The Waxman-Markey climate bill is the best we will get from America until the corruption of public life is addressed

‘Whether he is seeking environmental reforms, health reforms or any other improvement in the life of the American people, Obama’s real challenge is to address corruption of public life in the United States.’ Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP
It would be laughable anywhere else. But, so everyone says, the Waxman-Markey bill which is likely to be passed in Congress today or tomorrow, is the best we can expect




