>>>I don't dispute that. In fact, I think 'credits' are about the stupidest concept yet devised in the ecosystem debate. I don't even care where the credits come from. The mere idea of credits is counter-productive.
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>>>Insofar as the global warming debate itself is concerned, all I'm saying is that if they're only doing it to get research funding is a valid argument, then so must be they're only doing it because they're getting funding from the oil etc, interests.
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>>If you noticed 'big oil' is not the main critic of global warming theory. They are preparing to receive big chunk of government programs in regard to this concept.
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>That's true, but it's a pretty recent change (last couple of months, really). I guess we'll have to wait and see how it all pans out.

Let me venture with a guess. Government will adapt with much fanfare certain programs that will provide tax credits to industries participating in global warming prevention (probably some nice acronym will be invented). To pay for the credits Congress will resolutely close certain 'tax loopholes and shelters', the same that they close every time to balance next spending bill.