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10/16/2003 01:47:00 AM | Brad Plumer George Bush, environmental activist: Interesting LA Times column by Gregg Easterbrook (of "even the liberal New Republic..." fame), making the case for Bush's environmental record. Or at least making the case that Bush isn't really turning the world into a filthy cesspool and giving all our kids asthma (as Joe Lieberman claims). Honestly, the whole thing's worth reading, but the highlights are: Of course, no one's claiming that the Democrats couldn't do better. No doubt President Lieberman could jack those emission rates down even further, and put in some real fuel-economy requirements for SUVs. But it also seems important (in theory) to understand exactly what Bush has done, what the current environmental situation is, and exactly what sort of drastic reforms are really needed. So assuming Easterbrook is right (and he might not be, I'm not an expert on this topic), then this brings up a question. Should the Dems continue their over-the-top railing against Bush's environmental record? It might help them win the election, but it also obscures the current state of affairs, contributes to our culture of fear and ignorance, and, as Easterbrook argues, might even discourage Bush from taking any further steps to help the environment. Isn't that just as important as Dean's latest poll numbers? perma link |
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