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The Republicans are VERY smart to stay WAY clear of this Climate Bill--as they do not want to pay the price during the 2010 and 2012 elections. They do not want to get their names connected to this Bill in any way--as it is a sure way of getting booted out of office in 2010.

This Bill will cause millions of US citizens to lose their jobs--beginning with anyone who has a job in the coal industry. Then, miillions more jobs lost for those who work in mills, plants, factories, etc. Then, millions more jobs lost for truck drivers, airlines, farmers, etc. Then, millions more jobs lost in retail, construction, etc.--as NOBODY will have money to spend.

PLUS, citizens will not only be paying more for their electric/gas bills--we will be paying more for EVERYTHING--as every business is going to have their expenses/taxes increased--so they will pass that expense on to us.

Let the Democrats be the ones to try to shove this Bill down the throats of US citizens-–as they will be committing political suicide for the 2010 and 2012 elections. Even Democrats will be voting against them-–as millions of Democrats will be losing their jobs as well.

Inhofe: "We are not going to participate. Acting without our participation would be unwise."

I don't even need to say anything.

Boycotting the planet....wow...
I cannot come up with any better descriptions for the republicans than close-minded, short thinking, immoral idiots. I can't believe I used to call myself one of them a few years ago.

How much more analysis do republicans need? The EPA has been analysing and re-analysing climate change for years. (despite active supression and editing of reports by Bush&Cheney) The fact is that NOT acting is going to be considerably worse for our economy, as well as our international relations which in turn will worsen the economy even more! But I guess it's not considered a 'crisis' really until it starts to hurt the rich! Just like the health care debate. The US health care system has been in crisis for two decades but politicians (and their corporate lobbyist sponsors) keep delaying it as if we're still waiting for an 'actual' crisis, defined as one that affects them and their corporate CEO friends directly!

Today Al Gore admitted that CO2 Isn’t the main problem of global warming...he says this would only be 40%..its interesting, he is being challemged by scientist and he cant defend it...This is a hoax.
Read it...http://www.ktradionetwork.com/2009/11/04/al-gore-admits-co2-isnt-the-main-problem-of-global-warming/

Look at our economy after 30 years of Reaganomics. Time for a change. Let's get back to American values of hard work and stop rewarding those who are born into wealth. I don't think we need any Republican opinions on what's good or bad for our economy. Their ideas always lead to a depression or recession but never to prosperity. Pay attention Americans. Your children are counting on you.

If the people who are complaining about the Republicans knew what this cap and trade garbage is all about, I mean if they could comprehend the damage it would do to this nation, they would end the debate.

Global warming is part of a natural cycle that has been taking place since time began. That is a fact. Believe what you want.

This lady should be taught a lesson. I hope that Californians will throw out in the comign election. She is useless.

What asinine behavior. Climate change is a serious threat; the scientific evidence is overwhelming. These GOP Senators, had they lived centuries ago, would be telling us the Earth is flat. Future generations will pay a steep price for this idiocy unless the Democrats forge ahead without them and they should. It's become clear over recent months that the GOP is not a constructive partner. It's pure obstructionism.

Just as well the GOP left. They have nothing of substance to contribute, only their delusional ideas about what science has to say about climate change. The Dems should just ignore them and do what's right for the environment.

I hope the Dems move ahead, also. It will be another nail in their coffin for 2010.

They need to give me their paycheck and I will attend the meeting and just sit there and shout YOU LIE over and over again... the Party of NO with the big L on their foreheads.

MOVE ON Democrats – just like health care, the REPUBLI-CAN'Ts have NO intentions on agreeing with anything you do!!!

To those of you who really want to make a difference in the environment, encourage the vegetarians to leave the green vegetables alone! If they stop eating all the green plants, then we would have more plants giving off oxygen! LOL! I've always wanted to say that....by the way, my dad is very smart and i'd like to be just like him someday. My momma on the other hand, hmm...not so much! I dare CNN to post this...

