The Young Turks

"AP: Kermit D Frog ,Muppet and environmentalist, died Wednesday from complications from global warming. He was 45. He was interred during a private ceremony at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.

He is survived by Miss Piggy, Bert, Ernie ,Big Bird and 32,000 endangered tadpoles.

<Kermit volunteering as a Park Service Tour Guide>

The skinny, green frog became the most enduring Muppet , in part because Jim Henson considered Kermit to be his alter-ego.

Friends report that Kermit's demise was due to bouts of severe depression over the environment and his refusal to give up his favorite pond that has been severely impacted by decreasing water supplies in California. Kermit (and his pond) succumbed to dehydration and substance abuse last Wednesday.

 

 

 

< Coroners photos of Kermit in his dried up pond surrounded by refuse.>

 

 

Kemit Testimonials

• "Your twilight cover has saved my life. I was on the verge of death when I came across this site. It has helped me through so much. I have no friends either buddy. Cover some bright eyes it would be sick. Or more Elliott!"

• "Hey Kermy...You have helped another one through a tough brake up..."

• "Your music has been quite the faithful companion as I drive on the highways of midwest."

• "Thanks for the great songs! They have help me get through some sh*t these past couple of months... Keep your head up and if you play in Long Island let me know where...if you can get out of the pond and come that far."

• "sad kermmie ole buddy, yer helpin me through a bad dreak down, i guess i don't have it az bad az you...buh i love yas an will keep on lissenin ta yer muzik,sum how da cryin makes me fell betta...thanx, SunShyne"

• "Had a down day yesterday, glanced over and saw you on line - made me smile - it's ok to hurt Kermie..."

Meanwhile in related news, the Bush Administration Friday rejected its own experts' conclusion that global warming poses a threat to the public welfare, launching a comment period that will delay action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least until the next president takes office.

An EPA official who worked on the rejected reports said Friday's announcement was unprecedented because agency staffers did not have a chance to respond to other agencies' criticism. "How do you respond to comments you've never even seen?" said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity because of fear of retribution.

The impetus for federal action came from a Supreme Court decision in April 2007 that rebuked the administration and ruled that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases were air pollutants subject to federal regulation under the Clean Air Act. If the EPA found they were a threat to the public, the court said, the agency was required to produce regulations to reduce the risk.

By not taking a stand on the health impact of the pollutants and seeking new public comment instead, the administration extended the period before the government can act beyond Jan. 20, 2009 -- when the next president will be inaugurated.

When asked about global warming Miss Piggy, long time "friend" of Mr. Frog responded:

 < An unsuspecting Miss Piggy during a recent embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at the Emmys.The FCC fined ABC the very next day...>

" Those greedy SOB's should be strung up by the ( deleted) and ( deleted) without (deleted). A little bacon pops out and they fine me(!)..the world is drying up from too much C02 and they cover it up! . Got it?"

See Kermies last performance here.

So much for the rule of law. More death, economic loss and suffering all to save a few profits for big contributors.

Republicans, living in the past, paying for it with our future.