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[base_two]

They couldn't even come up with a good reason for withdrawing, other than it involved the previous administration. How can we even compete on a global scale in the energy sector if we're hitting the breaks on one of the most promising growth sectors?

 

[Inquisitive_Ghost]

American exceptionalism on display again. 195 countries just don't know better and it doesn't matter what 6 billion people think is good for the planet and the future of mankind.

I've been saying for a while now that America's whole culture of assumed exceptionalism is a goddamn plague.

 

[IamDodongo]

This will lead to the death of millions. Get rid of him.

her emails tho

 

[Shoeless]

Donald Trump is plummeting America into third world status fast. I didn't even know it was possible for one man to do so but there it is folks. The damage is going to be so extensive that it may take decades to recover and that is based on optimism. America may never recover from Trump's presidency.

Trump is, unfortunately, the dark side of the old truism "One man CAN make a difference."

 

[jmdajr]

Hey, hey Trump

F U C K Y O U

Garbage Human Being.

 

[CassSept]

Pretty much this. He and his friends in the energy industry that benefit from ignoring environmental considerations aren't thinking about long term benefits, only short term profit.

Not even that, energy industry is largely against withdrawing from Paris Accord. It's not even about profits, that move is motivated by pure pettiness.

 

[jelly]

Fucking scumbag.

 

[shem935]

Fuck Trump
Fuck Ivanka
Fuck Kushner


Vote in 2018 and 2020.

 

[Moose Biscuits]

We are the enemy of humanity and we should be treated as such.

You feel like the USA should be destroyed?

 

[Skinny Pete]

Open to a new deal? Yea cause he's been so successful at making deals as the President.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

So it takes 4 years to complete?

Genius.

Obama, you beautiful man.

 

[smokeymicpot]

Can someone tweet at Van Jones for me saying this is the day he became President only reason because Jones blocked me.

 

[sangreal]

Pretty much this. He and his friends in the energy industry that benefit from ignoring environmental considerations aren't thinking about long term benefits, only short term profit.

It's just the coal industry, really. Everyone else was okay with this accord. and even the coal industry had to be egged on by our "EPA" chief, Pruitt. aka captain pollution

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

People need to not kid themselves about this.

Just because it's going to take years for this to be finalized, simply announcing this has already eroded our allies faith in our countries ability to lead or make rational decisions.

The EPA is being headed by a climate denier as well as being gutted.

Long term policy still starts with short term progress, having an administration that is adamant in doing nothing while fighting economic, social, technological and foreign trends is just going to cost us jobs, our status as a global leader and long term support and bargaining power in future global initiatives.

This is what isolationism looks like, and the world is going to fast learn how to deal without America being at the table.

BTW, there is no "better deal". Trump probably thinks he can go back to the table and demand better terms, but he's going to get laughed out of the room.

 

[Mass Effect]

It's going to be fun watching other countries institute sanctions against us, negotiate "historic" trade deals with other nations, and generally wean themselves off American dependence over the coming years.

Fun times ahead. America won't be the power it is now in the future.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

Let it sink in that Nicaragua didn't sign because they didn't feel it was strict enough.

Ah, right, I forgot about that. Even better.

So we stand alone with Assad, then. Two heads of state that don't bat an eye at murdering children with poison. Revoltingly poetic in a way.

 

[MLCodest]

Please fuck us hard over this rest of the world.

 

[Micael]

But we’re going to make very clear to the world that we’re not going to be abiding by what the previous administration agreed to.

 

[Cagey]

Open to a new deal? Yea cause he's been so successful at making deals as the President.

1. Take the Paris Accord
2. Rename Mar-a-Lago Accord
3. Credit author as Donald J. Trump
4. Explain that Barack Obama hates this idea
5. Save the world

 

[Spoiled Milk]

Not even that, energy industry is largely against withdrawing from Paris Accord. It's not even about profits, that move is motivated by pure pettiness.

^Chevron is pro Paris deal.

 

[brochiller]

Do they actually have a good reason or is it just another case if "Obama did it"?

 

[richiek]

The covfefe made him do it.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

You feel like the USA should be destroyed?

As an American, no, not at all.

As a human of this planet, if need be.

 

[gatormatt]

Get out and vote millennials. 2018 is where we start to take back our country.

 

[Tovarisc]

What fucking "Deal" do they think they are going to get?

This is what I'm struggling to understand.

Some speculated, I think it was GOP member, that Trump may want alter agreement so US can pollute more in order to compete against China and prevent manufacturing leaving US that way.

Or something.

 

[jelly]

Oh yeah, Ivanka. Can the media stop talking her up, she is just as bad.

 

[smokeymicpot]

Do they actually have a good reason or is it just another case if "Obama did it"?

Obama did it.

 

[BoogieWoogie]

It's going to be fun watching other countries institute sanctions against us, negotiate "historic" trade deals with other nations, and generally wean themselves off American dependence over the coming years.

Fun times ahead. America won't be the power it is now in the future.

