Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Are the Oscars Relevant Anymore?
Jewels, designer gowns, black tuxes, and a red carpet have come and gone while the flashbulbs “flashed” and reporters and fans shouted. All the envelopes have been opened, the winners announced, and the statuettes clutched while acceptance speeches were mouthed and sometimes cut short to keep a long program from lasting forever. Another Oscars presentation ceremony has come and gone. This was the 79th Annual Academy Awards. That means next year will be the 80th. Expect the glitz-and-glamour-crowd to pull out all the stops. Sounds good, but…
My hubby and I bypassed what turned out to be several hours of tedium (according to headlines on The Drudge Report) by not watching the Oscars. Instead we caught “Reel Politics: If Hollywood Ran America” on Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,254039,00.html). Seems that we weren’t alone. With an Oscars audience share of 24.7%, the lowest in the last few years, interest in all of this falderal seems to be waning. Considering some of the winners, it also seems the Oscars are becoming irrelevant.
Over the years, the shine reflecting off some tremendously talented and classy people, like Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, David Niven, Sidney Poitier, Grace Kelly, and Hattie McDaniel, has been replaced with grandstanding and politicizing. Here are a few examples from Allstarz.hollywood.com:
- 1969 – Amazingly, film legend Kathryn Hepburn ends up tied with Barbra Streisand for Best Actress. To my thinking, Babs’ nasally rendition of some otherwise memorable songs (many of which I sang in High School Choir) in “Funny Girl” doesn’t quite compare with The Great Kate’s tour-de-force portrayal of Anne of Aquitaine opposite Peter O’Toole in “The Lion in Winter.” Kate had the good sense to be absent from all the ballyhoo.
- 1973 – Marlon Brando declines his Best Actor award through proxy Sacheen Littlefeather (supposedly an Apache, but in reality aspiring actress Maria Cruz). The beef? The “treatment of American Indians ... by the film industry.” As one-eighth American Indian, I personally find no fault with how my ancestors have been portrayed. The real issue is such false grandstanding by someone who has very different motives and who presents himself as speaking for a whole bunch of people with a common genetic background. His little stunt certainly didn’t speak for me. My grandmother and her mother would have been put off by such actions. They were very down-to-earth people (according to my father, who knew them a lot better than I did).
- 1974 – A streaker flashes the peace sign as he runs across the stage while David Niven introduces Elizabeth Taylor, one of the presenters. (Hey, it was the 70s. Sounds like a TV show.) Ever the suave gentleman, Niven quipped “Probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings.” In my view, streakers put everything out in the open (bad pun – sorry).
- 1977 – Muhammad Ali grabs the spotlight from Sylvester Stallone. “Sly” was trying to accept his award for “Rocky” when “The Greatest” came onstage and started sparring with him, declaring “I'm the real Apollo Creed!” Totally classless.
- 1998 – James Cameron displays aplomb and modesty by declaring, with statuette held high, he’s “king of the world!” Sure, “Titanic” was a, well, TITANIC achievement, but a little of Niven’s suaveness would have gone a long way here. Thank goodness the streaker fad has been put behind us (another bad pun). [Now, he is “James Cameron, Tomb Raider.” (Wait, wasn’t that supposed to be a woman?) He is producing a documentary that claims to have found not only the burial place of Christ, but the remains, which shouldn’t be there because, well, he didn’t stay buried.]
- 2002 – Halle Berry is the first black woman to receive the Best Actress award. Hmm, Jennifer Connelly played the wife of Russell Crowe’s lead character in “A Beautiful Mind” but was nominated for, and won, Best Supporting Actress (not Best Actress as you might expect). I guess, if she had been nominated for Best Actress and had lost out to Berry, it would have looked a little odd. A movie that took Best Picture and Best Director would have lost both Best Actor* AND Best Actress.
*Crowe was nominated for Best Actor, but lost to an inferior performance by an otherwise excellent actor, Denzel Washington.
Let’s not forget the memorable acceptance/activism speeches such as in 2003 when Michael Moore lumbered up to the podium to accept an award for a documentary about the Columbine High School shootings. He took that opportunity to call President George Bush “a fictitious president” who was in office due to “fictitious election results.” In grade school, we called that being a poor sport, Mike.
