[Brookhaven]

Even MSNBC isn’t sugarcoating this guy. From the story on their site:

“I want Discovery Communications to broadcast on their channels to the world their new program lineup and I want proof they are doing so. I want the new shows started by asking the public for inventive solution ideas to save the planet and the remaining wildlife on it,” the alleged manifesto reads, adding:”Nothing is more important than saving ... the Lions, Tigers, Giraffes, Elephants, Froggies, Turtles, Apes, Raccoons, Beetles, Ants, Sharks, Bears, and, of course, the Squirrels. The humans? The planet does not need humans.”

Lee said he experienced an ‘‘awakening” when he watched former Vice President Al Gore’s environmental documentary ‘An Inconvenient Truth.’

I hate to give kudos to MSNBC, but the story on their website at the moment seems pretty accurate.

[twister881]

The part about “saving squirrels” must be self-referrential.

[Paine in the Neck]

The idea to save the planet is based on the book “My Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn, where he suggests people can build on each other’s ideas to find solutions for saving the remaining species and living sustainably.

My Ishmael is a sequel to the novel Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. Its plot revolves around a gorilla named Ishmael who describes his philosophy regarding tribal society to Julie, a twelve-year-old girl.

“I want Discovery Communications to broadcast on their channels to the world their new program lineup and I want proof they are doing so. I want the new shows started by asking the public for inventive solution ideas to save the planet and the remaining wildlife on it,” the alleged manifesto reads, adding:”Nothing is more important than saving ... the Lions, Tigers, Giraffes, Elephants, Froggies, Turtles, Apes, Raccoons, Beetles, Ants, Sharks, Bears, and, of course, the Squirrels. The humans? The planet does not need humans.”

Thare's a certain ring of familiarity to all this.

[the OlLine Rebel]

“The humans? The planet does not need humans.”

Why don’t these hypocrites ever start with themselves?

[higgmeister]

Lee said he experienced an ‘‘awakening” when he watched former Vice President Al Gore’s environmental documentary ‘An Inconvenient Truth.’

I hate to give kudos to MSNBC, but the story on their website at the moment seems pretty accurate.

The difference is that they think this guy is a hero.