# The Martians are Melting

*Published:* 2009-06-26
*Author:* Sam Parry

### Claim:

> “There hasn’t been any global warming .. they’re melting on Mars too.”
> 
> — Rep. Dana Rohrabacker (R-CA), 6/26/09

### Truth:

> Ummm … we’ve heard of Governor Moonbeam. Is this the new Rep. Marvin the Martian?
> 
> Who exactly is melting on Mars? Are they Rep. Rohrabacker’s constituents?
> 
> If so, maybe he should suggest they move to a planet that’s more hospitable, one that actually HAS a climate — like Earth, for now, but maybe not for long if we don’t stop destroying ours.