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PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2009/06/27/a-green-economy-vs-a-productive-economy-or-how-america-became-a-third-world-country-with-first-world-feelings-of-moral-superiority/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:47:08 -0400A "green" economy vs. a productive economy, or how America became a third-world country with first-world feelings of moral superiority<![CDATA[The House of Representatives just took a large step towards refashioning the United State into a Third World economy with first world self-regard. The so-called “cap and trade” (“cap and tax” to its opponents) bill, sponsored by Henry Waxman and Edward Markey (remember those names, voters), squeaked by 219-212. (The roll call is here: check to see if your Congressman just voted to impoverish you and your country.)]]>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:21:30 -0400<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2009/06/27/a-green-economy-vs-a-productive-economy-or-how-america-became-a-third-world-country-with-first-world-feelings-of-moral-superiority-n115864