Taking the scientists out of science

I swear to God, W is a one man wrecking crew of everything that is right and good.

WASHINGTON - The Bush administration on Monday said it plans to let federal agencies decide for themselves whether highways, dams, mines and other construction projects might harm endangered animals and plants.

The proposal, which does not require the approval of Congress, would reduce the mandatory, independent reviews that government scientists have been performing for 35 years. Developers welcomed the plan, while environmentalists derided it [emphasis mine].

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"The new rules take decision-making on endangered species listings out of the hands of scientists and wildlife professionals at agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and instead put those decisions in the hands of agencies working on projects that may be adversely affected by a listing," added Sierra Club director Carl Pope.

We can add this bit of malfeasance to the pile of outrages, crimes, and abuses already committed by the horrendous Bush administration. And really, who wants competent, qualified people making decisions in government anyway? Certainly not Mr. Bush. Seriously, can we just give the motherfucker his walking papers a couple of months early? Pretty please?