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  • #61
    Originally posted by Glen View Post
    Well, first off your attributing that quote to the wrong person. Secondly, this is a forum where we all come to express opinions on various subjects. If a subject doesn't interest you, ignore it. Regardless of one's views on any subject, to suggest we are powerless to change anything is something I strongly disagree with. Public opinion, people like us, won a huge battle over the energy and utility sectors concerning acid rain. We did it with less money, and no PR firms, just good old grass roots work. So if you choose to give up, thats a personal choice. I choose not to.
    My apologies to you. You are correct.

    Public opinion is not action, it's just opinion. Since the "action" people are "divided" it is not likely that any grass roots work will produce anything more than grass that continues to grow under your feet.

    I have a question for you and others. Before "man-made" global warming how did we ever make it out of the ice age?
    Never Argue With An Idiot. They Will Drag You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience.

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    • #62
      Originally posted by Schultzz View Post
      My apologies to you. You are correct.

      Public opinion is not action, it's just opinion. Since the "action" people are "divided" it is not likely that any grass roots work will produce anything more than grass that continues to grow under your feet.

      I have a question for you and others. Before "man-made" global warming how did we ever make it out of the ice age?

      I'm posting a response out of courtesy, but I really am done with this. Your question is silly. Nobody on either side disputes the earth has had weather changes in the last billion or so years. That has nothing to do with the topic. As I've said numerous times, I am not a scientist so I keep an open mind and am willing to adapt to new information. You can't make up your own facts. There is no "divide" in the climate science community as you claim, unless you consider a handful of people meaningful. The hardest thing is to keep an open mind when you are convinced of something. I don't know what your motivation is but if proof ever does exist beyond a doubt that climate change is accelerated due to man's practices, you and others will find numerous graphs and charts to prove otherwise. I mean no disrespect, but I've dealt with too many people who are willing to argue anything for the sake of arguing. Life's too short.
      Last edited by Glen; 03-19-2014, 10:29 PM.
      “Once there were brook trout in the streams in the mountains. They smelled of moss in your hand. On their backs were vermiculate patterns that were maps of the world in its becoming. Maps and mazes. Of a thing which could not be put back. Not be made right again. In the deep glens where they lived all things were older than man and they hummed of mystery.”
      ― Cormac McCarthy

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      • #63
        Glen,

        Thank you for your reply.

        We were discussing public opinion and that's where the divide seems to exist. I have an open mind and it is apparent that you have already made up your mind. But you are entitled to your opinion. I am not arguing although it may look that way to you, I am seeking the truth. I am still neutral and willing to take action to effect good change if you can tell me how. Please do not group me with "others".

        My point in bringing up the ice age query is precisely to the point though you claim it to be silly. The earth heats up and cools down. That is what has occurred in the last "billion or so years". Couldn't that be what is happening again now? We need some global warming to exist. Without it we would be in another ice age. Time magazine predicted back in 1977 that we were entering another ice age based upon the "climate science community". I too mean no disrespect for you or any other opinions yet I am not convinced that global warming is anthropogenic.
        Never Argue With An Idiot. They Will Drag You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience.

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        • #64
          Originally posted by Schultzz View Post
          Studies show that the belief in man-made global warming is losing credibility and interest due to a belief that facts and stats have been manipulated on both sides of the argument. The fact that this topic has become more of a political chess game places it in less of a priority than it used to be. Conflicting studies and opinions have rendered it less than news worthy therefore more people tend to believe that it is a political hoax. However, my point has always been that we are all basically powerless to effect any change regardless of our opinion. Does belief in man made global warming make you more of a conservationist? Not hardly. Does belief that it is a hoax make you less of a an ecological citizen? I don't think so. The professor at Rochester may sense also that the topic is losing interest so he makes a radical statement to keep the topic buzzing. Very clever. "Rabble Rousers" like Rush Limbaugh, and other media flashers also contribute to the "buzz" because they make money from doing that. My final point is that regardless of how you feel about it you are powerless to affect it either way. Hence attitudes like the following seem to be popular.

