WaPo's Richard Cohen: Perry's Global Warming Beliefs Make Him Joe McCarthy
The media must really believe Rick Perry can defeat their beloved President Obama for they are coming at the Texas governor with guns blazing.
On Tuesday, Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen likened Perry to the late Sen. Joe McCarthy because of his disbelief in manmade global warming:
Whatever global warming might or might not have done to polar bears, it has put Rick Perry’s presidential candidacy at risk. The Republican Texas governor clings to an ice floe of diminishing credibility, emerging in just about a week’s time as intellectually unqualified to be president.
"Intellectually unqualified to be president."
If disbelief in this theory makes one unqualified to be president, Cohen must think almost half of the nation are unqualifed to be Americans. As Gallup reported in March:
Gallup's annual update on Americans' attitudes toward the environment shows a public that over the last two years has become less worried about the threat of global warming, less convinced that its effects are already happening, and more likely to believe that scientists themselves are uncertain about its occurrence. In response to one key question, 48% of Americans now believe that the seriousness of global warming is generally exaggerated, up from 41% in 2009 and 31% in 1997, when Gallup first asked the question. [...]
"In a sharp turnaround from what Gallup found as recently as three years ago, Americans are now almost evenly split in their views of the cause of increases in the Earth's temperature over the last century."
Yet to Cohen, Perry's beliefs make him a McCarthyite:
He rejected the notion that it is at least partially a product of industrialization, asserting that “a substantial number of scientists have manipulated data” to make it appear that mankind — our cars, trains, automobiles, not to mention China’s belching steel mills — is the culprit. He said that an increasing number of scientists have challenged this notion and that, in conclusion, he stood with them — whoever they might be. In Appleton, Wis., Sen. Joe McCarthy’s skeleton rattled a bit.
Let's look at what Perry actually said that has generated so much consternation by America's global warming-obsessed media:
I do believe that the issue of global warming has been politicized. I think there are a substantial number of scientists who have manipulated data so that they will have dollars rolling into their projects. I think we’re seeing it almost weekly or even daily, scientists who are coming forward and questioning the original idea that man-made global warming is what is causing the climate to change. Yes, our climates change. They’ve been changing ever since the earth was formed. But I do not buy into, that a group of scientists, who in some cases were found to be manipulating this data.
No one can argue with this first sentence, for global warming has certainly been politicized.
As for the manipulation of data, 2009's ClimateGate as well as a myriad of recent findings concerning significant errors in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 2007 report have clearly proven this.
As for more and more climate scientists "coming forward and questioning the original idea that man-made global warming is what is causing the climate to change," the website Climate Depot along with the Oregon Global Warming petition continually demonstrate this.
Of course, no one debates "our climates change" or that they've "been changing ever since the earth was formed."
"But I do not buy into, that a group of scientists, who in some cases were found to be manipulating this data."
Given what we've been able to uncover about these scientists in the past couple of years, neither do a growing percentage of Americans according to Gallup:
Since last fall, there have been widespread news accounts of allegations of errors in scientific reports on global warming and alleged attempts by some scientists to doctor the global warming record.
These news reports may well have caused some Americans to re-evaluate the scientific consensus on global warming. Roughly half of Americans now say that "most scientists believe that global warming is occurring," down from 65% in recent years. The dominant opposing thesis, held by 36% of Americans, is that scientists are unsure about global warming. An additional 10% say most scientists believe global warming is not occurring.
The percentage of Americans who think most scientists believe global warming is occurring has dropped 13 points from two years ago, and is the lowest since the first time Gallup asked this question back in 1997.
As such, Perry's views are by no means out of the mainstream - unless, of course, you're a liberal columnist that has bought into Nobel Laureate Al Gore's nonsense hook, line and sinker, and your resolve hasn't been shaken by the findings in the past two years:
List Cohen as part of this intransigent group; he concluded his piece:
It’s not his thinking I fear. It’s the lack of any at all.
Well, if Cohen continues to completely believe in a theory regardless of the holes being blown in it, it is really him and others in his profession that are demonstrating a lack of critical thinking.
Americans are in large numbers beginning to see through the con that folks like Cohen have foisted upon the population, and the press can't stand it. Now they've set their sights on political candidates that are also skeptical.
This might make them feel better about themselves as they try to save their drowning ship, but with public opinion moving against them, they're likely to find they're preaching to a continually diminishing choir.
Even more frustrating for them, those in Perry's pews are growing by the day.
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Joe McCarthy underestimated
Submitted by Rowane on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 10:45am.
