Conservatives Conserve, Don't They? Thanks to Calpundit for tipping me off to this op-ed in today's Los Angles Times by former GOP congressman Pete McCloskey. He reminds us that at one time, it was not so unusual to see conservatives who actual cared about preserving habitat and species, and demanded clear air and water. What happened? When did the party become so enamoured with money and power that they forgot about caring for the earth? How can a party that talks about God forget that the Bible they read from talks about a world that was made by God?

It's sad to see what has become of the GOP on environmental issues, but it is nice to see groups like Republicans for Environmental Protection out there that are keep the conservative conservationist spirit of Teddy Roosevelt alive.