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Sen. Inhofe Trying to Freeze Out Al Gore's "Live Earth" Concert

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Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) has finally gone too far. His words and votes against global warming have been annoying, but now he is vowing to use parliamentary procedure to personally block Al Gore's "Live Earth" concert from using the U.S. Capitol building as a venue as planned.

Inhofe is infamous for calling global warming the "greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people."

Just last week Inhofe sparked headlines when he tried to bully Gore during a recent hearing, only to be completely humiliated by Sen. Barbara Boxer. Boxer pointed out that she had assumed control over the committee from him following the recent Democratic victories, and that he no longer gets to dictate the rules. "Elections have consequences," she said.

The real irony in Inhofe's behavior is that it is completely hypocritical of his stance against global warming. Without presenting any real science of his own, Inhofe has mostly just whined that those who deny that people are impacting the environment are being ignored and even blacklisted.

Inhofe went so far as to liken those who believe in global warming to Adolf Hitler and his "big lie" propaganda technique.

So why is Inhofe trying to abuse his power to silence Gore and his free concert, which is seeking only to spread a message?

Inhofe explains that the concert "is a partisan political event." But the resolution to approve the plan is cosponsored by Sen. Reid and Sen. Snowe, a Democrat and a Republican, respectively. Just which party is the concert supposed to favor?

Of course, this isn't the first time Inhofe has tried to dismiss an issue by crying partisanship. He did the same thing at a 2004 hearing over the Abu Garib prison scandal, claiming he was "outraged by the press and the politicians and the political agendas that are being served by [the investigation]." He was later one of just nine senators to vote against an amendment banning torture on detainees.

When Al Gore was alone on global warming, he used science and patience to help change global consensus. Now that James Inhofe is in the minority, he is left only with obstruction and misdirection. During Gore's hearing Inhofe unveiled a chart which he claimed listed "literally hundreds of scientists" who disagree with Gore. But DeSmogBlog.com writes that there were only about 88 names. At least one was listed twice, and many of the rest were retired or unpublished in several years, are tied to industry, or study unrelated fields such as tuna.

At this point, James Inhofe seems to be fueled only by stubbornness. Take a look at what he said earlier this month:

"I have been called -- my kids are aware of this -- dumb, crazy man, science abuser, Holocaust denier, villain of the month, hate-filled, warmonger, Neanderthal, Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun. And I can just tell you that I wear some of those titles proudly."

Then again, maybe Inhofe is right that global warming - which he has called the "greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people" - is all a vast conspiracy orchestrated by... the Weather Channel. "It's all about money," he told Fox News. "I mean, what would happen to the Weather Channel's ratings if all of a sudden people weren't scared anymore?"

Unbelievable.

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Inhofe's connections

What an idiot....

What we really need to do is publicize far and wide his connections to industry/big business, and do that also for anyone else claiming global warming is a hoax. In a recent group conversation at a restaurant, someone I had just met was trotting out the arguments that global warming is a hoax and that the hoax view is supported by scientists. It would be great for everyone in that situation to be able to easily come back with damning, well-publicized facts. Lets get on it people! The best way to fight this kind of insidious crap is to shine a very bright, public light on it.

INHOFE is INFO-HOLE spelled sideways

And Dick Cheney is a charm bracelet you can buy at a porn shop.

In the end, even the sheep have to organize against the wolves of the world. It looks like 8 weeks of having the progressives in power is beginning to pay off. The head in the sand GOP leadership, the "do-nothing" congress of 2006 is GONE. Elections have consequences. We have in 8 weeks changed the agenda from "does anna nicoles baby need to reinsert the feeding tube" to...... is our justice system in the toilet... can the earth be preserved to support our population... can our population change to preserve the earth... why are we in a 5 year go-nowhere war... why was a CIA agent outed and by whom...

Bet the GOP would pay a large sum to go back to the good old days of Clinton-bashing, gay baiting, and praying for the end-of-times.

Global Warming

It must be painfully obvious, to anyone who is still breathing, that Inhofe is not only a nut case, but also a mean spirited person. He is still reeling from
being told off by Barbara Boxer, who certainly let him know who is now in
charge. He is undoubtedly being paid off by polluters to champion their cause against being regulated. Inhofe is an idiot. He can snivel and whine as much as he wants, but GLOBAL WARMING WILL STILL BE A REALITY.