Joe McCarthy underestimated it by a LOT.
You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything. (Aaron Tippin)
Yeah...Joe McCarthy was
Submitted by rbosque on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 10:59am.
Yeah...Joe McCarthy was right.
But History has Proved Him Correct
Submitted by locomotivebreath1901 on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:06am.
The Venona papers, declassified by the NSA in 1995, confirmed that McCarthy was correct about extensive commie infiltration in our government during the late 40s and early 50s.
One may have not like McCarthy's 'McCarthyism', but that does not erase the veracity of his accusations. It's tragic the neo-bolsheviks have inserted themselves into our government school system and infotainment industry to re-write this history.
So, Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen can take his faith in high priest algore's church of glow bull warming and worship of Gaia and stuff it!
Tailgunner Joe.
Submitted by Lazarus_Long on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:10am.
....except that there really WERE communists in the government.
What our messiah said when
Submitted by buddyc on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:11am.
What our messiah said when running for office in 2008 fits Cohen and others like him. Let me paraphrase:
"People like Cohen get bitter, they to cling to their discredited climate views, bought off 'science' as if it were a religion to them as a way to explain their frustrations with falling public support and rising scientific challenges to their views."
The roots of socialism
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:49am.
Socialism and Marxism were spawned in the 19th Century as a result of two major factors in the West:
(a) the Industrial Age, and
(b) the growth of the natural sciences
Marxists and socialists see their ideologies not as political theories, but as hard science, with a set of natural laws and assumptions that accepted as truths. Regardless the number of utter failures, the zealots cannot be shaken from their "science."
With similar zeal, they have latched onto AGW as another science compatible with Marxism/socialism because it aligns with class struggle and reaffirms the need for wealth distribution. Challenges to AGW are seen as counter-revolutionary, but labeled as "denying the science."
Good standing
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:11am.
These days with all the crap going on, that would make Perry in Good Standing with me.
He already is, but I'm being partial because it's Texas.
-Jon
Yep.
Submitted by Red Jeep on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:27am.
McCarthyism is not a bad word at my place.
It Shouldn't Be In Any Sane Household!
Submitted by Winghunter on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 1:31pm.
McCarthy Vindicated At Last http://bit.ly/b2fmz8
Call us crazy...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 2:53pm.
But we revere the Constitution in our house, and that publicity-seeking, character-smearing, rumor-peddling, liberty-stomping, anti-American demagogue absolutely shredded it for nothing more than personal gain and political advantage.
Jer
revering the Constitution,
Submitted by Agnostic on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 3:06pm.
"...that publicity-seeking, character-smearing, rumor-peddling, liberty-stomping, anti-American demagogue absolutely shredded it for nothing more than personal gain and political advantage." - describes just about every major politician in the world if you apply shredding to whatever passes for 'base legal document' in other countries.
Anybody thinking of doing such things should be working in the media where they will fit right in with the rest propagandist in media suits.
The media, communist and the Democrats always demonized McCarthy with some good reasons but they are rewriting history if they are trying to say he was wrong. McCarthy didn't think America could survive a Communist infiltration and from the events of the past 20 years I would say he was probably right about that too. However, I don't condone some of his actions just his premise and facts which were and are widely ridiculed.
Agnostic...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 4:56pm.
It's reassuring that our views appear to have more similarities than differences. Joe McCarthy was just a smart and savvy albeit reckless opportunist who hopped aboard the popular vehicle of the era and took it for a hell of a joyride until he drove it into the ditch. And it didn't matter to him whether the victims he mowed down in the process were commies or the Kiwanis Club, Dexter White or George Marshall, the US Army or the Eisenhower administration--or how many amendments to the Constitution he ripped to pieces along the way. He was on a power trip fueled by bluster, booze and seeing his name in the newspaper at least twice a day. Sure there were Reds who had infiltrated the government. That wasn't exactly a stunning revelation. But Tailgunner Joe didn't root them out and his debauched reputation is thoroughly deserved.
Jer
Um, Jer?
Submitted by Model850 on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 4:51pm.
You do know that they were talking about McCarthy, right? Why did you drag Obama into this?
Hey, someone had to say it!
; ^ D
Jer was just acting out his---
Submitted by matthewdean on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 8:51pm.
Ultra-lib bit.
I'm surprised he didn't manage to work Rush Limbaughs name into his diatribe against ol' Tailgunner Joe.
MD
It's the AGW zealots who reflect the Left's image of McCarthyism
Submitted by Galvanic on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:34am.
