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In reply to the discussion: Letter to a Climate Change Denier [View all]Speck Tater
(10,618 posts)26. hehe. Well put.
It amazes me that people will pass judgement on a branch of science that they have no knowledge whatsoever of. I've read a few books on genetics, especially Dawkins, but at least I have the good sense to admit I don't have a clue when it comes to passing any kind of judgement on the work of geneticists who know what they're doing. And the same applies to climate science. I've read a few books, and can talk semi-intelligently with my friend the retired navy meteorologist, but when it comes to passing judgement on global warming, I leave that to the experts, and trust the consensus.
One of the biggest problems with stupidity is that it doesn't recognize it's own limits.
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I want to tear my hair out when someone tells me this is all "normal" cyclical events
riderinthestorm
Mar 2012
#3
Well he seems to believe the scientists who say it's 'normal cyclical activity'
lunatica
Mar 2012
#6
yes he brings up the Ice Age, and the times during the medieval era as his proofs.
riderinthestorm
Mar 2012
#10
Hi, sorry, I've been busy all day and just got back on and saw your question
riderinthestorm
Mar 2012
#25
Yes! The person I work with accepts the view of only 2% of climate scientists who state
Arkansas Granny
Mar 2012
#14
Well it seems they do rely on scientific evidence that climate does change cyclically
lunatica
Mar 2012
#7
I just can't figure out why those people? don't yet realize that they ARE
SammyWinstonJack
Mar 2012
#30
"One of the biggest problems with stupidity is that it doesn't recognize it's own limits."
Jackpine Radical
Mar 2012
#32
He's fairly bright but unread, and pretty much in a chronic rage state.
Jackpine Radical
Mar 2012
#33