President Biden’s self-styled “Climate Czar,” John Kerry, recently raised eyebrows with a bold declaration: “We’re on the brink of needing to declare a climate emergency, and we need to get people to behave!” (Yes, you heard that right—”behave.”)
This isn’t the first time Kerry has sounded the alarm on climate change, but his latest remarks take the rhetoric up a notch. It seems Kerry (net worth: $250 million) isn’t just focused on tackling global emissions; he’s also calling on American taxpayers to foot the bill for Africa’s energy infrastructure. His latest remarks raise questions about priorities and fairness. Should U.S. citizens bear the financial burden while facing record inflation and skyrocketing energy costs at home?
As The Daily Wire reports:
Kerry made the remarks on Thursday at a recent John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum as the 29th United Nations climate change conference (COP29) concluded.
“I think, personally, we’re on the brink of needing to declare a climate emergency, which is what we really have,” Kerry said. “And we need to get people to behave as if this really is a major transitional challenge to the whole planet, to everybody.”
🚨 NEW: Biden “Climate Czar” John Kerry says “We're on the brink of needing to declare a climate emergency, and we need to get people to behave!”
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 26, 2024
*WE* need to behave?
Keep in mind, this clown is constantly circling the globe in his wife’s private jet, telling all of US we need… pic.twitter.com/gviHG1K8CY
Kerry said that it was America’s responsibility to pay for energy infrastructure in Africa because the U.S. is the world’s leading economy.
“People in Africa who don’t have electricity need to choose the right kind of electricity and we need to help them be able to afford it and do it,” he said. “We have the largest economy in the world — $24 trillion or $23 trillion economy, maybe more by now.”
“The next closest is China at about $18 trillion,” Kerry continued. “And, the next closest to the two of us — Germany and Japan at $4 trillion. That’s how far it drops down. You don’t think we have some sort of obligation out of that to be responsible? I think we do.”
Kerry insisted that the U.S. needs to lead the way “to make it happen,” saying that nobody exists in isolation on this planet.
“And no one country has enough money to deal with the climate crisis,” he added.
Kerry’s Record of “Do As I Say” Leadership
If Kerry’s call for collective sacrifice sounds rich, it’s probably because his personal actions have often seemed at odds with his messaging. For instance, back in 2021, Kerry defended his use of a private jet—one of the most carbon-intensive ways to travel—by claiming it was “the only choice for somebody like me” while accepting an environmental award in Iceland.
This raises an important question: How can Americans take climate directives seriously when the loudest voices for change are often exempting themselves from the same rules? Whether it’s private jets or sprawling estates with hefty carbon footprints, the optics aren’t exactly inspiring.
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of American Liberty News.
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If Kerry had a brain, he would be dangerous.
Also would badly need a lobotomy!
Kerry is full of baloney. He found a way to make money. Yes, things change. It’s the earth. It’s been changing for its entire existence. He’s all about the money & game.
Please tell us where the emergency is? Did your ac go out? Is your jet grounded? Should we call 911?
How many donations have you sent to Africa, Mr Kerry?
And you realize this guy is one of the worst individuals when it comes to pollution. He is transported in a very big SUV and flies everywhere on a small jet airplane. John Kerry was, is and always will be a phony, a joke. I would not listen to anything he says. He needs to fade away and worry about the ketchup business!!
To start with, all you Leftist fools need your heads examined!
Drop Dead
I’ve always had a behavior problem.
I behave as I’m treated.
Hey lurch – why don’t you mosey on down and try to force me to ‘behave’ – pack a lunch ‘cuz I ain’t gonna feed ya!
Kerry needs to get over it already!
There is no climate emergency!
It’s all a fabrication to further control people.
Nothing less.
Where is the evidence of catastrophic climate change? I have seen none. In fact the NWS records for my city recorded 32 days 90 and above this year (2024), and that is 14th most on the list. But number one on the list is 63 days 90 or higher and that followed a year that had 47, and the years before that was 35, so when was that? 1900, 1899, 1898. Another factoid, in the mid 1800’s the polar icecap melted enough that ships sailed across the North Pole. Tell me again what is happening now that is so earth shaking compared to the historical records of the 1800’s and early 1900’s? Why is anyone worried about it?
Kerry can wish on one hand a s*** in the other we all know witch one will fill up first. Now Just read a post where ICE land is seeing the temps that have been dropping for 20 years
Kerry is lying to the people
What “We the People “need is Kerry control
Kerry, as is typical of Democrats, expects everyone but themselves to pay for the rest of the world. BS ! Let China, who
Is responsible for more pollution than the USA. They keep building coal fired plants, and yet we are the ones that should pay for the rest of the world ? Well John, when you travel by sailboat across the globe versus private jet, then maybe, just maybe someone will listen to you.
Okay, John Kerry, let’s talk about the “carbon footprint” of Hienz.
he is a piece of crap, do as i say not as i do– is his moto