For the tree huggin ethanol people

[Aubs]

Originally Posted by 31_bandits

Well, probably not. They'd still find something to be mad about. The extreme element of enviro-concern is intrinsically simply unhappy. They will rail against something, whatever that is, probably always. What was once the worst thing evil men ever did to the world? Nuclear power. Now the same extreme fringe considers it the answer.

As with hummer haters in general, the extreme element of enviro-concern is emotionally driven and not rational. And the element of liberalism in America over the last 15-20 years (since i've been old enough to know politics existed) is born of personal discontent and cannot be quelled by changing america, as it has nothing to do with america, and everything to do with thep eople who have the feeling.

I would agree with you on that 100%. From my time spent at UMass Amherst I got the same feeling. And when you actually have a moderated discussion, and break their unfactual position apart, they start crying... so the emotional attachment is very much a part of it. I debated a few people, and most got quite irrational, red faced, and one just started sobbing. It was fascinating. The profs are a little better, though they all drive hybrids and refuse to believe in the validity of the CNW study. They're in their own little liberal bizzaro world that is a total disconnect from reality -- exactly why I'd love to be a professor!