'Who Are Your Clients?': Ron Johnson Grills Witness At Hearing About Climate Change

At today's Senate Budget Committee hearing, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) questioned witnesses about sea level rising.
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[@danielbates9674]

Wisconsin is very lucky to have senator Johnson. He is a very good example of what a senator should be. Are you watching New York, California and Illinois? You could use politicians like him because you suck.

[@jamesg1974a]

Johnson is right - it’s not about climate, it’s about money. Lots of money in the climate crisis

[@MaxWray111]

Johnson is on fire. And totally correct.

[@alexanderwhite298]

No he's not he's speaking out his arse.

[@trickslies844]

Its really easy to look "smart" if you're the only one talking. The man is either a absolute m0r0n or blatantly dishonest and bought by big oil. Probably both. You muppets read the first page of a book 20 years out of date and and Sea levels: Yeah be can't prevent something back when we didn't cause it, nor was it a problem at that rate. That doesn't mean we can't prevent something we are causing and that its not a problem at the current rate. Cost: There is no point whining about the cost which its a minute fraction of the actual economy over that period and still far less that what climate change is and will continue to cost us. Wiley: these weren't climate change papers. Ice core samples: Ground/Ice CO2 concentration lags because it only start building up AFTER atmospheric CO2 has increased. I mean this whole debate is about how long it takes for CO2 to leave the atmosphere and then think noting this took long in the past is some kind of ground breaking insight? As for the welfare argument this is just cherrypicking ignoring all the negatives and the limits of that growth. If this is the level of Forbes reporting its little wonder people will still pay $300 for the FT.

[@AA-vi1cc]

He rhetorically asked if we could have reversed orbital driven climate cycles as a false equivalency for current anthropogenic warming. You are being manipulated by a really weak argument

[@pjfan173]

@@trickslies844did you even watch the video and how many booster jabs have you had “Mr Science”?

[@RachelI-kn7bu]

You know why you won't share who the clients are because they're f****** foreign clients it shouldn't even be investing in energy in our country especially all these other s*** with all the money we're spending

[@shaneb4923]

Thank You Senator Ron Johnson!! FINALLY LET THE ADULTS DO THE JOB CORRECTLY!!

[@AA-vi1cc]

He’s making a false equivalency between orbital driven climate cycles and current anthropogenic warming which is defying the orbital cycle. He’s manipulating you

[@H0kieJoe]

​@@AA-vi1ccYou're the one being manipulated.

[@user-lk2og7rb2o]

50 years ago the Carter Administration told us we were headed to an Ice Age. How'd that prediction work out?

[@mrsw2923]

Just about as good as the Acid rain panic. The global warming panic. The Ebola Panic. And we can’t forget the Covid lies and mass hysteria for a 99.07% survivable disease. I’m 58 and my entire life has been hair on fire hysteria. They need to understand that, No, chicken little. The sky is not falling.

[@chrisward4576]

Don't forget that shot in the arm from Al Gore and Hillary called the theory of ozone depletion. They got MAJOR mileage out of that one. They changed industry with it.

[@promod6037]

That bald guy is FILLING HIS POCKETS WITH OUR MONEY. I BET HE HAS A BEAUTIFUL VACATION HOME

[@johnrose813]

Probably a beach front property!

[@trickslies844]

still waiting for that big oil paycheck I see

[@lagonda77]

​@@trickslies844 is that the only copy/pasting you do with your trolling account?

[@5ebra1]

Those so called ’Experts’ didn’t like hearing the truth.

[@trickslies844]

Here is a tip. If they don't show you the answer, the questions weren't that smart

[@gbolt111]

​@@trickslies844oh really? Or maybe they are just "experts"

[@lamb-mz2sd]

@@trickslies844 Same way that If you can't see the emperor's new cloth, you must be too dumb to see it, right?

[@trickslies844]

@@lamb-mz2sd If you can't see them because you are walking around with your head up your a$$ then yeah.

[@H0kieJoe]

They're grifters. Not experts.

[@Anikanoteven]

Because of greed, climate hysteria grows.

[@kimkulesa3041]

@Anikanoteven - Agree 100%, I couldn't have said it any better.

[@astronautical1082]

Irony impairment on your part makes the problem closer to home.

[@krasavam1625]

It hilarious 370 feet. So we far Earth lost 30 % of ocean water since 4 billion years ago

[@huverdoose]

You'll know when we (some) are actually in danger because the corporations holding residential properties will actually start selling them to people who have to move away from the coast. Probably at very prices.

