tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post2194979425230455091..comments2024-03-19T03:14:04.172-04:00Comments on Rabett Run: The End of This RoadEliRabetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07957002964638398767noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-80101534378061551192015-08-22T16:55:21.950-04:002015-08-22T16:55:21.950-04:00Shakespeare made me do it.
Shakespeare made me do it. <br /><br />BBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687930416706386215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-541637692756841902015-08-22T16:10:43.298-04:002015-08-22T16:10:43.298-04:00Roses are red,
And violets blue.
I have multiple p...Roses are red,<br />And violets blue.<br />I have multiple personality disorder,<br />And so do I.Barton Paul Levensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630802738456749652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-56510176425947007202015-08-22T13:47:33.045-04:002015-08-22T13:47:33.045-04:00Alternatively:
What a piece of work is a man! how...Alternatively:<br /><br /><i>What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason!<br />how infinite in faculty! in form and moving how<br />express and admirable! in action how like an angel!<br />in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the<br />world! the paragon of animals! And yet, to me,<br />what is this quintessence of dust? </i><br /><br />Shakespeare <a href="http://shakespeare.mit.edu/hamlet/hamlet.2.2.html" rel="nofollow">Hamlet 2:2</a><br /><br />:-)BBDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687930416706386215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-53833951913499459452015-08-22T11:25:15.360-04:002015-08-22T11:25:15.360-04:00Eli, you have my sympathy.
Good lord what is man?...Eli, you have my sympathy.<br /><br />Good lord what is man?<br />For as simple as he looks,<br />Do but try to develop<br />his hooks and crooks,<br />With his depths and his shallows,<br />his good and his evil,<br />All in all he's a problem must puzzle the devil.<br /><br />Robert Burns, I thinkSusan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935228911713362040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-83493637395614468232015-08-21T12:29:25.293-04:002015-08-21T12:29:25.293-04:00Orange squash.Orange squash.Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-91254697091964090382015-08-21T09:01:08.959-04:002015-08-21T09:01:08.959-04:00BP, how do you feel about aliens?BP, how do you feel about aliens?Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747117922597525042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-35884641357501093902015-08-21T08:06:12.704-04:002015-08-21T08:06:12.704-04:00So you deny your own post in the enquirer, Tom? Th...So you deny your own post in the enquirer, Tom? That's where I got the ACTUAL letter from.<br /><br />And your claim here is right up there, do you see it? Right next to your name and down a bit. You must remember, you wrote it.<br /><br />But I totally called it on the "Oh, that's just blather!", didn't I.<br /><br />Pity you didn't have the courtesy to do like I asked and become someone different...Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-25410900344015161942015-08-21T08:01:34.421-04:002015-08-21T08:01:34.421-04:00Unsurprisingly, the only correct thing you wrote i...Unsurprisingly, the only correct thing you wrote in your multiple posts was the last sentence.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747117922597525042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-11044517696742502392015-08-21T07:37:40.780-04:002015-08-21T07:37:40.780-04:00As to lies, Tom, here you say:
"I wrote an o...As to lies, Tom, here you say:<br /><br />"I wrote an open letter to Cuccinelli criticizing his attacks on Michael Mann, labeling it a witch hunt."<br /><br />YET IN THE ACTUAL LETTER:<br /><br />"No matter what has prompted your investigation, there is no doubt that it will be interpreted as a witch hunt."<br /><br />and<br /><br />"being wrong is not a crime" may well be taken to say that the letter you wanted others to sign was saying Michael Mann was wrong and in error. something that slimeball idiot Steyn would DEFINITELY put in his cash-in-before-bail-out book.<br /><br />Given how blatantly you lie, I predict you will consider this "blather" and not change your ways to be more honest.Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-54402881839921285922015-08-21T07:19:02.483-04:002015-08-21T07:19:02.483-04:00And talking of blather, your link seems to be desc...And talking of blather, your link seems to be describing your "The IPCC is right" is that they're saying that your denier obsession over CAGW is nonexistent except WITH deniers obsessing over it.<br /><br />IOW You claim the IPCC is talking about CAGW and then when they say "No we don't" (well, after a decade of going "You bloody well do!!!!"), you say "You're right, for once!".<br /><br />Not merely circular reasoning, it's spherical. A load of them.Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-22291838543720860372015-08-21T07:11:12.266-04:002015-08-21T07:11:12.266-04:00Tom, you're being the worst sort of politician...Tom, you're being the worst sort of politician.<br /><br />You answered a different question. I asked what about the "skeptic" konsensus: that the IPCC is wrong.