He's not a scientist, man

[ProSense]

He's not a scientist, man

By Steve Benen

One of the exciting aspects of John Kerry serving as Secretary of State is the fact that Kerry hopes to use this prestigious post to elevate the climate crisis on the international stage. Indeed, this came up during his confirmation hearing yesterday, explaining, "I'll be a passionate advocate, but not based on ideology, based on fact, based on science."

One high-profile Republican was unimpressed.

That's too much effort to put on climate change, according to Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, a leading early contender for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.

"I don't think it's the most pressing foreign policy issue facing America," Rubio told POLITICO outside Kerry's confirmation hearing on Thursday. "There's a lot of things government can do but changing the weather isn't one of them."

I'm reminded of an interview Rubio did with GQ a few months ago, in which he was asked how old he thinks the Earth is. The Republican responded, "I'm not a scientist, man," before immediately shifting to a theological discussion, and concluding that the age of the planet may simply be unknowable. "It's one of the great mysteries," Rubio said.

And yesterday, Mr. I'm Not A Scientist, Man suggested that, as far as he's concerned, combating global warming is an impossible effort to "change the weather."

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http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2013/01/25/16697156-hes-not-a-scientist-man

Twit!

[randome]

1. His weasly answers are sinking him more than his attempt to appeal to the fundies.

[geomon666]

4. Agreed

His outburst about Roe vs. Wade was just the latest of stones cast upon his sinking ship of a presidential bid in 2016.

[MynameisBlarney]

2. Rubio

is a buffoon.

[ProSense]

8. That's being too kind. n/t

[RKP5637]

3. Rubio already has his high water boots, so it's clear he doesn't give a F about

anyone else ... hey, I've got mine, so F you mentality. ... go get your own high water boots.

[ProSense]

6. He tried to play

foreign policy expert at the hearing yesterday, and Kerry promptly schooled him.

Shorter #JohnKerry to #Rubio "Study North African/Middle Eastern history you twerp"

http://www.dailykos.com/comments/1181733/49175412#c53

[lastlib]

5. Not a Mensa member, either........

jus' sayin'...............not even a remote threat to become one.

[ProSense]

7. He's a twit. n/t