Luntz Paper

I just finished reading the Luntz paper (obviously), and I think it makes quite a few good points. However, it is pretty obvious that there is an enormous hole in the ozone layer, so I find it hard to believe that there is still disagreement about pollution causing global warming. Obviously it happened; the only argument is over extent.

Anyway, the whole thing isn't really about the environment. The paper advised Republicans on how to make the American people understand their view and maybe even adopt it. For one thing, yes, the Republicans care about the environment. Think about it. We always say how the Republicans are rich, country club, WASPs. It's true. Of course the same holds true for Democrats. But look at it this way: If the sea level rises, their yacht clubs get flooded. If the grass is destroyed, no more golf. Not to mention that they also have to eat and drink from the food and water that comes from the ground.

So no one is really anti-environment. I do agree that companies should be made to pollute less, but the paper proves very accurate. Federal regulations require a lot of paperwork and rarely prove fruitful. Look what happened with no child left behind. Good idea, horrible results.

Use of "climate change" does seem like propaganda, but think about people for a second. Don't masses of people tend to panic over nothing? Remember Y2K? People aren't smart. If anything, this use of "climate change" makes people laugh and say, "You mean global warming?" Even that relieves the tension somewhat.

All in all, some very good persuasive techniques. Now, if only someone could get the two parties to stop bickering and combine their ideas.