On a lighter note, I'd like to offer a bit of insight on how the preznit views global warming.

Bush On Global Warming

Washington DC
ChingarraSan Press Release
December 8, 2005
Political Satire

As scientists from around the world gather in Canada for a conference
on global warming, President George W. Bush has assembled his own
group of scientists to respond to charges that the U.S. is not doing it's
part in this effort.

The President touted the work of his scientific panel stating, " I have
complete confidence in the studies going foreword."

The studies, as reported by the panel, show that the main cause of
global warming is the carbon dioxide being exhaled by humans as they
breathe and speak. The report went on, describing the huge growth in
world population, as the primary cause of global warming.

The President went on to describe his plan to reduce global warming:

"The only way to reduce global warming is to limit the carbon dioxide output of humans!" "When people breathe and speak, they are harming the atmosphere!"

"Prohibiting breathing, is of course out of the question, at this time."

"Reducing the world population is one of the things that can be done, and, we are making great strides toward that goal!"

"Then, of course, there is speaking!" "Especially speaking freely!" "When people speak freely, they are adding excess amounts of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere!" "Add that to the amount of carbon dioxide which results from breathing, and then you can see the scope of the problem!"

"As I described in item 2. above, breathing is still allowed. but could be in jeopardy, depending on how many humans continue to speak freely!"

"In order to stop global warming, FREE SPEECH MUST BE ABOLISHED!"
Our reporter, stunned by the presidents remarks, left the press conference reeling in
disbelief! He wondered aloud if the illogical statements made by the president would
be enough to have him taken away in a straight jacket!

On the other hand, the rest of the reporters present at the news conference applauded
the presidents efforts and gave him high marks on his leadership!

GOOD GOD!

ChingarraSan

please

Inhofe is a captive of his reptilian brain linked with the primitive mammalian brain need to be watched over combo. His frontal lobe functions at a 4 year old level. Sad that a 50 generation regressive like him is in tune with so many others of the same regressive, primitive ilk. Our evolutionary battle wages in broad daylight.

We need to make sure that we don't back off on this..

Senator Inhoffe needs to understand that his words have a power and if he is a holocaust denier that means that he is denying a very large part of his constituency, a large part of world history and general morality.

G-This is really upsetting me. How can we have holocaust deniers so high up in our government in this day and age. What is becoming of this country that I love.

That's all true..

But Inhoffe needs to be made to account for that statement about the holocaust. Someone who bandies about the name Hitler as freely as he does, definitely needs to prove whether he even believes that the man was evil...

G-

Inhofe way off

Inhofe probably still beieves the earth is flat and the center of the universe. His kind will eventually die off, and the sooner the better. Until then, use him as a great example and spokesman of the GOP. They don't believe in science, facts, morality, rational thought, etc. They are whores of big business and the almighty dollar.

Write to the fool

Inhofe needs to be bombarded with emails telling him he has no right to interfere. Oh, and that he's an idiot, too. And write to your reps/senators so they can start something to ensure the concert happens.

What’s the best email

What’s the best email address for this fool?

Here is his Webform email URL

http://inhofe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.ContactForm

I just sent him this by webform:

You are quoted as having said, "I have been called -- my kids are aware of this -- dumb, crazy man, science abuser, Holocaust denier, villain of the month, hate-filled, warmonger, Neanderthal, Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun. And I can just tell you that I wear some of those titles proudly."

I would add "cheap whore to corrupt global oil conglomerates, like Haliburton" and "power-mad egotist who cravenly disrespects persons infinitely superior to you in every way, like Vice-President Gore." Feel free to wear those two proudly as well. You have earned them!

Now you are the well-deserved BuzzFlash GOP Hypocrite -- and Buffoon -- of the Month. Enjoy!

Indorf

Thanks, I wrote that the world is no longer flat and his fight with Al Gore is becoming quite embarrassing.

I think that Inhoffe needs to clarify

Because he may have just come out as a Holocaust denier. He definitely needs to let us all know if this is the case. I am not kidding, this is extremely serious and needs to be taken care of immediately.

Grem-