Why should we care about the money? We can just print more of it. Who cares about wealth?! Money only brings trouble.... and cars and jobs and computers I suppose. But still, controlling the way others use energy is far more important than those things! Oh but I want my car. Actually I want to buy a hybrid. Can I have monies pleeez?

Wow sounds like one certain party needs to grow up. How are they supposed to compromise and get things done if they don't show up. I hope the Democrats do it anyway!

boxer better be worried about her own political future! crap & tax otherwise know as gore's I'm getting richer quicker scheme will be the death of this country.

As we all know too well since Galileo, the earth is flat.

Get gore to keep his mouth shut and the climate will cool down.

I'm sure John Kerry aand Ms Boxer actually authored the Bill. Say it like it is, They are sponsering a bill written by some outside group of lawyers representing several various environmental and union organizations.

Lets recycle this bill and flush it down the toidy !
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As usual the party of "No"acts like a bunch of spoiled crybabys. I just can't belive any sane person would vote for these people! If the Democrats pulled something like this we would never here the end of it! I say dock their pay & put it towars healthcare!

A smart opponent will use this lame stunt against each Republican during their next election campaign. They have clearly do not care about the country. They hate America and this proves it – at least that's what Rush Limpbag would say if a Democrat tried this. Pathetic! This is something you would expect of a 5 year old, not a US Senator.

Cowards. This isn't engaging the political process and debating issues. This is pure cowardice. Real classy, GOP (Got 0 Plans).

I am a Democrat and seldom do I agree with what Republicans put down but when they boycott meetings because they want to stall or stop legislation, that is where I draw the line. I do not care if you are Democrat or Republican, you were elected to work for the people and to boycott is not working. You were elected and are being paid to do your job. I understand how it feels to want to have something one way and I can't because I am either not in control or do not have a majority so I must do the best I can until such time as I am in the majority or in some manner of control. Republicans, Democrats I am beginning to tire of the both of you not being able to get anything done. This has been going on since Obama was elected and it has got to stop. Now I am prepared to switch my party to Independent and work my tail to the bone to insure that none of you return to the halls of the congress by 2012. This voter has spoken. Stick that in your pipes and smoke it.

YAY! Lets tax people some more! Man-made climate change is a LIE! Look up EPICA core and VOSTOK core. Warming periods after iceages have happened time and time again and they usually last 10,000 years. We are at the peak of a warming period right now. Be happy because another iceage is next on the agenda and they last 100,000 years.

Well we as a nation have become winers always something mining logging oil smoking global warming always something u know if every person would take care of them selves they would not have time for anything else and if global warming is happining why has the weather got cold real fast this year? If they are going to lie to me and make me believe it it needs to be believable. I live in west virginia and it has already dipped down to 30 degrees hmm yeah somebody is a LIAR I love that word u go joe as I have said before coal keeps the lights on if you don't like coal then unhook your power because everytime you pay a power bill or turn on a light yes you are supporting coal and I thank you keep up the good work so many jobs depend on this country consuming electricity the more we use the more we need that keeps my people working thanks america for the contribution to coal. Jack as always it is a pleasure hearing you on CNN take care keepem straight this is petey hatfield gilbert WV oh yes coal keeps your lights and my lights on the heart of the billion dollar coal fields thank you

Maybe some of the Republicans don't remember that (sadly) a fair # of Democrats did support legislation brought by Republicans - the tax cuts, war with Iraq, No Child Left Behind.

The Congressional Republicans now are truly a "Party of No!" I think they're actually acting more like toddlers than teens.

Obama just told us on Saturday we must look to increase our exports to create sustainable jobs. This bill increases costs of anything we manufacture making putting our exports at a disadvantage to cheaper goods made anywhere else in the world. No one else is following us, but Europe and the economy is trashed worse than ours.

We need to protect the environment, but at what cost? This bill will cost each and every household hundreds if not thousands a year! Our economy is fragile and this will sink it. Anything you have that uses energy to manufacture it or run it will increase in cost. Food, clothes, gas, electricity, appliances, vehicles, costs will increase.