          "And with that, I'm kinda done with this ongoing argument." - Glen

          I rest my case.
          And that kind of attitude is exactly what allows the status quo to continue.

          History has proven that a determined group of people with the guts to sacrifice and persevere have brought change, against great odds.

          In Europe, when citizens don't like what the government is doing, the country goes on strike and the politicians capitulate. When prices get too high, they boycott, not for a day or so like here, but until the prices come down, even if it means being uncomfortable and inconvenienced.

          The problem here is that the masses will not give up their creature comforts for any amount of time in order to achieve change. Thus they shouldn't bitch, they deserve exactly what is being done to them.
          "If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it." Lyndon B. Johnson

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          • #65
            "And that kind of attitude is exactly what allows the status quo to continue.

            History has proven that a determined group of people with the guts to sacrifice and persevere have brought change, against great odds.

            In Europe, when citizens don't like what the government is doing, the country goes on strike and the politicians capitulate. When prices get too high, they boycott, not for a day or so like here, but until the prices come down, even if it means being uncomfortable and inconvenienced.

            The problem here is that the masses will not give up their creature comforts for any amount of time in order to achieve change. Thus they shouldn't bitch, they deserve exactly what is being done to them."

            Thank you for your response.

            You bring up some good points and you are most likely correct about people not wanting to give up their creature comforts yet what is being done to our country isn't right. It is true that some people with character have brought about good changes as Glen mentioned above, but many people seem too selfish or apathetic or afraid to stand up to what is not right.

            However, I cannot see how good intentions will win over countries like China or India or others who are in the midst of their "industrial revolution" and are getting involved in trade due to their cheap labor.

            With pollution I am under the impression that because of the way the earth turns and the subsequent Jetstream we all inherit others' lack of concern for clean air and clean natural resources. We eventually will breathe some of the same air. It's not that I do not want to be part of a desirable change and it is not that I am not ready to do whatever it takes to help bring about those worthy goals, it's just that outside of having an opinion on either side of the issue that not one concerned citizen here has told me what it is that I can do outside of being a better conservationist, to remedy the situation. I have asked several of you already.

            Your answers often resound a similar theme such as you have stated above. So if I join the radical professor from Rochester in his rant to jail people who do not agree with him then I will be adding benefit to your cause? I don't think so. It's easy to become "brainwashed" when there is no readily apparent solution to the problems.

            Man has caused many problems to our precious planet. It may be that some of us have contributed to its destruction before we became aware of the detriment. So people CAN change. Yet you haven't convinced me that the hypothesizes are accurate.

            In the meantime what can we do to safeguard the resources of our individual states'? I know that the Adirondack Park needs to be protected but under its current mission it also needs to be available for recreation.

            Kneejerk reactions do not present solutions which pragmatically are good long term remedies, yet we do not want to allow something that is wrong to continue.

            Just because I may not agree with your viewpoint does not mean that I do not care or that I am not willing to personally or financially support a move toward the right direction. But once more I will ask what is it that I can do?
            Never Argue With An Idiot. They Will Drag You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience.

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            • #66
              Interesting article....


              "The 50,000-strong American body of physicists, the American Physical Society (APS), seems to be turning significantly sceptical on climate alarmism....."

              The American Physical Society has been amongst the loudest alarmist organisations whipping up hysteria about CO2, but a review of its position that included evidence from six experts, including three sceptics, strongly suggests the tide has turned
              "Let me say it as simply as I can: transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency."

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              • #67
                Originally posted by Schultzz View Post
                "And that kind of attitude is exactly what allows the status quo to continue.

                History has proven that a determined group of people with the guts to sacrifice and persevere have brought change, against great odds.

                In Europe, when citizens don't like what the government is doing, the country goes on strike and the politicians capitulate. When prices get too high, they boycott, not for a day or so like here, but until the prices come down, even if it means being uncomfortable and inconvenienced.