[@kenmoore6188]

It is actually very simple. Johnson is absolutely right.

[@AA-vi1cc]

He’s making a false equivalency between orbital driven climate cycles and current anthropogenic warming which is defying the orbital cycle. He’s manipulating you

[@lagonda77]

​@@AA-vi1cc😂😂 again!

[@KeithJohnston-ek6su]

​@@AA-vi1ccit's you who is trying to manipulate with your word salad bull.

[@AA-vi1cc]

@@KeithJohnston-ek6su your insecurity regarding semantics is your own problem. I guess that’s the only argument you can make since you don’t understand the science

[@jesseorona7737]

Climate Change,Global Warming,Green Energy!! MO Money,Mo Money..

[@dutchreagan3676]

All these people have to feed families; they have to invent a way to skim money of the taxpayer. The weather seems to be today's bloodsucker.

[@SirSnails417]

I bet he uses that fighter pilot line for every argument. Ron's like "I don't give a f$@k, answer the question " This is what I'm talking about!!

[@patriotsongs]

I love Sen Johnson. He does his homework.

[@AA-vi1cc]

He’s making a false equivalency between orbital driven climate cycles and current anthropogenic warming which is defying the orbital cycle. He’s manipulating you

[@lagonda77]

​@@AA-vi1cc😂

[@morbward8281]

@@AA-vi1cc Why didn't the so called experts call him out on this?

[@AA-vi1cc]

@@morbward8281 because that’s not how congressional hearings work. They’re speaking on his time during this clip so the senator controls who gets to answer which question and he can cut them off by reclaiming his time whenever he wants. And of the experts there, they didn’t include actual climate scientists which is intentional so he can more easily drive his distorted narrative

[@AA-vi1cc]

@@morbward8281 they select the experts and they speak on his time. Notice how there aren’t any actual climate scientists. That’s intentional

[@stevemt3238]

If they are asking for more money, the entire panel should be put in jail.

[@Evilslayer73]

The green scam!

[@trickslies844]

Hows that big oil paycheck comming along? Or they still pay in 30 silver pieces ?

[@veleriphon]

​@@trickslies844The oil companies are part of the problem, rather than any solution. Right along with opportunistic governments that want ever increasing power over the people.

[@ralphbourke5473]

@@trickslies844 ---------- " What the f#ck are you talking about " ----------

[@trickslies844]

@@ralphbourke5473 I am referring to the fact that the Fossil fuel industry has de deepest pockets in the world and a track record of Bribing people to pretend their industry is not harming people (remember the whole lead in fuel business?) The 30 silver coins was just a way of comparing these payouts to the Judas these people really are. Any other obvious things you need me to explain?

[@ralphbourke5473]

@@trickslies844 --- " Then why didn't you say that in the first place! If it was that obvious we wouldn't be having this know would we!! __ far too many Einsteins ----

[@jimm1819]

"Eco-friendly brake cables are being eaten by foxes, after manufacturers switched from petroleum-based insulation to soy, forcing owners to wrap their cars in tarpaulins." The stupid level is off the chart!

God bless you Senator Ron Johnson--You, sir, are a patriot and plain-talker! Tell those Truths!

[@trickslies844]

He's a traitor to his state, country and species Here is a tip. If they don't show you the answer, the questions wasn't that smart

[@cristinataliani5619]

Here is some plain talk--climate change will either starve you out,burn you out or flood you out!!!! It is now happening all over the world right now!!!! Johnson is saying the world has to adapt to a diffent climate regime the world now has. Well that is going to be very expensive indeed!!! Comments always welcome!!!!

[@lagonda77]

​@@trickslies844🤣🤣

[@unleashnow226]

God bless Senator Johnson. He gets what a scam “Climate Change” is.

[@user-wi4wn8rv8g]

Climate is always changing, humans always adapt.

[@MrBostonrobb]

Nothing but political based answers and corporate speak from those questioned. Disgusting.

[@dutchreagan3676]

All these people have to feed families; they have to invent a way to skim money of the taxpayer. The weather seems to be today's bloodsucker.

[@derekturner3272]

It shows that they KNOW it's a scam. Consider that, if it were real, any contrary data showing we're NOT in trouble would be saught and highly publicized. Only fake narratives need censorship and lies to keep them afloat. Truth survives contrarian arguments. Lies dont for long.

[@Richard482]

What do you want to know?

[@dutchreagan3676]

@@Richard482 An answer to the question. Duh!

