One of the most bizarre aspects of US climate politics is that "Republicans aren't going to go along with this & will probably ruin your plans" is implicitly framed as a *critique of Democrats*.

Climate denialism used to be taken seriously, so at least Republicans could say, "we're not taking action because it's not real." Now they (at least GOP elites) have dropped the denialism, but still won't do shit. By their *own lights*, they're dooming us to suffering.

But they never, ever, ever have to answer for it. Justify it. Explain it. EVER.

They don't have to explain or apologize for decades of denialism. They don't have to explain why their current plans are so inadequate relative to the science they claim to accept.

Instead, DEMS are asked to answer for it. "Why haven't you talked Republicans into behaving responsibly on this? Aren't your plans bad because Republicans are going to impede them?"