Green Conservatism: Do or Die
April 23rd, 2007 . by adminNewt Gingrich offers a good reason for green conservatism.
if the debate becomes, “Al Gore cares about the earth, and we’re against Al Gore,” we end up in a defensive position where the average American could end up perceiving conservatives as always being negative about the environment. -Newt
Newt also lists some basic values of the Green Conservative
1. Favors clean air and clean water.
2. Understands biodiversity as a positive good.
3. Favors minimizing carbon loading in the atmosphere as a positive public value.
4. Is pro-science, pro-technology and pro-innovation.
5. Believes that green prosperity and green development are integral to the successful future of the human race.
6. Believes that economic growth and environmental health are compatible in both the developed and developing world.
7. Believes that we can realize more positive environmental outcomes faster by shifting tax code incentives and shifting market behavior than is possible from litigation and regulation.
Republicans would be smart to not drop the ball on this one, it will surely influence the results of the 08′ elections. Those who go beyond just talking about it will be popular with the people for many years to come. The environment will quickly become good business and PR.
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