The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[scaeagles]

Various things....

Scientists who believe that global warming is not caused by man, but natural things such as cycles of sunspots, based on historical warming and cooling periods of the earth over the last several millenia, are being silenced and accused of misconduct. Sounds a lot like the treatment of those who thought the earth was round or not the center of the universe. In Oregon, or so I've read, a state climatologist could be fired simply for his view on it.

New York wants to pass a law banning talking on cell phones or listening to Ipods (or similar) while walking. Because a couple people weren't paying attention and got killed crossing the street. Over reaction is amazing.

The Snickers commercial was pulled because it promotes anti gay sentiment? What? I realize there is another thread on this, but it's ridiculous.

Hillary and Obama may not participate in the first democrat debates. Front runners have no guts. This goes for both parties, not just them.

I have more thoughts, but not the time. Perhaps later.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Scientists who believe that global warming is not caused by man ... are being silenced and accused of misconduct.

Wow ... that's very, um, selective of you ... during the week of Congressional hearings highlighting the 7 years of censorship by the current administation of scientists who attribute global warming to human activity.

Oh, I don't doubt your veracity .... but what's your point, exactly? Will you concede that scientific censorship is bad, no matter which views are censored?

Originally Posted by scaeagles

The Snickers commercial was pulled because it promotes anti gay sentiment? What? ... it's ridiculous.

Well, perhaps it's simply that the ad was NOT going to sell any snickers bars. And while I didn't think it "promoted" anti-gay sentiment (or snickers), I found it mildly insulting. Not that I'd boycott snickers or anything ... but

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Hillary and Obama may not participate in the first democrat debates. Front runners have no guts.

Oh, I didn't realize Obama was a "front runner." Since when? imo, if this is true, he's gutless without the absurd rationale.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

In Oregon, or so I've read, a state climatologist could be fired simply for his view on it.

He is not a state climatologist.

Although Taylor is often referred to as the state climatologist for Oregon, that job was dissolved by the 1989 Legislature.

Taylor runs the Oregon State-based Oregon Climate Service, which performs many of the same duties that the state climatologist once did. But Gov. Ted Kulongoski is careful to point out that Taylor is not a state official.

Taylor is listed as a scientific adviser for a group that receives money from ExxonMobil and says on its Web site that escalating greenhouse gases are good for the Earth, promoting plant life and bringing "growth and prosperity to man and nature alike."

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

He is not a state climatologist.

So here we have a guy, who is doing the job of the "State Clilatologist", has been reffered to as the "State Climatologist" by journalists and State Officials and even gets his salary from a "State" supported Institution.

...and because of the title thing our governor, who loves to complain that we don't have enough money so he can't cut taxes or even let us keep our kickers, want to pay another person to do this job.

Two full time teachers probably could be hired for the money he is going to waste on this attempt to silence a dissenting voice.