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Kevin Grandia
17 April 07

Global warming: is it daylight savings or a liberal Congress plot?

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It is letters to the editor like this one that give DeSmogBlog writers and researchers the resolve to push on.
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#71181
Robert McClelland. +0; Tue, 2007-04-17 15:56; Thanks for the laugh. "...an
Robert McClelland (not verified)
Thanks for the laugh. "...an extra hour of daylight." Oh my gawd, how can people really be this stupid.
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Kevin Grandia. +1; Tue, 2007-04-17 18:41; I hear you
Kevin Grandia
Like I said, we have a long ways to go. There's a lot of misperceptions outthere.
#71213
Eco-Hitler. +0; Tue, 2007-04-17 22:34; Speaking of stupid ...
Eco-Hitler (not verified)
Um, I guess you didn't notice that letter was tongue-in-cheek.

No. I guess you didn't.
#71214
james. +0; Tue, 2007-04-17 22:42; Incredible
james (not verified)
Can you enviro-diddlers actually be this dense? The letter is pretty obviously written as a joke.

If that was all it took to give you "the resolve to push on", we'd really love to know what would finally give you the resolve to push off?
#71294
Kevin Grandia. +1; Wed, 2007-04-18 06:35; Tongue in cheek?
Kevin Grandia
I don't think it was. Fabulous play on words by the way "push on" "push off." Brilliant. If you don't like what we write, don't visit our site. 
#71334
james. +0; Wed, 2007-04-18 10:32; re: Density
james (not verified)


Q.E.D.

Truly astounding.
#71296
Ti-Guy. +0; Wed, 2007-04-18 07:13; Can you enviro-diddlers
Ti-Guy (not verified)
Can you enviro-diddlers actually be this dense? The letter is pretty obviously written as a joke. This is an issue of science here; until you present some evidence that this was indeed written as a joke, it is not unreasonnable to conclude that this is a manifestation of the inability of some people to understand basic science, which is common among GW deniers. That you assert something without evidence is, in fact, another example of this phenomenon. Thank you for illustrating it so vividly.
#71304
Kevin Grandia. +1; Wed, 2007-04-18 07:36; Wheter it was tongue in cheek dosn't matter
Kevin Grandia
    It appeared in a newspaper and with all of the misinformation out there (thanks to energy-funded think tanks etc.) this letter will be read and will add to that misinformation. Letters to the editor are a very well-read section of the newspaper and do influence readers opinions.
#71343
VJ. +1; Wed, 2007-04-18 11:15; Satire, I think
VJ
It looks to me like a clever satire of the way rightwing deniers often think. They argue that the growing concern over anthropogenic global warming is really just part of a socialist plot. After all, Mars has global warming too, you know!
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daster. +1; Mon, 2009-04-27 02:08; Hey what that guy doing out
daster

Hey what that guy doing out there.I don't how the people be so stupid.This is very unpleasant.

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glates. +1; Wed, 2009-05-20 03:07; Is that the effect of the
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momoty. +1; Thu, 2009-05-21 02:16; In my sense, this is an issue
momoty

In my sense, this is an issue of science here; until you present some evidence that this was indeed written as a joke, it is not unreasonnable to conclude that this is a manifestation. Regards,

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hard. +1; Sat, 2009-06-06 02:59; warming####
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aretikai. +1; Tue, 2009-06-09 23:02; Thats good to know about the
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Emilyen. +1; Sun, 2009-06-21 23:04; Global warming: is it daylight savings or a liberal Congress plo
Emilyen
I lived in Arkansas too. This lady is definitely "top of the shit pile". She figured out how to send a letter! Also a very good example of the ignorance that still exists in America. http://www.technology-blog.com/
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ginger. +1; Wed, 2009-06-24 02:08; The global warming is all due
ginger
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desgok. +1; Thu, 2009-07-09 21:46; This is the dreadful
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#705975
wasem. +1; Sun, 2009-07-12 02:02; There is a vast difference
wasem

There is a vast difference between putting forth a point of view, honestly held, and intentionally sowing the seeds of confusion. Free speech does not include the right to deceive

#706132
trisch11. +1; Thu, 2009-07-23 10:16; What !!!??
trisch11

What in the hobla hell???!! Anyways this isn't even logical. Is this a joke?

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zdfxdg. +1; Fri, 2009-07-31 01:45; I agree. This is the first
zdfxdg

I agree.

This is the first time I've heard the 'global warming is good' argument.

Granted, I think it's total rubbish, but it is original.
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marcusj.borg. +1; Wed, 2009-08-19 22:59; I think we should take some
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Democracy is utterly dependent upon an electorate that is accurately informed. In promoting climate change denial (and often denying their responsibility for doing so) industry has done more than endanger the environment. It has undermined democracy.

There is a vast difference between putting forth a point of view, honestly held, and intentionally sowing the seeds of confusion. Free speech does not include the right to deceive. Deception is not a point of view. And the right to disagree does not include a right to intentionally subvert the public awareness.

Although all public relations professionals are bound by a duty to not knowingly mislead the public, some have executed comprehensive campaigns of misinformation on behalf of industry clients on issues ranging from tobacco and asbestos to seat belts.

Lately, these fringe players have turned their efforts to creating confusion about climate change. This PR campaign could not be accomplished without the compliance of media as well as the assent and participation of leaders in government and business.

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