It seems progressive Democrats waste no opportunity to push the narrative of climate change – even using the momentous birth of a royal baby to sound the alarm.
Sen. Brian Schatz sparked a collective eye-roll on social media after offering his two-cents on a name for the newest British royal, a baby boy born to Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, on Monday.
While the world celebrated the birth of Queen Elizabeth’s eighth great-grandchild, and speculation ran rampant about name possibilities, Schatz could not let the moment pass without political commentary.
I think they should name the royal baby CLIMATE CHANGE IS A PLANETARY EMERGENCY
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) May 6, 2019
The Hawaii Democrat found very few on the left who cheered on his idea.
Brilliant!!
— Wonkette (@Wonkette) May 6, 2019
The Twitter page for the self-described “Climate Hawk,” who was appointed in 2012 to fill the seat left by the death of Democratic Sen. Daniel Inouye, is replete with climate change and climate “emergency” commentary.
The free market is not gonna fix this. https://t.co/ngVXcHDsch
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) May 6, 2019
At the World Economic Forum, experts named climate change is the top economic and social risk facing the world. Of all risks, it is in relation to the environment that the world is most clearly sleepwalking into catastrophe – 2019 Global Risks Report
o https://t.co/wH6ibtLJgA— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) May 6, 2019
In a recent thread on Twitter, the former Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii opined that the “American agencies that oversee the financial system have decided to ignore climate change.”
This is in direct contrast to almost every other industrialized country and their regulatory agencies. Whether they are run by right wing or left wing governments, everyone else is taking financial risk related to climate change seriously. Except in America.
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) May 6, 2019
But using the joyous news of the birth of a baby to push the left’s climate agenda was not a good look for the congressman as his royal baby name suggestion – joking or not – was met with scorching mockery.
— Tomo (@NotMyNestle) May 6, 2019
Yes, that’s truly the one thing stopping meaningful action on climate change: too much coverage of a royal baby.
Jesus, let people enjoy things.
— nobody (@less_scrutable) May 6, 2019
I have nothing but respect for you, but could we please focus on fixing our government! Thank you and aloha. ??✌?
— DOGSRULE (@Jeffreyaasen5) May 6, 2019
— DorisEliza? (@twice_doris) May 6, 2019
Don’t know you sir, but you seem stupid
— Arqahn (@Arqahn) May 7, 2019
I called my son BRIAN SCHATZ IS A POLITICAL HACK.
Kidding.— Paolo Pagliaro (@PagliaP67) May 7, 2019
And they should name you Private Citizen.
— Steve Bannon (@steeve_bannon) May 7, 2019
You are an imbecile.
— The_Smirker ? #KAG (@The_Smirker) May 7, 2019
I just cringed so hard I hurt myself
— Easton Croy (@CroyEaston) May 6, 2019
Your lack of a brain is an even bigger one, and more immediate, too. https://t.co/EXapX4lI8X
— Varad Mehta (@varadmehta) May 6, 2019
Many Twitter users used the warnings of “climate emergency” proponents against them.
And then very publicly announce they will have no more children because of #ClimateBreakdown and the need for smaller families. They could set a British trend.
— Angela (@GreenWhatIf) May 7, 2019
Imagine being saddled with that name, and on your 12th birthday come to the realization that THE WORLD DIDN’T END.
— Jay Zilber (@zilberhere) May 6, 2019
or to THIS ROYAL BABY WILL NOT LIVE TO SEE 30 IF WE DON’T ACT ROYALLY NOW
— Eliza Emily Campbell (@elizaecampbell) May 6, 2019
Don’t baby’s create CO2?
— Son Of Central Scrutinizer (@SonOScrutinizer) May 7, 2019
Still, some people figured the senator’s tweet was a great occasion for some laughs and some creativity.
“Clem” for short
— Andrew S. (@shoutingboy) May 6, 2019
Paris Agreement Sussex?
— Medicine for a Nightmare (@Medicine4aNight) May 6, 2019
And that would just be his first name. His second name could be #EnergyInnovationAct
— Sue Anne Brenner (@SueAnneBrenner) May 6, 2019
“Noah” conveys the same idea….
— Holly Boardman (@halehawk) May 7, 2019
I like Climate Change Charlie. That’s got a good ring to it.
Kinda like Boaty McBoatface.
— Joe Pallone (@Plonerock) May 7, 2019
How about they name the baby LIBERALISM IS A MENTAL DISEASE
— JD1367 (@JD1367a) May 7, 2019
Welcome to the world Baby Sussex – Sorry about the mess.
— Christopher Williams (@Christo21748437) May 6, 2019
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