Looking at where some of the awards have gone is even more revealing. A few examples for Best Picture:
- 1947, “A Double Life” – A dark drama where Ronald Coleman portrays an actor who can’t quite sort fact from fiction. Gee, sounds like a common problem in Hollywood, especially among documentarians like Moore.
- 1999, “Shakespeare in Love” – A fun romp through the Elizabethan era in England. Not very factual to Bill S.’s life, but hey, it’s wasn’t meant to be. It was meant as a series of filmdom insider jokes. Chances are that the person laughing loudest in the theater was “in the business” [of making movies].
- A series of movies that glamorize deviants and criminals, such as: “Bonnie and Clyde,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “The Sting,” “Pretty Woman,” “Baby Doll,” “Malcolm X,” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” (Note: This year’s Best Actor award went to Forrest Whitaker for portraying a murderous, hellish dictator – Idi Amin – in “The Last King of Scotland.” What a denigration to a fine country to have it’s name used in the film title.)
- Let’s not forget that tender love story, “The Piano” where a man thinks that the way to get his mail-order bride to behave more lovingly toward him is to chop off one of her fingers. (Maybe that’s why he had to get a bride through mail-order. The local eligible ladies objected to such extreme motivational measures. Makes holding an embroidery needle somewhat awkward.)
This year, the biggest disappointment (although the least surprising) is having Best Documentary award go to “An Inconvenient Truth,” a mockumentary full of distortions and skewed statistics. (At least Gore got to cozy up with buddy celebs like DiCaprio and later declare to reporters that his “carbon footprint” is small. Of course, an item from the Tennessee Center for Policy Research Website states that his estate uses energy at 20 times the national average rate.) When something so undeserving wins an award, the relevance of that award is greatly diminished. Just as “diploma mills” drag down the value of a hard-earned degree from a legitimate institution of higher learning, calling such a film a documentary drags down real documentaries. I feel sorry for those real documentarians who were nominated but stood no chance of winning.
Truly, the Oscars, once symbols of high achievement in the film industry, have become just a pat on the back from one good ole buddy to another. No wonder Fox News’ program was such a great alternative. Heck, watching “The Paint Drying Channel” would also have been more meaningful – not to mention exciting.
Sigh! There’s always next year. Can’t wait for the Nobel prize awards show.
Copyright © 2007 A.C. Cargill
A.C. Cargill resides on the East Coast for now, has lived in several locations, including Europe, and now uses her background in technical writing, including researching topics online, along with her degree in Philosophy and English, to point out good ideas that aren’t so good after all.
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Monday, February 19, 2007
The ‘Inconvenience’ of Truth
Al Gore, former Vice President and failed Presidential candidate, took on a new purpose in life (thanks to a suggestion from his wife, Tipper): Global Warming. [note 1] He, along with such notables as Heidi Cullen of the Weather Channel and multibillionaire Sir Richard Branson, who recently contributed $3 billion to “the cause” [note 2], are busy spreading their “inconvenient truth,” i.e., that we are destroying our home planet in the quest for a civilized life. They’ll save us all from ourselves. Sounds good, but…
Skeptical scientists pointing out the real truth on global warming are proving to be quite an “inconvenience” for Gore, Cullen, Branson, and other promoters of the theory. The global warming crowd’s solution: Threats and intimidation.
Let’s start with a little background information.
How Al got started in this whole thing:
First, it’s tough being Vice President, especially under someone as flamboyant as Bill. Solution: Start calling the Internet the “Information Super Highway.” [note 3]
Second, it’s tough being a failed Presidential candidate. There’s not much to do but sit around the house moping and putting on the pounds. [note 4] Solution: Listen to a well-meaning spouse that wants to pep up her ‘tubby hubby’ by giving his life purpose and meaning when she suggests that he pursue his interest in a flawed scientific theory. [note 1]
Too bad he didn’t stick to being a sportscaster, like he told Larry King in a live interview, or appear on more TV shows like “Saturday Night Live” (Dec. 14, 2002). [note 5] At that time, he was merely content to write books like “Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family” and “The Spirit of Family.” Alas, that contentment did not last long.
