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Climategate: GOP Opens Probe Into Climate-Change E-Mails
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 12:44:31 in Green
“That's very funny. Truth is for ideologues and the religious. I'm interested in scientific evidence.
You know, Senator Inhofe did say something to the effect that God would take care of climate change for us. Is that the kind of truth you're talking about?”
You know, Senator Inhofe did say something to the effect that God would take care of climate change for us. Is that the kind of truth you're talking about?”
chrisfrmchi2 replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 12:50:40
“You are the one getting scammed not me.
I'm trying to help you, there is only so much that can be done on these comment areas so look at the emails yourself and make up your own mind.
http://www.eastangliaemails.com/index.php”
I'm trying to help you, there is only so much that can be done on these comment areas so look at the emails yourself and make up your own mind.
http://www.eastangliaemails.com/index.php”
Climategate: GOP Opens Probe Into Climate-Change E-Mails
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 12:42:10 in Green
“Rhetticent, thanks for the post. I appreciate and understand your perspective. As I said, I used to live in Missouri, where coal is king and most special interests are committed to its use. Nevertheless, I don't believe that a "tiny elite" has pulled the wool over our eyes. Scientism doesn't work that way. Indeed, the fact that there is so much open debate is the very reason that these e-mails have spark controversy. However, it is really important to view these debates from the proverbial 50,000 feet, lest one get paralyzed by the data.
Speaking as one who has suffered through more than his share of ANOVAs, I can say that only a large, replicated body of evidence is worth talking about, and that has been supporting the notion of climate change for some time now.”
Speaking as one who has suffered through more than his share of ANOVAs, I can say that only a large, replicated body of evidence is worth talking about, and that has been supporting the notion of climate change for some time now.”
Climategate: GOP Opens Probe Into Climate-Change E-Mails
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 08:29:39 in Green
“Wow, we're debating climate change on this blog?
Are there any Oklahomans out there that can explain how Senator Inhofe maintains support? Because from outside of the state, he's just an all-around whack job. I used to live in Missouri, so I understand how it works, but it would still be interesting to hear from someone on the inside.”
Are there any Oklahomans out there that can explain how Senator Inhofe maintains support? Because from outside of the state, he's just an all-around whack job. I used to live in Missouri, so I understand how it works, but it would still be interesting to hear from someone on the inside.”
Rhetticent replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 10:04:30
“Miles, from your perspective, he's a whack job. From my perspective, he's fighting to keep Cap and Trade from being implemented. He's a solid conservative with an excellent track record of voting the way his constituents want him to vote.
We're an oil and gas state. The vast majority of production here is provided by small, mom and pop companies, and there are thousands of people who support the industry in other businesses: transport, storage, well servicing, etc. Cap and Trade will decimate our economy. As a state, we are pushing hard for the adoption of a national policy of immediate conversion to natural gas: this would reduce CO2 emissions by at least 20% (which, although I don't believe in AGW, would be far more than cap and trade proposes), would reduce particulate emissions by 99%, would make us energy independent, and would keep our money at home for development of alternative energies. Along with Texas, our state has done more to begin implementation of the use of wind power than any other area: we have huge wind farms in the northwest part of the state, and are paying, by choice, higher utility bills to purchase the wind power to support construction of the transmission lines necessary to transport the power.
Inhofe is one of us, and the release of the emails is just more evidence, to us, of a tiny elite attempting to pull one over on everyone.
Add this to your reading list: http://pielkeclimatesci.wordpress.com/”
We're an oil and gas state. The vast majority of production here is provided by small, mom and pop companies, and there are thousands of people who support the industry in other businesses: transport, storage, well servicing, etc. Cap and Trade will decimate our economy. As a state, we are pushing hard for the adoption of a national policy of immediate conversion to natural gas: this would reduce CO2 emissions by at least 20% (which, although I don't believe in AGW, would be far more than cap and trade proposes), would reduce particulate emissions by 99%, would make us energy independent, and would keep our money at home for development of alternative energies. Along with Texas, our state has done more to begin implementation of the use of wind power than any other area: we have huge wind farms in the northwest part of the state, and are paying, by choice, higher utility bills to purchase the wind power to support construction of the transmission lines necessary to transport the power.
Inhofe is one of us, and the release of the emails is just more evidence, to us, of a tiny elite attempting to pull one over on everyone.
