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Democrats Just Blocked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Push For A Green New Deal Committee
The Huffington Post ^ | December 20, 2018 | by Alexander C. Kaufman

Posted on 12/21/2018 7:05:33 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Instead, Democrats are sticking to their original plan, and channeled Exxon Mobil in an announcement refusing to bar members who take fossil fuel money.

Democratic leaders on Thursday tapped Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) to head a revived U.S. House panel on climate change, all but ending a dramatic monthlong effort to establish a select committee on a Green New Deal.

Castor’s appointment came as a surprise to proponents of a Green New Deal.

Despite weeks of protests demanding House Democrats focus efforts next year on drafting a Green New Deal, the sort of sweeping economic policy that scientists say matches the scale of the climate crisis, Castor told E&E News the plan was “not going to be our sole focus.”

The announcement comes as a loss for Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). Her meteoric rise and devoted base made it seem as if she were poised to win the burgeoning cadre of leftist Democrats a beachhead in a select committee that, even with limited capacity, would have demonstrated tangible power in Washington.

But, if it’s defeat, it’s bittersweet. The campaign, seemingly quixotic at first, shifted the stagnant climate policy debate not just to the left but, for the first time, in the direction of policies that could make a dent in surging global emissions and curb soaring income inequality.

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To: Cheerio
That is one man's opinion only and I certainly do not share it. I bet you thought Huma was pretty also (standing next to the Hidelbeast)!!

You would lose that bet. AOC is pretty. She may be an 11.3 on the Richter Insanity Scale but she is easy on the eyes.

When America starts picking it's leaders on being "pretty" we are in some pretty deep straits as a country.

Popularity is what put Kennedy in the White House. We got Clinton because of popularity. The Cult of Personality is alive and well and the Democrats own it.

21 posted on 12/21/2018 7:22:16 AM PST by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: rjsimmon

“She’s pretty”??? If you like Mr. Ed or other equine stars. I’d say she needs a feedbag.


22 posted on 12/21/2018 7:27:21 AM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The campaign, seemingly quixotic at first, shifted the stagnant climate policy debate not just to the left but, for the first time, in the direction of policies that could make a dent in surging global emissions and curb soaring income inequality.

And cure world hunger and AIDS. Before lunch. Sycophants like this Alexander Kaufman are making Ocasio-Cortez the vessel for all their hopes and desires. They are completely out of their minds.

23 posted on 12/21/2018 7:27:34 AM PST by Dahoser
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To: hal ogen
“She’s pretty”??? If you like Mr. Ed or other equine stars. I’d say she needs a feedbag.

Yep, she's pretty. I suggest that you are viewing her through political spectacles. Were she on the conservative side of the fence, you might view her differently.

24 posted on 12/21/2018 7:41:33 AM PST by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: bagster

25 posted on 12/21/2018 7:42:50 AM PST by Rusty0604
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To: rjsimmon

Nope. It’s the V.


26 posted on 12/21/2018 7:44:29 AM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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To: Libloather

Sens. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., and Chris Coons, D-Del., on Wednesday introduced a carbon tax bill to combat climate change, just days before the end of the current session of Congress.

The bill is similar to bipartisan legislation introduced in the House last month that would tax carbon emissions and return the proceeds to American households as a dividend.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/sens-jeff-flake-and-chris-coons-to-introduce-bipartisan-carbon-tax-bill


27 posted on 12/21/2018 7:45:14 AM PST by Rusty0604
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To: rjsimmon

Don’t be too sure.

She is only one person, but there are growing hordes of lunatics behind her.


28 posted on 12/21/2018 7:45:22 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: bigbob
Nope. It’s the V.

Oooh, you're right! I forgot that one.

29 posted on 12/21/2018 7:47:01 AM PST by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The bug-eyed Bolshevik...backbencher!


30 posted on 12/21/2018 7:48:27 AM PST by Don Corleone (Nothing makes the delusional more furious than truth.)
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To: rjsimmon

Nope. To each his own.


31 posted on 12/21/2018 7:50:31 AM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

When anyone says “climate policy” grab your wallet and run for your life!


32 posted on 12/21/2018 7:51:36 AM PST by cgbg (Hidden behind the social justice warrior mask is corruption and sexual deviance.)
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To: rjsimmon
Yep, she's pretty. I suggest that you are viewing her through political spectacles. Were she on the conservative side of the fence, you might view her differently.


33 posted on 12/21/2018 7:54:11 AM PST by bagster ("Even bad men love their mamas".)
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To: bagster

LOL!


34 posted on 12/21/2018 7:56:28 AM PST by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

There is no climate debate.

There is only the whining drivelous blather from the Euro worshipping Democrats


35 posted on 12/21/2018 7:56:33 AM PST by bert ( (KE. N.P. N.C. +12) Invade Honduras. Provide a military government)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
OCortexpig
36 posted on 12/21/2018 7:57:06 AM PST by BTerclinger (MAGA)
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To: Cheerio

Illegal immigrants and there spawn?


37 posted on 12/21/2018 8:01:00 AM PST by stillfree? (Don't let illegals turn your state into California.)
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To: Cheerio
When America starts picking it's leaders on being "pretty" we are in some pretty deep straits as a country

Like Freepers with Sarah Palin. If she was exactly the same person in every way, except she looked like Andrea Mitchell, Freepers would be revolted by her.
38 posted on 12/21/2018 8:18:51 AM PST by Old Yeller (Auto-correct has become my worst enema.)
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To: rjsimmon
p01c

If she had a (R) by her name everyone here would be talking about how cute she is.

39 posted on 12/21/2018 8:21:15 AM PST by Snickering Hound
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To: rjsimmon

“One day this poor little girl is going to wake up to the fact that she was elected for two reasons:

1- Has a “D” firmly etched after her name
2- She’s pretty”

3- She beat someone in the primary who did not even bother campaigning.


40 posted on 12/21/2018 8:23:22 AM PST by EQAndyBuzz ("We The People" has turned into "You, The Subjects.")
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