Where Heidi comes in:
In 2003, The Weather Channel, heretofore seen as the leading scientific authority on all things weather (at least on cable TV), hired Heidi Cullen as their “climatologist” and host of “The Climate Code.” Since it was easy enough to change channels when she came on, I wasn’t too alarmed, just annoyed. A station that we used to be able to leave on all day (as true weather junkies are prone to do) now was being peppered with shows like this one, “Forecast Earth,” and “It Could Happen Tomorrow,” all designed to promote an agenda of fear over predictions that are questionable at best from people who can’t accurately tell us what the high temperature will be tomorrow.
Sir Richard jumps onboard:
Branson not only donated $3 billion dollars to further hyping the theory of global warming [note 2], but put up $25 million for the The Virgin Earth Challenge, to “be awarded to an individual or a group who can demonstrate a design to reduce atmospheric pollution and contribute to the stability of the earth's climate.” [note 6] Considering the dynamics of the earth’s climate and the role played by such minor things as, oh, gee – THE SUN! – I am not sure how such a feat is to be accomplished. Should be interesting to watch, though. (Sort of like The Amazing Randi’s million-dollar challenge to anyone who can demonstrate scientifically to having paranormal abilities. [note 7] The difference is that, in Randi’s case, there is a possibility of actually claiming the prize. No, not really!)
By the way, how much “pollution” did the Global Flyer’s two around-the-world flights spew into the atmosphere? (The second flight used 18,0000 lbs. of JP-4, of which 3100 lbs. was jettisoned directly into the atmosphere shortly after takeoff.) Branson backed both. Sounds a bit like Gore isn’t the only environmental hypocrite.[note 8]
The Bandwagon grows:
Of course, the politically hot issue of “global warming” is certainly attractive and “convenient” to journalists such as Tom Brokaw [note 9], Plug Power Inc.'s CEO Roger Saillant (who paid for 231 employees to see Gore’s magnum opus) [note 10], and scientists wanting to further their careers [note 11].
Let’s not leave out “Governator” Schwarzenegger, who is trying to “position himself as a leader on climate change while maintaining support from business leaders” (no fence-sitting here – yeah, right!). [note 12]
Of course, we can’t forget the French. Their president, Jacques Chirac, is pushing the issue hard, threatening a “carbon tax” on any country that does not sign and abide by the Kyoto Protocol. [note 13] (For those of you who think this tax is all about siphoning money out of our economy, which is stronger than theirs by a long shot [note 14], shame on you. The “honorable” French would never do such a thing!)
Meanwhile:
Talk of global cooling and a new ice age are surfacing, prompting headlines such as “Scientist predicts ‘mini Ice Age’.” [note 15].
The Threats and Intimidation Start:
On December 21, 2006, Ms. Cullen upped the ante in her blog[note 16] where she put forth this opinion:
“If a meteorologist can’t speak to the fundamental science of climate change, then maybe the AMS shouldn't give them a Seal of Approval.”
(How about this: “If a meteorologist can't stick to true science – and get off the soapbox of the global warming crowd – then maybe the AMS shouldn’t give them a Seal of Approval.” Ouch! That shoe sure does pinch when worn on the other foot!)
The blog entry generated so much negative response, that Cullen had to come back with something. All she could muster was a limp-wristed protest that her statement had no political motivation and everybody should get over it already – sheesh! [note 17]
Other pressure from the global warming crowd (these are just a representative sample to save space):
High-stakes Issue:
Why does all this matter? Is it really about your children’s future? (They’re the ones who will be around in 2050, when the big meltdown is supposed to happen. [note 26]) Or is there another motivator at work? Can you say “grant money”? How about “political power”?
By the way, to the folks at the Weather Channel, you have lost a couple of viewers in my household! As for your Website, it’s no longer in my Favorites list. I replaced it with Accuweather.com.
Notes:
1. Tipper Gore Ready to Support Another White House Run, http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2069724&page=1.
2. Branson Pledges Billions to Fight Global Warming, http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/21/science/22warmcnd.html?ex=1316491200&en=282ea6fc58594550&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss.
3. Wikipedia: Information superhighway, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_superhighway.
4. Photo of Al Gore arriving at Los Angels premiere of his “documentary,” http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/4757/Events/4757/FormerVice_Grani_8663108_400.jpg.html?hint=nm0330722 ; and arriving at pre-grammy party, http://www.daylife.com/topic/Al_Gore/gallery/1/04FFfaQ5ZE8B4.
