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Title: PRUDEN: The killer frost for global warming
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Washington Times
URL Source: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news ... ller-frost-for-global-warming/
Published: Nov 21, 2008
Author: Wesley Pruden
Post Date: 2008-11-21 22:18:59 by James Deffenbach
Keywords: None
Views: 641
Comments: 49
Turn up the heat, somebody. The globe is freezing. Even Al Gore is looking for an extra blanket. Winter has barely come to the northern latitudes and already we've got bigger goosebumps than usual. So far the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports 63 record snowfalls in the United States, 115 lowest-ever temperatures for the month. Only 44 Octobers over the past 114 years have been cooler than this last one. The polar ice is accumulating faster than usual, and some of the experts now concede that the globe hasn't warmed since 1995. You may have noticed, in fact, that Al and his pals, having given up on the sun, no longer even warn of global warming. Now it's "climate change." The marketing men enlisted by Al and the doom criers to come up with a flexible "brand" took a cue from the country philosopher who observed, correctly, that "if you've got one foot in the fire and the other in a bucket of ice, on average you're warm." On average, "climate change" covers every possibility. This is similar to the science practiced by Dr. James Hansen at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, the source of much of the voodoo that Al Gore has been peddling since the doctor showed up at a Senate hearing in 1988 and told ghost stories that Al swallowed whole. Only last month Dr. Hansen's institute announced that October was the hottest on record, and then said "uh, never mind." The London Daily Telegraph calls this "a surreal blunder [that] raised a huge question mark about the temperature records that underpin the worldwide alarm over global warming." In this account, the institute had to make the humiliating climb-down after two leading skeptics of the global-warming scam, Anthony Watts, an American meteorologist, and Steve McIntyre, a Canadian computer analyst, discovered that temperature readings from September had been carried over and repeated for October. We should sigh, shrug and give the scientists at NASA the benefit of the doubt that this was a mistake and not a deliberate howl at the moon. A spokesman for the institute explains that readings borrowed from Russia, which had been described as 10 degrees higher than normal for October, distorted the figures but, after all, the data had been obtained from others. So we should blame someone else. This is the science we're expected to take on faith. The false figures - we must be generous and not say "faked" - were supplied by the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change. These are the most widely quoted readings, and consistently show higher temperatures than other "data sets." Would the United Nations lie? (No giggling, please.) This sets a new standard for hubris, arrogance and haughty self-importance. Skeptics of the global-warming scam, even those with unquestioned academic and real-world credentials, are treated as ignorant pariahs by pundits, presidential candidates and other politicians who know better, or ought to. Al Gore This is not the first time, writes Christopher Booker in the Daily Telegraph, that Dr. Hansen's methodology has been sharply questioned. Two years ago, Messrs. Watts and McIntyre, the bloggers who caught the October fiasco, forced him to withdraw his published findings on surface temperatures in the United States, to correct his claim that the hottest decade of the 20th century was the 1990s. It was the 1930s, when the much-maligned sport utility vehicle was still a truck and Detroit made economical cars everybody wanted. Man's notion that his science can realign the stars, adjust the orbit of planets and reorganize the universe leads him to say silly things and assert goofy claims. Saying silly things and asserting goofy claims is usually harmless as entertainment, so long as the claims are subjected to rigorous analysis and debate. But contrarian arguments about global warming, climate change and freezing heat are not tolerated by the scientists with an uneasy grip on the research money. It's clear now that the earth has been cooling for the past decade, to the sorrow of the special pleaders and despite everything Al can do about it. The solar cycle peaked, the sun is quieter, the sunspots have faded and everybody but Al is cooling off. Even the United Nations says so. The director of the U.N.'s panel on climate change concedes that nature has overwhelmed everything man can do and it might even be another decade before man can rally and the warming resumes. Until then, like it or not, nature rules the cosmos.
