Sen. James Inhofe Called "Ridiculous"

By: Brian Montopoli
Topics: In The News

(AP)

Republican Sen. James Inhofe, Congress' leading proponent of the argument that the scientific consensus around man-made global warming is actually a massive conspiracy, traveled to Copenhagen to pour some cold water on any momentum toward a global climate change agreement.

Inhofe, the top Republican on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke to a group of reporters, telling them "the United States is not going to pass a cap and trade" bill. He also reiterated his skepticism of global warming science.

Politico, which noted Inhofe wore black snakeskin cowboy boots, tells the rest of the story:

A reporter asked: "If there's a hoax, then who's putting on this hoax, and what's the motive?"

"It started in the United Nations," Inhofe said, "and the ones in the United States who really grab ahold of this is the Hollywood elite."

One reporter asked Inhofe if he was referring to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Another reporter — this one from Der Spiegel — told the senator: "You're ridiculous."

Brian Montopoli
Brian Montopoli is the senior political reporter at CBSNews.com.
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by ClimateChangeHoax December 28, 2009 6:11 PM EST: Sen. Inhofe does America great! You are a true American Hero. We appreciate your great effort in exposure the global warming hoax and stop the so-called cap and trade scam from passing. After the death of Copenhagen, carbon trade dropped like a bomb. America is now waking up to the truth behind global warming hoax. Once again, thank you so Sen. Inhofe. Other Senators will soon follow your lead once they hear the truth.; Reply to this comment


by lmartink December 20, 2009 5:00 PM EST: Is Inhofe really stupid enough to believe that the climate scientests, and world leaders in Copenhagen would greet him as an intellignt man? Even a reporter shot him down.

Hey Senator -- It's not too late the get that GED.; Reply to this comment


by TXliberal December 20, 2009 11:09 AM EST: Is anyone shocked? This guy also will rant about the New World Order and lizard people.; Reply to this comment


by radicalc-2009 December 20, 2009 3:46 AM EST: This reporting is what's ridiculous... This is the remark of one unknown journalist and that's news!? If my daughter thinks you're ridiculous will you report that?

Come on CBS. Do some real news for a change.; Reply to this comment


by radicalc-2009 December 20, 2009 3:42 AM EST: WOW! You report on what one reporter said about Inhofe and don't report about what world leaders said about Obama?

Where's the journalism here? What weight does one reporter have compared to the opinions of world leaders?

Don't report either - or report both!

What's wrong with you guys at CBS?; Reply to this comment


by bootspurs December 19, 2009 9:33 PM EST: I used to Naively believe back in the 1970's during a more enlightened period in our history that by the time we get into the 21st Century that an exclusively EVIDENCE based public debate framework would exist within the United States, AND that the 'old time Religion-Rednecks' would have been totally beaten by LOGIC having given up any effort to retard the masses, to instead choose in favor of Shuffleboard, Cane Poles, blood-bait, and warm Schlitz beer.; Reply to this comment


by velma179 December 19, 2009 9:07 PM EST: by democracy1 December 19, 2009 8:32 AM EST
by TexFandango December 18, 2009 8:51 PM EST

Oh, go away, TROLL!!! NO one could be for real posting things as stupid as what you've written in your posts here!

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Right.

This poster is a bogus mind wanker, he/she thinks they are a comedian.

Too bad they are VERY BELIEVABLE portraying an idiot... too bad for him or her!; Reply to this comment


by junebug1965 December 19, 2009 12:43 PM EST: I've voted against Inhofe for the last three elections. He has his head in the sand and a black snakeskin boot up his butt. He's a hypocrite--supports family values, but his family has been suing each other for years. He says he represents our state, but the only time we see him anymore is on TV. No written communications, no town hall meetings.

Oh, wait, I did get a robocall from him during the presidential campaign, wanting me to vote for an elderly man and some bubble-headed twit.; Reply to this comment


by babooph December 19, 2009 12:19 PM EST: Politics has always had many idiot nut cases ,with modern video we see them fast & clear,but the suckers will vote them right back in....; Reply to this comment


by msimamaji December 19, 2009 11:39 AM EST: I'm fed up with Inhofe because he is messing with my money. I'm a small scale nickel and dime investor and I am on the lookout for promising green tech companies. Several of the companies I've invested in are already turning nice profits, and I'm kicking myself for missing out on one or two great invetment opportunities. In addition, my pension fund CalSTRS invests in green technology - so their investments might mean that I could lead a livable life in my old age.
The really smart money is in green tech. The Chinese may be one of the world's biggest polluters, but they winning the competition in solar technology. Chinese solar and wind power companies are even setting up branch offices in the US. The Europeans are ahead of us in wind technology. In fact, all of the wind tech factories in Arkansas and elsewhere are European companies. Even the Arabs are catching on. Abu Dhabi, in addition to bailing out Dubai, is investing heavily in solar technology. This decision causes you to wonder about the IQ levels of Iran's mullahs, who are addicted to nuclear power - an inefficient, expensive way to get electricity.
The country that breaks free from fossil fuel first will dominate the economy in the 21st century - provided it doesn't loose it's land mass to rising sea levels. Will the winner be America or China???
Inhofe wants Obama to fail. He wants America to fail. He obviously HATES America. Why do the people of Oklahoma elect an anti-American Senator?; Reply to this comment