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Global Fact

It seems amazing to me that there are still people who doubt the validity of the global warming phenomenon.  Maybe I shouldn't be that amazed.  Exxon Mobil has been creating phony grassroots campaigns (a practice called astroturfing) which try to create skepticism in the masses for years.  It should then come as no surprise that Philip Morris otherwise known as Altria is in on the act as well.  In fact Philip Morris invented the practice.  While seeking to discredit an EPA report on the ill effects of second hand smoke, the company hired a PR firm; which in turn created a phony citizens group that tried not only to discredit the second hand smoke study, but to also raise broader questions about government research and regulations in general -- including global warming.  This practice has to stop.  Multinational conglomerates like Philip Morris care more about your dollar than about being  responsible global citizens.  Here are a few Philip Morris brands..  Just think about corporate deceit  when you go to grab one off the shelf.  

  • Miller beer
  • Kraft
  • Post
  • Nabisco
  • Maxwell House foods 

Print | posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 7:39 PM | Filed Under [ Personal/Random ]

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# re: Global Fact

Here's two more industries who reassure us everything's going to be OK:

BP - Leading the research into alternate forms of energy to lessen our dependence on fossil fuels. Message: Keep on gulping -- we'll save you just in the nick of time.

Pharmaceuticals - If you need our drugs and can't afford them, call us. We may be able to provide them at low or no cost. Now how many of the 45 million uninsured and countless underinsured do you think get free meds? What a laugh.
9/19/2006 10:16 PM | Steve Smits
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# re: Global Fact

I heard today that BP is spending 3 billion to upgrade a single refinery. Why not 3 billion in R&D for alternative fuel sources. You'd think that that is what will pay off in the future anyway. The bubbles gotta burst sometime.
9/20/2006 5:36 PM | jim

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