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G_j Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-11 09:42 AM
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Climate Science References for the Campaign Trail (from Union of Concerned Scientists)
Edited on Thu Aug-25-11 12:14 PM by G_j
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2011/08/22-3


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 2011
1:14 PM
CONTACT: Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)


Climate Science References for the Campaign Trail

WASHINGTON - August 22 - Given that a number of presidential hopefuls have been voicing their opinions recently on climate science, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) thought it would be helpful to provide a short list of authoritative scientific assessments on climate science, a relevant statement from 18 scientific societies on the threat of a warming world and a resource for debunking contrarian arguments. UCS experts are available for additional information or comment upon request.

edi: mods asked me to edit this, ..
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SpiralHawk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-11 09:48 AM
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1. "Whacko lib scientists actually expect us to accept facts. Sneer." - RepubliBaggers (R)
Edited on Tue Aug-23-11 09:49 AM by SpiralHawk
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-11 09:49 AM
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2. You nailed it.
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G_j Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-11 09:56 AM
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3. that is hilarious,
of course it is an unforgivable tragedy that the reality of our situation is anything but...
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SpiralHawk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-23-11 11:19 AM
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4. Black Humor -- sometimes all one can do in the face of willfull, destructive ignorance
Edited on Tue Aug-23-11 11:20 AM by SpiralHawk
-- and then again, there are also times when one can act with honor in the service of justice.
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G_j Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-24-11 09:17 AM
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5. agreed, often humor is a key to preventing paralysis of the spirit
Edited on Wed Aug-24-11 09:52 AM by G_j
I really did think that cartoon was hilarious, ...and, right on.
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Tyrs WolfDaemon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-24-11 09:33 AM
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6. All Climate Scientists belong to a group related to:
The Brotherhood of Evil Hydrogeologists!




It is so unfortunate that the TeaPee canidates are telling people that we are all in this 'science stuff' for the money.

I guess the fact is that we just aren't EVIL enough for them.

But know this...one day WE WILL BE FEARED! :evilgrin:
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