Democrats' deal with Manchin

The Democrats' great "deal" with Manchin includes increased drilling for fossil fuels.

It is one step forward in exchange for Manchin's demanded half a step back.

The deal also includes some positive changes regarding taxes: a 15% corporate profits minimum tax, more higher tax on private equity funds, and funding the IRS to investigate tax cheaters that aren't poor.

Also, it makes an effort to reduce the cost of medicines for people on Medicare. Sanders called it "better than nothing."

Overall, it is a change for the better, but the additional wells will pump death for decades.

But we must never talk about this deal without condemning the price to civilization that Manchin has charged for it.

*Climate targets at risk as countries lag in updating emission goals, say campaigners.*