People send me stuff.
A dear friend sent me a PDF that contained a description of the ‘National Climate Declaration’ that had some big name company logos stamped all over it. See below:
![BICEPClimateDeclaration_9.18[1]](http://wattsupwiththat.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/bicepclimatedeclaration_9-181.jpg?quality=83)
Intrigued, especially since I had never heard of it before, I decided to go to http://www.climatedeclaration.us I half expected to find it connected to Obama’s OFA or maybe weepy Bill McKibben’s 350.org. Nope.
I was immediately redirected here: http://www.ceres.org/bicep/climate-declaration
Which was my first red flag, it went to an environmental NGO, called “CERES” located in Boston, MA. The website climatedeclaration.us doesn’t exist as its own website, it’s just web flypaper for the NGO.
I noted that I could sign up as an individual, or as a company. Looking at some of the big name companies there, I decided to see what sort of qualifications and actions might be needed. So, I clicked on that and was presented with a simplistic form. Looking at the web page coding underneath, I decided that there wasn’t likely much more to it, so I decided to put it to the test.
I signed up Pacific Gas and Electric’s well known public information officer, “Reddy Kilowatt” to see if they would reject such an obvious and ridiculous character representing PG&E.
I thought surely they’d have some sort of checks and balances for major corporations to sign up. I thought sure they’d have some sort of requirement to prove that your corporation was indeed a responsible steward of the environment, and against climate change not only in words, but in deeds.
Sadly, no. See the screencaps:
I thought to myself, why stop there?
It seems they’ll take anybody with a mascot:
And predictably, I got a confirmation email.
Looks like the ‘National Climate Declaration’ is just another green petition scam that anybody with an email address can join. I suspect they’ll hit you up later for donations. I’ll advise if that happens.
Beware of the wooden horse.
Paul
Brown noses?
A warm inner glow is had by all.
Did you sign up the president?
Oh God that’s funny. The “Dear Tony” had me laughing out loud.
Looks like you are putting your Big-Oil money to good use …
There is no down side to getting on the bandwagon. So…..why not? Even if you know it is all a lie.
Regards
Steamboat Jack (Jon Jewett’s evil twin)
I being the kind and nice person I am, I invited Walter K. up to log on and sign up as the Pres. of M.I.T. (class himself as in the top 1% of the top1%) and join as “Reddy Fix The Facts Watts”
The tip of the Crony Capitalism iceberg – exhibition of the Greens conjuncting with Government –
. . . “All your contracts are awarded to us”
(a ‘weak play’ on “All your base are belong to us”)
I predict more congress critters and lobbyists will get rich and contribute to the ‘wealth’ of the area in and surrounding ‘the beltway’ (Interstate 495, I-495, the “Capital Beltway”) area.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_495_(Capital_Beltway)
“… Bye, bye MIss American pie … ” (The day the Merican Dream Died)
I’m creating a list of companies to boycott.
Reminds one of that old joke among manufacturing engineers –
. . “What is the operational difference between a sn ithead* and a brown noser?
. . Good depth perception and excellent process control.”
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* You know what I mean.
Big oil is just givin’ it all away. Money to us, money to them,….. So, now that we’re all shills, the debate can proceed?
@ur momisugly RobRoy says:
March 3, 2014 at 7:06 pm
“I’m creating a list of companies to boycott.”
That was my first thought. I saw New Belgium’s logo and thought, “Heck, I’m not a big fan of their beer, anyway…” And then I saw Diageo!!!! Oh my goodness! My Guinness?!!?
D@ur momisuglymn. Good thing I brew my own beer. Gonna miss Guinness…
Where’s Apple on that list?
Good job, Tony Thetiger. Well played…
You might want to redact your email.
I started to sign up Hannibal Lecter as the Head Chef at the 21 Club in NYC.
But came to my senses.
From their text:
“Today those things are threatened by a changing climate that most scientists agree is being caused by air pollution”
Not even close. Does anyone bother to read what they sign?
Notify the American Nazi Party and the KKK, they may wish to join the struggle.
@ur momisugly _Jim says:
March 3, 2014 at 7:09 pm
bushbunny says March 3, 2014 at 6:49 pm
Brown noses?
Reminds one of that old joke among manufacturing engineers –
. . “What is the operational difference between a sn ithead* and a brown noser?
. . Good depth perception and excellent process control.”
LOL! Can I quote you? I work w/Mechanical and Electrical Engineers…poor depth perception and process control…gonna get a lot of mileage outta that!
7;->
(yeah, they love me already…no harm done)
‘Scuse me. Email address from screencaps.
REPLY: yes, public here also: http://wattsupwiththat.com/about-wuwt/compose-story/
Anthony
And here come the legendary Koch brothers…
Isn’t Tony the Tiger the Frosted Flakes mascot? Same name for the Exxon tiger?
Exxon-Mobil is #2 on the Fortune 500 list (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/global500/2012/snapshots/387.html) with profits of $41 Billion.
Meanwhile, the excellent 50-1 project didn’t get it’s relatively paltry funding goal fulfilled.
What could possibly be wrong with that picture?
I’ve often referred to Exxon-Mobil as the “Climate Change Denier Dog that Didn’t Bark”. With their deep pockets, they could crush CAGW mythology. They could send Nir Shaviv and Christopher Monckton on a well advertised speaking tours, take out ads showing the “pause” in global temperatures, educate the population about the real extent of sea level rise, Donna LaFramboise’s findings, etc., etc.
They appear to be deeply invested in the status quo, and, just like Denis Rancourt claimed, are going to keep pumping their oil and selling it. If anything, they will not “bark”, but rather go along with the CAGW scam, as long as it doesn ‘t hurt their profits
Indeed, keeping oil in the ground longer, while demand steadily rises, is one way to keep those billions in profits rolling in. Central to such a strategy are
a) having governments raise the price of oil via taxation (e.g., carbon taxation), but not so much that worldwide demand contracts
b) keeping large amounts of oil off the market, via warfare and destabilization of oil producing countries (see Greg Palast)
c) KEEPING ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES FROM EVER BECOMING VIABLE COMPETITORS
The son of the late, great inventor Dr. Alvin Marks has personally communicated to me that Exxon Mobil (as well as the US government) worked to suppress his father’s lumeloid technology. I’ve also known, from 30 years ago, that US auto companies suppress gas saving technologies (long story, 2nd hand info). At MIT, they’ve held conferences on supposedly discredited cold fusion, and here in NJ, a small research group has beat the big, hot fusion projects in a couple of parameters, funded by, relatively speaking, peanuts. (See http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/03/08/1071933/-In-the-race-for-fusion-a-dark-horse-takes-the-lead ) I’ve met Eric Lerner, and hung out with his friend and former roomate. Last I heard, this brilliant guy has to waste his time and energy trying to get funding, despite his track record.
Exxon Mobil is no more your friend than the deluded Greenies spreading the CAGW religion.
With Climate Nazis embedded in all US Gov agencies from the Pres. to the IRS, Interior, and on and on and on — and especially those dealing with regulation and trade — it becomes advantageous to “go with the flow.” Doing otherwise can take a negative directly to the bottom line. One might argue that officers and board members have a fiduciary responsibility to partner with such groups as this.
I suggest you send an invoice to the companies you signed up and ask for your customary fee for services rendered be paid to your bank account. Or, suggest you will give up your fee if they send a donation to the Salvation Army or some such group.
How about signing up the following:
Theman Inthemoon
Martian Aliens
Elvis Presley
God Dammit
And don’t forget your dog.
Well,, it was a relief to find that ExxonMobil wasn’t really on the list. You might want to modify the heading to save some folks from having a heart attack.