Libs- why are crying and LYING about Republicans blocking the hijacking of health-care bill? You do not need ONE Republican vote in the House or Senate, it is your own Democrat infighting that is stopping this bill. To blame it on Republicans "blocking" this bill is nothing but another lie from Obama and the Democrat leadership. Remember, you have a fillibuster proof Senate, a big majority in the House and a Democrat President. It's time for transparency, another Obama lie, open the closed doors that ONLY Democrats and their lobbyists attend, and show the vicious infighting that is going on behind the scenes in the Democrat Party.

the party that doesn't play well with others, won't get to play at all then. watch in the next election.

We don't need Republican in this bill,Just go ahead and pass it.

Screw the climate change hoax bill.

Why do GOP senators, who appear to hate America, or at the very least Americans, even bother to run for office? This obstructionist behavior is preventing things from getting done. I hope the Democrats just move on without them.

If democrats and their uneducated followers want to further destroy our economy over an unproven theory (and a weak one at that), they will reap the 'rewards' - no credibility and no political power for years.

Long live global cooling–11 years and going strong!

Don't you get it?? If these morons sign this treaty they will empower a New World government that will have the ability to take US dollars and give them to other countries wityhout regard to US economics or jobs.
THAT'S why the GOP is boycotting the meeting.
Try to keep up folks this is important stuff.

To these democrats I say don't threaten do it. You are wasting precious time while the Americans are waiting for your voices to be heard and things accomplished. The GOP party from day one has not been there; what is new. They only came up with a short health care plan after how many years to delay any real progress; they do not care what the American people want they are just out to make an administration fail. Dems get smart remember you were elected by the people for the people. You will have to face your constituents there are elections. I hope that the dems read blogs and watch the media for they right along with the republicans are in troubled waters.

typical repo nonsense. They would rather make a stink then be part of the process.They are doing the people that voted for then a disservice by not showing up. People can disagree but if you arent there then I guess they just go on without you. So if you are not happy with the out come then just shut up about it.

Way to go Republicans. The cap and trade bill will save not only the U.S. economy by creating green jobs and making our economy more sustainable but as we literate, educated people know, global warming is FACT no matter what the ignorant, illiterate bumkins say to the contrary. To NOT deal with global warming is treason not just to the U.S. but to humanity as a whole.

you people are so STUPID its amazing, dems can do whatever they want right now and CANT, they are like children they are all over the place and can't pass anything. you sheep need to wake up and actually think for yourselves. We know you HATE republicans we get it , but that doesn't mean for a second that these Dems in power right now have the answers and will do anything to help this country! Wake up wake up wake up ! I can't believe how many STUPID people are in this country! You make me sick, the left is gonna sink so fast it will make your STUPID lil heads spin! You will look back at your brief time in power and wonder why how what wow we didn't get anything done!

Those republicans are acting like children and that's how they should be treated. They can't seem to remember that they lost their majority two elections ago.... they get a seat on the bus but they don't get to drive it. Last time we let them drive, they drove us over a cliff.

Enjoy your chairmanship Boxer, for next year you will be out of work too along with Pelosi and Reid.

I think it is a disgrace that the republicans are doing this. It really is outrageous. They are like a bunch of cry babies. Acting like children. Its like they have picked up all their toys and said "We are not going to play with you no more." This is absolutely no way to run a country. They have no place in the senate, it is a shame. They should go back to kindergarten and grow up!

I have an Idea... How about we march on WASHINGTON with members Of ALL parties to put an end to this insanity and hate mongering on BOTH sides. Enough is enough. Lets us show some respect for all the men and women who came before us, through all of there challenges, yet remained somewhat classy about it? Lets show the Government on BOTH sides that we can disagree, think each others side is WRONG, yet remain adult.

The GOP will boycott everything except giving the filty rich tax breaks.

