On 11 May, 19:33, "Kevin Grandia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Check out the video we produced today using archived Tobacco Institute news
> footage -- same talking points, bigger issue.
>
> The similarities are all too familiar in the war against global warming
> science.
>
> Here's the
> link:http://www.desmogblog.com/the-tobacco-institutes-legacy-of-spin
>
> And if you are so inclined to post it, here's the youtube source code:
> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie"
> value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jn8RFLZyr-o";></param><param name="wmode"
> value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jn8RFLZyr-o";
> type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425"
> height="350"></embed></object>
>
> - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It occurs to me that, given recent shifts in public perception of the
CC issue, with around 70%+ on most measures /polls accepting the
reality of CC in some form, and accepting, more or less, that some
action might be a good idea, we might expect the lobbyists for oil &
some industry to change their strategy somewhat. I think it is likely
that they will be looking for a new objective, rather than pushing the
ever-devalued 'denial' button, to pursue the procrastination effect.
This all the more so given the changes in US government recently, and
due next year (it is next year, isn't it?) when the presidency comes
up for grabs.
So; what kinds of strategy will we be looking at from those who would
avoid a globally ratified treaty on CO2 and GHG emissions? What will
be the best way for 'them' to avoid damaging legislation, or costly
modification of working practices or output? How can they most
effectively lobby for the costs of changes in practise to be met by
anyone other than themselves?
Any suggestions? If we can anticipate, to some degree, any new
strategic approach, we can counter it...
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