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Originally Posted by redpoint5
I don't know why Trump is attacking CAFE, but he will surely lose. It makes sense for the federal government to set maximum pollution limits since pollution is not confined to a local area, but forcing states to adhere to a minimum pollution amount is absurd on the face of it.
Of the major political parties, I'm most closely in agreement with the Libertarian party, and my stance on this has been consistent. As much as I have always loathed that CA sets standards that affect the vehicles I get (and associated price), I have to say that states rights trump federal agendas, especially when the agenda is to decrease fuel efficiency standards.
The Koch brothers are very consistent in their mission to promote prosperity for people, and Americans in particular. They've backed people of all political parties. They are among the least politically motivated individuals, especially considering their wealth brings more power and influence than any 1 political group can muster. In other words, politicians can be for the Koch brothers, but the Koch brothers have no need for particular politicians or groups. Reminds me of the opening line of "The Departed", where Jack says he never wanted to be a product of society, he wanted society to be a product of him.
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*I can't remember if CAFE was a campaign issue.If it was,then it's no surprise that he's pursuing it.Since the Supreme Court has ruled carbon dioxide a toxin,and the EPA is charged with protecting the American people,and President Trump took an oath to protect us from threats (including ourselves),it may be a more complicated undertaking,doing the rollback.
*The rule of law will no doubt,go under an electron scanning microscope in deciding if 50-years of de facto authority of California to set more stringent standards can,arbitrarily and capriciously be overturned.The larger issue may be the proposition to altogether ban internal combustion from the state by 2035.
*I own,and have read everything Ayn Rand ever published,and there ARE some very attractive aspects.I can imagine much of it resonating with business owners.I did a couple of years precinct work for the Libertarian Party in Dallas.I took it as just part of my self-education.
*The Koch family has done well and they have the resources to influence folks,and their businesses would be affected by 'policy',so it's no wonder that they'd participate in the public arena so as to protect their interests.