Is Global Warming a Democratic way to fight Big Oil and the GOP?

Question

Nothing can put the big hurt on Oil companies more than global warming.

Since Big Oil contributes 95% to Republicans and averages only about 5% to 8% to democrats, could this be an attempt to take away some of the power that the Republicans hold so dear?

If you think about it, it makes sense! A rapid push to change enviromental awarness will hurt Big Oil and will hurt the GOP!

But how bad will it hurt us at the pump. I don't think anyone want to step on the toes of big oil, so Global Warming is the next best thing - an indirect attack.

http://www.buyblue.org/node/869/view/summary

http://www.buyblue.org/node/538/view/summary

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Is that why Republicans have been crying foul and claiming Global Warming isn't real?

Answer 1

I think it is and i think they have been very successful at it

Answer 2

I agree with your basic premise but disagree with
your conclusion.We,the consumer,are basically responsible
for the hold Big Oil has on the world.Our desire for bigger cars,bigger homes,more gadgets and less responsibility for our own contributions to the problem,hence,the solution,has made it problematic.It is entirely possible for each of us to
cut our energy consumption by 15-20% without in any way lessening our standard of living.We are the ones who can change it-government is not proactive.We can be and should be catalyst for change.Global warming is all of our fault.