Climate change is happening fast. Passing bill will help slow down the effects of this, CREATE GREEN JOBS that can not be out sourced, keep America safe from lining our enemies pockets with OUR money. Rather it would build our economy back up.Why does the GOP obstruct EVERYTHING? i i forgot, the want Obama to fail... Even if it hurts the people of our country. Step aside GOP, you are no longer needed. Haven't been needed for a while.

Stand firm; global warming is just an unproven theory and jobs should not be lost due to an unproven theory. Cap & trade should be called what it is cap & scam. If global warming is real why is Obama hoping on AF1 almost everyday? Boy; the carbon footprint he is leaving.

The Democrats are just passing these bills to make Al Gore a Multi Billionaire, along with the other Democrats who are setting up Carbon Trading Companies, investing in technology these laws will force homeowners and energy users to buy in order to force purchase of their technology, while lining their companies with billions in profits. All the while, the Democrats will run out of business or subject energy business to government controls. This is the most outrageous trampling on the rights of Americans in the History of our Country. We either fight back or die from their suffication. CNN you can censor this true statement or let it stand. Either way, we will not stand by and watch this tyranny!

Honestly, I don't see any reason why the EPA hasn't already conducted a complete analysis. It makes little sense to go forward foolishly in today's economy with yet another dangerous Democrat junk legislation.

It's funny to see "Democrats" on this board bash the GOP for taking a page from the Democrats SOP. Of course then, their responses were completely different.

I take craps more useful than a republican working on a climate change bill.

The GOP is simply ignorant, and it would be better for everyone if they stayed at the booby bar while Democrats work on a climate bill. The GOP are more interested in keeping profits up instead of working for the changes that will help everyone in the long run. I'm not sure what the republicans are thinking, but doing nothing isn't what they were elected to do. Whining babies.

Our GOP representatives are only doing their job, dad gummit! They have been well paid by the oil industry to NOT show up for these hearings.

Obstruct, stall, delay.

Anybody who cares to pay any attention and to be honest about things will realize that it has been the same stategy for the Rethugs ever since the last election.

I like the statement by the spokesman who was....converned....that the committees may suffer from "strained relations" if the Democrats proceed with the peoples business. Jeepers I'd hate to do anything that might offend the people who just WALKED OUT!! How can say this stuff without cracking up?

Can you imagine how the GOPs would howl if Dems pulled this nonsense?

Dems, if they pull this tomorrow, go ahead without these crybaby losers

All you liberals who want cap and trade, you can pay my bills since I won't be able too because of the taxes, yes taxes imposed on the middle clas from cap and trade. If you believe the liberal left does not want to control your life even more than the religious right, you are a fool! They want power! Look who the Obama Czars heros are: Mao, Chevez of Argentina, Fidel and his revolutionary buddy Che. All people with Power and Permanent Control. Obama did say look who I have around me!

Nothing is obvious to the uninformed, even the science behind global warming. Hint: God is not involved, human beings are. As for boycotting hearings about an issue which could prove fatal to the human race, this is not Congressional business as usual but rather Dick Armey politics bringing out the worst partisan behavior on the part of those who have a right to expect to be represented in respectful debate. In short, the Republican committee members are denying their constituents even a modicum of presence on a subject of potentially extreme importance. What a sad commentary on those Senators who refuse to show up.

The democrats have to learn they can't just muscle through anything they want. If they want nothing accomplished in D.C., just keep it up.

The problem with "cap & trade" isn't the "cap" but the "trade". That allows gross polluters like Algore to buy credits so he can keep on polluting. How is that a solution?

Can't wait until 2010 when we kick Boxer to the curb!

These senators alone put out enough hot air to cause climate change.

We, as taxpayers, pay their salaries. We should demand they show up for work by e-mailing and calling every one of them that boycotted. We don't pay them to act like spoiled children. We elected adults and we expect them to act like adults. I am so disgusted at this action it's hard to put into words.

What are we paying them for; to skip out on their jobs? It is an insult to the American taxpayers and decent people who are actually looking for work.