<br /><br />It's not a difficult read. Was it at too high a reading age? Or is it that you're deliberately disingenuous?<br /><br />And is that why you claim the rest "blather", so you can pretend you don't have a question to answer? Cherry picking which question you want to answer then getting it wrong...?Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-68866108981335018772015-08-21T06:59:59.756-04:002015-08-21T06:59:59.756-04:00BP, for example I even cite the IPCC here: https:/...BP, for example I even cite the IPCC here: https://thelukewarmersway.wordpress.com/2015/08/18/mainstream-science-specifically-denies-climate-catastrophe/<br /><br />I somehow doubt that you will appreciate that.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747117922597525042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-88543882709402412612015-08-21T06:56:01.317-04:002015-08-21T06:56:01.317-04:00Hi BP
I frequently write about when the IPCC is r...Hi BP<br /><br />I frequently write about when the IPCC is right. Occasionally I disagree with some of their findings and write about that as well.<br /><br />I would respond to some of your other blather but I have misplaced my copy of the DSM IV.<br /><br />But please, stay just the way you are.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747117922597525042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-57221858342696800182015-08-21T04:14:14.011-04:002015-08-21T04:14:14.011-04:00"Please, BP. Stay just the way you are."..."Please, BP. Stay just the way you are."<br /><br />As requested, I have. Now, please return the favour, and change like I asked.<br /><br />Oh, by the way, what about the "skeptic" konsensus: that the IPCC is wrong.<br /><br />Ever complain about that?<br />Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-68341238459848940602015-08-21T04:07:24.555-04:002015-08-21T04:07:24.555-04:00"It becomes censorship when publishing your i..."It becomes censorship when publishing your ideas has (juridical) consequences for your or your publisher"<br /><br />No it doesn't. Deciding to not publish is censorship.<br /><br />End of story.Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-47156091628915459492015-08-21T04:05:46.403-04:002015-08-21T04:05:46.403-04:00"Did Tom Fuller already write a blog post abo..."Did Tom Fuller already write a blog post about how terrible the people on the science side are to ensure that his readers do not start thinking logically?"<br /><br />Do they leave Tom because he's terrible? No.<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />Because they were never going to think logically. Or change their mind.<br /><br />So exactly what "damage" do you think is done?Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-56812771199425547472015-08-21T04:03:28.998-04:002015-08-21T04:03:28.998-04:00"You said proof that foul language works is t..."You said proof that foul language works is that Trump is ahead in the poll."<br /><br />And more, but yes, that was said.<br /><br /><br />"I agreed that he is ahead, but pointed to his disapproval ratings."<br /><br />Yes, and?<br /><br />I also said that there are many people out there who think that if you do not show passion in your argument, you are wishy-washy and don't even take your own position seriously.<br /><br /><br />"I agreed that he is ahead, but pointed to his disapproval ratings."<br /><br />And I agree: YOU CAN DO DIFFERENTLY.<br /><br />Is the problem that I am to you what Al Gore is to deniers: the entirety of the Climate Change justification and proof????<br /><br />You're as dumb as the densest denier if you think that.<br /><br />Dumber, actually. At least Al Gore is a recognisable figure and prominent.Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-24780245433337069502015-08-21T03:59:40.083-04:002015-08-21T03:59:40.083-04:00"And no, the end does not justify the means.&..."And no, the end does not justify the means."<br /><br />Tell Tony Watts and the deniers. They think that you (and myself, the IPCC, the UN, environmentalists and so on) are EVIL, you know ACTUAL SATANIC EVIL. And in their holy crusade to stop the New World Order and the Destruction Of Democracy Worldwide, they KNOW that any trick is acceptable.<br /><br />Censorship, blatant lies, galloping gishes, multiple contradictory claims EVEN IN THE SAME SENTENCE are all fine, as long as it results in the lack of progress of this "evil cabal of scientists" that hide behind the IPCC propaganda front!Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-87830132094317229312015-08-21T01:47:52.684-04:002015-08-21T01:47:52.684-04:00Victor Venema, I have written frequently in critic...Victor Venema, I have written frequently in criticism of the nature of the debate and I more often criticize the consensus (or Konsensus) side than the skeptics. My most recent post on the subject is here: <br /><br />https://thelukewarmersway.wordpress.com/2015/08/16/crusade-to-climate-jerusalem/<br /><br />I criticize the consensus more frequently than skeptics because their side has more responsibility and should be held to a higher standard. However, I have also frequently criticized people like Morano, Monckton, etc. Interestingly I wrote an open letter to Cuccinelli criticizing his attacks on Michael Mann, labeling it a witch hunt. That got picked up by mainstream media. Sadly, the only signatories to the letter were skeptics. I invited several prominent members of the consensus to sign. They refused.