[Michael] Chertoff Jokes About Regulating [the Weather]

Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Chertoff Jokes About Regulating Wheather(sic):

(Let's pretend, for a moment, that the Guardian actually proofs its article titles, so it doesn't look TOO stupid.)

WASHINGTON (AP) - Looking for a strategy to prevent disasters like Hurricane Katrina? Try regulating the weather, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff joked Monday.

(A further warning if you read the article. In civilised nations, we use a title or a first name, because referring to people by their last name only is seen as insulting and only American newspapers care so rude. TheGuardian is ovbiously an American paper merely pretending to be civilised)

I'm glad that at least one American is finally on-board about global warming and the environment. It's obvious that Mr Chertoff has read enough about the issue, and I'm impressed that he's able to put forth an environment opinion in such a subtle manner. I'm not sure many of the people in the room would have understand that, if we can reduce the greenhouse emissions and cool this globe down a bit, we'll actually be regulating the weather.

Very subtle, sir. I'm impressed. very excellent tie-in with science-fiction lore too.