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Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 07:22:54 in Green
“Not surprising.
You are certainly entitled to believe what you want.
I will tell you that your sample is too small.
If you REALLY want to examine the situation, your universe of reading needs to be MUCH larger. But I really doubt that extensive examination is in your character.”
You are certainly entitled to believe what you want.
I will tell you that your sample is too small.
If you REALLY want to examine the situation, your universe of reading needs to be MUCH larger. But I really doubt that extensive examination is in your character.”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 07:19:04 in Green
“Nothing in your posts contradicts what I have posted.
All the guy is saying is that he stands by his methodology.
Others are questioning his methodology resulting in the conclusions he is making.
Both may be true. It is definitely NOT and either or situation.
One can be correct for a 5 year period, but horribly wrong over a 50 year period.”
All the guy is saying is that he stands by his methodology.
Others are questioning his methodology resulting in the conclusions he is making.
Both may be true. It is definitely NOT and either or situation.
One can be correct for a 5 year period, but horribly wrong over a 50 year period.”
T Specter replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 07:21:01
“"Even if you were to ignore our findings, theirs show the same results. The facts speak for themselves; there is no need for anyone to manipulate them.""
What is your malfunction?”
What is your malfunction?”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 07:14:59 in Green
“You are not reading the links you are posting.
What you are posting couches its words in a LOT of speculation and questioning.
I have read several of your links. Nothing they say is definative.
Yet, your posts seem to assume the articles you post state definative facts.
You are understanding what you want to understand.
8 years of data is a very small sample when talking something like climate change.
20 years is a much better sample, but THAT is not a terribly large sample, either.”
What you are posting couches its words in a LOT of speculation and questioning.
I have read several of your links. Nothing they say is definative.
Yet, your posts seem to assume the articles you post state definative facts.
You are understanding what you want to understand.
8 years of data is a very small sample when talking something like climate change.
20 years is a much better sample, but THAT is not a terribly large sample, either.”
T Specter replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 07:18:17
“I disagree.”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 07:10:21 in Green
“The link says "slowed". TS says "Stopped".
A bullet traveling through the air constantly slows.
It does not mean it has stopped.”
A bullet traveling through the air constantly slows.
It does not mean it has stopped.”
T Specter replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 07:14:53
“"Even a broken clock is right twice a day."”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 07:06:58 in Green
“Do you understand the meaning of the word "trend"?
One year's data does not mean much.
It requires some hard looks, but in itself is just one data point.”
One year's data does not mean much.
It requires some hard looks, but in itself is just one data point.”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 07:04:29 in Green
“Stuart Varney is one of the mos+tignorant+blowhards I have ever had the displeasure of viewing in my entire life.
Ed, on the other hand, rocks.”
Ed, on the other hand, rocks.”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 07:02:50 in Green
“Like many other kinds of data, if one looks at different time scales, one can draw different conclusions, even with the same facts.
Looking a 5 years of data can bring a totally different conclusion than looking at 20 years of data, and even a different conclusion than looking at 50 years of data. And that is if they are looking at the same data.
Conclusions can vary even more if one brings in more data, or looks at less data, or assigns different weights to the same data.
THEN scientists take all the conclusions, explain their methodology, and put it up for peer review. The scientists who looked at the same data differently get to take their shots.
That is how science is done.”
Looking a 5 years of data can bring a totally different conclusion than looking at 20 years of data, and even a different conclusion than looking at 50 years of data. And that is if they are looking at the same data.
Conclusions can vary even more if one brings in more data, or looks at less data, or assigns different weights to the same data.
THEN scientists take all the conclusions, explain their methodology, and put it up for peer review. The scientists who looked at the same data differently get to take their shots.
That is how science is done.”
T Specter replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 07:11:36
“"He (Professor Jones) responded to criticism about the UEA's failure to public raw data on land temperatures, despite a number of Freedom of information requests, saying that the information was drawn from organisations all around the world and CRU had signed agreements with them not to release it.
But he said the unit was in the process of contacting the other organisations to ask if they could release the data. Similar, independent data sets from the US had the raw data published online, he added.