5. Interview with Al, Tipper Gore, http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0211/19/lkl.00.html.
6. Photo of Branson and Gore, http://www.daylife.com/topic/Al_Gore/gallery/1/0eLQ6uC0d8dJZ.
7. One Million Dollar Paranormal Challenge, http://www.randi.org/research/index.html.
8. Gore isn't quite as green as he's led the world to believe, http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2006-08-09-gore-green_x.htm.
9. Brokaw Joins Fight Against Global Warming, http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060709/D8IOP53G0.html.
10. Plug Power employees take in Gore flick, http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2006/07/03/daily31.html.
11. Science Panel Backs Study on Warming Climate, http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/22/science/22cnd-climate.html?ei=5065&en=b1788f2a40214842&ex=1151640000&partner=MYWAY&pagewanted=print.
12. Schwarzenegger Eager to Sign Climate Bill, http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SCHWARZENEGGER_GLOBAL_WARMING?SITE=7219&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2006-08-10-04-13-31.
13. Report: Chirac eyes carbon tax for U.S., http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1103AP_France_US_Carbon_Tax.html.
14. New study compares GDP and growth: EU versus USA, http://www.timbro.com/euvsusa/.
15. Scientist predicts 'mini Ice Age', http://upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060207-041447-2345r.
16. Junk Controversy Not Junk Science, http://climate.weather.com/blog/9_11396.html.
17. A Very Political Climate, http://climate.weather.com/blog/9_11592.html?cm_ven=one_deg_blog&cm_ite=one_deg_commentary&from=one_deg_commentary.
18. Weather Channel Climate Expert Calls for Decertifying Global Warming Skeptics, http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressRoom.Blogs&ContentRecord_id=32abc0b0-802a-23ad-440a-88824bb8e528.
19. The Tempest, http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/23/AR2006052301305_pf.html [Read this article carefully. It’s written by an author who is a true believer in the veracity of global warming, with a lot of acidity towards skeptics.]
20. Global-warming skeptics cite being ‘treated like a pariah’, http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070211-112902-4433r.htm.
21. Scientists OK Gore's movie for accuracy, http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060628/ap_on_sc/gore_s_science_3.
22. AP Incorrectly Claims Scientists Praise Gore’s Movie, http://www.epw.senate.gov/pressitem.cfm?party=rep&id=257909.
23. Chill out over global warming, http://www.denverpost.com/harsanyi/ci_3899807.
24. The Environmentalist Noose Is Tightening, http://www.georgereisman.com/blog/.
25. President of Czech Republic Calls Man-Made Global Warming a ‘Myth’ - Questions Gore’s Sanity, http://www.drudgereport.com/flash.htm.
26. By 2050 Warming to Doom Million Species, Study Says, http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/01/0107_040107_extinction.html.
Copyright © 2006 A.C. Cargill
A.C. Cargill resides on the East Coast for now, has lived in several locations, including Europe, and now uses her background in technical writing, including researching topics online, along with her degree in Philosophy and English, to point out “good” ideas that aren’t so good after all.
Skeptical scientists pointing out the real truth on global warming are proving to be quite an “inconvenience” for Gore, Cullen, Branson, and other promoters of the theory. The global warming crowd’s solution: Threats and intimidation.
Let’s start with a little background information.
How Al got started in this whole thing:
First, it’s tough being Vice President, especially under someone as flamboyant as Bill. Solution: Start calling the Internet the “Information Super Highway.” [note 3]
Second, it’s tough being a failed Presidential candidate. There’s not much to do but sit around the house moping and putting on the pounds. [note 4] Solution: Listen to a well-meaning spouse that wants to pep up her ‘tubby hubby’ by giving his life purpose and meaning when she suggests that he pursue his interest in a flawed scientific theory. [note 1]
Too bad he didn’t stick to being a sportscaster, like he told Larry King in a live interview, or appear on more TV shows like “Saturday Night Live” (Dec. 14, 2002). [note 5] At that time, he was merely content to write books like “Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family” and “The Spirit of Family.” Alas, that contentment did not last long.
