Climate, Russians, and More!

NASA's top official has come out of the closet . . . as a global warming skeptic that is. Read it here. Meanwhile, the White House has just released a new climate initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Next, we won't be able to breath on odd days. Read it here. President Bush is trying his hardest to alienate the few supporters he has left. The good news? A Russian scientist claims he can prevent more global warming. How? Spray sulphur into the atmosphere. We all know how great Russian scientists are.

Speaking of Russians, Putin seems to be upping his rhetoric against the US on a daily basis. In his latest rant, he vows to counter American imperialism. No one has been able to list any US colonies to me yet, but I am still waiting. That said, it is a shame that US-Russian relations have deteriorated so quickly. The potential for friendship is great. Mutual prosperity is in both nations best interests. Plus, wouldn't you rather buy oil from Russians than Saudis? However, US "meddling" in former Soviet republics plus Russian pride and craziness has led to great tension. I am not sure it was worth it.

This article by Bob Shrum, a Kerry insider, is a must read. It gives insight into the VP selection process in '04. Apparently Kerry regrets the Edwards selection, and was wary of it the entire time. You have got to check out the moment that made Kerry "sick." Edwards makes me sick, and want to laugh all at the same time. Read it here.

Louis Freeh, President Clinton's FBI director is endorsing Rudy Giuliani for president. Read it here. Do you like this, or does it concern you?

Finally, an anonymous donor gave $100 million dollars to the University of Chicago, a first rate institution. The money will be used to fund full scholarships for low-income students. As long as they have the grades to be there, I think this is great. It has got to be hard to anonymously give $100 million dollars don't you think. Someone will notice that kind of money moving around. Read it here.