Some characteristics:
- Dismissal of facts that undermine established assumptions and conclusions
- Declaring facts to be "lies"
- Promoting non-facts to be status of "facts"
- Corporate conspiracy theories, many of them quite complex
- Branding of opponents as "deniers" and "flat earthers," and even a suggestion here and there that opponents be tried as criminals.
Well then, perhaps Perry has friends like Robert Kennedy -
Submitted by Gary Hall on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:39am.
Well then, perhaps Perry has friends like Robert Kennedy .
From a 1999 NYT's book review of, "Joseph McCarthy - Reexaming the Life and Legacy of , ,
So, if the press could so love Bobby Kennedy, perhaps they can learn to love Rick Perry. hehe
(;~> gary
Maybe They Can
Submitted by Winghunter on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 1:31pm.
Rick Perry not a true conservative by Tancredo http://politi.co/pv9OnW
Does GOP want Perrys DREAM act too? http://bit.ly/lmyB3R
Rick Perry's Crony Capitalism Problem http://on.wsj.com/oK4nGv
But, we can't.
Quite the Contrary
Submitted by John21 on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 11:56am.
Mr. Perry's grasp of the corrupt "Global Warming" crowd is very accurate.
The very fact that he speaks so plainly about the lack of any "scientific" evidence to prove the Global Warming "THEORY" reflects very well on his intelligence and honesty. He also reflects the majority of intelligent (Adult) America (which of course excludes the liberal wing) beliefs. Mr. Cohen based on some of his past article is neither and adult or intelligent but, does fit in well with the corrupt liberal crowd which he is trying to cover with the stupid assertions in this article. I have no doubt that the corrupt liberal faction will pay him well, add his supposed primary income (WA PO) he gets paid twice from the same group of people.
Read these and tell us all about his 'intelligence'
Submitted by Winghunter on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 1:29pm.
Rick Perry not a true conservative by Tancredo http://politi.co/pv9OnW
Does GOP want Perrys DREAM act too? http://bit.ly/lmyB3R
Rick Perry's Crony Capitalism Problem http://on.wsj.com/oK4nGv
Would anyone dare prove themselves hypocrites by being rightfully outraged over Obama's refusal to deport illegal aliens but then turn around and support Perry's Open Borders and Amnesty policies?? No, didn't think so.
We fought desperately against Bush, McCain, Reid and Pelosi against their Shamnesty bill (and we almost lost that battle) so, why on earth would we even think about nominating Perry??
I did look at those things
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 2:24pm.
I couldn't see the second link, it was not working, but I did look at the first and third.
The first one discussing Perry's stance on illegal immigrants, I looked into what Perry was saying about it based on the link to the 2007 speech he gave. In NO way did he advocate giving outright amnesty to anyone. When he was talking about open borders, it was in relation to having people come into the country legal, through customs and border officials just like airports and bus stations. He also referred to having boots on the ground, IE border patrol, not to mention giving them more support than this ridiculous handling by Nappy and etc of the Federal Government. He's right when he said a 40 foot fence is ridiculous because then the industry will create a 42-foot ladder. In the end, it would be giving visas to those who would follow our laws and deport those who do not. It did not advocate anything about granting anyone amnesty that I could see in his speech.
The third link. I wouldn't put a whole lot of faith in that guy because he used to be an intern and was a supporter for Kay Bailey Hutchison. Yeah, the US Senator from Texas and former candidate for Governor of Texas with a huge loss before it came down to Bill White and Rick Perry in the end. His piece is just an opinion piece and like a lot of a-holes, it smells bad. I forget who put the link up to that one person who explained the employment in Texas that blew other people's writings out of the water.
Nice try. Doesn't work.
-Jon
AGW crowd
Submitted by dmaley1714 on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 12:07pm.
Is more like Joe Mc Carthy than anything else. If you don not have the proper beliefs you are blackballed. Projection they name is liberal.
Cohen Is One Sick Comrade! Open Letter To:
Submitted by Winghunter on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 12:35pm.
We have come to expect this level of drool from Krugman but, we'll ask him to move over for you.
* Ridiculing religion is far above your paygrade, Comrade.
* Global Warming had been supported by only 75 scientists worldwide http://bit.ly/eq5GBK (not even 2%), that is, before the rest stepped up to denounce it including NASA's newest announcement http://t.co/7UuUC5k . Apparently, you only venture from under your rock to write and then quickly scurry back.