Where Heidi comes in:
In 2003, The Weather Channel, heretofore seen as the leading scientific authority on all things weather (at least on cable TV), hired Heidi Cullen as their “climatologist” and host of “The Climate Code.” Since it was easy enough to change channels when she came on, I wasn’t too alarmed, just annoyed. A station that we used to be able to leave on all day (as true weather junkies are prone to do) now was being peppered with shows like this one, “Forecast Earth,” and “It Could Happen Tomorrow,” all designed to promote an agenda of fear over predictions that are questionable at best from people who can’t accurately tell us what the high temperature will be tomorrow.
Sir Richard jumps onboard:
Branson not only donated $3 billion dollars to further hyping the theory of global warming [note 2], but put up $25 million for the The Virgin Earth Challenge, to “be awarded to an individual or a group who can demonstrate a design to reduce atmospheric pollution and contribute to the stability of the earth's climate.” [note 6] Considering the dynamics of the earth’s climate and the role played by such minor things as, oh, gee – THE SUN! – I am not sure how such a feat is to be accomplished. Should be interesting to watch, though. (Sort of like The Amazing Randi’s million-dollar challenge to anyone who can demonstrate scientifically to having paranormal abilities. [note 7] The difference is that, in Randi’s case, there is a possibility of actually claiming the prize. No, not really!)
By the way, how much “pollution” did the Global Flyer’s two around-the-world flights spew into the atmosphere? (The second flight used 18,0000 lbs. of JP-4, of which 3100 lbs. was jettisoned directly into the atmosphere shortly after takeoff.) Branson backed both. Sounds a bit like Gore isn’t the only environmental hypocrite.[note 8]
The Bandwagon grows:
Of course, the politically hot issue of “global warming” is certainly attractive and “convenient” to journalists such as Tom Brokaw [note 9], Plug Power Inc.'s CEO Roger Saillant (who paid for 231 employees to see Gore’s magnum opus) [note 10], and scientists wanting to further their careers [note 11].
Let’s not leave out “Governator” Schwarzenegger, who is trying to “position himself as a leader on climate change while maintaining support from business leaders” (no fence-sitting here – yeah, right!). [note 12]
Of course, we can’t forget the French. Their president, Jacques Chirac, is pushing the issue hard, threatening a “carbon tax” on any country that does not sign and abide by the Kyoto Protocol. [note 13] (For those of you who think this tax is all about siphoning money out of our economy, which is stronger than theirs by a long shot [note 14], shame on you. The “honorable” French would never do such a thing!)
Meanwhile:
Talk of global cooling and a new ice age are surfacing, prompting headlines such as “Scientist predicts ‘mini Ice Age’.” [note 15].
The Threats and Intimidation Start:
On December 21, 2006, Ms. Cullen upped the ante in her blog[note 16] where she put forth this opinion:
“If a meteorologist can’t speak to the fundamental science of climate change, then maybe the AMS shouldn't give them a Seal of Approval.”
(How about this: “If a meteorologist can't stick to true science – and get off the soapbox of the global warming crowd – then maybe the AMS shouldn’t give them a Seal of Approval.” Ouch! That shoe sure does pinch when worn on the other foot!)
The blog entry generated so much negative response, that Cullen had to come back with something. All she could muster was a limp-wristed protest that her statement had no political motivation and everybody should get over it already – sheesh! [note 17]
Other pressure from the global warming crowd (these are just a representative sample to save space):
- According to Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), “if a climate skeptic receives any money from industry, the media immediately labels them and attempts to discredit their work.” [note 18]
- Funding dries up. [note 19]
- William O'Keefe, chief executive officer of the Marshall Institute, which assesses scientific issues that shape public policy, “In general, if you do not agree with the consensus that we are headed toward disaster, you are treated like a pariah.” [note 20]
- Marc Morano, U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, points out inaccurate claims in an AP article [note 21] about how scientists reacted to Gore’s flick [note 22].
- David Harsanyi, Denver Post Staff Columnist, interviewed both Colorado State University's Bill Gray (“perhaps the world's foremost hurricane expert” whose “criticism of the global warming "hoax" makes him an outcast”) and climatologist Roger Pielke Sr. at the University of Colorado, who “is also skeptical” in a lengthy and meaty article. [note 23]
- Professor Bill Gray. (See Harsanyi’s article.)
- Professor Roger Pielke Sr. (See Harsanyi’s article.)