Nonetheless, he said, the science produced by his centre was genuine and had been peer reviewed.
"That the world is warming is based on a range of sources: not only temperature records but other indicators such as sea level rise, glacier retreat and less Arctic sea ice," he said. "Our global temperature series tallies with those of other, completely independent, groups of scientists working for Nasa and the National Climate Data Centre in the United States, among others. Even if you were to ignore our findings, theirs show the same results. The facts speak for themselves; there is no need for anyone to manipulate them.""
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/globalwarming/6647504/Climate-change-scientist-at-centre-of-leaked-email-row-absolutely-stands-by-his-findings.html”
But he said the unit was in the process of contacting the other organisations to ask if they could release the data. Similar, independent data sets from the US had the raw data published online, he added.
Nonetheless, he said, the science produced by his centre was genuine and had been peer reviewed.
"That the world is warming is based on a range of sources: not only temperature records but other indicators such as sea level rise, glacier retreat and less Arctic sea ice," he said. "Our global temperature series tallies with those of other, completely independent, groups of scientists working for Nasa and the National Climate Data Centre in the United States, among others. Even if you were to ignore our findings, theirs show the same results. The facts speak for themselves; there is no need for anyone to manipulate them.""
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/globalwarming/6647504/Climate-change-scientist-at-centre-of-leaked-email-row-absolutely-stands-by-his-findings.html”
T Specter replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 07:06:20
“Their science is solid.”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 06:56:31 in Green
“TS does not require proof to post his nonsense.
He does not even require reality.”
He does not even require reality.”
T Specter replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 07:03:01
“In this case he speaks the truth, global warming has slowed from its 30 year rapid increase. The scientists do comment on this in the hacked e-mails.
see link below”
see link below”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 06:55:19 in Green
“Yes.
But on this subject, those who actually do the work, which does not include those who sit back and Monday quarterback, have surprising unaminity on the conclusion.”
But on this subject, those who actually do the work, which does not include those who sit back and Monday quarterback, have surprising unaminity on the conclusion.”
Ed Begley Jr. Flips Out On Fox: Climate Change Is Real (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 06:54:04 in Green
“Global elite = scientists who do nothing but study this subject.
"People who aren't falling for it anymore" = People who never studied this subject a day in their lives.”
"People who aren't falling for it anymore" = People who never studied this subject a day in their lives.”
october2009 replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 06:58:57
“Why don't you go and give your money to the U.N... That's what this is all about.
This has nothing to do with allowing others to compete against oil and coal companies. It has everything to do with instituting a global carbon tax and a Cap and Trade system for Wall Street.”
This has nothing to do with allowing others to compete against oil and coal companies. It has everything to do with instituting a global carbon tax and a Cap and Trade system for Wall Street.”
Pelosi Sees Unrest Among Dems: 'Can We Afford This War?'
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:36:06 in Politics
“You mean "Quit"?
Oh, you support SP!!”
Oh, you support SP!!”
progressivestance84 replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 22:01:03
“huh? At least Johnson finished his term!”
Pelosi Sees Unrest Among Dems: 'Can We Afford This War?'
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:35:04 in Politics
“How is bringing them home not helping them?”
Lairs replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 20:41:45
“I'm sorry, I didn't know they were bringing them home. Glad they are though. When? How soon?”
David Broder Causes Confusion With Incomprehensible Health Care Column
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:31:39 in Media
“Mr. Broder needs to unwind abit.
Maybe some medicalmarijuana would help.”
Maybe some medicalmarijuana would help.”
Huckabee: Palin Has More Experience Than Obama (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:28:56 in Politics
“These kings...
Didn't God make them kings?”
Didn't God make them kings?”
Land Mine Treaty Won't Be Signed By Obama Administration
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:21:12 in Politics
“I take Obama, with all his obvious flaws, 1000 times before I THINK about LOOKING in Bush's direction.”
MorgaineChya replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 20:52:59
“If you stand back and compare what Bush and Obama have actually done in the first 10 months of their presidency, I think you'll come to a different opinion.”