* Joe McCarthy has been completely vindicated. Again, you must only see and know of what your agenda allows. http://bit.ly/b2fmz8
* To insanely suggest that every Communist (AKA Democrat Party) member of note did not write and speak to Clinton about the grave and imminent danger of Saddam Husseins WMD's http://bit.ly/1obFQS long before Bush was elected can only be likened to puerile denial. Most of us have seen the letters so, there is no way this outrageous lie can continue to be parroted without an escort by men in white coats.
* Perry is also rightly likened to Obama as what sane (and loyal) Americans concern themselves with is Perry's outrageous Open Borders and amnesty policies http://politi.co/pv9OnW . You see, despite what Obama has drooled, we ARE exceptional and that comes from the strength of the glue that binds us through American Sovereignty. Of course, no one expects you to begin to understand, Comrade.
Don't worry your little Marxist head about Perry as he will not be patriot's nominee so, you should go back to taking your psychiatrists seriously as one too many demands for 72 hour observations can only lead to longer visits for you.
Goodbye Mr. Kohen, Godspeed with your mental illness.
Why do all liberals, like
Submitted by Diesel on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 12:25pm.
Why do all liberals, like this cohen freak, look like aliens from a B sci-fi movie?
They're just plain CREEPY!
Wow!
Submitted by telecaster on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 12:53pm.
Guess there's a lot of us "Joe McCarthy's" out here who didn't believe Obama was the Messiah and surely don't believe the phedinkus being hawked by the terminally creepy Al Internet Gore. Scores of people couldn't care less what "journalists" and partisan networks think about them or what they do and do not believe,certainly enough to evict Obama from our house and ignore Gore for the gold digger he is, soooooo.........Cohen, you can just kiss my marble white banooch!
It just cracks me up that the communists of today...
Submitted by Dave. on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 1:10pm.
...like Richard Cohen, are still cheesed off that Joe McCarthy was so successful when it came to exposing their communist predecessors for being communists.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
AGW test for office
Submitted by CobraMan on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 1:31pm.
So, there is no religious test, a requirement for the belief of a deity or deities, for office, but there is a test, a requirement, for a belief of "Man-Made Global Warming?"
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
The Russian Venona Cables
Submitted by eaglewingz08 on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 3:12pm.
The Russian Venona Cables released a decade ago shows that Joe McCarthy UNDERESTIMATED Communist sedition and organizers in the US Government. The problem with McCarthy is that his fact finding was seriously flawed and his tendency to grandstand was unbefitting this serious issue.
the times is on to something
Submitted by ruby2ssday on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 5:36pm.
Since McCarthy was absolutely correct about his beliefs, maybe Perry is too. There is no "man-made" global warming. The science is in and the consensus made, man-made global warming is a scam!
Richard Cohen is a 100% Moron
Submitted by Avitar on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 1:53am.
Anyone is who brings up Joe McCarthy as a pejorative since the release in the nineteen nineties of the declassified documents which showed he was absolutely right and that J. Edgar Hoover and the CIA director were lying to Dwight Eisenhower to protect means and methods.
Still the secret communists are so proud of sullying his name that I suppose the nation will have to levy a penalty to restore it. I recommend a $300,000 fine for using the term "McCarthyism" on TV or airing Programs which do the same, all of the funds to go to McCarthy freedom monument in New York. A piece of Central Park on the east side about the size of the Lincoln Memorial seems about right.
Commies, Commies, everywhere
Submitted by Miroco on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 4:16pm.
Commies, Commies, everywhere I look. Is it paranoia when they actually are everywhere? Some of you know I was with the Agency in the late fifties until Carter. At times we had more communication between Washington and the Kremlin than between Washington and the administration. You may be vaguely aware but the thing about the agency not operating within the borders was implemented because we kept on finding government bureaucrat traitors working for the Sov's by the dozens. It was such a joke because they were all so pathetic, they would actually get paid five bucks a week and send stuff. Now comes to light the membership rolls of the NEW communist which includes SEVENTY members of congress. Yep, I'm paranoid OK.
I will admit they have come a long way and done more damage than they could have with bombs, I just fear we have waited too late, but I said the same in the sixties when it was just weasels and hippies.
Climate-Change Scientist Cleared
Submitted by alvin on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 1:09am.
Michael Mann, a Pennsylvania researcher who’s been a target of climate-change skeptics, was cleared of wrongdoing by U.S. investigators in the flap surrounding e-mails hacked from a U.K. university.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/print/2011-08-22/climate-change-scientist-...