US Policy making in the era of Trump

[D]uring remarks this weekend launching his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders promised to focus on "environmental justice."

Sanders said that "climate change is not a hoax," but rather "an existential threat to our country and the entire planet, and we intend to transform our energy system away from fossil fuel and into energy efficiency and sustainable energy. And when we do that, we're going to create millions of good-paying jobs."

The president, during his speech, criticized the "Green New Deal" for pushing for a dramatic increase in renewable energy, including wind, one of his top targets.

"When the wind stops blowing, that's the end of your electric," Trump said. Imagining a conversation between a couple, he said, "Darling, is the wind blowing today? I'd like to watch television, darling."

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I know he's ignorant, but does he really believe that's how it works? Or does he just realize that many of his supporters probably do?

"They want you to have one car, and it should be electric," he said. "New York City would have to rip down buildings and rebuild them again. I don't think so."

I don't think so, either, you moron.

And he described "Green New Deal" booster Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as "ranting and raving like a lunatic."

Well, that's rich.

When it comes to opening a section of ANWR to drilling, an issue addressed as part of the GOP tax overhaul, the president said he had thought about opposing it.

"I got it approved! And I didn't want to get it approved for a certain reason, 'cause I think someone treated me very badly. Very badly," he said.

Observers thought he was talking about Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), who has not been afraid to be critical of the president.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.