<br /><br />I criticize the Konsensus even more frequently because they are stupid and make an easy target. Witness BP.<br /><br />Please, BP. Stay just the way you are.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747117922597525042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-56807452211585574622015-08-20T21:43:46.847-04:002015-08-20T21:43:46.847-04:00"BP, you seem to be saying that open, hateful..."BP, you seem to be saying that open, hateful confrontation based on flinging insults and vulgar language back and forth is the only acceptable outcome, and anything else would be morally wrong somehow. I can't follow your logic"<br /><br />I believe it's called an election.THE CLIMATE WARShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578106673226403151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-53883101573636749322015-08-20T19:48:08.059-04:002015-08-20T19:48:08.059-04:00And no, the end does not justify the means. Climat...And no, the end does not justify the means. Climate change is a solvable problem and we are close to the point of no return where the transition to renewable is unstoppable because it becomes so dirt cheap that nothing can stop the creative destruction. What worries me most about the climate "debate" is the lack of real adult debate in the USA. That cannot be good for progress in the USA, in the West, nor in the rest of the world. They do not seem to mind that the Open Society is destroyed that way, I as a democrat do mind.<br /><br />When someone who claims to be in my group behaves like that, it is only natural that I respond to that because that is seen as behavior of my group and affects me. For this reason, I also complain about the behavior of my government more and stronger than about the government of Ghana.<br /><br />Did Tom Fuller already write a blog post about how terrible the people on the science side are to ensure that his readers do not start thinking logically? Next they feel justified to harass scientist and greenies. When I point to inappropriate language, they will point me to Rabett Run or Deltoid, what should I respond then?Victor Venemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842816166712285801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-73932199133714171522015-08-20T19:45:15.411-04:002015-08-20T19:45:15.411-04:00For everyone else who wants me to change, READ my ...<i>For everyone else who wants me to change, READ my other posts. Argue with me the extent of their validity and weight in the balance.</i><br /><br />You said proof that foul language works is that Trump is ahead in the poll.<br /><br />I agreed that he is ahead, but pointed to his <b>dis</b>approval ratings.<br /><br />You reply he is ahead in the polls, which I agreed with, and ignore his disapproval ratings, which was my point.Victor Venemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842816166712285801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-30358179014615636322015-08-20T19:44:33.724-04:002015-08-20T19:44:33.724-04:00No, the reason something is censorship is not beca...No, the reason something is censorship is not because the government does it. If a government blog would moderate your comments that would still be moderation and not censorship.<br /><br />It becomes censorship when publishing your ideas has (juridical) consequences for your or your publisher. When you get fined, locked up, tortured or killed. When terrorists bomb a French satirical newspaper that is also an attempt at censorship, even if they are not a government.<br /><br />In case of being moderated at someone's blog you can simply start your own vitriolic blog and whoever is interested, I certainly not, can read it. Victor Venemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842816166712285801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-80065892434643156862015-08-20T18:56:44.740-04:002015-08-20T18:56:44.740-04:00"is the only acceptable outcome,"
Nope,..."is the only acceptable outcome,"<br /><br />Nope, it isn't the only acceptable outcome. It's not even an outcome any more than walking is a destination.<br /><br />It's not an UNacceptable option. And all claims that it entrenches tribality fall foul of all the others having the same damn problem.<br /><br />I don't know where you get this seeming from, though. Care to illuminate?<br /><br />Oh, and it appears all you've done is take what people have been complaining about me and then pretending I have said the same thing to them. How?Blogger profilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960226353157929688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-79020494441961619472015-08-20T18:27:28.868-04:002015-08-20T18:27:28.868-04:00BP, you seem to be saying that open, hateful confr...BP, you seem to be saying that open, hateful confrontation based on flinging insults and vulgar language back and forth is the only acceptable outcome, and anything else would be morally wrong somehow. I can't follow your logic. If that isn't what you're saying, please enlighten me.Barton Paul Levensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630802738456749652noreply@blogger.com