                The problem here is that the masses will not give up their creature comforts for any amount of time in order to achieve change. Thus they shouldn't bitch, they deserve exactly what is being done to them."

                Thank you for your response.

                You bring up some good points and you are most likely correct about people not wanting to give up their creature comforts yet what is being done to our country isn't right. It is true that some people with character have brought about good changes as Glen mentioned above, but many people seem too selfish or apathetic or afraid to stand up to what is not right.

                However, I cannot see how good intentions will win over countries like China or India or others who are in the midst of their "industrial revolution" and are getting involved in trade due to their cheap labor.

                With pollution I am under the impression that because of the way the earth turns and the subsequent Jetstream we all inherit others' lack of concern for clean air and clean natural resources. We eventually will breathe some of the same air. It's not that I do not want to be part of a desirable change and it is not that I am not ready to do whatever it takes to help bring about those worthy goals, it's just that outside of having an opinion on either side of the issue that not one concerned citizen here has told me what it is that I can do outside of being a better conservationist, to remedy the situation. I have asked several of you already.

                Your answers often resound a similar theme such as you have stated above. So if I join the radical professor from Rochester in his rant to jail people who do not agree with him then I will be adding benefit to your cause? I don't think so. It's easy to become "brainwashed" when there is no readily apparent solution to the problems.

                Man has caused many problems to our precious planet. It may be that some of us have contributed to its destruction before we became aware of the detriment. So people CAN change. Yet you haven't convinced me that the hypothesizes are accurate.

                In the meantime what can we do to safeguard the resources of our individual states'? I know that the Adirondack Park needs to be protected but under its current mission it also needs to be available for recreation.

                Kneejerk reactions do not present solutions which pragmatically are good long term remedies, yet we do not want to allow something that is wrong to continue.

                Just because I may not agree with your viewpoint does not mean that I do not care or that I am not willing to personally or financially support a move toward the right direction. But once more I will ask what is it that I can do?
                What the United States and we citizens do should be based on what is right, not what any other country does or not do.

                I recycle, have a car that gives great gas mileage, I keep my thermostat at 65 degrees during the day and 50 at night. Among other things. My neighbors on the other hand and most people in general do not. None of my business. My business is what I do and don't do. To use what other people do in order to avoid the things I should do is just plain self centered BS. That includes personally and as a nation.
                "If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it." Lyndon B. Johnson

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                • #68
                  Originally posted by Limekiln View Post
                  Interesting article....


                  "The 50,000-strong American body of physicists, the American Physical Society (APS), seems to be turning significantly sceptical on climate alarmism....."

                  http://quadrant.org.au/opinion/tony-...imate-science/
                  I think this is just for show. It is meant to give the appearance of collaboration but their previous stance will not be overridden.
                  As I understand it the deciding committee of 6 is half "Skeptics" and half Climate Modelers. In order to change their stance they would need a 4-2 vote and that will never happen.
                  Here is the logic:
                  If the debate is over then the science is settled. Therefore any gap between real world temperatures and Climate Model estimates simply means that real world temps are wrong. By implication if the models are correct then so too are the modelers and therefore none on the "pro" side will ever change their mind resulting in a 3-3 deadlock. The previous stance will remain unchanged.

                  The entire exercise is to have the 3 skeptics openly vote and should temperatures rise 2 years in a row the punishment will be raised from prison time to death. Method used will be electric chair and of course will be powered by renewable energy. Since public execution will be at night it will have to be wind power. Time of execution could vary according to weather conditions.
                  Last edited by cityboy; 03-20-2014, 12:07 PM. Reason: Added Joke

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                  • #69
                    " What the United States and we citizens do should be based on what is right, not what any other country does or not do.

                    I recycle, have a car that gives great gas mileage, I keep my thermostat at 65 degrees during the day and 50 at night. Among other things. My neighbors on the other hand and most people in general do not. None of my business. My business is what I do and don't do. To use what other people do in order to avoid the things I should do is just plain self centered BS. That includes personally and as a nation."

