Al Gore's 'B.S.' finally hits the water

It is little short of remarkable that we have gone from the near onset of an ice age to fear of a meltdown in less than 40 years. We have no quarrel with true science. However, a valid use of the scientific method is not in this mix. We are relying on computer models. According to one of the eminent scientists studying the alleged global warming phenomenon, the models omit essential variables. Thousands of scientists, many with terminal degrees, are officially on record that the alarmists are wrong.From the Kyota Protocol of the U.N. to the apocalyptic claims of the former Veep, we easily detect an agenda driven massive boondoggle. Climate change is predominantly natural, and probably cyclic. To assert that it is man-made is quite simply not good science.James Hansen, an astrophysicist at NASA is arguably the most vocal activist/pro global warning advocate. Dr. Roy W. Spenser, a climatologist, is Principal Research Scientist at the University of Alabama, Huntsville. He formerly was a senior scientist at NASA. He is author of "Climate Confusion: How Global Warming Hysteria Leads to Bad science, Pandering Politicians, and Misguided Policies That Hurt The Poor." A top meteorologist vs. an astrophysicist should make for an interesting debate.Since the best measuring instruments indicate that the earth has cooled a few tenths of a degree Celsius in recent years, maybe we should not rush to judgment. One thing missing form the ongoing debate is common sense. Why not continue REASONABLE measures to secure and use energy, including those horrible fossil fuels? At the same time investigate algae, and other possible "alternatives."Extremists and politicians--stay away!

Green energy proposals always leave out critical minor details to make the story sound a little better than it is. If Al Gore put a 100 by 30 foot array on top of his houseboat, he might be able to power the thing close to the equivalent of having a 10 horse motor on it as long as the sun shines and he has plenty of batteries. This array probably costs about $50k. The Sea-Doo has at least 13 times that capacity of a 10 hp. motor. I would not go anywhere in that boat without the bio diesel system well oiled and maintained. I suggest going wherever you are going initially up wind and stay on the windward side of the lake. Some bio diesel is blended with real diesel and it tends, in warm climates, to get mold in it. About three years from now some lucky person might get a picture of Al towing that boat around the lake with his Sea-Doo. I support 100% the use of Al Gore's money on Al Gore's Boat. I would just like to retain the option of being practical with as much of my own money as possible. Even if Al Gore serves no other purpose than a good bad example, I support in every way his efforts to custom build and operate a hybrid boat but, I don't think he needs a $2000 energy tax credit for doing it.

Steve, if you worked your brain as much as your mouth, you'd be genius...lol. Next you'll be telling us how bad he is because he's almost as overweight as you are.

Dragon wins, but even more to the point, what does one do with 10,000 sq ft of living space (Al's home) in the first place? I have 5 kids, ages 4 to 24, and we STILL couldn't use half that much space effectively. Someone's cooling and heating a lot of "dead" space in that mansion.

OneTimer, it's not that we're liberal or conservative, since most of us are moderates here, but we question some of the "measuring points" of others when they show no respect for the words they emit every day of their lives.

Steve Gill's day job, bashing Al Gore, must pay a lot more handsomely than doing real work, or investigating real information, or seeking plausible solutions. It's pretty easy to go negative, as John McCain has decided he must do. But the real proof of the pudding is in offering positive solutions to serious problems. Sadly, however, too much of the American public is gullible enough to fall for this stuff, just like Swift Boat. Whether 'global warming' is natural or man-made -- or most likely, a combination of the two -- there's no question that pollution (air, land, and water), including acid rain are real, are man-made, and are making us and the environment sick. So why not focus on ways to remedy those hazards and stop wasting time and energy on bad-mouthing others???

Oh, and at least some of you have gone “green”, with jealousy!!!

You know, I have had discussions about theories like that, and others with variations including the rioters being the “extreme right” and starting another civil war. There is no doubt that this will be an election to watch, and the outcome, no matter who wins, will change the course of this country, some for the same reasons, such as immigration, and some for different reasons, such as military presence. I too hope yours, mine and others, dire predictions fall far short and that we will unite as one behind the winner and make this country stronger, both internally and abroad. Here is to hope!

To revo-lou, my fellow opinion/poster board member. It seems our two person sabbatical has ended, and we must resume jousting. Not surprisingly, semantics appear to form the taproot of our controversy. I believe there is a distinction, with a difference between climate change, and affecting the ecosystem. Mankind has indeed polluted air, field, and stream. Effluents from various industries have devastated ground-waters and waterways alike. Toxic gasses have been discharged into the air, and settled over cities and beyond.To extrapolate from the above, marked global changes in temperatures, and cataclysmic events appears unwarranted. True, volcanic ash in sufficient quantities, driven by the winds can result in temporary, widespread, observable alterations in climatic conditions. Does this necessarily prove that carbon emissions from animals, humans, and fossil fuels result in melting ice caps? We answer, "No." Should we take reasonable steps as stated in my above post? "Yes." We are not together on this matter, but we are not too far apart.You know as nature abhors a vacuum, we humans loathe equilibrium. After all, if the pendulum stops, so does the clock. Applied to discussions, healthy, spirited debate can be, and often is a good thing. Let's just avoid the knock-down,drag-outs. Thanks

If Girlie Girl is a 'moderate', I'm Santa Claus AND the Easter Bunny.Gill's columns vary from almost sensible (dealing with corporate welfare and government waste) to nonsensical partisan name calling thinly disguised as journalism. This column falls into the latter category.

I wonder why it is that none of the scientist who have proven the idea that man has caused global warming has been nominated for the Nobel Prize? If nothing else, they should at least try to go after the $500,000 prize offered by Steve Miloy.

Strange that nothing is said beyond a casual mention about his OTHER THREE HOUSES. So 2 people have the equivalent of 5 houses and the one we know about is a power monster.AlGore is the PT Barnum of our day. Anyone with any intelligence isn't buying that a .07 fluctuation in tempature over 100 years is caused by us and going to burn us up, especially when there were hotter temperatures before the car was even invented.