Regardless party, these senators were voted into office to attend these meetings, debate responsibly, and work towards compromise. Please do your jobs.

Voinovich isn't seeking reelection so him being there is worthless. Much like the entire GOP. How can one party continue to live in the past and have a strategy of tear down your opponent rather then building themselves up? All they want is less government so they can steal more money from the middle class of this nation. Why care about the enviornment when you're making billions off of oil? The GOP needs to go away forever!!!!

Perhaps it wasn't the subject of the meeting that disturbed them so much and rather the attitude and lack of demeanor of the chairperson or madam, your choice..........

Oh, I forgot. If they don't show up then we shouldn't have to pay them.

Boxer looks really miffed. She INSISTS on being called "SENATOR" Boxer, but even the congressional panel itself can only muster a "SEN. BOXER". Yep, she is besides herself. Petty little narcissist.

Tax and spend,tax and spend, I'm a liberal that's all I know how to do is tax and spend.

The Party of No has spoken again. All they can do, or ever do these days, is say NO. They have made it clear they want the USA to fail in every way (going so far as to be against the Olympics) so they can blame Obama. Plain and simple.

Move ahead! And while you're at it do the same with health care. They've been given the chance and apparently think it's best to do nothing for the people that voted them in to office. I know it's hard for them to keep up but the rest of us ARE ready for change.

What would happen if Democrats did this during the Bush years? They would have been demonized, for certain. This is unacceptable and undemocratic behavior.

Look out if the liberals have their way,soon you'll have to pay a tax every time you breathe or pass gas.

Typical Republican quitters. Let's move on without them.

How can the GOP not accept science and still be considered a credible party? Intelligent design vs. evolution; global warming is not happening and will not harm future generations.

Republicans: follow the money at all costs... even our world as we know it. What kind of mindset is this? History will show the U.S. as the slow adopter in carbon emissions reduction. It will be seen as ignorance and an embrassment to future generations.

Better watch out , CNN. Twice in your story you referred to Senator Boxer as "Boxer" without her title of Senator and we all know how she hates the disrespect that implies. Didn't some poor General get transferred to a base above the Arctic Circle for that kind of offense.

Just on more way for liberals to tax those of us that actually work and pay taxes. Hey big spender stop taking my money-make your own and use it for your socialist ideals.

This is exactly why we need to get rid of every Republican up for re-election next November. None of them are there to serve the people who elected them. None of them have done one single positive thing this entire Congressional session. They have slowed down all pieces of legislation designed to help the American people. They have even called for America to fail to meet their political game playing.

Republicans have betrayed us and are traitors to the betterment and restoration of the lives of the American people. They are leaderless and have no solutions and are run by a small group of lunatics. They have no credibility and are doing nothing so let's send them home and get some intelligent, hard-working people in office who will take their oath if office seriously and work for the People!

Oh, dear. My apologies to the rest of the country for what Boxer is doing. We'll try to take care of this next year."

Mr. Phil, this is one Republican/conservative/moderate as in not left liberal who realizes that there were dinosaurs, the Earth is older than 6000 years old, and believes that there is intelligent life elsewhere. Because God has a sense of humor if nothing else.
Oh, and if people are solely responsible for this global warming/cooling, then what's going on on Mars and the other planets? Mmm?

get the facts.global warming is a LIE !!!

Since when has sticking one's head in the sand been a solution to anything?

The GOP-aren't they acting like spoiled children? From Palin to Rush to our elected officials, they will do anything to avoid a reasonable discussion of an issue. Palin is right...it isn't over, because the House may find itself with very few Republicans next year. It is obvious that the problems are not because of Obama,; they are because the Republicans will do and say anything to make sure nothing positive happens this year. And they have the gall to think they are being patriotic.