                    No disrespect intended, but first you say that it's "none of your business" what other people do, then you turn around and contradict yourself by insulting the integrity of what other people do. I think I know what you are trying to say but I am not sure that you stated it very fairly.

                    On the other hand it appears that you are trying to do your part to make a difference.
                    Never Argue With An Idiot. They Will Drag You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience.

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                    • #70
                      Originally posted by Schultzz View Post
                      " What the United States and we citizens do should be based on what is right, not what any other country does or not do.

                      I recycle, have a car that gives great gas mileage, I keep my thermostat at 65 degrees during the day and 50 at night. Among other things. My neighbors on the other hand and most people in general do not. None of my business. My business is what I do and don't do. To use what other people do in order to avoid the things I should do is just plain self centered BS. That includes personally and as a nation."

                      No disrespect intended, but first you say that it's "none of your business" what other people do, then you turn around and contradict yourself by insulting the integrity of what other people do. I think I know what you are trying to say but I am not sure that you stated it very fairly.

                      On the other hand it appears that you are trying to do your part to make a difference.
                      No what I'm saying is that there are right things and wrong things to do. That it's none of my business if other people don't do the right thing.
                      What is my responsibility is to set an example by doing the right thing.
                      I also maintain that as "The greatest country in the world" (Not my statement by the way, but the consensus of what the overwhelming majority of Americans say), The United States and it's citizens should set an example. However it's not my business to make them do it, only for myself to put my money where my mouth is.

                      It's not a matter of fair or unfair, it's a matter of right or wrong.
                      "If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it." Lyndon B. Johnson

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by redhawk View Post
                        No what I'm saying is that there are right things and wrong things to do. That it's none of my business if other people don't do the right thing.
                        What is my responsibility is to set an example by doing the right thing.
                        I also maintain that as "The greatest country in the world" (Not my statement by the way, but the consensus of what the overwhelming majority of Americans say), The United States and it's citizens should set an example. However it's not my business to make them do it, only for myself to put my money where my mouth is.

                        It's not a matter of fair or unfair, it's a matter of right or wrong.
                        I agree with you. However, I feel there are some people in our great land who do not know the difference between right and wrong and I am not speaking of anyone here on this site. I don't want to drift from the current topic nor start a rant about politics but I really wonder how some people think.
                        Never Argue With An Idiot. They Will Drag You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience.

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                        • #72
                          Originally posted by Schultzz View Post
                          I agree with you. However, I feel there are some people in our great land who do not know the difference between right and wrong and I am not speaking of anyone here on this site. I don't want to drift from the current topic nor start a rant about politics but I really wonder how some people think.
                          If it makes them money, makes them comfortable, makes things convenient, it's right.

                          If it doesn't it's wrong.

                          That's their criteria
                          "If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it." Lyndon B. Johnson

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                          • #73
                            Looks like coal is not going away any time soon.

                            "coal remains the largest source of fuel for U.S. power plants. Through the first 11 months of 2013, the most recent data available, coal accounted for about 39 percent of the 3.7 trillion kilowatt hours of electricity generated in the country.

                            Natural gas accounted for about 31 percent of the total electricity output. Solar and wind combined for just 4 percent".

                            Contrast that with China's 90% use of coal. China is the largest manufacturer of solar panels. Talk about hypocritical. They sure are playing the West for suckers.

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                            • #74
                              I know this might be a naïve question but.....Can't they develop a more efficient process to turn coal into energy?
                              "A culture is no better than its woods." W.H. Auden

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                              • #75
                                Originally posted by geogymn View Post
                                I know this might be a naïve question but.....Can't they develop a more efficient process to turn coal into energy?
                                I don't think it naïve at all. I don't know the answer but my faith in technology tells me that there will be a process developed. It might be too expensive though.
                                If it were me I would devote some of that green government subsidy to try and develop a more efficient and cleaner method of using coal for electric generation.

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