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#10. To: Beendigen Sie die Kommunisten (#7)
If you mean the people need to remove their heads from their backsides you are correct. And they need to quit believing every so-called "expert" says when their own eyes tells them a different story. At least you would think they would.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Rain here. And it warmed up when it moved in. So far, after our cold spring and almost summer, we are staying about an average to slightly below average range on temperatures. We're an inch down on rain.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
One of my climate friends sent me a map that showed the US is mostly 15 deg below average. Map was from the weather channel.
I'm catching lake effects snow tonight. Temperature is about 12 here.
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. I know most of the country is colder than normal, but I was just speaking for my little piece of it. Our weather is dependent upon from which direction the wind blows. Right now it is coming out of the south (SSW to be exact) which means warmer.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
50 F here. But then this is California.
I have friends from Mishygun and I have heard about "the Lake Effect". Better thee than me. I grew up in the Montana Rockies (some anyway) and I know what a REAL Winter is like. I don't envy you one little bit.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
48 and Raining here in the Willamette Valley.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
Normally, I am out of the range of the lake effects snow, but tonight here's a thin band of it reaching way out and landing on my house. But that's only because I took down a big ash tree in the yard today and didn't get to cutting it all up and splitting it yet. The Grand Architect of the Universe likes to play jokes on me all the time. :)
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. I have a good friend in the UP. Rapid River I think. Been a while since I mailed here anything.
65 here... in my bedroom.
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. Oooo perfect!
He is known for his grand sense of humor. Take humanity for example. ;-)
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
What's a here? (Ducks.)
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
Stop that! Now you're going to make me feel like an @$$.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
LOL! Sorry, I debated. Almost used this one since you asked a question. "Would the United Nations lie?" If the UN is a trade association of statists, then they are the liars' liars. I mean, would a government lie? But it's nice to see an article like this in the goon press (msm) anyway.
I think it was 4° F here this morning.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Glad you liked it. And of course the UN will lie, they do all the time. But it has gotten to the point where they have to admit what is bleeding obvious to most people.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. I wish I knew my Ash from my Butternut though. I spent the last day and a half cutting down, cutting up and splitting a cord of Butternut, when I thought it was Ash. I needed some wood to burn ASAP, since my neighbor, the cord wood guy, kinda stiffed me and doesn't have the firewood I ordered. Anything he cuts now won't burn til next year.
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. I would keep you warm.
We've lived here almost 10 years and have never had as sustained cold as early as this winter. A month ago I thought I had 3 years worth of firewood (dead snags, seasoned in place, ready to be cut) and was asking church members if they wanted to cut some. Today, I think I may have enough to get through to spring (usually mid-February around here).
The U.S. Constitution is no impediment to our form of government.--PJ O'Rourke
If you're in the Willamette, those must be Oregon Ducks.
The U.S. Constitution is no impediment to our form of government.--PJ O'Rourke
Wow! From thinking you had enough for three years to not knowing for sure if you have enough to get through the winter must be a bit worrisome. Hope it won't be as bad as it looks like it is going to be.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Amazing that there was no place in the country that most would consider "hot" on that map of Friday's highs. While 83 is a bit warmer than I like it is certainly not unbearable, at least not unless the humidity is really high too.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. global warming at its finest. They gentleman who sent me the map said that temps across the nation are running 15F below normal.
Well, where the heck is ya? I'm getting chilly.
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. Got beer?
Labatt's Blue.
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. Mmm we need to talk.
No we need to... errrr... uhmmm.... well, maybe I best not say it here...
I shall not vote for evil, lesser or otherwise. You know where to find me.
If you're in the Willamette, those must be Oregon Ducks. Nope I'm a Beaver. Next week it's "Duck Soup" as OSU rolls over the Ducks and on into the Rose Bowl. (Joe Paterno and Nittany Kittens better watch out as this ain't the same OSU team they rolled over in the second game of the season.)
