1509 – Pope Julius II places the Italian state of Venice under interdict. A severe drought follows.
1981 – Xerox PARC introduces the computer mouse. A severe drought follows.
COINCIDENCE? I think NOT!
"I urge Texans of all faiths and traditions to offer prayers on that day for the healing of our land, the rebuilding of our communities and the restoration of our normal way of life."
Gov. Rick Perry, asking god to stop a severe drought.
From the Church of Ineffable Stupidity:
Governor Perry, a noted opponent of Global Climate Change theories, a self-described conservative christian, and part-time secessionist (when he's not begging for federal funds or federal help), had this to say about the 1.8 million acres burned in runaway fires across his state:
"Texas is in the midst of an exceptional drought, with some parts of the state receiving no significant rainfall for almost three months, matching rainfall deficit records dating back to the 1930s."
It is rather interesting that Perry mentions the 1930s, given how he and other Tea Buggers wish that the US return to those good olde days.
So, how did Gov. Secession react to the warm glow of brush fires raging across his state? By declaring a state of Prayer for three days, from Friday, April 22nd, to Sunday, the 24th. He managed to avoid any questions regarding the possible causes of the raging fires.
Perry attacked Global Climate Change as late as 2007, when he scoffed at the idea that Climate Change could be dangerous to Texans:
"Virtually every day another scientist leaves the global warming bandwagon. ... But you won't read about that in the press because they have already invested in one side of the story. I'm not saying we shouldn't be good stewards of our environment. We should. I am just saying when politics hijack science, it quells true scientific debate and can have dire consequences for our future."
Two years later, while seeking re-erection, Gov. Flat Earther left the door open that Texas under his leadership, would secede from the rest of the country. He had complained that the EPA, carbon limits, and other federal programs would be bad for Texas. His exact words?
"There's a lot of different scenarios. We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what might come out of that. But Texas is a very unique place, and we're a pretty independent lot to boot.
Sure thang, Guv'nuh, yer darn tootin. I really love what you did last week, begging the evil empire of Socialist Barack Obama for sum hep:
"I urge President Obama to approve our request (for emergency federal aid) quickly so Texans can continue receiving the resources and support they need as wildfires reman an ongoing threat."
Rather than follow the science, Perry relies on demands for prayer. Just how did Mother earth respond?
Perry's god must be deaf:
· Texas Forest Service responded to seven new large fires yesterday (Tuesday, April 26).
· 213 of the 254 Texas counties are reporting burn bans.
· We’re currently working on 17 major fires burning more than 573,500 acres.
Wow, Guvnuh. Them there prayers shor nuff hepped.