Add this to your reading list: http://pielkeclimatesci.wordpress.com/”
chrisfrmchi2 replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 08:44:50
“Read the emails truth denier.
http://www.eastangliaemails.com/index.php”
http://www.eastangliaemails.com/index.php”
Dean: Dems 'In Deep Trouble' On Health Care, The Only Options Are A Bad Bill Or 2010 Losses
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 15:37:10 in Politics
“I'm waiting for the Democrats to step forward with a more cohesive worldview. I appreciate the fact that they are a more diverse coalition than the GOP, but they do a very poor job of defining and defending core principles. One thing that really shocks me is that a lot of the internal, left-wing debate is over issues that are defined in the party platform. How in the world can you support caucus member who won't give procedural support to the platform? What is the purpose of having a party?
Sometimes the Democrats look like General Motors: they try to be all things to all people, and they wind up offering a mediocre, uninspiring product. I'm sure there are many - like me - who support them only because the GOP is an intellectual and policy nightmare, but it takes more than anti-GOP sentiment to lead. I'm still waiting for that crystal-clear message.”
Sometimes the Democrats look like General Motors: they try to be all things to all people, and they wind up offering a mediocre, uninspiring product. I'm sure there are many - like me - who support them only because the GOP is an intellectual and policy nightmare, but it takes more than anti-GOP sentiment to lead. I'm still waiting for that crystal-clear message.”
Dean: Dems 'In Deep Trouble' On Health Care, The Only Options Are A Bad Bill Or 2010 Losses
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 15:30:36 in Politics
“It's rather disingenuous to state that Obama has failed by not being more assertive and "owning" the legislation early in the process. After all, that was the strategy employed by President Clinton and it was a failure, a failure for which he drew much criticism. Such a claim is nothing more than armchair quaterbacking.”
Austintatious replied on Nov 23, 2009 at 16:07:55
“Actually, it's rather disingenuous to continue to make excuses for the failures in leadership of this President.
You conveniently forget the big difference between Clinton's and Obama's situations, re healthcare. There was clear and unambiguous polling evidence that the people would have supported this particular President at this particular time, on healthcare and a number of other issues. Times were quite different, Obama's election coming after 8 years of the Bush/Cheney dark ages. The American people were chomping at the bit for change.
Clinton never had that kind of popular support on healthcare. Healthcare reform was favored by a notable majority of the American public when Obama was elected; however, it was quite obvious, the congressional Dems being what and who they are, that it was only going to occur if Obama was out front, leading the way. That didn't happen and now the American people will suffer the consequences.”
You conveniently forget the big difference between Clinton's and Obama's situations, re healthcare. There was clear and unambiguous polling evidence that the people would have supported this particular President at this particular time, on healthcare and a number of other issues. Times were quite different, Obama's election coming after 8 years of the Bush/Cheney dark ages. The American people were chomping at the bit for change.
Clinton never had that kind of popular support on healthcare. Healthcare reform was favored by a notable majority of the American public when Obama was elected; however, it was quite obvious, the congressional Dems being what and who they are, that it was only going to occur if Obama was out front, leading the way. That didn't happen and now the American people will suffer the consequences.”
Bill Clinton Blasts Olbermann For Politicizing Health Care Event, Refuses To Go
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 10:59:45 in Politics
“The straw-man is for those that can't make a cogent argument on the merits.”
Rahm Emanuel 'Bedeviling' News Organizations With His Name
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 10:53:35 in Media
“Very funny closing statement, Jason!”
MurrayAbraham replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 11:45:48
“Second”
Bill Clinton Blasts Olbermann For Politicizing Health Care Event, Refuses To Go
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 10:50:50 in Politics
“What are you talking about? Why do you refuse to answer a simple question? Are you here to engage in intellectual debate, or yell hateful, ignorant things?”
enlighteninglad replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 11:49:13
“Oh, please, Jordon. Shed some light on Keith's past.”
jordan3199 replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 10:54:40
“Another mindless follower that knows nothing of olbermann's past.”
Bill Clinton Blasts Olbermann For Politicizing Health Care Event, Refuses To Go
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 10:48:34 in Politics
“It used to be that the political dance was subtle and done "behind the curtain." Lately it has become lewd and performed on busy street corners. The problem is that most of the performers no longer care or understand that everyone finds it distasteful. Just because the pundits popularized Bismarck's comment about sausage-making, doesn't mean it isn't still ugly.
