Comments on: Fighting back against climate change deniers

By: JeffM

JeffM — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:31:54 +0000

Exactly what is the tipping point in your context? Is it the point at which the government has promised free carbon credits to enough corporations to defect and close down or minimize the Chamber of Commerce? If so, AGW supporters have used such dirty tactics before, although more typically on people.

American’s place global warming last on the list of national priorities, according to polls. American businesses ultimately must cater to the American people…consumers, all. Chamber defectors have taken action based on some economic decision process. Whether global warming is or isn’t a manmade thing is of no consequence. Global warming is political issue. Period. Politicans are trying to muster votes for some version of Cap and Trade. Nike and Apple are trying to similarly appeal to their customers who they presume would support Cap and Trade.

There’s big money in it for them if they parlay their actions carefully. Nike, Apple, and the others know what they’re doing. It’s just business.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:37:15 +0000

Klem - consider the influence that brands like Apple and Nike wield over the consumer landscape. I believe the tipping point has already passed!

By: Klem

Klem — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:34:20 +0000

So it seems that a tipping point has been achieved in the US

The US Chamber of Commerce has 3 million members and they have lost a couple of dozen members over this issue. And this is what you call a tipping point? Good lord.

Cap & Trade will languish indefinitely in the US Senate. By doing this, your US cousins have already taken the lead. Deal with it.