I’m pretty tired of the global warming discussions, but I thought I’d toss out just a few words about it today. I wouldn’t have, because I’m bored with it, but then I noticed this column in the Wall Street Journal, by Brett Stevens. I’ve been re-energized on the subject, but not for too long.
I’ve had two or three main problems dealing with the idea of global warming since Al Gore invented it.
One was Al Gore and his hyperbolic claims, along with his rampant hypocrisy. One can’t live and travel as he does (or did, I haven’t heard much from him in some time) out of one side of his mouth, so to speak, and preach world extinction out of the other side of his mouth for doing exactly what he claims will kill the planet. Still, the man made millions on it, so from that standpoint he did pretty well with it all.
And then there is the behavior and attitude of global warming’s adherents, which has done more than anything to turn me away from the issue, itself. I can’t be alone in this attitude. Mr. Stevens covers that pretty nicely in his article (sorry, Tim, an op ed piece or a column can be defined as an article)(that’s private communication from me to some guy named Tim) with his comparisons between the global warming people and believers in a religion and how they behave.
They are, to a person, frantic to the point of nearly passing out, screaming and running in circles, flapping their arms, and shouting into everyone’s face how HUMANS are responsible for killing the planet with heat, that we’re responsible for roasting everyone’s ass because we drive big cars and run our air conditioners and have industry. Whether they are right or wrong we’ll discuss in a moment, but any time I’m approached in this fashion, I immediately disregard what they have to say, judging it bullshit without listening. I don’t pay any attention to lunatics screaming death and destruction on a street corner, I don’t pay any attention to the Tea Party folks wearing their ridiculous Revolutionary war getups, screaming about socialism, and I don’t pay any attention to the Occupy folks ranting and raving about fascism, as though anyone understood these terms. If you want to scream, yell, twirl, and get in my face with spittle flying to tell me anything, you’re not going to be able to do it. I ignored my soontobeexwife when she did that shit, and eventually, after telling her for years to stop…she didn’t…I threw her ass out. So what makes anyone think I’d be convinced of anything by some asshole screaming? It will never happen.
And that’s the other thing. These people refuse to have a civil discussion about global warming. It’s like talking to a Christian; if you don’t agree with what I’m saying, you’re an idiot and obviously know absolutely nothing about science.
Well, guess what, Ace? You spouting your silly shit means nothing to be except that you should be ignored.
So now where are we with global warming? I don’t have any idea. The world seems to be warming, but there’s not much I can do about it. And though things are changing, I’m pretty sure the planet will still be here for some time to come. It think it’s made of pretty stern and long lasting material.
Besides, it’s cold and dark here, today, and not only is my heater on, I have a light on next to me, as well. My carbon footprint blooms.
Apparently, one old man in Stockton is going to cause the roasting of the world…
Hey Unc, agree with you totally on this one. Gave the Stephens article a read. Great article. Seems to me like this planet has been having dramatic climate change since the first ice age. Guess those damned cavemen discovering fire started it all LOL!. If I remember correctly even the great deserts were once lush woodland in prehistoric times. There go them damned cavemen again with their fires I guess. What people don't realize is that bottom line this is a dying planet. It may take millions of more years but eventually the old sun is gonna burn out or we are gonna get hit by a massive astroid. I figure that's why our government is spending so much money looking for signs of life on other planets. Sot the rich and influential will have a place to escape to. LOL I guess some people just gotta have a soap box to stand on and for some poor ignorant sob's global warming gives them one. It never ceases to amaze me how much control minority special interest groups have over legislation for the majority. I'm still pissed they took zinc out of my polygrip LOL But then I am old and somewhat demented I guess. Hope you are doing well old man!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing just great, Butch, thanks for asking. Look, I just don't think we need to become frantic and zealous in the pursuit of some reasonable knowledge. I'm really tired of all the bullshit.
ReplyDeleteYou and your owner may have the right idea, living down there in the swamp, amongst the mangrove trees and the Indians.
I'm uphill from the swamp LOL but hid in the woods LOL I found if I stay away from people I stay out of trouble LOL. There is just always someone out there intent on getting an ass kicking LOL. Least was that way in my younger days LOL.
ReplyDeleteWhen I hear people spouting of numbers and studies I am reminded a lesson I was taught by an Admiral long ago who was the Inspector General for the Navy. I was on his inspection team and every evening we had to debrief him ow what we had found during the days inspection of a command. A Navy Captain started spouting off numbers for nearly five minutes to prove his conclusions and when he was done the Admiral ask him one question, "What makes your numbers valid?" Poor sob had no idea he just had numbers LOL. I have always remembered that lesson and wonder the same thing when I hear all the percent of this and that spouted by special interest groups. You can bet your ass I never came to a debriefing with numbers LOL
LOL! Well, you old asshole, you blew my bit. I know you don't live in a swamp, but how cool did it sound? You should have played along, I'd have had you on flat bottomed boat, giggin' gators and banging some Seminole pole dancer. LOL!
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ReplyDeleteHey now I didn't say I don't visit the swamp. Yes sir, those Seminole maidens know how to dance on a pole and cook crawfish. LOL I am just at the top of the hill. Except during an active hurricane season then part of the homestead is swamp and needs a john boat for a few months. LOL
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