For now, those fighting against eco-extremism in Oregon have succeeded. Oregon environmentalists and their allies in state government had been working to force through a California-style “cap-and-trade” bill that would have been disastrous for Oregonians, especially low-income families. The plan would have raised gas prices by up to $5.64, a drastic increase in the cost of living. The legislation passed the house – and when it went to the state senate, GOP lawmakers took a major stand. Instead of allowing the eco-left to ram through the bill, 11 senators left the state, denying the eco-left a quorum to pass the bill. Now,…