[@Richard482]

@@dutchreagan3676 I'm happy to answer any questions regarding the science of anthropogenic climate change, or point to those that can.

[@standismore5328]

Its now carbon. What happened to the "OZONE" hysteria a while ago that was the cause of climate warming?

[@jimm1819]

It was plugged with acid rain.

[@DEPORTER_SUPPORTER]

It's all a scam

[@Richard482]

The Montreal Protocol.

[@Richard482]

Increasing GHG concentrations was a concern before the hole in the ozone layer.

[@standismore5328]

Jip trying to pin some nonsense somewhere. The question was, and still remains...what​ happened to the hole in the OZONE layer that was melting Antactica...is it gone, still there, getting bigger, smaller? Guys we know know trees convert CO2 into O2 using the C to grow. Why are we not pushing to prevent the destruction of trees instead of trying to reduce the very ingredient needed to sustain photosynthesis while producing O2 ... for free? @@Richard482

[@donaldcook6997]

over 300 feet and we are still here..alive and well . ..and they're afraid of maybe 18 inches..soo stupid

[@trickslies844]

Over the course of 20.000 years you muppet. making it roughly 3x slower then the current rate of change And yeah its real easy to move when you are living in a hut. Moving multiple cities with million of people, bit harder

[@christophercharles3169]

We're all being played as fools and unfortunately the part suits many.

[@davecody5997]

Nothing just nothing ....what a bunch of nuts !!!!

[@damageinc.5458]

What a waste of money... That's all they're good at doing!

[@clivehill8875]

Money grabbing grifters……conning the world

[@user-cz5uw3fb6f]

Yes.

[@Sjwolosz321]

I help save the environment .. I burn all my old tires and motor oil at home

[@HAD97]

We never pour grease down our kitchen sink we always flush it.

[@macstone9]

Well done senator Johnson !!!

[@Trump_Lake2024]

It's BS Follow the money 💰

[@Evilslayer73]

Indeed always :)

[@brettsimpson2918]

100% Mr Johnson 🎉🎉🎉 The real data backs up everything he's saying.

[@kansashoneybadger7899]

TIME STAMP: 3:40 Witness cannot find words to describe what his "business" is.

[@saveamericanfreedom2400]

Single subject bills from here forward is needed.

[@lifeleisuresa1229]

Very well done and said!!!!

[@johnrose813]

So why aren’t the Maldives Islands under water already?

[@tcmurray1661]

Water level goes up and down in different seasons.

[@AndrooUK]

In the San Francisco Bay area, there are mud flats, and they have been the same for over one hundred years. You can see this with photos of the versus now, and ask anyone who lives there. Yet, we're supposed to believe some people who say we are going to see metres of change over 50 years. We even have countries building runways at sea level, but don't seem worried. Plus, we already build sea walls for surges and minor storms, and if we want to reclaim land from the sea, like, oh I dunno, the Netherlands with centuries old technologies. 😅 The whole thing is a major scam, but a profitable one. We could have spent all that money building sea walls around whole nations, if we really wanted to, if it were that urgent... but instead, it's spent on 'research', wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles... not things people would actually benefit from.

[@H0kieJoe]

​@@AndrooUKAnd Barry Obama is sooo worried about climate cHaNgE induced sea levels and hurricanes that he bought a house in Martha's Vineyard.

[@randalldare4027]

Aaaamen' too many lies!!

[@tomhahn6792]

So proud of my SEnator Ron Johnson, who is a statesman, not a politician. Too bad we don't have another like Senator Johnson from Wisconsin.

[@happyappy19931]

If it’s so great, why isn’t the private sector picking this up instead of the government?

[@sharonsimcox969]

Wow, I finally feel like they’re actually working for us 🙏💕☮️

[@mzmartin8115]

Thank you. Throwing money down a black hole!

[@littlehuey5679]

Why hasn’t Plymouth Rock been flooded over from sea level rise? It’s the same today as it was 55 years ago when I was there as a kid !!

[@ermiebloomingdale6426]

Love Senator Johnson

[@_944audiophile]

Brilliant!

[@mjpaze3434]

Great Job Senator!! Thank You!!

[@jimbeau64]

Rin Johnson is AWESOME!!!

[@MattPorter-oy2fx]

Nailed it

[@sharonwashington7243]

So true Senator Ron Johnson.

[@arkyump]

Follow the money.

[@jimshepherd3841]

Well Said Senator Thank You For Your Service 🇺🇸💪🏼🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@mysterienvril]

I always like Senator Johnson! He was great in the truther seen about Convid and he is spot on about “climate change alarmism”.

