Republican nominee too favorable to environmental interests. Somehow I don't think this story will be going mainstream.
Jorge wants a Kyoto liberal in his administration?
Just another shill of the Rockefeller/Morgan CFR - Trilat seed-bed of future Presidents AND their cabinets, who've placed every president and cabinet member since WWII with the exception of RWR.
That W appointed a Corzine clone is pathetic and telling at once.
Bring back Alexander Hamilton...
This guy is an enviro wacko? I'd like to see evidence of that; investment guys aren't typically known to take the leftist position on these matters.
Golly, I thought (or hoped) the one thing we could count on our beloved President to do was to nominate ethical people.</semi-sarcasm>
Paulson is also Chairman of the Nature Conservancy, an environmental activist group that endorses the Kyoto Treaty that would require the U.S. to make economically-drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to combat the scientifically-unproven global warming threat.
As head of the Nature Conservancy, Paulson often made decisions that benefited the Conservancy at the expense of Goldman and its shareholders,” said John Carlisle, policy director at the National Legal and Policy Center. “Based on his private sector record, Paulson simply can’t be trusted as Treasury Secretary to faithfully adhere to important Administration policies on Kyoto and the environment.”
“The Goldman board failed to respond to questions about the apparent conflict-of-interest between Paulson’s environmental agenda and his management of the company,” noted Tom Borelli of the Free Enterprise Action Fund. “You do not want someone serving as a cabinet officer who has a habit of indulging his environmental hobby at the expense of his financial responsibilities.”
“President Bush took the right step in not committing the United States to a treaty that would likely cost millions of American jobs to address an unproven global warming threat,” said Steve Milloy of the Free Enterprise Action Fund. “Henry Paulson would undermine the Administration’s ability to counter global warming alarmism.”
If the president thinks another Goldman liberal will bring in the base in the next election, he is being very, very badly advised.
Do a search on Paulson at the The Nature Conservancy
Henry M. Paulson, Jr. Elected Chairman of The Nature Conservancy Board of Governors, Jan. 20, 2004
The Nature Conservancy's Board of Governors today announced that Henry M. "Hank" Paulson Jr., chairman and CEO of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., has been unanimously elected as the new chairman of the organization's national Board of Governors. Paulson currently serves as a member of the Board and as co-chair of the Conservancy's Asia Pacific Council.
"Conserving the diversity of plant and animal life on Earth is a mission of vital importance, and something I care deeply about," said Paulson. "I was drawn to The Nature Conservancy both because of its mission and because of its pragmatic, inclusive approach. An approach that, in my opinion, has produced an impressive record of achievements."
The business gurus on TV don't think much of this choice, saying he has a questionable background on Wall St. Hello, is anyone awake at the White House? They said the head of Morgan Stanley would have been a much better selection.
Unfortunately for those who are not members of the environmentalist cult, it looks like Paulson will be easily confirmed. Just like Hayden at CIA, whenever the Dems immediately signal approval I am suspicious. From this afternoon's WSJ Washington Wire:
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/
May 30, 2006, 12:18 pm
"Full Speed Ahead
"A speedy, lopsided confirmation is expected for Henry M. Paulson, President Bush’s choice to succeed John Snow as secretary of the Treasury.
"Paulson received immediate praise from senators in both parties, including Majority Leader Bill Frist (R., Tenn.) and Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, as well as House Republican leaders who’ve been eager for a stronger administration message on the economy. A spokesman for Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said Paulson will likely have scant opposition.
"Given the background check required, confirmation could come by 4th of July break, according to Republican leadership aide. –John Harwood"
I don't know too much about this guy, but the fact that Chuck Schumer backed him within a hour of his nomination, is cause for concern.
Nacht der langen Messer
I knew I had heard this guys name before. Guess what he is a big time gun banner. Big friend of the Bradys. Now as Sec of Treasuary that may not matter. Is there no qualified conservative out there somewhere.
I think Human Events has the boss-employee relationship backwards here. ;)