Politicians like Bill Clinton, Blanche Lincoln, Mary Landrieu and Joe Lieberman are so wrapped up in maintaining power - doing the dance - that they will sacrifice any principal as well as their own integrity. Everyone in the audience sees it and is disgusted. When will the actors realize it?”
Politicians like Bill Clinton, Blanche Lincoln, Mary Landrieu and Joe Lieberman are so wrapped up in maintaining power - doing the dance - that they will sacrifice any principal as well as their own integrity. Everyone in the audience sees it and is disgusted. When will the actors realize it?”
Bill Clinton Blasts Olbermann For Politicizing Health Care Event, Refuses To Go
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 10:40:12 in Politics
“Do you actually believe that dribble? Or are you just hateful and selfish?”
jordan3199 replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 10:45:37
“Of course you believe everything bathtub boy says ....right?”
Bill Moyers Retiring From Weekly Television
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 20:51:45 in Media
“Thank you for providing me with amusement tonight. Oh, you didn't intend to be stupid and deluded? It was greatly amusing nonetheless.”
Microsoft Shareholders Grill Ballmer: Apple Ads Make Us Look 'Like Buffoons'
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 12:35:02 in Technology
“Microsoft has simply lost its way. They have been doing nothing innovative for the past two decades. Instead of trying to topple the iPhone, or the Apple Store, or Google, or the social networking site du jour, they need to focus on providing value in their core strengths. Has anyone worked with Exchange or SQL Server lately? You have to wonder why people would spend tens of thousands of dollars on their software when better open source code is available.”
Texas' Gay Marriage Ban May Have Banned All Marriages
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 17:24:43 in Politics
“I wasn't aware that procreation was a prerequisite for marriage.”
OdinsEye replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 17:30:50
“Never has been, but that does not stop some people from trying to build an argument from it.”
Texas' Gay Marriage Ban May Have Banned All Marriages
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 17:12:36 in Politics
“No one should be getting married anyway. If many of our friends, family, and neighbors are barred from the institution, then what does it say about the rest of us participating in it? Why would I get married and invite my gay friends to the wedding, a wedding they cannot have?”
GBGB replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 17:34:45
“I support gay marriage, but I have to respectfully disagree with the second part of your post (regarding inviting gay friends to a wedding).
When my wife and I got married, we had a ceremony and reception to celebrate the fact that we were in love and had decided to spend the rest of our lives together. We weren't celebrating the legal rights we had just acquired.
My gay friends can have a wedding, declare their love, and openly dedicate themselves to one another for the rest of their lives. While that won't provide them with the same legal rights as straight couples in most states (which is unfortunate), that doesn't mean they can't have a ceremony celebrating their love.”
When my wife and I got married, we had a ceremony and reception to celebrate the fact that we were in love and had decided to spend the rest of our lives together. We weren't celebrating the legal rights we had just acquired.
My gay friends can have a wedding, declare their love, and openly dedicate themselves to one another for the rest of their lives. While that won't provide them with the same legal rights as straight couples in most states (which is unfortunate), that doesn't mean they can't have a ceremony celebrating their love.”
Spiky Kitten replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 17:18:00
“Yea so sad - the other thing they can not have is a baby.”
Clayton139 replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 17:17:08
“GOOD POINT ! ! !
Sorry !”
Sorry !”
Clayton139 replied on Nov 18, 2009 at 17:16:19
“Goof point.”
Electronic Polar Bears Replace Real Bears At St. Louis Zoo (PHOTO)
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 07:36:54 in Technology
“As great as the St. Louis Zoo is, I consider this a metaphor of the city itself.”
Robert Pattinson: Twilight Star Doesn't Know What Bing Is (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 15:31:24 in Technology
“Sounds like Microsoft has launched yet another overwhelming success!”
MrVee replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 16:36:50
“Ask him who makes the Radion and he probably wouldn't know that either. Why this is important is more troubling in my opinion.”
MrVee replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 15:45:39
“More disturbing than that is why Apple followers believe this means anything remotely significant. Ask him if he knows who makes the Radeon is and he probably won't know what that is either.”
