tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post4430819375773915713..comments2024-03-25T07:29:08.216-04:00Comments on 2 Political Junkies: Heather Heidelbaugh, Climate Science DenierMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439330154875628083noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-16614188647026370232012-11-04T11:26:50.938-05:002012-11-04T11:26:50.938-05:00Once upon a time, Democrats were the party of the ...Once upon a time, Democrats were the party of the poor and working man, and wanted more aid and more regulation of business practices. Republicans were the party of business, but they made the argument that if business thrives, more poor people get jobs. So, for example, you would think that national healthcare would have been a win for both parties, but the health insurance companies got tied up with Wall Street and the great blocking began. <br /><br />I remember the seventies and eighties, when everyone agreed (generically) that pollution is bad. But Republicans would argue first that specific instances were not, in fact pollution and second when discussing national policy, Republicans would argue for market based solutions (like cap and trade) to make policy more efficient and less wasteful. <br /><br />Now, post-Clinton, Democrats embrace he more efficient solutions to address climate change. And the Republicans have retreated into fantasy and reject the science they disagree with (like with macro economics and evolution).EdHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109361235271107574noreply@blogger.com