Congressman says trees are bad for the planet

[Liberal_in_LA]

Congressman says trees are bad for the planet

California's Dana Rohrabacher says that if we really want to cool the planet, we should get rid of those harmful trees.

One representative in Washington says we need to start cutting down trees to help combat global warming.

If you want to reread that line, go ahead — but it’s true. During a congressional hearing this week, U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), said he doesn’t believe in global warming and that he believes cutting trees down could be the solution — if in fact global warming does exist.

Speaking to the top American climate diplomat, Todd Stern, Rohrabacher asked, "Is there some thought being given to subsidizing the clearing of rainforests in order for some countries to eliminate that production of greenhouse gases?" Rohrabacher went on, asking, “Would people be supportive of cutting down older trees in order to plant younger trees as a means to prevent this disaster from happening?"

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/politics/blogs/congressman-says-trees-are-bad-for-the-planet

[sakabatou]

1. Let me get my clue bat

[peacebird]

2. He's stealing a line from Reagan

I remember the Olyphant cartoon from back in the day:

Two garages - the first was full of trees, the second had a couple cars running and exhaust spewing.

Reagan stood alongside the Olyphant character who was saying "Mr. President -
I'll take door number one"

[Gabi Hayes]

4. it's all about plant respiration, and how RW maniacs are trying to argue that

it causes CO2 buildup.

[iemitsu]

6. yep, straight from the reagan script book.

trees cause pollution.

[appleannie1]

3. He wants us all oxygen deprived so we are as dumb as he is

[LiberalEsto]

5. I think Republicans are VERY bad for the planet

Locking them up in padded cells would reduce some of their noxious emissions.

[Maru Kitteh]

7. Really? What the ever-loving-hell is WRONG with these people?