Fox News Purges YouTube Of Its Videos
Commented Nov 14, 2009 at 10:44:11 in Media
“This has nothing to do with freedom of speech; it's a matter of copyright law. One can, however, question the sensibility of removing this content and stratifying the web. The likely outcome is that Fox will have a smaller audience for its propaganda, even on the Right.”
Murdoch May Block Google Searches Entirely From His Newspaper Sites
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 11:15:15 in Media
“I think it's nice that Mr. Murdoch could become a mogul. I hope he's enjoying it.
That said, clinging to an old-school news model is like charging for gravity, or pushing water uphill, or demanding that customers wait for your scribes to finish their copy. It isn't going to happen, so Rupert might as well cash-out now and save himself the frustration of losing 40% of his current holdings.”
That said, clinging to an old-school news model is like charging for gravity, or pushing water uphill, or demanding that customers wait for your scribes to finish their copy. It isn't going to happen, so Rupert might as well cash-out now and save himself the frustration of losing 40% of his current holdings.”
O'Donnell To Steele: "You Led Your Party To A Disastrous Loss... Congratulations" (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 18:35:15 in Politics
“There are issues with redistricting that are affected by the gubernatorial victories. While NJ and VA might not have been unexpected, they aren't to be dismissed, either.”
White House Pushing To Get Dede Scozzafava's Endorsement For Dem (UPDATED)
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 14:57:24 in Politics
“Yes bad, like when the John Birch Society purged the GOP leading up to the 1964 election. Remember Goldwater? He managed to win Arizona. Oh, but I forgot: you don't bother to learn the lessons of history, you just call yourself a patriot and live in your own little reality.
In all honesty, I think it's bad for everyone, because one of the two major parties in this country is incapable of spelling the word debate, let alone having an intelligent one.”
In all honesty, I think it's bad for everyone, because one of the two major parties in this country is incapable of spelling the word debate, let alone having an intelligent one.”
White House Pushing To Get Dede Scozzafava's Endorsement For Dem (UPDATED)
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 12:42:57 in Politics
“Actually, I think there may be a cutesy end-game going here: if Hoffman is elected, the right-wing fringe will be vindicated and move forward with their purge. That would be bad in the long run for Republicans. If that is indeed the strategy, I just hope it isn't too cute.”
JimmyTee replied on Nov 01, 2009 at 12:46:07
“That's right, it'll be bad for Republicans. Keep whistlin'.”
Fox Gives Rush Limbaugh 30 Minutes To Tee Off On Obama (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 10:40:53 in Politics
“Sam, there's something I don't understand: when a host like Wallace is sitting around the table with all the producers planning the show down to the last word, what do they think about this content? Are they proud of it? Do they think they are providing the product that their viewers want? Are they pursuing their own political agenda? Have they capitulated to the tidal forces of modern infotainment?”
'Sexting' Targeted In Oklahoma Hearing
Commented Oct 30, 2009 at 16:09:56 in Technology
“So, you want to save kids by prosecuting them as sex offenders? Well, THAT won't ruin their lives.
Also, I understand that electronic networks are not private, but is this worse than teens getting naked at a party? What about being topless on a beach? Or laying out naked in the backyard where a neighbor might spy you from the house next door? All behaviors that are less than prudent, but certainly not sex offenses.
I'm so glad I don't live in Oklahoma.”
Also, I understand that electronic networks are not private, but is this worse than teens getting naked at a party? What about being topless on a beach? Or laying out naked in the backyard where a neighbor might spy you from the house next door? All behaviors that are less than prudent, but certainly not sex offenses.
I'm so glad I don't live in Oklahoma.”
Parents Would Rather Talk Drugs Than Science Or Math, Study Says
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 14:55:51 in Technology
“What an ugly bong. Americans have really flushed aesthetics down the toilet.”
pjaader replied on Oct 30, 2009 at 17:15:16
“What?!? I thought we did that in 1903 when Dogs Playing Poker was created.”
Alan Grayson Ambushed By O'Reilly Producer Griff Jenkins (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 29, 2009 at 10:32:01 in Politics
“Here's a classic clip of Bill Moyers dissecting O'Reilly's producer Jessie Watters in Minneapolis this summer.
http://www.theseminal.com/2008/06/07/dont-mess-with-moyers/”
http://www.theseminal.com/2008/06/07/dont-mess-with-moyers/”
BoomKing replied on Oct 29, 2009 at 10:46:38
“Brilliant”
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