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    [Related: Why is Republican congressman Francis Rooney pushing a huge Democrat carbon tax hike?] This morning, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez released an overview?of the Democrat “Green New Deal” which threatens “a massive transformation of our society.” Below are the details of the proposal. Rebuild every single building in the U.S. “Upgrade or replace every building in […]




    This morning, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez released an
    overview of her “Green New Deal” which threatens "a massive transformation of our society." Below are the details of the proposal.

    Rebuild every single building in the U.S.
    “Upgrade or replace every building in US for state-of-the-art energy efficiency.”

    Will end all traditional forms of energy in the next ten years.
    The Green New Deal is “a 10-year plan to mobilize every aspect of American society at a scale not seen since World War 2 to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.”

    Plans to ban nuclear energy within 10 years if possible.
    “It’s unclear if we will be able to decommission every nuclear plant within 10 years, but the plan is to transition off of nuclear and all fossil fuels as soon as possible.”

    Build trains across oceans and end all air travel!
    “Build out highspeed rail at a scale where air travel stops becoming necessary”.

    Don’t invest in new technology of Carbon Capture and Storage, just plant trees instead!
    “We believe the right way to capture carbon is to plant trees and restore our natural ecosystems. CCUS technology to date has not proven effective.”

    Mandates all new jobs be unionized.
    “Ensure that all GND jobs are union jobs that pay prevailing wages and hire local.”

    May include a carbon tax.
    “We’re not ruling a carbon tax out, but a carbon tax would be a tiny part of a Green New Deal.”

    May include cap and trade.
    “…Cap and trade may be a tiny part of the larger Green New Deal plan.”

    How much will it cost?
    No estimate of the total cost of implementing the Green New deal is offered by Ocasio-Cortez.
    However, as Ocasio-Cortez admits, “even if every billionaire and company came together and were willing to pour all the resources at their disposal into this investment, the aggregate value of the investments they could make would not be sufficient.”
    She does provide one estimate that the cost to “repair and upgrade infrastructure U.S. infrastructure” alone will cost “$4.6 trillion at minimum.”

    How will it be paid for? Don’t worry about that.
    Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t provide any insight into how the trillions of dollars in spending will be paid for other than claiming, “The Federal Reserve can extend credit to power these projects and investments and new public banks can be created to extend credit”.
    But as Ocasio-Cortez says, “the question isn’t how will we pay for it, but what will we do with our new shared prosperity”.

  • #2
    Stupid has a name....

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    • #3
      brought to you by Brawndo
      "If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

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      • #4
        Not sure what revision they're on now, but the original was a fucking mess. Included things like

        "100% of national power generation from renewable sources;"
        "building a national, energy-efficient, “smart” grid"
        "funding massive investment in the drawdown and capture of greenhouse gases"
        AND
        " The select committee shall complete the Plan for a Green New Deal by a date no later than January 1, 2020."

        One year to come up with an executable plan to rebuild the grid and take us from 17.5% renewable to 100% renewable electricity. It's almost like she's nothing more than an idealist with no real-world experience... /s

        Oh, and then there are the small little details at the bottom:
        " job guarantee program to assure a living wage job to every person who wants one "
        " additional measures such as basic income programs, universal health care programs and any others as the select committee may deem appropriate to promote economic security, labor market flexibility and entrepreneurism; "
        etc, etc.


        It's an open-ended grab bag of shit.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Baron Von Crowder View Post
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Strychnine View Post
            Not sure what revision they're on now, but the original was a fucking mess. Included things like

            "100% of national power generation from renewable sources;"
            "building a national, energy-efficient, “smart” grid"
            "funding massive investment in the drawdown and capture of greenhouse gases"
            AND
            " The select committee shall complete the Plan for a Green New Deal by a date no later than January 1, 2020."

