Inspectors in the Commerce Department and NASA are investigating the Bush administration in a coordinated effort over allegations that the White House attempted to stop scientists from speaking their mind about global warming. When it is finished, hopefully the report will be titled, “No Shit.” Democrats are hoping the investigation will “expose widespread misconduct.”

The White House responded to the accusations.

Totally. The administration has moved a lightening speed when responding to the threat of global warming. That is why people have come to know them as “The beltway green boys.” It’s also why they black out and even rewrite government reports about global warming.

Earlier this year, it was revealed a Bush appointee at the NASA changed reports on global warming and the Big Bang. Yes, the Big Bang. Wouldn’t want that secret to get out. He forced a Web designer to use the word “theory” whenever there was a mention of the Big Bang. The “public affairs officer” also tried to keep reporters from speaking to a NASA climate scientist, because the best way to “take action on global warming” is to muzzle the people who study it.

Meanwhile, over at the Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, administrators were blocking a report that linked the surge in hurricane strength to the greenhouse effect. It’s much easier to tackle the subject of the environment when you just read that one book about Jesus.