I'm a speak-no-evil, hear-no-evil, see-no-evil guy. That's because no one I know is eviler than I. I'm evil in the things I promise that I never do; Evil in that what I do is good for me but not for you. Campaigning in 2000, I did indeed declare: "Prosperity will mean little if we leave … polluted air." But my Clear Skies initiative says coal plants that upgrade Can still pollute at their old rate; new standards aren't inveighed. My Clear Skies do not affect your CO2 emissions. Need to emit nitrous oxide? You have my permission. More SO2? That too's OK. So's more mercury. Emit whatever else you want. This party is on me. Just don't expect to live as long. Why worry 'bout your health? Be thankful you've contributed to my supporters' wealth. Bob Carlson |