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Some good news from NM. If the libs are upset, then it is a win-win.
Very good. I know she was going to be good!
Martinez nominates global warming denier Schmitt to head state Energy and Minerals department
Submitted by J. Dyrcz on 6 January 2011 - 2:35pmFor Immediate Release Contact: Scott Forrester
January 6, 2011 505-934-5681
(ALBUQUERQUE) – In a clear sign that polluters in New Mexico will have free reign under her administration, Gov. Susana Martinez today nominated global warming denier and former astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt to head the state’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
On many occasions, Schmitt has scoffed at decades of sound scientific evidence and a mountain of research that validated the human causes of global climate change.
In one instance he told Fox News that the "CO2 scare is a red herring", that the "global warming scare is being used as a political tool to increase government control over American lives, incomes and decision-making."
“Martinez promised bold change and she’s bringing it in the form of an appointee at odds with the basic tenets of science and reason,” said DPNM Executive Director Scott Forrester. “This appointment is a clear signal to Martinez’s big-oil backers that the days of basic protections for New Mexicans’ air and drinking water are over.”
Martinez also recently fired the entire Environmental Improvement Board, paving the way for industrial polluters to have their way with New Mexico’s precious natural resources.
“Martinez has never said one word about how important it is to have clean air and water in our beautiful state and instead has spent her short time in office ripping down basic environmental protections for our citizens,” Forrester said. “These moves are either straight payback for her contributors or a blatant disregard for the importance of clean air and water – not only for the lives of New Mexicans, but for future economic development.” #####
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Schmitt is 75 years old and probably a good interim secretary for the start of Martinez’ term. He was also US Senator until he was defeated by current US Senator Bingaman in 1982. He has been a university professor and consultant since then.
As an aside, when I was in college between my junior and senior years we took a six-week field geology course in SE Arizona. Following completion of that course, we were offered jobs with the Apollo space program for the remainder of the summer at the USGS astrogeology branch in Flagstaff. We spent it testing geological observation and collection methods in and around the volcanic craters near Flagstaff and the big meteor crater outside Winslow. The only astronaut we got to meet was Schmitt who we found to be very focused and disciplined in his job, and whose hard work resulted in his being chosen to walk on the moon.
I like her more every day.
I met Harrison Schmidt when I was a boy and he was a Senator. I have met a few politicians in my life, but no one like him. When he was in a room, he didn’t seek the limelight. He was a bit on the shy side and was fine if he wasn’t the center of conversation. I thought it was a bit strange at the time, but I later realized it was a mark of good character.
I met Harrison Schmidt when I was a boy and he was a Senator. I have met a few politicians in my life, but no one like him. When he was in a room, he didn’t seek the limelight. He was a bit on the shy side and was fine if he wasn’t the center of conversation. I thought it was a bit strange at the time, but I later realized it was a mark of good character.
Im going out right now and pollute my back yard I am so happy
“Jack” Schmitt is one of the finest straight arrows I have ever known. He was my Senator and a friend.
And he is exceedingly well qualified to serve in the post. He is a Geologist and was the only “civilian” to walk on the moon.
An excellent pick.
A member of the US astronaut corps, manned space program...with BRAINS. Who'd a thunk it?
There are two approaches to these things.
The left truly does not care about anything but power and control, so the only schemes they will countenance lead to these things. Everything else must be prevented, in their lights.
A realistic approach is that people need energy, efficiently, which means an equation involving economics, science, efficiency and what produces more energy at lower cost. If whatever it is can do this, then it is realistic. No need for government at all. At all. The market will handle it.
A geologist should have a reasonable view of climate change and our limited ability to influence it.
Excellent!
President Palin, for your consideration to head NASA
I am so proud of Governor Martinez...she is amazing.
She's getting stuff done. Look for NM to become a success story if she gets her way.
Good luck to the libs in trying to besmirch Harrison Schmidt’s reputation. He’s like Brainiac from the planet Smartron. The libs will only clown themselves.
