Don't think it's a matter of 'believing' anymore, when politicians start agreeing on something, it's tough to turn them off. It would take a large number of voters, and some strong new candidates to change their direction. Since a lot of them are up for re-election this coming fall, they may play it safe this year, but doubt the issue is going go away, unless some major fraud is uncovered. Could happen, as there were a few high level figures leaving offices kind of quickly, and obviously not to move on to bigger and better things.
Government controlling carbon emissions, would give them a huge opportunity to generate revenue (and pocket some on the side), since it'll be a pay-to-burn system, and fossil fuel is a primary energy source for most industries. The company I work for could go out of business, and it's been around for about 120 years now. Don't think they can go back to horse-drawn wagons for deliveries, definitely a green-alternative though. It's a distribution warehouse, everything comes off a diesel truck, and goes back out to our customers the same way. Obama Economics has been rough this past year on business, first time they've laid off employees in the 18 years I've been there, and looks like a second round is weeks away. Not worried personally, I do alright on 30 hours a week, and no issues to single me out. But fewer employees, means longer hours, and harder work, for the same pay. Things should get easier as we get older...
The thing about religion, is that there have always been someone doing bad things, but they still do fairly well, and seldom a shortage on followers. You can see or touch God, can't measure or test him, yet so many have been willing to die or kill for him, give up every cent and possession if ask in his name. All from a single book, and the well crafted words of a preacher. We've already seen the similarities, so far the rising temperature can't be felt, and we are left to believe what we are told, and what we read. We have seen the strong Conviction of some members here, and have seen similar devotion on two other sites I visit (on recently banned the topic). I have two guys at work, whom are in just as deep, and I avoid getting them started (well, sometimes, when my break is almost over, and want to screw over another employee sitting at the table).
Just think there is enough of a following, and a few other countries have already adopted the mandates. There is money to be made off this, and that seems to be another important factor for any church or government. Isn't the Catholic church one of the wealthiest organizations on the planet? This thing will most likely happen, it's been in the works for a while, longer than 4 years, and I hope to get some sort of home power set up going, before it goes into full effect.
Really should take a look at refrigeration off the grid. Don't have a huge demand, but I can't stand a warm beer. Don't drink them very often, but I want it ice cold when I do, not to mention groceries don't last long during the summer months. Beyond that, I think I could by off the grid well enough. Can't cook over a tire-fire, but have too many oak trees around, should be good for years, unless some tree-bugger neighbor complains about 200+ year old trees...