Doug Hoffman Officially Unconcedes In Special House Election, Blames ACORN
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:18:29 in Politics
“Every vote should count.
But the poor people ACORN got to register should not be able to register.”
But the poor people ACORN got to register should not be able to register.”
Huckabee: Palin Has More Experience Than Obama (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:15:17 in Politics
“Polygamy?
Say, isn't that sanctioned by the Bible?”
Say, isn't that sanctioned by the Bible?”
MeddlingMonk replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 20:25:14
“No. There's no passage that says, in effect, 'You should have multiple wives' or 'It's better to have many wives than just one'. There are a number of people, especially kings, mentioned in the Bible who had more than one wife, but that's not the same thing as sanctioning or advocating. Depiction and description are not the same as endorsement, otherwise Agatha Christie would be the world's leading advocate of murder.”
Huckabee: Palin Has More Experience Than Obama (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:12:34 in Politics
“Well, if you close your eyes, listen to Faux news, and type in total bliss, then we can say all sorts of nonsense.”
Huckabee: Palin Has More Experience Than Obama (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 20:09:45 in Politics
“experience?
hey, let's talk W”
hey, let's talk W”
Pelosi: 'We'll Never Have Deficit Reduction Unless We Have Job Creation'
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 18:04:40 in Politics
“a BIG part is the 15% cap gains tax on stock sales.”
cuchulain replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 18:17:28
“True. That needs to go up. Even Warren Buffett said it was crazy for him to be taxed less than his secretary. He makes literally billions to her 40K or so.”
Pelosi: 'We'll Never Have Deficit Reduction Unless We Have Job Creation'
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 18:03:13 in Politics
“And that would continue even if they got more tax cuts for the rich and business.”
JohnnyWalkerBlueLabel replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 18:08:30
“It will continue until we have a pro-business regime in place.”
Pelosi: 'We'll Never Have Deficit Reduction Unless We Have Job Creation'
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 18:02:27 in Politics
“Couple things.
First all you said is factually correct.
1- the 91% rate applied to only one person, John D. Rockefeller.
2- part of the reason for the middle class expansion was the destruction of the production capability of Europe and Asia. The US was the last one standing.
In general, I believe the economy does better when income is redistributed downward, no matter what the mechanism.”
First all you said is factually correct.
1- the 91% rate applied to only one person, John D. Rockefeller.
2- part of the reason for the middle class expansion was the destruction of the production capability of Europe and Asia. The US was the last one standing.
In general, I believe the economy does better when income is redistributed downward, no matter what the mechanism.”
Pelosi: 'We'll Never Have Deficit Reduction Unless We Have Job Creation'
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 17:54:10 in Politics
“Actually, the limit of effective taxation is about 50%. Much more than that, it becomes ineffective.
And there is a HUGE difference between the current 29% the top 1% pay and 50%.
Besides, the GOPers think it is effective if the rich pay 0%.”
And there is a HUGE difference between the current 29% the top 1% pay and 50%.
Besides, the GOPers think it is effective if the rich pay 0%.”
cb750 replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 18:06:23
“Over 50% and it becomes slavery.
Again can anyone answer WHY does someone who makes more money MUST pay more taxes? Why is making more money penalized by paying more taxes?”
Again can anyone answer WHY does someone who makes more money MUST pay more taxes? Why is making more money penalized by paying more taxes?”
Pelosi: 'We'll Never Have Deficit Reduction Unless We Have Job Creation'
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 17:51:39 in Politics
“Part of Econ 101 is understanding a nation is not a family. The lessons of personal finances do not apply to National finances.”
MadridFrank replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 17:59:17
“I have a profound understanding of economic philosophy.It was my intention to "simplify" for your behalf.”
Pelosi: 'We'll Never Have Deficit Reduction Unless We Have Job Creation'
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 17:49:59 in Politics
“no. I mean, seriously.”
Uggg replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 17:52:09
“Each State can set term limits for their representives but it has to start at the local lvl”


