And also; true that 200 years ago, when we decided the careful checks and balances of our political setup — there was no way anyone could have forseen this civilization-ending level of danger that climate change poses.

And also; true that 200 years ago, when we decided the careful checks and balances of our political setup — there was no way anyone could have forseen this civilization-ending level of danger that climate change poses.

My opinion and intuition says he is doing what he can up to a point, but needs to pick his battles carefully. I too would like to see more done, but my understanding is that a lot is going on at the executive order and Deparmental (such as DOE) level.

@Sandy – you are 100% correct about the state-focused nature of the Senate, although I would try hard to avoid insulting anyone (you did make a concession that it is not so much their fault, it is just brainunwashing by Fox “News”). In any case, the Senate was designed for just that reason — to make sure all states are equal. Some states would not join the union originally without that guarantee. The House/Senate division was designed to have one body where basically majority rules, and the other body where states are dominant as entities. When they can both agree, there is a good chance that something makes sense. On the other hand, the downside is that powerful legislation and rapid change that is needed, can be blocked by the state-based nature of the Senate along with filibustering. What can we do? Let’s hope truth breaks through the disinformation out there.

My opinion and intuition says he is doing what he can up to a point, but needs to pick his battles carefully. I too would like to see more done, but my understanding is that a lot is going on at the executive order and Deparmental (such as DOE) level.

@Sandy – you are 100% correct about the state-focused nature of the Senate, although I would try hard to avoid insulting anyone (you did make a concession that it is not so much their fault, it is just brainunwashing by Fox “News”). In any case, the Senate was designed for just that reason — to make sure all states are equal. Some states would not join the union originally without that guarantee. The House/Senate division was designed to have one body where basically majority rules, and the other body where states are dominant as entities. When they can both agree, there is a good chance that something makes sense. On the other hand, the downside is that powerful legislation and rapid change that is needed, can be blocked by the state-based nature of the Senate along with filibustering. What can we do? Let’s hope truth breaks through the disinformation out there.

And also; true that 200 years ago, when we decided the careful checks and balances of our political setup — there was no way anyone could have forseen this civilization-ending level of danger that climate change poses.

Senators are dished out by state not by population.

So 30 million urban people in California exposed to a wide variety of information have an equal say with 3,000 rural homeschoolers in a state with no money for internet access and education so they are exposed only to Fox news which tells them to stay away from science.

The result is they pick knuckle-dragger Senators. About 7% of the US population is holding up a climate deal that 6 billion people need.

Senators are dished out by state not by population.

So 30 million urban people in California exposed to a wide variety of information have an equal say with 3,000 rural homeschoolers in a state with no money for internet access and education so they are exposed only to Fox news which tells them to stay away from science.

The result is they pick knuckle-dragger Senators. About 7% of the US population is holding up a climate deal that 6 billion people need.

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