The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Science by majority?

Those scientist who disagree with the global warming theory are not small in number either(although I wouldn't describe them as "loads")....are we to call them "ignorant" of their own field of study?

Not 30 years ago many of the very smartest scientist in the world said we were on the verge of an ice age. Publications such as the New York Times and Time magazine had article after article calling for more studies "before its too late". Those who dared to disagree were also called "ignorant". Those same publications and even some of the same scientists are now screaming the opposite....and of course those who don't panic along with them are called "ignorant".


A scientist who does not admit he might potentially be wrong is really a theologian.

I think anyone who doubts whether there is global warming needs to head to Alaska, where the glaciers are receding at an incredible rate. Greenland is another 'hot spot'- the fisherman can tell you how things have changed in the past few decades. I know our weather up here has totally changed since I was a kid.

I trust the views of a majority of scientists over the views of a minority, especially since so many of the nay-sayers have their heads up Bush's ass. Now, with Kempthorne in office, we're really screwed.

I realise the earth cycles out- warm periods alternating with ice ages- but usually it's catastrophic for the species that has adapted to the preceding age. We are that species this time around.