Told You So!

Well, it's not often that one gets instant verification of a political prediction, but it happened today!

Earlier this morning I posted about how global warming has 'caused' almost everything that happens on the face of the planet, and suggested that the entire purpose for radical environmentalism was to suck money from the wealthy.

Here's the proof! The upcoming Bali climate change summit doesn't even attempt to hide it. Excerpts [emphasis mine]:

The problem is global and the response must be collaboration on a global scale. The rich countries must lead the way in taking action.

For a 50% reduction in global emissions by 2050, the world average per capita must drop from seven tonnes to two or three. Within these global targets, even a minimal view of equity demands that the rich countries' reductions should be at least 80% - either made directly or purchased.

Rich countries also need to provide funding for three more key elements of a global deal. First, there should be an international programme to combat deforestation, which contributes 15-20% of emissions. For $10bn-$15bn per year, half the deforestation could be stopped.

Second, there needs to be promotion of rapid technological advance to mitigate the effects of climate change. The development of technologies must be accelerated and methods found to promote their sharing. Carbon capture and storage for coal (CCS) is particularly urgent since coal-fired electric power is currently the dominant technology around the world, and emerging nations will be investing heavily in these technologies. For $5bn a year, it should be possible to create 30 commercial-scale coal-fired CCS stations within seven or eight years.

Finally, rich countries should honour their commitment to 0.7% of GDP in aid by 2015. This would yield increases in flows of $150bn-$200bn per year. The extra costs that developing countries face as a result of climate change are likely to be upwards of $80bn a year, and it is vital that extra resources are available. This proposed programme of action can be built if rich countries take a lead in Bali on their targets.

This is precisely why the issue of global warming is a political one rather than a scientific one - it seeks to take money from the wealthy and re-distribute it to the poor. It has nothing to do with the actual environment.

These proposals add up to hundreds of billions of dollars over the next couple of years. Who's the wealthiest country in the world? America. Who do you think will be footing the bill for all of these developing nations?

You will.

This is why this issue should concern you and every other American today.

There's my two cents.