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Clinton says must "get off our butts" to stop warming
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Posted on 05/20/2006 1:38:45 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Clinton says must "get off our butts" to stop warming Sat May 20, 2006 04:09 PM ET

By Pat Jackson

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton said on Saturday global warming is a greater threat to the future than terrorism and that the United States and other countries must "get off our butts" and do something about it.

Clinton, speaking to the graduating class at University of Texas' Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, said the United States must pursue policies that make "more partners and fewer enemies" and use "institutionalized cooperation" before there is catastrophic damage from global warming.

"Climate change is more remote than terror but a more profound threat to the future of the children and the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren I hope all of you have," Clinton said.

"It's the only thing we face today that has the power to remove the preconditions of civilized society," he said.

"I am not one of those who is pessimistic about the future of the world, assuming we get off our butts and do something about climate change in a timely fashion."

(Excerpt) Read more at go.reuters.com ...


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There's a joke here somewhere.....
1 posted on 05/20/2006 1:38:46 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
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I hope Clinton wriggles his own butt to stop global warming.

(Denny Crane: "Every one should carry a gun strapped to their waist. We need more - not less guns.")

2 posted on 05/20/2006 1:40:01 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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Well, he and Al E. Gore could start by shutting their mouths and inserting their rectal recycling tubes to serve as an example for the rest of us.


3 posted on 05/20/2006 1:40:07 PM PDT by LA Conservative (Al Gore in 2008 - The gift that keeps on giving)
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Clinton needs to keep off other people's butts.


4 posted on 05/20/2006 1:41:14 PM PDT by TommyDale (North Carolina looks forward to the disbarring of Mike Nifong.)
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To: Sub-Driver

That's an understatement.


5 posted on 05/20/2006 1:41:32 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Knights of Columbus martyrs of Mexico, pray for us! Viva Cristo Rey!)
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To: Sub-Driver

Monica's butt against anything will warm it.


6 posted on 05/20/2006 1:42:45 PM PDT by bmwcyle (We got permits, yes we DO! We got permits, how 'bout YOU?;))
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To: Sub-Driver
Can Clinton string together 3 sentences without using the word "profound"?
7 posted on 05/20/2006 1:44:55 PM PDT by operation clinton cleanup
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To: Sub-Driver

Right... Clinton should be sitting on his butt in a jail somewhere sharing a cell with the Beast.


8 posted on 05/20/2006 1:45:10 PM PDT by freekitty
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To: Sub-Driver

U. N. Ambassador of Junk Science. He can travel the world on America's behalf, and quietly get laid in every port.


9 posted on 05/20/2006 1:49:29 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Immigration: Acting like dupes does not earn us their respect, but their CONTEMPT.))
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"It's the only thing we face today that has the power to remove the preconditions of civilized society," he said.

Unlike terrorists with atom bombs?

Somehow, civilizations have risen and fallen in cold and warm climes. Climate might remove the conditions for a rich society, but says nothing about it being civilized or not.

10 posted on 05/20/2006 1:49:48 PM PDT by slowhandluke (It's hard work to be cynical enough in this age)
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""Climate change is more remote than terror but a more profound threat to the future of the children and the grandchildren and the great-grandchildrenI hope all of you have," Clinton said. "

What a load of BS.

11 posted on 05/20/2006 1:51:11 PM PDT by No Blue States
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Yo, BJ! The nation has more important worries.


12 posted on 05/20/2006 1:54:31 PM PDT by mtbopfuyn (I think the border is kind of an artificial barrier - San Antonio councilwoman Patti Radle)
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To: Sub-Driver; Liz; Howlin; ALOHA RONNIE; RonDog; MurryMom
"Climate change is more remote than terror but a more profound threat to the future of the children and the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren I hope all of you have," Clinton said.

Is *Bubba pimping for Algore's propaganda film? Sure sounds like it...

13 posted on 05/20/2006 1:54:34 PM PDT by Libloather (As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in public schools...)
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To: freekitty

OHHHHH...now that would be the perfect "sentence" for both of them...having to share the same cell for YEARS!!


14 posted on 05/20/2006 1:54:39 PM PDT by Txsleuth
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What has Clinton EVER said that ISN'T BS?

What a low-life.


15 posted on 05/20/2006 1:55:28 PM PDT by ReleaseTheHounds
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More dangerous than terrorism. Hmm. Lessee, if Iran explodes a nuclear bomb, how many BTU's will THAT put into the Ozone Layer.
WHat a freaking putz.


16 posted on 05/20/2006 1:57:06 PM PDT by Shady
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He obviously needs a monica.


17 posted on 05/20/2006 1:57:34 PM PDT by gotribe (It's not a religion.)
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To: No Blue States

I get so confused....hearing Algore and now Clinton goind around acting like "global warming" is going to kill my children and grandchildren...

BUT, when discussing Bush's war on terrorists that could blow up my grandchildren's school TOMORROW, they act like he is a warmonger...and wasting time, money, lives, etc.

What universe are they in??


18 posted on 05/20/2006 1:57:39 PM PDT by Txsleuth
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To: No Blue States

Yeah, even for him. He usually lies better than that.


19 posted on 05/20/2006 1:57:58 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Immigration: Acting like dupes does not earn us their respect, but their CONTEMPT.))
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Former President Bill Clinton said on Saturday global warming is a greater threat to the future than terrorism and that the United States and other countries must "get off our butts" and do something about it.

Keep talking Bill ..

Losing Bin Laden : How Bill Clinton's Failures Unleashed Global Terror


20 posted on 05/20/2006 1:58:16 PM PDT by Mo1 (DEMOCRATS: A CULTURE OF TREASON)
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