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by mikeash 3304 days ago
Climate change denial has been a Republican position for decades. Trump is on record saying that the whole idea is a hoax. There might be legitimate reasons to pull out of this agreement, but those are not their reasons.
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Massive welfare to the majority of the world for no US benefit is a great reason to pull out.
I think you missed what I said. That may be a great reason, but Trump and friends are pulling out because they don't think climate change is even real.
What does a climate treaty that benefits the US economy in the short term, and is politically feasible, look like?