Here's a great article by the Associated Press (the "Essential Global News Network".) It explains how Americans who believe that there is scientific proof the earth is warming has dropped 20 points in three years from 77% to 57%. Now, I'm shocked that the percentage is even this high, but let's for the moment suspend my doubts and assume that this poll is accurate.
Note the clever way those rascals at AP phrase the first paragraph:
Just 57 percent think there is solid evidence the world is getting warmer, down 20 points in just three years, a new poll says. And the share of people who believe pollution caused by humans is causing temperatures to rise has also taken a dip, even as the U.S. and world forums gear up for possible action against climate change.
And then there's this quote:
"Despite misgivings about the science, half the respondents still say they support limits on greenhouse gases, even if they could lead to higher energy prices. And a majority — 56 percent — feel the United States should join other countries in setting standards to address global climate change."
You have to go down about halfway into the article to find out that the percent of people who believe pollution caused by humans is a warming problem stands at only 36%. Now, I'm not a polling genius, but I don't think that this is even close to a majority. In fact, I think it's a rather small percentage. In short, 64% of Americans don't think global warming is caused by humans or they don't have any opinion at all. But, even though they think the science is flawed, 56% believe that the US should join other countries in setting standards to address climate change. Huh? The majority thinks that human pollution doesn't cause warming. So, why would a majority of 56% think politicians can help with global warming legislation and that we should sign some treaty? Beam me up Scotty!
Of course, there is nothing said in the article about all of the credible scientific evidence that exists indicating that global warming is a myth. However, there are plenty of mentions about the evidence that supports this lame theory. And some people actually think that the media is biased! Go figure.
My favorite quoted unbiased opinion in this story is:
"Andrew Weaver, a professor of climate analysis at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, said politics could be drowning out scientific awareness."
"It's a combination of poor communication by scientists, a lousy summer in the Eastern United States, people mixing up weather and climate and a full-court press by public relations firms and lobby groups trying to instill a sense of uncertainty and confusion in the public," he said.
See, it's just us stupid old dummies who can't discern between climate and weather. If only these guys had dumbed down their explanations, we'd understand. On top of that we're just tools to be used by a bunch of lobbyists for those evil people who want the planet to burn up. Thank God we've got folks like Professor Weaver to enlighten us rubes. By the way professor, how do you explain the decade or so of cooling we've been experiencing? How about some of your colleagues who believe we're entering an extended cooling cycle? Were you one of the experts who, during the '70's predicted that we were entering a new ice age and demanded government intervention? Say, you weren't one of those expert researchers who set up temperature monitoring stations smack in the middle of asphalt parking lots. were you? What an arrogant bastard.
Here's anther famous media tactic that they use to indoctrinate the masses about this nonsense:
Though there are exceptions, the vast majority of scientists agree that global warming is occurring and that the primary cause is a buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal.
In other words, the debate is over and there are only a couple of mentally defective scientists who have lost their marbles and so don't buy into global warming.
Finally, note the picture of Tung Chee Hua and Al Gore, two political has beens who are now empowered by their countries to actually discuss solutions to a problem that doesn't exist. Our man Gore made a documentary that had more holes shot in it by reputable scientists than the Hussein brothers had in them when our troops sent them on their journey to paradise. And you can bet that Mr. Hua cares about global warming as much I do about what Michelle Obama is wearing today. What he does care about is convincing the US that China is 100% behind any efforts to help curb "global warming." Remember, all along China has told the world that they won't be participating in ay treaties that curb "climate change." They are more concerned about dragging their socialist paradise squarely into capitalism and making the big bucks. Now, as if by divine guidance, they are all for a Kyoto type treaty? Why? Have they truly seen the light? Has Mr. Gore magically convinced them that this sham is real? Not a chance.
China has realized that if we murder our economy with cap in trade and climate change legislation, they will be able to more easily vault their economy into the most robust in the world. Meanwhile, while our ignorant politicians spew platitudes about carbon footprints and green jobs, the Chinese will continue doing exactly what they are doing today. Promoting uncontrolled, unfettered growth.
I mean really, do you think we have the stones or the brains to insist that the Chinese allow us to verify compliance with a stupid treaty? And even if we did speak up, do you really think they'd let us? Not very likely. Actually, while they were rolling on the floor laughing at us, I imagine that we'd be puffing about how unfair this all is and how the UN needs to establish some dumb ass "commission". After all, the Chinese signed a paper! Just like Hitler did with Neville Chamberlain. But of course, on our side of the Pacific we'd set up an entire bureaucracy to enforce draconian laws that will bankrupt the greatest economy the world has ever seen.
My suggestion? Fight this every chance you get. Push your politicians, regardless of party, to vote against any legislation that is costly and harmful to our country. Endorse the candidates who see through this nonsense. Send them money. Talk to friends and family. Vote. In other works, just practice good citizenship and help take back your country from the socialists and Maoists in the White House.
