The press heralded this as a major accomplishment. The rush from the press as soon as it was announced suggested a high level of coordination. Like lemmings in a staged dive off a cliff, 'historic' became the media's rallying cry. There is nothing historic about the deal. In fact, news reports from November 2012 noted that China expected, in 2012, that its carbon emissions would begin to decline after 2030 because of factory upgrades, efficiencies, etc.
Erick EricksonLike so much of President Obama's decisions over the past six years, this is another photo-op with a compliant press that does not matter and will do little.
Erick EricksonI don't think that Donald Trump is a conservative. In fact, you go on Fox News, and half the people say he is and half say he isn't.
Erick Erickson[Phyllis Schlaffley and Pat Buchanan and Jeff Sessions] do know conservatism, but I think they are wrong.
Erick EricksonAt what point do the people tell the politicians to go to hell? At what point do they get off the couch, march down to their state legislatorโs house, pull him outside, and beat him to a bloody pulp for being an idiot?
Erick EricksonChristians should not be hostile, they should not hate, they should not judge, and they should not condemn. But they also must not shy away from real Truth and real Christianity. Just because so many have โitching earsโ and โwill accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passionsโ does not mean Christians should be willing to scratch that itch.
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