a study, so I feel free comfortable assuming it’s probably true here too. :)
Kindly Google for the phrase “not even wrong wolfgang pauli.” This will neatly summarize my opinion of your reasoning about the Industrial Revolution– especially the part where you back it up with a tirade of kneejerk insults instead of, you know, any reference to actual peer-reviewed climate science whatsoever. (It’s absolutely fascinating that this very important phase “peer-reviewed” appears NOWHERE in this article about the AEI study whatsoever…)
Bet you dollars to donuts this is one of those reports where if you actually talked to any of the climate scientists cited in it, they’d point out they were trying to draw the exact opposite conclusions of Ben Zycher. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen that when some alt-right nutjob quotes a study, so I feel free comfortable assuming it’s probably true here too. :)
Blue, the only degree she got was in “stupid.”
We KNOW that George Soros is backing AOC. Soros is a member of the Club of Rome, the powerful leftist group which seeks a global government run via the UN. (They are also on record advocating using an enemy, either real, or one ‘created for that purpose’, to bring the nations together, making the switch to global government easier.)
We also know that AOC is not very smart, to be kind about it. So I am wondering whether AOC really believes this nonsense she is peddling about “global warming” or if she is following orders.
I think it may be both. She doesn’t have the intellectual horsepower to think for herself on the issue. So she is probably a true believer for ideological reasons. But now that Soros put her in office, AOC is parroting Club of Rome members like Al Gore. Gore and other CoR members have said it is necessary to make outrageous claims in order to motivate people to give them the power they say they need to combat global warming. Thus AOC says the world will end in 12 years unless we pass the GND (Gore: “I’ve been saying that for 30 years”), using the outrageous claims advocated by the Club of Rome.
AOC is so obviously incompetent that not even environmentalists who like parts of the GND are admitting that her legislation is a non-starter, unworkable, infeasible, and would not achieve its goals even if implemented.
In fact, when AOC says the world will end in 12 years, EVERYONE knows it isn’t true-because she said it.
We KNOW that George Soros is backing AOC. Soros is a member of the Club of Rome, the powerful leftist group which seeks a global government run via the UN. (They are also on record advocating using an enemy, either real, or one ‘created for that purpose’, to bring the nations together, making the switch to global government easier.)
We also know that AOC is not very smart, to be kind about it. So I am wondering whether AOC really believes this nonsense she is peddling about “global warming” or if she is following orders.
I think it may be both. She doesn’t have the intellectual horsepower to think for herself on the issue. So she is probably a true believer for ideological reasons. But now that Soros put her in office, AOC is parroting Club of Rome members like Al Gore. Gore and other CoR members have said it is necessary to make outrageous claims in order to motivate people to give them the power they say they need to combat global warming. Thus AOC says the world will end in 12 years unless we pass the GND (Gore: “I’ve been saying that for 30 years”), using the outrageous claims advocated by the Club of Rome.
AOC is so obviously incompetent that not even environmentalists who like parts of the GND are admitting that her legislation is a non-starter, unworkable, infeasible, and would not achieve its goals even if implemented.
In fact, when AOC says the world will end in 12 years, EVERYONE knows it isn’t true-because she said it.
your right.
when one goes, another takes it’s place. but really, there isn’t one. just evil people out for themselves. if there was one, it’s name would be george soros.
when one goes, another takes it’s place. but really, there isn’t one. just evil people out for themselves. if there was one, it’s name would be george soros.
Yes, because it is totally sane, rational, and proportional to see this as fundamentally a theological issue.
Just remember, honey… your side’s already had two wrong guesses at the Antichrist and never apologized nor explained your mistakes. Obama AND Gorbachev AND Ocasio-Cortez can’t all be the Antichrist at once!
(Oh, wait, this is the Trump era where the facts don’t matter. Sure. There are three Antichrists. Why the hell not…)
Why??? She makes me laugh.
Why??? She makes me laugh.
Look up the Justice Democrats and read the crap on their website. It isn’t her, it is the organization that she represents that is scripting everything she says and does and they have a plan.
We have to learn to ignore her. She’s going nowhere. We must shout, “Away from me, SATAN!” and mean it.