It seems the network newscasts will put anything on in the name of stopping global warming, including a report about trying to put penguins on the U.S. Endangered Species list.
Wait, a minute. Penguins don’t live in the U.S. except at the zoo.
But that didn’t stop ABC “World News with Charles Gibson” from promoting the left-wing group trying to accomplish that.
“If the group can get them [the penguin] protected by the U.S. Endangered Species Act, they say it’ll send an important message about the global problem of climate change,” said ABC science correspondent Ned Potter on July 11.
Later in the broadcast, Potter continued to praise the idea:
“Getting them protected would not only be good for them, but for the rest of the world too.”
The group, Center for Biological Diversity is extreme environmental organization that wants to exploit the “endearing” penguin as a tool to promote global warming hysteria.
“If we can save the penguins, then perhaps we’ve chosen a path that will save ourselves as well,” says Melissa Waage, the CBD’s legislative director.
Earlier this year, the same group opposed the building of a dam, reservoir and hydroelectric plant to provide energy in a time when it is in high demand.
However, the penguin is native to the South Pole – an area that is far beyond the United States’ jurisdiction.
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Hopefully putting the penguin
July 12, 2007 - 18:22 ET by AvatarHopefully putting the penguin on the endangered list will, God willing, get people to stop hunting them in zoos.
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However, the penguin is nativ
July 12, 2007 - 18:30 ET by nnptcgradI think there's one species that exists in Madagascar, or south America, or some sort of temperate zone. Adeile's Penguin? Something like that. Again, way way outside of America's control.
So we're not allowed to intervene in other countires to save human lives 'cause it's Imperialism, but we're allowed to take over countries in order to save animals 'cause of Climate Change?
I mean how else are we supposed to protect species that don't live in our country? My vote is to stay in Iraq to protect those badgers that are scaring the crap out of people.
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WTF??!!!
July 12, 2007 - 19:29 ET by c5thenHow does adding a non-native species to the US protected lists help in any way with any type of climate control attempt??
I guess we'll all have to forgo the traditional summer time Buffalo Penguin Wings and the Crispy Fried Penguin. I'm really gonna miss those Penguin Fingers!
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic
You do realize manmade global
July 12, 2007 - 19:54 ET by Jack BauerYou do realize manmade global warming has killed all the penguins in the Arctic. Well, that's what Robert Kennedy Junior says.
And since a Kennedy said it,
July 12, 2007 - 20:00 ET by saw the lightAnd since a Kennedy said it, it must be true, right?
Hasn't this guy lived long enough on his father's name? Time to go out on your own.
"There is a tendency for the world to say to America, 'the big problems of the world are yours, you go and sort them out,' and then to worry when America wants to sort them out." - Prime Minister Tony Blair
Jack, does penguin taste li
July 12, 2007 - 20:03 ET by MightyMouthJack, does penguin taste like chicken? I'm just saying... if they are already dead (and frozen) why waste em??
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I suspect they may be a littl
July 12, 2007 - 20:09 ET by Jack BauerI suspect they may be a little gamey, but probably nice with an Orange Sauce and crispy roast potatoes.
Penguin a la orange! Mmmm, yummy. But forget the wing, and go for the white meat.
Has anyone noticed...
July 12, 2007 - 20:46 ET by goldenthroatIt definitely seems like the penguin has replaced the whale as the poster animal of left-coast, bleeding-heart, 'do as I say, not as I do' liberals. Dang - does this mean we can't use the slogan "Be a hero, save a whale - save a baby, go to jail" anymore?
BTW - just how DOES saving the penguins "save ourselves"? What kind of wacky, drug-induced thinking is this?
Anyone know when it's open season on penguins? I'll bet they DO taste like chicken!
"Yeah, that's the ticket!" - Tommy Flanagan
What's next? U.S. protection
July 12, 2007 - 22:36 ET by zfWhat's next? U.S. protection for the Loch Ness Monster?
Bigfoot is already on a pro
July 13, 2007 - 08:48 ET by AtheistRepublicanBigfoot is already on a protected animal list, though I think its at the state level.... maybe even county. and I can't remember what state. I saw it on one of those bigfoot shows and never pay attention to them much so my memory is a bit hazy.
No need, he'll be fine, what
July 13, 2007 - 21:56 ET by dahliatraversLoch Ness Monster
No need, he'll be fine, what with water levels rising thirty feet in the next hundred years ...
Endangered
July 13, 2007 - 22:00 ET by LionKingProtection needs to be offered to the rarest of all...Rational Liberal .
Hey, Global Warming Cultists
July 13, 2007 - 09:23 ET by drillanwrHey, Global Warming Cultists ... Your troubles are either over, or just beginning:
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Conversation just prior to br
July 13, 2007 - 09:35 ET by Ruths husband BenConversation just prior to broadcast:
"Charles, you'll be leading this evening with a story about penquins being put on the endangered species list."
"Gosh that's great news! They are sooo cute when they tapdance!"
"Uh, Charles, penguins don't really tapdance."
"Chorkle! Don't tell me they don't tapdance, I've seen the documentary! It's my favorite one, next to "An Incontenent Truth""
"Charles, that's Inconvenient not Incontenent....oh never mind. Just read the teleprompter."
"Can we finish with Jimm
July 13, 2007 - 22:04 ET by botg"Can we finish with Jimma Carter and his impotent issue?"
How endangered can they be
July 13, 2007 - 22:15 ET by LionKingHow endangered can penguins be considering their prominence in these films:
That is a lot of exposure!!!