[@mccask]

McGinn, "but I've flown jets, I know about climate!"

[@tompilling4154]

The WWII P38 that crashed in Greenland was retrived entombed in 4 stories of ice was brought up to the surface and restored in early 2000 and is now known as Glacier Girl

[@Ps119]

Of all the climate calamity predictions over the past 40 years where the calamity deadlines have passed, none have happened. That is a success rate of zero percent so why does anyone take seriously the current croc of calamity predictions? Answer: No one in their right mind unless they have something to gain personally.

[@paulfaber849]

Go get em Ron

[@pamelapeoples975]

Love Senator Johnson.

[@gibbailey5667]

The NOAA recently revealed that surface temperatures across the contiguous USA have shown no sign of an increase in the last 18+ years.

[@DKK]

❤️ RJ!

[@gyterdoneJP7315]

There stands my VP candidate for Trump. Accept him as POTUS all day long.

[@2JZ-4runner]

Hmmmm then why are they stopping recycling services in Eastern VA? I’m tired of giving this government Taxes.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@richardallen503]

Someone actually talking sense !

[@markgatz6127]

You don’t help people by withholding assistance where it is needed.

[@murielsundermier1044]

Love Johnson! He’s logic dealing with illogic! These idiots know nothing!

[@mzmartin8115]

Absolutely those grants should halt! A waste of taxpayers money!

[@markwilson9935]

I travelled from New Zealand at 6degrees celsius to Alice Springs Australia at 45degrees celsius. I was hot yes...but did not die...and we worry about the world increasing by 1.5 degrees?????? DELUSIONAL

[@lynnewilkins0123]

Wow thank you 🙏

[@gregperkins7723]

What do trees eat?

[@davidjohnweek]

Good job guys

[@paulfaber849]

When i don't pay my bill they turn my energy off

[@neilboucher2529]

Let me ask, are we donating money to stop volcanoes from erupting since they pose more of a threat right now in the next hundred years than the weather changing?

[@TwentyWonmile]

@3:25 he says it.....thank you Sen. Johnson.

[@mrtyeehunter]

Whenever YT gets out the context banner, you know that what's being said about the topic is true.

[@nikpizari]

They don't know shit.

[@pamdice9633]

Love him…. His round table on Covid was wonderful

[@JeanneKinland]

"Behind the Green Mask" by Rosa Korie.

[@cmii9966]

Well said Senator Johnson, call it what it is, an alarmist attitude over little to nothing

[@honest1296]

Basic geology. Follow the money with these climate alarmists.

[@KeithJohnston-ek6su]

Absolutely correct Ron Johnson

[@johnbenko5546]

Climate experts my butt!

[@raymondmaitland9639]

They all have the deer in the headlights look.

[@harrymartin8019]

BEST politician ever from wisconsin

[@nevisjackson]

Senator Johnson is spot on, WE cannot control the climate of this planet, FULL STOP.

[@theiracenterfeba1690]

Common Sense, thank you Senator Johnson

[@gustavoortizdiaz9743]

Admiral to grifter.

[@pegsmith8401]

follow the money!!!!!

[@brucek66]

390 feet - that's a forty story building

[@shawnpitchford777]

Why don’t we spend all our money learning how to fix it not stop it? 😊

[@WardSpose]

God made earth. You have no control over it.

[@marklee2508]

His argument is that it happened before, and we weren't here. 😊

[@carollunsford355]

I agree with you Senator Johnson. These people are alarmist. They like money !!

[@PaulaWright-by9yz]

Cows are not the problem either

[@84Rabbitz]

A carbon tax definitely would have stopped it.... Ffs

[@marilynstrong309]

Senator Johnson is right!!!

[@user-di6et3oj9g]

YOU CAN NOT CONTROL THE WEATHER!!! PERIOD!!!!!

[@ronnieblackburn1976]

i would hate to have the admiral in charge of my mission.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

HEAR here!!

[@dienar3717]

Extreme poverty might be down but mental poverty increased exponentially.

[@MrMetz2112]

The climate changes four times a year where I live. Always has, and always will!

[@trudyfarabee2683]

Senator Johnson!!

[@davidlee9262]

I'm hungry and thirsty

[@stevek9793]

Humanity has been aroubd for about 11000 to 12000 years...during most of the 390' sea level rise.

[@SaraGooden-hf8nk]

Just so you know I am not giving up my gas car