- Posted by Christopher Estep on June 20, 2008
In what can only be a direct response to John McCain’s proposal for 45 new nuclear plans in the next 22 years, Barack Obama has decided that maybe nuclear power isn’t such a bad idea since it’s genuinely clean.
Barry tried to leave himself “an out” with the environmentalists by citing nuclear waste concerns, but I guarantee it’s not enough.
So, how long is it going to be before the environuts come screaming at him? More importantly, how long will it be before Obama issues a clarification followed by a retraction?
During a meeting with U.S. governors, Obama noted that nuclear power does not emit greenhouse gases and therefore the United States should consider investing research dollars into whether nuclear waste can be stored safely for its reuse.
But he said, "I don't think that nuclear power is a panacea."
But even when Obama is trying to move to the center, his foot is solidly anchored on the left. Read the story snippet above carefully. Notice that he still thinks that it’s the government’s job to do research, not private industry. Translation: even when he’s right, he still wants to be wrong by spending your money.
Ok, Greenpeace! The clock is ticking! Let’s hear the condemnation!
Obama: Nuclear power worth considering, not panacea | Politics | Reuters