- George Reisman, Pepperdine University Professor Emeritus of Economics. [note 24]
- Czech president Vaclav Klaus. (Hey, his scientific credentials are a match for Al Gore’s any day – probably better!) [note 25]
High-stakes Issue:
Why does all this matter? Is it really about your children’s future? (They’re the ones who will be around in 2050, when the big meltdown is supposed to happen. [note 26]) Or is there another motivator at work? Can you say “grant money”? How about “political power”?
By the way, to the folks at the Weather Channel, you have lost a couple of viewers in my household! As for your Website, it’s no longer in my Favorites list. I replaced it with Accuweather.com.
Notes:
1. Tipper Gore Ready to Support Another White House Run, http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2069724&page=1.
2. Branson Pledges Billions to Fight Global Warming, http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/21/science/22warmcnd.html?ex=1316491200&en=282ea6fc58594550&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss.
3. Wikipedia: Information superhighway, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_superhighway.
4. Photo of Al Gore arriving at Los Angels premiere of his “documentary,” http://www.imdb.com/gallery/granitz/4757/Events/4757/FormerVice_Grani_8663108_400.jpg.html?hint=nm0330722 ; and arriving at pre-grammy party, http://www.daylife.com/topic/Al_Gore/gallery/1/04FFfaQ5ZE8B4.
5. Interview with Al, Tipper Gore, http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0211/19/lkl.00.html.
6. Photo of Branson and Gore, http://www.daylife.com/topic/Al_Gore/gallery/1/0eLQ6uC0d8dJZ.
7. One Million Dollar Paranormal Challenge, http://www.randi.org/research/index.html.
8. Gore isn't quite as green as he's led the world to believe, http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2006-08-09-gore-green_x.htm.
9. Brokaw Joins Fight Against Global Warming, http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060709/D8IOP53G0.html.
10. Plug Power employees take in Gore flick, http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2006/07/03/daily31.html.
11. Science Panel Backs Study on Warming Climate, http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/22/science/22cnd-climate.html?ei=5065&en=b1788f2a40214842&ex=1151640000&partner=MYWAY&pagewanted=print.
12. Schwarzenegger Eager to Sign Climate Bill, http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SCHWARZENEGGER_GLOBAL_WARMING?SITE=7219&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2006-08-10-04-13-31.
13. Report: Chirac eyes carbon tax for U.S., http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1103AP_France_US_Carbon_Tax.html.
14. New study compares GDP and growth: EU versus USA, http://www.timbro.com/euvsusa/.
15. Scientist predicts 'mini Ice Age', http://upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060207-041447-2345r.
16. Junk Controversy Not Junk Science, http://climate.weather.com/blog/9_11396.html.
17. A Very Political Climate, http://climate.weather.com/blog/9_11592.html?cm_ven=one_deg_blog&cm_ite=one_deg_commentary&from=one_deg_commentary.
18. Weather Channel Climate Expert Calls for Decertifying Global Warming Skeptics, http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressRoom.Blogs&ContentRecord_id=32abc0b0-802a-23ad-440a-88824bb8e528.
19. The Tempest, http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/23/AR2006052301305_pf.html [Read this article carefully. It’s written by an author who is a true believer in the veracity of global warming, with a lot of acidity towards skeptics.]
20. Global-warming skeptics cite being ‘treated like a pariah’, http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070211-112902-4433r.htm.
21. Scientists OK Gore's movie for accuracy, http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060628/ap_on_sc/gore_s_science_3.
22. AP Incorrectly Claims Scientists Praise Gore’s Movie, http://www.epw.senate.gov/pressitem.cfm?party=rep&id=257909.
23. Chill out over global warming, http://www.denverpost.com/harsanyi/ci_3899807.
24. The Environmentalist Noose Is Tightening, http://www.georgereisman.com/blog/.
25. President of Czech Republic Calls Man-Made Global Warming a ‘Myth’ - Questions Gore’s Sanity, http://www.drudgereport.com/flash.htm.
26. By 2050 Warming to Doom Million Species, Study Says, http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/01/0107_040107_extinction.html.
Copyright © 2006 A.C. Cargill
A.C. Cargill resides on the East Coast for now, has lived in several locations, including Europe, and now uses her background in technical writing, including researching topics online, along with her degree in Philosophy and English, to point out “good” ideas that aren’t so good after all.
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