Bush to Address Global Warming in Annual Speech

[FabianPattberg]

I wonder what Bush will say this time?

http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsst...9856/story.htm


Fabian

[90% by 2030]

I hope he says "I have decided to leave office two years early, and apologise for all the mistakes I made during my tenure."

In reality, he will come out with some nonsense, and do very little.

We need to look beyond Bush, to the people who are working around America in US cities and states, these are the people who will help make the changes necessary to change America.

The US will catch up with the rest of the world, but Bush ain't going to change. I really don't understand how 50% of the US re-elected him last year, but I am optimistic they will not make a similar mistake next time.

[matthewtrigg]

The State of the Union Address has come and gone with nothing new.

This was Bush's last chance to really change the direction of the United States during his term in office. Its now up to the Democratic-dominated Congress or the next presidential administration (hopefully a democratic) to alter the direction of their nation.

[FabianPattberg]

Very true Matthew.

Here is the latest Democrats response:

http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsst...9975/story.htm

This sounds much more sensible in my opinion. At least it would be a start!

Fabian

[matthewtrigg]

I am particularly upset by the lack of action from Mr Bush, as our Prime Minister will only act with his 'friend' acts.

[Neil]

Completely agree with your comments, but beware placing too much emphasis on a political individual.

Yes, Bush has not delivered on climate change, but he is a democratically elected leader (kind of), who retains a relatively high level of popularity.The finger of blame should be pointed as much at the US electorate who put him there in the first place.

With regard to the Democrats, it is incredibly easy to govern when in opposition and not so easy in power. Adequately addressing climate change will mean wholesale changes to much of the American way of life. It will take an incredibly strong political party to defy the aspirations of a significantly influential section of the electorate.

I do hope your optimism is well placed Matthew.

[Martin]

Funny that. I thought Al Gore was the 'democratically' elected leader!

The next leadership battle in the US should be great value for money. Looks like a race to be the first female, black/hispanic, gay ... intelligent president!