Push to name hurricanes after climate change deniers

[riqster]

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-28/push-to-name-hurricanes-after-climate-change-deniers/4917206

Awesome! Snips:

"The WMO usually attributes first names to the storms in alphabetical order from the beginning of the season, and alternates between male and female names each year.

But the campaigners have drawn up a list of American politicians they say deny climate change and obstruct climate policy.

They want the destructive storms to be named after them instead.

Names on the list include Texas governor Rick Perry and speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner."

More at the link.

[Stargazer09]

1. Oh, that would be awesome!

As much as I'd hate hearing about "Hurricane Rick Perry" and "Hurricane John Boehner" in the news, it would still make me laugh.

Although knowing those idiots, they would love the publicity and added name recognition.

[LearningCurve]

2. Here's a fun video on the topic

[madville]

3. They might have to wait awhile

The years since Katrina have seen quite a decrease in activity. Last I read we are at a 40 year low.

[voteearlyvoteoften]

4. Hurricane Perry

Comes out of the south. Starts strong then falls apart before landfall.