Well, not exactly. Not if you go with that contorted reasoning that says something about Kyoto and global warming, etc. But when you read what Molly Ivins wrote in her column, released Thursday, you will perhaps reconsider whether Bush and his administration do bear some measure of responsibility.

Ivins obviously and rightfully shows her bias in her column. It is commentary, after all. Nevertheless, the facts she presents make interesting reading for the thoughtful and open-minded.