Are socialists using global warming as a way to punish America?

Question

It is no surprise that most of the countries that comprise the UN are socialist and want to "reign in" the USA to try and punish it and it's dynamic economy. Since Global warming is debateably a natural occurance as it has occurred multiple times before human industrialization, why should we make changes that will probably do little good, but will harm the economy of the USA and other capitalist economies?
Jaque Chirac has proposed a "Carbon tax" against US imports, which I believe proves my point:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/01/world/europe/01climate.html?ei=5090&en=718095d16a7c2e7f&ex=1327986000&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&pagewanted=print

Answer 1

Of course they are. But that doesn't mean its not real.

Answer 2

Global warming is an environmental problem, not a political problem. As such, global warming does not belong to the right or to the left. If socialists recognize the problem, good for them. It may be the only thing that they get right. If conservatives fail to recognize the problem, then shame on them. I am a conservative that sees the problem.

A carbon tax is a method to send market signals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I believe that some form of carbon tax is necessary to spur the needed changes, but I think that the Kyoto implementation is flawed because it does not treat all countries equally. A better deal is needed.

If reducing energy consumption, lowering costs and becoming more efficient are socialist ideals, what is capitalism about? I run a Canadian pre-IPO science company and I think that reducing costs and improving profits is a good idea that will increase the value of my company. We are doing R&D to add environmental technologies to our patent portfolio. Generally, it is a good idea to find out what your customer wants and then produce it rather than produce what you want and then try and sell it. Europe is a big market, so it's nice to know that the Europeans will buy from us in the future. It is also nice to see that there will be less competition because there is not a lot of US investment in rival technologies. These factors will be good for my company's stock price. I look forward to having you as a shareholder in the future.

Answer 3

No, but they should. The USA use most of the international resources, pollute like no one else, are the richest on the planet, and then cry that it is unfair to sacrifice their lifestyle for a better environment. Everyone should care about the well being of their childrens. Of course, you can listen to guy´s like Glenn Beck and believe his propaganda and others alike have more weight then thousands of scientists. And to say it will affect economy is just wrong. At least, if we where to be wrong with global warming, I´d rather be wrong having done everything in my power, then be wrong because I have done nothing.

Answer 4

Sidestepping the GW international warming situation controversy and addressing our carbon foot print means intake, certain, as talked about the U. S. three hundred million human beings do disproportionately devour fossil fueled energies with resultant emissions, toxins. That pronounced, looking really ahead in time to the source means makes use of of 1600 million chinese and yet another 1600 million Indians, US events will be beaten.

Answer 5

This is another reason to make sure the liberal, tree hugging, environment freak, socialists in this country do not get elected president. Hillary and Obama hate America so they should not run it.

Answer 6

Facts are such bitter, stubborn things.

Answer 7

Go ahead, just say it. We promise we won't laugh at you... too much.

Just say it's a Vast Left Wing Conspiracy and get it off your chest.

Answer 8

You cons blame everyone but yourselves.

Answer 9

NO, THEIR USING IT TO SAVE YOUR GRANDCHILDREN. THERE'S NO WAY THAT'S GOING TO HURT YOU OR AMERICA

Answer 10

YES.