            One year to come up with an executable plan to rebuild the grid and take us from 17.5% renewable to 100% renewable electricity. It's almost like she's nothing more than an idealist with no real-world experience... /s

            Oh, and then there are the small little details at the bottom:
            " job guarantee program to assure a living wage job to every person who wants one "
            " additional measures such as basic income programs, universal health care programs and any others as the select committee may deem appropriate to promote economic security, labor market flexibility and entrepreneurism; "
            etc, etc.

            It's what you would get if you asked for opinions from a five year old girl, raised by hippies.

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            • #7
              " job guarantee program to assure a living wage job to every person who wants one "

              That doesn't mean a living wage to anyone willing to work. It just means a living wage. You don't have to work to get it if you don't want to.

              Originally posted by Strychnine View Post
              Not sure what revision they're on now, but the original was a fucking mess. Included things like

              "100% of national power generation from renewable sources;"
              "building a national, energy-efficient, “smart” grid"
              "funding massive investment in the drawdown and capture of greenhouse gases"
              AND
              " The select committee shall complete the Plan for a Green New Deal by a date no later than January 1, 2020."

              One year to come up with an executable plan to rebuild the grid and take us from 17.5% renewable to 100% renewable electricity. It's almost like she's nothing more than an idealist with no real-world experience... /s

              Oh, and then there are the small little details at the bottom:
              " job guarantee program to assure a living wage job to every person who wants one "
              " additional measures such as basic income programs, universal health care programs and any others as the select committee may deem appropriate to promote economic security, labor market flexibility and entrepreneurism; "
              etc, etc.


              It's an open-ended grab bag of shit.
              Last edited by line-em-up; 02-08-2019, 05:59 PM.

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                • #9
                  Anyone have a cost estimate on building multiple rail bridges to cross the oceans?

                  I'll hang up and listen.

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                  • #10



                    Imaginary Superhero Captain Planet Criticizes Green New Deal For Being Unrealistic





                    In a statement released Friday, famed environmental hero Captain Planet and his Planeteers attempted to distance themselves from the radical, far-left Green New Deal proposal, criticizing the sweeping legislative mandate as "unrealistic" and "implausible."



                    Five cartoon teenagers gathered in front of the Capitol Building, pulled out their rings, and shouted, "Earth! Fire! Wind! Water!" and the best power of all, "Heart!" in order to summon the captain to make his official statement on the Green New Deal.

                    "Frankly, this proposal just isn't realistic at all," said the imaginary cartoon hero. "It would probably be a lot more plausible if the Dems would just try to summon me using the magic rings of five diverse teenagers. That would definitely be a lot more achievable than eliminating cows, cars, and airplanes by next week."

                    "We believe the Democrats need to go back to the drawing board and come up with something more realistic," said the animated environmentalist superhero before flying off to battle the notorious Doctor Blight.
                    U.S.—In a statement released Friday, famed environmental hero Captain Planet and his Planeteers attempted to distance themselves from the radical, far-left Green New Deal proposal, criticizing the sweeping legislative mandate as "unrealistic" and "implausible."

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                    • #11
                      I think that they shouldn't give them a chance to realize and correct or adjust their ridiculous ideas. It would be better to wait and use it against them before the next elections.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by line-em-up View Post
                        I think that they shouldn't give them a chance to realize and correct or adjust their ridiculous ideas. It would be better to wait and use it against them before the next elections.
                        1) By the end of the Green New Deal resolution (and accompanying fact sheet) I was laughing so hard I nearly cried. If a bunch of GOPers plotted to forge a fake Democratic bill showing how bonkers the party is, they could not have done a better job. It is beautiful. #GreenNewDeal

                        "Self-government won't work without self-discipline." - Paul Harvey

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                        • #13
                          Don’t underestimate her. She is not like Pelosi and Schumer. She’s not in this for money or power. She is a real deal commie and believes this shit. She could die poor and hungry and be happy about it as long as she knew that she advanced communism in America.

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                          • #14
                            Watch and listen carefully. She’s not as dumb as she puts on.

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                            • #15
                              Somebody should find this girls vert while she is in it and roll coal all over her ass!! YouTube it

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