California sues EPA over denial of waiver

EPA taken to court over its decision to prevent California from adopting its own emissions standards for cars and trucks.
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[WJeansonne]

What a joke!

Here you have a state trying to legislate federal matters, and all based upon a bunch of left-wing liberals ideas about global warming. Moreover, it looks like Schwarteneggar was a wolf in sheep's clothing by siding with these liberal idiots. The idea that global warming is being caused by CO2 is pure conjecture, unproven and now apparently a bunch of hooey. God, what next will come from these fringe lunatics? Cow flatulence and the banning of beef? I can see it coming, lol.

[The_Decider]

Federal matters

I realize you are a mental midget but maybe you could point out where emission standards are the responsibility of the federal government?

You can't?

That means that it is a state matter.

If California wants higher standards then it is their right to do so.

Your neo-con posturing and illogic doesn't change that fact.

However, I am glad that you are here to disprove a scientific fact. You must be an authority indeed to have no other outlet post anonymous slams against the scientific community.

[WJeansonne]

What a joke!

Here you have a state trying to legislate federal matters, and all based upon a bunch of left-wing liberals ideas about global warming. Moreover, it looks like Schwarteneggar was a wolf in sheep's clothing by siding with these liberal idiots. The idea that global warming is being caused by CO2 is pure conjecture, unproven and now apparently a bunch of hooey. God, what next will come from these fringe lunatics? Cow flatulence and the banning of beef? I can see it coming, lol.

[The_Decider]

Federal matters

I realize you are a mental midget but maybe you could point out where emission standards are the responsibility of the federal government?

You can't?

That means that it is a state matter.

If California wants higher standards then it is their right to do so.

Your neo-con posturing and illogic doesn't change that fact.

However, I am glad that you are here to disprove a scientific fact. You must be an authority indeed to have no other outlet post anonymous slams against the scientific community.

[RainCaster]

What happened to State's Rights?

The country's founders had it right when they gave states a clear method of enacting their own laws to supersede federal rulings. This design was put into place to help minimize the influence of federal corruption.

[arpjoe]

State Regs - Power over the People

I'm conserned with individual rights. California politicans fall over themselves to impose more regulations - power grabbing wacko's try to pass it off as being for the common good. What happened to the US Constitution that was created to limit the federal or states authority to impose upon the freedom of individuals.

[RainCaster]

What happened to State's Rights?

The country's founders had it right when they gave states a clear method of enacting their own laws to supersede federal rulings. This design was put into place to help minimize the influence of federal corruption.

[arpjoe]

State Regs - Power over the People

I'm conserned with individual rights. California politicans fall over themselves to impose more regulations - power grabbing wacko's try to pass it off as being for the common good. What happened to the US Constitution that was created to limit the federal or states authority to impose upon the freedom of individuals.

[shera89]

joke...

You apparent lack of awareness regarding environmental issues is the real joke, but not so funny. Air quality is not about what side you are on politically and is not about liberal wing nuts versus conservative heroes. You are silly for even making such a comment.

[arpjoe]

Global Warming?

Seems that Golbal Warming is called a scam by a significant number of scientists whose area of study is environmental issues. California EPA may be jumping the gun for a solution to a problem that does not really exist.

[shera89]

joke...

You apparent lack of awareness regarding environmental issues is the real joke, but not so funny. Air quality is not about what side you are on politically and is not about liberal wing nuts versus conservative heroes. You are silly for even making such a comment.

[arpjoe]

Global Warming?

Seems that Golbal Warming is called a scam by a significant number of scientists whose area of study is environmental issues. California EPA may be jumping the gun for a solution to a problem that does not really exist.

[spothannah]

California EPA

Name calling dosen't help. What I don't understand is why the EPA would care if Californians wanted to have their own standards. I can see why it would be important to have federal standards on things like the design of railroad tracks, or power lines, etc.. But what is the problem if California has different air polutions standards? Their might be an increased cost for items/design/manufacturing but if they want to pay for it: why not?

[suyts]

Here is the problem.

If California is allowed to set their own standards, then all the other states could set their own standards. Potentially, 50 different standards. One regulating emissions, one demanding higher mpg, one demanding hydrogen fuel vehicles another electric and so on. The auto industry (if there was one left) would have to respond by changing their infrastructure to accommodate all of the new requirements. How much would a car cost then? $250,000? Maybe. Then interstate commerce would cease. It would go something like "no you can't drive that carbon-emitting diesel fueled semi through our state, we have laws." As you can see, that Pandora's box is better left unopened.

[spothannah]

California EPA

Name calling dosen't help. What I don't understand is why the EPA would care if Californians wanted to have their own standards. I can see why it would be important to have federal standards on things like the design of railroad tracks, or power lines, etc.. But what is the problem if California has different air polutions standards? Their might be an increased cost for items/design/manufacturing but if they want to pay for it: why not?

[suyts]

Here is the problem.

If California is allowed to set their own standards, then all the other states could set their own standards. Potentially, 50 different standards. One regulating emissions, one demanding higher mpg, one demanding hydrogen fuel vehicles another electric and so on. The auto industry (if there was one left) would have to respond by changing their infrastructure to accommodate all of the new requirements. How much would a car cost then? $250,000? Maybe. Then interstate commerce would cease. It would go something like "no you can't drive that carbon-emitting diesel fueled semi through our state, we have laws." As you can see, that Pandora's box is better left unopened.

[WJeansonne]

Your argument makes sense, but...

the law is the law. That's what the simpletons (i.e. the TheDecider and Suyts) below fail to understand. The California legislature is trying to overthrow federal laws simply because it doesn't like the Bush Administration. And as the Bush Administration spokesman said it's a flagrant flip at the federal government. Put simply it's a rogue administration in California and its all about politics here and of course latest stupid liberal fad--global warming.

I suggest liberals read this article on how the climate is actually cooling--not warming. That might learn a thing or two in the process.

<a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,320431,00.html" target="_newWindow">http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,320431,00.html</a>

[suyts]

?????

Where did I ever give the impression that I didn't know it was law? Please read one of my above post.

[WJeansonne]

Your argument makes sense, but...

the law is the law. That's what the simpletons (i.e. the TheDecider and Suyts) below fail to understand. The California legislature is trying to overthrow federal laws simply because it doesn't like the Bush Administration. And as the Bush Administration spokesman said it's a flagrant flip at the federal government. Put simply it's a rogue administration in California and its all about politics here and of course latest stupid liberal fad--global warming.

I suggest liberals read this article on how the climate is actually cooling--not warming. That might learn a thing or two in the process.

<a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,320431,00.html" target="_newWindow">http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,320431,00.html</a>

[suyts]

?????

Where did I ever give the impression that I didn't know it was law? Please read one of my above post.