Thursday, August 7, 2003

'Manufactured uncertainty' Continuing the 'no nothing' strategy of under-funding schools, shutting down public data, and stopping science that doesn't agree: Suit Challenges Climate Change Report by U.S.. An antiregulatory group sued the Bush administration to force it to stop distributing a report on climate change that the group contends is inaccurate and biased. By Andrew C. Revkin. [New York Times: Science] Interestingly, the 'other side' isn't happy either: Bush Misuses Science Data, Report Says. The Bush administration persistently manipulates scientific data to serve its ideology and protect the interests of its political supporters, according to a House committee report. By Christopher Marquis. [New York Times: Science] And '...the people now running our country won't take yes for an answer.' Salt of the Earth. On environmental issues from ozone to methyl bromide, America's ruling party is pursuing a strategy of denial and deception. By Paul Krugman. [New York Times: Opinion] 10:17:01 PM    comment []  trackback []

Now you see why they call economics the 'dismal science.' Whiskey Bar: The Economic Limits of Empire If the California recall circus hasn't depressed you enough (yes, it's entertaining on the surface, but just you wait), have a look at these essays on the looming future facing the US economy. The threat I'm talking about is economic. Like the British Empire in the years after World War I, the American Empire is marching toward global domination on increasingly shaky financial legs. 8:10:10 PM    comment []  trackback []