I hope they start soon.

 

[Pandora012]

1. Take the Paris Accord
2. Rename Mar-a-Lago Accord
3. Credit author as Donald J. Trump
4. Explain that Barack Obama hates this idea
5. Save the world

That probably would work. Also mention that foxnews supports it, and he won't question it.

 

[Host Samurai]

He's trying to be the most hated person in the past 50 years.

 

[PingPongvonLaserstein]

They couldn't even come up with a good reason for withdrawing, other than it involved the previous administration. How can we even compete on a global scale in the energy sector if we're hitting the breaks on one of the most promising growth sectors?

Duh, coal.

 

[sangreal]

Do they actually have a good reason or is it just another case if "Obama did it"?

I promise you that Trump could not name one clause of the accord. It was part of Obama's legacy, and climate change is a hoax perpetuated by China. Also, Trump's chief environmental regulator/adviser is someone that literally doesn't believe in any regulations to protect the environment.

 

[brochiller]

People need to not kid themselves about this.

Just because it's going to take years for this to be finalized, simply announcing this has already eroded our allies faith in our countries ability to lead or make rational decisions.

The EPA is being headed by a climate denier as well as being gutted.

Long term policy still starts with short term progress, having an administration that is adamant in doing nothing while fighting economic, social, technological and foreign trends is just going to cost us jobs, our status as a global leader and long term support and bargaining power in future global initiatives.

This is what isolationism looks like, and the world is going to fast learn how to deal without America being at the table.

BTW, there is no "better deal". Trump probably thinks he can go back to the table and demand better terms, but he's going to get laughed out of the room.

What the fuck do better terms even look like in a deal like this? Pollute the air more? They can all fuck off. I hope they rest easy when it's all said and done knowing that they've damned their children.

 

[Brandon F]

Do they actually have a good reason or is it just another case if "Obama did it"?

They don't have a good reason for anything they do, at least not ones that don't benefit themselves and nobody else.

 

[TheSchwab_7]

BUTTER EMAILS

But seriously, what a joke. There won't be any jobs left when the earth fucked up.

 

[Altazor]

American exceptionalism on display again. 195 countries just don't know better and it doesn't matter what 6 billion people think is good for the planet and the future of mankind.

pretty much this.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

disregarding this is dooming the planet, this is also the end of US hegemony.

like literally nobody will ever look to the US for leadership. Bush fucked up but Obama worked hard to fix it. Trump proved that more Bushs and Trumps are more likely that not. We will not have another American century. China and other nations will lead it.

America first president single handly ends the American empire

 

[Pandora012]

He's trying to be the most hated person in the past 50 years.

Doesn't matter, as long as his core supports him, he don't care.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

I've said it in another thread. Punish trump where it will hurt his ego.

Take all his properties and remove his name from them.

 

[hawk2025]

A special, heartfelt "fuck you" to the disinformation campaign by the Green Party during 2016.



You are fucking monsters.

 

[Tovarisc]

Acosta putting work in.

https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/870345452344025088

 

[kitchenmotors]

Hopefully he doesn't win a re-election (or is removed from office) and we can correct this before any real damage is done. But still, Fuck Trump.

Fuck these people.

I know someone like this, who is actually a gay Jewish man living in New York.

 

[cdyhybrid]

The biggest effect this will have is ruining America's standing in the global community, which Bannon is probably thrilled with.

Renewable energy is happening whether the GOP likes it or not, because it is becoming financially viable.

 

[TheLostBigBoss]

What the fuck do better terms even look like in a deal like this? Pollute the air more? They can all fuck off. I hope they rest easy when it's all said and done knowing that they've damned their children.

Most likely the base cost of pledging money for countries that are going to have to deal with climate damages. Basically compensation for our years of causing this issue.

At least, that's the only thing I can think of, but I have no idea.

However iirc, those base pledges were moved out of the 2015 negotiations and pushed to the next round.

 

[LiK]

Acosta putting work in.

https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/870345452344025088

What's the "bad deal"? This is for the PLANET. Holy shit.

 

[benicillin]

I am even more excited to vote his ass out now.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Acosta putting work in.

https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/870345452344025088

I love how Trump never explains why on anything. Just buzz words.

 

[AdventureRacing]

What a disaster. I still remain hopeful that this will only push the rest of the world even furtrhwr down the path of reducing green house emissions. Maybe the worlds shared hatred of Trump could lead to something good. Incredibly wishful thinking I know.

 

[Mass Effect]

Get out and vote millennials. 2018 is where we start to take back our country.

Isn't 2018 tilted in favor of republican incumbents? No doubt Democrats will make gains, but I don't know if they'll retake control.

Regardless, we need more than just mid-terms. People need to be ready to vote in 2020 too, and we need the strongest Demcrat candidate we can get (no not Bernie or Biden, they'll be too old).

 

[sangreal]

Acosta putting work in.

https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/870345452344025088

I really need someone to ask Trump to his face "Why is it a bad deal for Americans? Which clause is the problem?"