I'm hoping hockeybear from the Maine gay marriage page sees this –
Hockeybear – What I'm trying to say is that every time 'marriage' is used, it has religious connotations and that stirs up the far right. I have nothing against two people in love (Whatever the genders) having a civil union that is recognized with legal rights. When I was stationed in Britain, my ex and I had a civil service, not a religious ceremony. In the eyes of the law we were just as legally bound as if we'd had a pastor/priest who could do both the civil and religious aspects.
Like I said before, semantics and splitting hairs, but please know that I do not believe anyone should be discriminated against. Period.
Unless you're a terrorist. But that's a different blog. ; )

As Ronald Reagan would say, " There they go again" They are truely the party of DUMB and not just no. First they cry about not being apart of Health Care reform and now they refuse to apart of the discussion on Global Warming, let the adults get it done and allow these babies led by the Wizard of Oz Micheal Steele whine in the corner !

Short term thinking. That's what the GOP is all about.

This reform is not only good for the earth it will be good for economy in the long run!!! If we don't progress in how we get energy and decide to rely on fossil fuels where are we going to be when renewable energy is the norm!? Fossil fuels are not eternal!

Basic operations and economies of scale will show that the groups that enter into this energy production earlier will soon be able to produce said energy at lower cost and higher efficiencies!!!

COME ON PEOPLE. oh yeah... and please stop acting like babies! You're all grown ups playing a school yard game.

Ok, I'm a Republican in Colorado. Red till I'm dead. Why the heck can't more Republicans see that the weather on this planet is changing rapidly? We need to take steps to prevent further damage to the envinronment. We have to leave a better world for our children and our grandchildren. We need to get the greedy and selfish politicians out of office and put in some new blood! How many Republicans are with me? I hope a lot, other wise we're all dead, no matter what party you belong to.

Aren't these senators getting paid? To me it seems like they are the ones wasting taxpayers money by not doing their job!!

I am an educator and it seems to me that congress is acting like a bunch of children!!! "If I do not get my way, I am going to take my ball and go home!"

Way to go Republicans. The cap and trade bill is nothing short of the willfull destruction of the US economy. And for no good reason. Global warming is based on bad science and even if it was not, most global warming experts say that cap and trade will not have any effect on climate change if China and Inda don't do the same thing, and they won't. To do willfull harm to the US is treason.

Matt, I agree with you 100%. Let's move on !!!,

The minority party only has certain options when the majority party tries to run a one sided government. That's why those options are in the rules. The Democrats should remember that one day they'll be the minority and need the same rules to support their point of view.

Why are they getting away with this????

Ummmm....is this kind of thing your job Republicans....? I forgot, all you can do is say "no".

The political spectrum has just shifted to the right after last night's elections. No Congress person who wants to keep their job in 2010 will support Obama policies now. 2010 will be a mirror of 1994. Out with the dems, in with the repubs.

Move on without the Repubifascists. They're trying to kill healthcare over social issues no one cares about and are acting like spoiled little brats on Cap & Trade. Lock 'em out and move on. Then ridicule the crapout of them in 2010. Use the nuclear option at every turn, if necessary. We put Democrats in power because we are sick and tired of gutless Republicans who don't give a darn about the future of this county. Stick it to 'em till they squeal like the little piggies they are.

leave those insignificant repugnants and please vote for profress and not regress that those right wingers prefer.....actually....to hell with them, this U.S of A will be better off without them all

No new taxes!

John Em-Barasso! Get your butt in there and DO YOUR JOB!!! We are not paying you to act like a spoiled child
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Great job, republicans......shut these lunatics down....we want our country back.

More proof that the GOP hates America, Americans and the world.

Why do they exist? If all they can do is destroy, then kick them all out of office.

I guess Boxer and Kerry are looking forward to early retirement?

Democrats should move again now. It's called democracy. The Republican Party stands for the tyranny of the minority, aka dictatorship.

And I hope that the next time Republicans come to power that Democrats block all Republcian legislative and judicial initiatives.

To be a part of a debate, one must enter into it with facts. Considering these "Republicans" believe that "god" put fossils on Earth to test our "faith," it's hard to have facts on their side.

I hope the Democrats move ahead and do this without the Republicans.
This stuff needs to get done.