Monday, May 23, 2011

Unconscionable

Let's see if there are some changes in attitude, changes in latitude after the outbreaks of tornadoes that have killed hundreds in the past few weeks. By changes in attitude, I mean the GOP. By changes in latitude, I mean that climate change will move the collision zone of cold and warm air masses seasonally. Thus, the zone in which tornadoes could hit will broaden northward.



The GOP-sponsored 2011 spending bill slashed the budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, slashing $700 million targeted for an overhaul of the nation’s aging environmental satellite system. NOAA scientists have stated unequivocally the existing satellites will fail and if they aren’t replaced, the agency’s ability to provide life-saving information to the American people will be compromised.


As someone pointed out in the comments, Tornado Alley is mostly made up of Red States. Are they reaping what the Tea Party and the hard-core GOP conservative wing is sowing? Unfortunately, you get the fate that you don't pay for.

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