In the liberal world, when Al Gore is right, he's right. In fact, he's so right that no one should be allowed to dissent from his environmental infallibility. The liberal blog Media Bloodhound is mad at the New York Times: how DARE they publish a balanced set of reader comments on Al Gore's worthiness for the Nobel Peace Prize on their home page! The blogger said the New York Times "slights" Gore by allowing the dissidents a spot:
Here are just three different sets of these Foxified couplings (screenshots are viewable in update below):
Beneath a photo captioned "Al and Tipper Gore at the Academy Awards in February":
Comment by Elmer Stobbe: "Junk science prevails, and the Pope of junk science is rewarded."
Comment by Ethan C.: "Nothing like a Nobel Peace Prize to tell the world that there's a real crisis."
Under a photo captioned "Al and Tipper Gore with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in September":
Comment by Liana: "You don't have to politically like Gore, but at least realize what he has done for global awareness of our enviornment [sic]!"
Comment by William: "Nobel is probably spinning in his grave....Another left wing triumph over science and logic."
Rotated comments beneath the same photo:
Comment by Michael Williams: "[Gore's] own actions and lifestyle are in contradiction to the policies/actions that his film supports."
Comment by James Law: "If Gore won't run, then Hillary must appoint him as the head of the E.P.A."
He concludes:
Shame on these commenters for their pettiness and ignorance, but The Times is the culpable party here: blame lands squarely on its shoulders for providing high-profile credence to such stupid, venal and unscientific opinions. And on such a critical, world-changing, life-and-death issue that is already affecting, and will continue to affect, everyone on this planet, in addition to millions who've yet to be born.
—Tim Graham is Director of Media Analysis at the Media Research Center
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LOL Warmers say the
October 15, 2007 - 07:44 ET by danboLOL Warmers say the funniest things.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
Al has led his lemmings
October 15, 2007 - 07:54 ET by MidAmericaAl has led his lemmings over the cliff and they are mad because some of us won't jump into the abyss with them.
MidAmerica. Remember.
October 15, 2007 - 08:05 ET by danboMidAmerica. Remember. Lemmings don't really jump off cliffs. They were driven off cliffs by Hollywood to produce an illusion and myth.
Gore and Hollywood are driving their lemmings off cliffs.
"There is a clear attempt to establish truth not by scientific methods but by perpetual repetition."
- Richard S. Lindzen, Ph.D. Professor of Meteorology, MIT
Yeah, I misstated a
October 15, 2007 - 08:19 ET by MidAmericaYeah, I misstated a little. Al hasn't led by jumping over the cliff with his lemmings. He's living large. He's like the Al Queda bigwigs that encourage their 'true believers' to sacrifice themselves for the cause.
Martyr yourself for Al
October 15, 2007 - 08:55 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsHe's like the Al Queda bigwigs that encourage their 'true believers' to sacrifice themselves for the cause.
Wow! You hit the nail right on the head. A perfect comparision. Al Gore tells all to 'martyr' their consumer lifestyle while he keeps living large.
More leftist 'do as I say, not as I do'.
Phooey.
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Can't wait to see Al martyr
October 15, 2007 - 09:46 ET by malcumCan't wait to see Al martyr himself if he uses this con job as a springboard to challenge Hillary. The Clinton's aren't going to let this opportunity get away from them just when they're ready to cash in.
In a few years when the dust
October 15, 2007 - 10:03 ET by malcumIn a few years when the dust settles on this crap and common sense once again prevails it will be obvious that Algore dreamed up this whole scam as a way to millions of dollars he lost by not being an ex-president ala Bubba Clinton. He will have gotten away with it because he knew the looney left was primed and willing to champion any cause that they knew pissed off conservatives. The MSM will try it's best to soften the reality of what he did, but hopefully by then they will be even less a factor than they are now.
common sense...
October 15, 2007 - 16:54 ET by wizardjrAny decent dictionary would use "common sense" as the iconic example of an oxymoron. If it existed, then the Goracle wouldn't.
In general you are absolutely right, but it will be the next fast moving shiny object that distracts the morons in the general public.
How dare they?
October 15, 2007 - 08:01 ET by kdoliverI can't believe that the NYT did not remove those comments. LOL. This is just more proof that they left is really unhinged. They yell about Freedom of Speach, but they can't tolerate it when they disagree with it.
http://thelazytriathlete.blogspot.com/
unscientific opinions?
