Ten state lawsuit just another political ploy?
Earlier this month we reported on how ten states are planning to file a lawsuit against the federal government to toughen CAFE rules minivans, SUVs, and trucks. Well, the Orange County Register has taken exception to the suit. An article in the newspaper points a finger at Attorney General Bill Lockyer, the man leading the filing. The OCR slights the suit as a political move in Lockyer's election bid for state treasurer next month. The article cites studies that show U.S. gasoline use accounts for only 1.5-percent of greenhouse pollution, hardly enough to affect the environment worldwide. The Register concludes that 'rational consumers' have already taken gas prices into account, and are migrating to more fuel-efficient vehicles.
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[Source: Orange County Register via Desert Dispatch]
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Jim in Tampa 9:17AM (5/11/2006)
It just jerks my chain when one public agency sues another public agency. It's taxpayer dollars paying for these a$$-clowns to fight each other in court. There needs to be a mediation program for gov. vs. gov. suits to reduce the costs to taxpayers.
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bgdc 11:24AM (5/11/2006)
Uh, the OCR is so right wing even Chuck Heston isn't sure if the paper's staff should be allowed to have weapons...they might decide to wage war on their immigrants cleaning and landscaping workers. Seriously, they're crazy slanted - making Fox News look fair and balanced.
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tbyron 11:58AM (5/11/2006)
You're quoting the Orange County Register? Might as well as the Washington Times. c'mon
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Jim in KC 12:12PM (5/11/2006)
Most likely they're correct that it's merely political grandstanding, a publicity stunt. Especially if what's-his-name from New York is involved in the suit (I can't remember if he is at the moment).
I guess it's political ambition that makes state Attorneys-General such publicity hogs. They all want to be governor.
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Lee Gibson 1:38PM (5/11/2006)
A politician? Engaging in a political ploy? Wow. Stop the presses.
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Jeff the Baptist 2:20PM (5/11/2006)
Yeah because the fact that everyone involved with this suit is a Democrat wasn't a dead giveaway that it was a political ploy.
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iQuack 3:35PM (5/11/2006)
Lockyer is just another blow-hard Democrat acting normal.
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