Too Progressive

Capital intensive blogging for a more progressive America since 2006

Why is GM sending out credit card offers?

They have some nerve. Here’s how I responded, though:


Most wanted environmental fugitives

I’m assuming George Bush will be number one on this list, right?

WASHINGTON – The government is starting a different kind of most-wanted list — for environmental fugitives accused of assaulting nature.

These fugitives allegedly smuggled chemicals that eat away the Earth’s protective ozone layer, dumped hazardous waste into oceans and rivers and trafficked in polluting cars.

And now the government wants help in tracking them down.

“They are charged with environmental crimes and they should be brought before the criminal justice system and have their day in court,” said Pete Rosenberg, a director in the agency’s criminal enforcement division.