Google Raises Campaign Funds For Climate Change Denier 365
HonorPoncaCityDotCom writes "Alex Altman reports at Time Magazine that Google recently hosted a fundraiser for Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, one of the Senate's most conservative Republicans and a staunch opponent of EPA regulations. Inhofe authored a treatise called 'The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your Future,' thinks the Bible disproves global warming, and once denounced the 'arrogance' of scientists who suggest that 'we, human beings, would be able to change what He is doing in the climate.' What prompted Google to host a fund raiser where attendees shelled out up to $2,500 for lunch with Inhofe? A data center that Google operates in Pryor, Oklahoma. 'Google runs a significant operation that provides around 100 jobs,' says Rusty Appleton, Inhofe's campaign manager. 'The Senator had an opportunity to tour the facilities in May of last year, and is committed to ensuring that Oklahoma remains a great place to do business.' A Google spokesperson says the company regularly hosts fundraisers for candidates of all stripes, even when Google disagrees with some of their policies — as it does with Inhofe on climate change. This explanation didn't wash with the activists outside Google's D.C. headquarters near K Street. "
Re:Imagine that (Score:4, Funny)
Denier! Nuance is for pussies. Besides, the title says "Climate Change" (as in, we know it's changing), that's completely different from "Global Warming" (as in, we know it is changing, and we know it is becoming warmer). Since I have now proven you wrong, Slashtiquette allows me to make fun of your spelling, grammar, lack of paragraphs and, perhaps if cocky, make fun of the way you sleep wrapped in a Soviet flag.
Re:Imagine that (Score:4, Funny)
Since I have now proven you wrong, Slashtiquette allows me to make fun of your spelling, grammar, lack of paragraphs
You're way out of touch with Slashtiquette. Making fun of his spelling and grammar allows you to claim he's wrong, not the other way around. Try again, and this time focus.
Re:So happy (Score:5, Funny)
I don't believe in gravity, so I do not care how hard I'll hit the pavement when I jump off this building.
Re:Buying congress makes sense (Score:4, Funny)
up his sock hole
Where the hell are you wearing your socks???
Re:So happy (Score:4, Funny)
I tried not believing in gravity, but it only made me lightheaded.
Re:Imagine that (Score:2, Funny)
Slashtiquette does not allow you to do those things, I believe it requires you to.
Re:So happy (Score:4, Funny)
I don't believe in global warming, so I do not care what kind of phone I use.
Shut up, already. It's SCIENCE!