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Bush signs Kyoto treaty, wears t-shirt

Smeagol-Gollum
03-01-2005, 21:24
In a move that has surprised and delighted environmentalists, US President George W. Bush today announced that he will sign the Kyoto protocol. The unexpected development means that the world's largest producer of greenhouse gases has joined the international treaty to reduce carbon emissions. Adding to the surprise, Bush has flagged additional treaties such as twinkies, donuts and hot dogs for all US citizens on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The announcement is a stunning reversal of Bush's long-held opposition to Kyoto. "When I first heard about this so-called treaty, I thought, 'Oh goody! I like treaties!' But then I tried to read it, and it was just pages and pages of stuff about greenhouses, like a gardening manual. What a yawn. I did like the jokes about gas emissions though - they were funny," said Bush.

The move has broken a decade-long deadlock over Kyoto, as successive US Congresses and Presidents have refused to sign on to the treaty. However, if Bush has his way, Kyoto will be the first of many treaties.

In Bush's speech to the UN General Assembly, he said "I make this promise to the people of America, and the world. That our nation will reduce carbon gas emissions 20% by 2020. As an additional treaty, Oreo cookies will become 20% yummier over the same period. We face many challenges. But our resolve is strong. I know it's hard to believe that Oreos could get any more delicious. But I'm sure that US scientists working for Nabisco have the ingenuity and dedication to find a way."

Bush said he really enjoyed his holiday in Kyoto, that he was a fan of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team, and he was grateful for the many treaties he received during his stay. "Check out this great shirt they gave me - cool, huh?" he said, turning around to reveal the witticism printed on the back - I've been to Kyoto and all I got was this lousy t-shirt.
Nycton
03-01-2005, 21:39
Those quotes were fake and cute at the same time.
Zatagonvarana
04-01-2005, 00:40
haha, i like it. i wish he really would sign kyoto though :(
Eutrusca
04-01-2005, 00:43
Um ... why didn't Clinton sign the Kyoto Protocols?
imported_Jako
04-01-2005, 00:45
They needed to be ratified by Bush - who didn't.
Tactical Grace
04-01-2005, 00:51
Yeah, you see Kyoto is anti-American because it asks the US to make changes in proportion to its emissions, and since it has the largest share of emissions, it's "not fair". :rolleyes:
Zaad
04-01-2005, 00:57
Ever looked at the treaty? It wouldn't really do anything significant other than increase economic strain.

What we need is grass-roots policies. Start with the people.

Show them the benefits of more fuel efficient vehicles. Start consumer based strikes (based on issues, not blind hatred) against energy companies that refuse to spend a great majority of their excess funds toward the research and actual implementation of cleaner/more renewable sources of energy.

Show them that we are ready and demand to make the sacrifices required to have a better world.

If we are not willing to go without our precious energy consuming goods for a few weeks to have a better tommorrow, the works of a few hair-brained politicians is meaningless.


Self-discipline people. If we want something changed, we have to start with ourselves.
Kwangistar
04-01-2005, 01:01
They needed to be ratified by Bush - who didn't.
If by Bush you mean the the Senate, yes.

And every member of the Senate who voted, Democrat and Republican essentially voted against them.
New York and Jersey
04-01-2005, 01:02
Bush didnt need to ratifiy anything. THe Senate ratifies treaty. Clinton waited for the next President to take the blame. Clinton knew the Kyoto treaty would never make it out of the Senate.
Nova Eccia
04-01-2005, 01:06
I knew this was a joke. But I was still hoping...
Gurguvungunit
04-01-2005, 01:06
Which was a very wise call, judging by the response here...
Siljhouettes
04-01-2005, 01:25
Um ... why didn't Clinton sign the Kyoto Protocols?
Because he was a conservative who was up the ass of big business.

Also, the Congress had told him that they would never ratify it.
Corneliu
04-01-2005, 02:06
They needed to be ratified by Bush - who didn't.

WRONG!! They needed to be ratified by the US Senate but CLINTON, not Bush, didn't send Kyoto to the US Senate because he knew it'll never pass the Senate after S Res 98 passed 95-0