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
No, given that I have a good chain saw, and can cut a week's worth of firewood in 3 hours, and have at least three candidates for firewood. Now, if my firewood supply would only last me for a third of a winter, that would be worrisome. Have kept a fire going all day -- it's a wind chill of 33 outside, but 73 in the center of the house.
The U.S. Constitution is no impediment to our form of government.--PJ O'Rourke
Yeah, but Al and his minions stopped talking about that. Now it's "climate change." Well DUH! The climate changes every day, sometimes every hour around here. And a good thing it does too. I so wish people would tell Al Gore and his retarded friends to sit down and shutup for a while.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. It's been pretty cold here today too. Don't know exactly, haven't bothered to keep up with it all day but it was way cold early this morning (4 degrees).
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end.The people must take out its heads of its backs.
Lord Acton
#11. To: James Deffenbach, Beendigen Sie die Kommunisten (#8)
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#12. To: farmfriend (#11)
#13. To: Original_Intent (#12)
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#14. To: James Deffenbach (#2)
Body Art Cobleskill, NY
#15. To: farmfriend (#13)
One of my climate friends sent me a map that showed the US is mostly 15 deg below average. Map was from the weather channel.
#16. To: Critter, James Deffenbach, Original_Intent, Beendigen Sie die Kommunisten (#14)
Temperature is about 12 here.
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#17. To: Critter (#14)
#18. To: farmfriend, Critter, James Deffenbach, Beendigen Sie die Kommunisten (#16)
#19. To: Original_Intent (#17)
Body Art Cobleskill, NY
#20. To: Original_Intent, Critter (#17)
I have friends from Mishygun and I have heard about "the Lake Effect".
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#21. To: farmfriend (#16)
50 F here. But then this is California.
Body Art Cobleskill, NY
#22. To: Critter (#21)
65 here... in my bedroom.
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#23. To: Critter (#19)
The Grand Architect of the Universe likes to play jokes on me all the time.
#24. To: farmfriend (#20)
I have a good friend in the UP. Rapid River I think. Been a while since I mailed here anything.
#25. To: Original_Intent, Critter (#23)
Take humanity for example. ;-)
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#26. To: Original_Intent (#24)
What's a here? (Ducks.)
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#27. To: farmfriend (#26)
#28. To: Original_Intent (#27)
Stop that! Now you're going to make me feel like an @$$.
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#29. To: James Deffenbach (#0)
The killer frost for global warming
#30. To: Critter (#14)
I'm catching lake effects snow tonight. Temperature is about 12 here.
Lord Acton
#31. To: Peter Carswell (#29)
Lord Acton
#32. To: James Deffenbach (#30)
Body Art Cobleskill, NY
#33. To: Critter (#32)
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#34. To: James Deffenbach (#2)
#35. To: Original_Intent (#24)
What's a here? (Ducks.)
#36. To: DeaconBenjamin (#34)
Lord Acton
#37. To: James Deffenbach, DeaconBenjamin (#36)
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#38. To: farmfriend (#37)
Lord Acton
#39. To: James Deffenbach (#38)
(Edited)
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#40. To: farmfriend (#33)
I would keep you warm.
Body Art Cobleskill, NY
#41. To: Critter (#40)
Well, where the heck is ya? I'm getting chilly.
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#42. To: farmfriend (#41)
Got beer?
Body Art Cobleskill, NY
#43. To: Critter (#42)
Labatt's Blue.
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#44. To: farmfriend (#43)
Mmm we need to talk.
Body Art Cobleskill, NY
#45. To: Critter (#44)
No we need to... errrr... uhmmm.... well, maybe I best not say it here...
I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. —Thomas Jefferson, 1802
#46. To: DeaconBenjamin (#35)
What's a here? (Ducks.)
#47. To: James Deffenbach (#36)
the winter must be a bit worrisome.
#48. To: farmfriend (#39)
global warming at its finest.
Lord Acton
#49. To: DeaconBenjamin (#47)
Have kept a fire going all day -- it's a wind chill of 33 outside, but 73 in the center of the house.
Lord Acton
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