Snow Trolls
Jan 14, 2014 13:32:35 #
http://www.epilogue.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/gallery_lg/images/02/31/17728_1028433600.jpg
http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/01/why-conservatives-cant-resist-snow-trolling
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http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/01/why-conservatives-cant-resist-snow-trolling
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Jan 14, 2014 13:56:13 #
I don't know, papayanirvana, you may see this differently than I do, perhaps everyone does, but I don't see it as a liberal/conservative or Democrat/Republican issue. My problem with the "global warming" issue is much of the "science" is mired in controversy, and, really, there should be no cloud of controversy surrounding true science.
In my opinion, too much scientific study is government funded through grants and spending programs. I don't know about recently, but I recall earlier on "scientists" were placing climate-measuring devises in questionable locations in order to arrive at "acceptable" conclusions. Example: thermometers located in direct sun, or near heat-producing equipment. True scientific results should be irrefutable and repeatedly provable. The global warming issue has not yet achieved this status.
BUT...there is NO reason global warming should be a partisan issue. There really should be NO politics involved whatsoever. For some weird reason, the polarization on this topic appears to follow party-politics almost right down the line.
In my opinion, too much scientific study is government funded through grants and spending programs. I don't know about recently, but I recall earlier on "scientists" were placing climate-measuring devises in questionable locations in order to arrive at "acceptable" conclusions. Example: thermometers located in direct sun, or near heat-producing equipment. True scientific results should be irrefutable and repeatedly provable. The global warming issue has not yet achieved this status.
BUT...there is NO reason global warming should be a partisan issue. There really should be NO politics involved whatsoever. For some weird reason, the polarization on this topic appears to follow party-politics almost right down the line.
Jan 14, 2014 14:33:48 #
I have gone back and forth on the issue myself a couple of times. I now believe we are are definitely affecting the climate of our planet.
This is based on two sets of data. The 1st is the increasing occurrence of extreme weather events... droughts, heat waves, cold spells, floods, tornados, hurricanes.
Secondly, we now have over 35 years of reliable temperature data from our weather satellite system that indicate an overall increase in temperature during that time period.
I agree that partisan politics has no place in science, voting the party line doesn't really answer any questions...
This is based on two sets of data. The 1st is the increasing occurrence of extreme weather events... droughts, heat waves, cold spells, floods, tornados, hurricanes.
Secondly, we now have over 35 years of reliable temperature data from our weather satellite system that indicate an overall increase in temperature during that time period.
I agree that partisan politics has no place in science, voting the party line doesn't really answer any questions...
Jan 14, 2014 16:22:29 #
Anyone who even reads Motherjones is def. a pot smoking,Liberal for sure.IMHO
Jan 14, 2014 16:33:51 #
pbearperry wrote:
Anyone who even reads Motherjones is def. a pot smoking,Liberal for sure.IMHO
how about Science?
https://www.sciencemag.org/site/special/climate2013/index.xhtml
how about Nat Geo?
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-overview/
how about Scientific American?
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=todays-climate-change-proves-much-faster-than-changes-in-past-65-million-years
how about Discover?
http://discovermagazine.com/tags/climate-change#.UtWsV55dVBk
or even Pop Sci?
http://www.popsci.com/article/science/infographic-scientists-who-doubt-human-caused-climate-change
..interesting infographic:
http://www.popsci.com/sites/popsci.com/files/styles/image_full/public/Powell-Science-Pie-Chart.png?itok=c5y7WDsS
...that's a lot of bought-off scientists and the liberal media??
Jan 14, 2014 16:37:49 #
pbearperry wrote:
Anyone who even reads Motherjones is def. a pot smoking,Liberal for sure.IMHO
What I mean is that Motherjones def. has a liberal slant on everything they report.
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