Charles C. Mann - Prediction is a mug's game, but taking the side of water polluters has not bee...

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Prediction is a mug's game, but taking the side of water polluters has not been a winning political strategy for 50 years. Presidents Reagan, Bush I, and Bush II all undertook to weaken water regulations in the name of economic growth. They left office; the regulations remained.

Charles C. Mann

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Voraussagen sind ein Spiel, aber die Einnahme der Seite der Wasserverschmutzer ist seit 50 Jahren keine erfolgreiche politische Strategie. Die Präsidenten Reagan, Bush I und Bush II haben sich alle verpflichtet, die Wasserauflagen im Namen des Wirtschaftswachstums zu schwächen. Sie verließen das Amt; Die Vorschriften blieben bestehen.

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