October 15, 2007 - 08:29 ET by PamSo opinions have to be scientific? Do they need to be as scientific as Gore's opinions?
These are the same people
October 15, 2007 - 08:54 ET by JimboThese are the same people who drone on about how media outlets like Fox News are not fair and balanced. Then they turn around and chastise a dissenting point of view. The liberal mind is so transparent and shallow it is laughable.
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
"Nobel is probably
October 15, 2007 - 09:18 ET by Jack BauerYou'd think that if Al Gore was right and that puny man could affect a 3 billion year old climate that he'd have won...
The Nobel prize for SCIENCE.
Curious...........
October 15, 2007 - 09:28 ET by BrillianceJust curious, how does the scientific community explain the ending of the "ice age"....- dinosaur farts?
Carry a doomsayer sign
October 15, 2007 - 10:10 ET by SeptemberAnd on such a critical, world-changing, life-and-death issue that is already affecting, and will continue to affect, everyone on this planet, in addition to millions who've yet to be born.
Uh-oh. Sounds like a James Hansen minion. I believe! I believe! Use those adjectives and descriptive phrases and sell it, baby.
Almost sorry
October 15, 2007 - 10:26 ET by mattmI'd feel sorry for these sick, pathetic, limp-noodle vegan eunuchs if they weren't so dangerous.
ABC News Radio
October 15, 2007 - 10:26 ET by pbanks7ABC News Radio actually aired some negative comments regarding AlGore winning the Peace Prize - on the day he won. I was shocked and amazed. Then I realized it's sort of like how they can finally find something negative about a Democratic after an election.
Ignorance is bliss. It's easier to repeat a mindless slogan than to do some actual research.
It is obvious
October 15, 2007 - 11:03 ET by Captain RepusThink about it .... if you are the NY Times, how do you help insure Bill and Hillary getting the dem nomination? By slipping in subtle Gore smears.
Yeah ... ummmm ...
October 15, 2007 - 11:23 ET by drillanwrGore gets a cold shoulder
Steve Lytte
October 14, 2007
ONE of the world's foremost meteorologists has called the theory that helped Al Gore share the Nobel Peace Prize "ridiculous" and the product of "people who don't understand how the atmosphere works". ... "We're brainwashing our children," said Dr Gray, 78, a long-time professor at Colorado State University. "They're going to the Gore movie [An Inconvenient Truth] and being fed all this. It's ridiculous."
http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/gore-gets-a-cold-shoulder/2007/10/13/1191696238792.html
Sorry Tim
October 15, 2007 - 11:56 ET by drillanwrI've been hitting and running over the weekend, and now trying to catch up.
I see NB's already addressed Dr. Gray several threads down the page ...
Ummm ... Go Tribe ?!?! :^ ))
If the New York Times
October 15, 2007 - 11:49 ET by moonjohnIf the New York Times played down Algore’s Nobel Prize, it is because they do not to give Algore additional status that could encourage Algore to run against Hillary for President.
They are protecting Hillary!
The Times
October 15, 2007 - 12:32 ET byAt what point does the liberal slant of The Times begin and where does it end?
That's easy, mcstewey
October 15, 2007 - 13:59 ET by RJAt the front and back pages.
coincident?
October 15, 2007 - 12:29 ET by Sick-n-TiredAl Qaeda.....................Al Gore
Coincident? Both close minded in their 'religious' views with numerous blind faith believers???????
I think not.
Are you serious?
October 15, 2007 - 12:34 ET byWhat are you talking about? There are numerous examples of extremist, fundamentalist talking points all over the political spectrum. And you're going to tie Gore with Al Queda becase his first name is Al? Can we have some real dialogue here please...
Lighten up. I thought it
October 15, 2007 - 12:37 ET by JimboLighten up. I thought it was funny.
If you want serious dialogue... post away.
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
Indeed, it was a joke.
October 15, 2007 - 13:04 ET by Sick-n-TiredIndeed, it was a joke. But I am sure you are also the type that would make the analogy the Christian right is analogous to radical Islam---------to which I would say "Really? Could we have some real dialogue here please...".
Lighten up; and as jimbo said, if you want serious discussion, post away. Let's debate the AGW hoax vs. REAL science.
$125,000 if you can prove it!
October 15, 2007 - 17:01 ET by wizardjrjunkscience.com is offering $125,000 to prove AGW. If mcstewey wants to present on the subject there's the place to impress us. Take the prize - if you can.