Does anyone else find it offensive that Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi took a trip to Iraq, was treated by the media like the Queen of England visiting some foreign country? While there, she smiled for the cameras, shook a bunch of hands, listened politely to our troops then returned home to pronounce the Iraq ware a “complete catastrophe”?? The script to her “catastrophe” press conference was written before she ever left. As if there was even the most remote possibility that she would have returned and said “I’ve been wrong all this time. We need to support the surge”. Also, she emphatically said that “this plan is not working”. Does anyone in this country feel the need to demand an alternative from these treasonous politicians?
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
1. How much time did she spend with the troops in the trenches?
2. Did she leave the safety of the Green Zone?
3. What do the troops she met with (if any) think about her report about their efforts?
I think she did go over there with a pre-concieved idea of what is going on over there.
Before I ever visited France, I was always told by everyone, the French are rude and France generally sucks. But, having visted there several times, I have always been treated graciously by the French people and I had a good time there. Now, their politicas and policies suck, but the people are similar to the average American. However, if I had held on to my pre-concieved notions, I wouldn't have been able to enjoy myself and see for myself, I would've had bad things to say like Pelosi did for Iraq...and that would've been dishonest.
I want to see her itinerary and who she talked to.
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Repulsive is a good description here. She is actually using the trip to Iraq and by extension our military to support the advancement of her own twisted personal goals. All this while she says she “supports our military”. Repulsive indeed.
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
In October of 1980 after being downsized due to the oil bust, no doubt Reagans doing, I traveled across the USA and in my traveling hooked up with a pair of French guys and traveled a bit with them. They spoke little English and I no French and we got along well for a week or so in a little Le Bic car.
They do march to the beat of a different drummer and are more laid back than Americans. They also have greater expectations about what the government owes to them as do most Europeans.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
As a young man growing up in America, I was in awe of those who were elected to represent us. As each decade has passed that awe has slowly turned to a more realistic view of those who "serve us". First "serve us" is in quotes because most of them are on a power trip and have no intention of serving us. Second, as America has grown more tolerant of different life styles and gotten embroiled in the efforts to have a fair and equal environment (very good goals), common sense has fallen by the wayside. I will save a lot of typing and just say,why the hell should I respect a bloody fool with loose moral values like Pelosi to make judgments about what our country needs to do to survive. She is so over her head that I cannot think of a proper description for her.
I'm curious: what specific "loose moral values" has the Speaker shown in her personal life? Has she cheated on her hospitalized spouse, as former Speaker Gingrich did? Or perhaps she covered up a gay colleague's improper advances on underaged pages, as the immediate past Speaker did? Where was your outrage and disgust then?
And, in 2003, she secured $1,000,000 in federal funds for a friend.
Please do not start one of these "well, YOUR party is more corrupt than MY party" poo-flinging festivals, ok? Only a simpleton would not believe that every single politician in DC has skeletons in their closets.
You have stuck your neck out demanding proof that San Fran Nan has "loose moral values". I hope this answers your question, and that you will now look at Ms. Pelosi in the same light you seem to view most Conservatives.
Roger – we can add to that list her recent request for around the clock transportation by the US Airforce for her transportation as well as those on her staff, and “others”. The request is at a level never seen before by any Speaker. Asked for justification for the request, she invoked the succession chain. She is second in line after all!! I just find it interesting that the woman beleives the military exists to cart her sorry ass all over the world and not to protect the country's interests abroad.
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
The UN uses its strongest language yet about Global Warming: more likely than not!! Plus three of the 113 countries represented have upgraded their prognosis from "likely" to "very likely"!! We all know what kind of weight a country like Kiribati can throw around the UN, right?
US House passes spending bill. Interesting read about partisanship, consensus, earmarks, cuts, and, as, usual, wasteful spending.
What Happened? The awful truth of it. Tax his land, Tax his bed and Tax the table At which he's fed. Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, and teach him taxes are the rule. Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat. Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt. Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he tries to think. Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries, then tax his tears. Tax his car, Tax his gas, Tax all he has Then let him know That you won't be done Till he has no dough. When he screams and hollers, Then tax him some more, Tax him till he's good and sore. Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave, Tax the sod in which he's laid. Put these words upon his tomb, "Taxes drove me to my doom..." When he's gone, Do not relax, It's time to apply the Inheritance Tax. Accounts Receivable Tax Building Permit Tax CDL license Tax Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Dog License Tax Federal Income Tax Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Fishing License Tax Food License Hunting License Tax Inheritance Tax Liquor Tax Luxury Taxes Marriage License Tax Medicare Tax Property Tax Real Estate Tax Social Security Tax Sales Tax Recreational Vehicle Tax School Tax State Income Tax State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) Vehicle Sales Tax Watercraft registration Tax Well Permit Tax Workers Compensation Tax
Comments: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation
was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national
debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to
raise the kids. What happened? And I still have to "press 1" for English This must be a fairy tale.
DSG
Want your elected reps to know what you think? Go to http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/, it's real easy.
When the new millennium arrived it brought with it a panic felt ‘round the world, that being of course the Y2K scare of computer and related electronic failure on a catastrophic level, threatening to destabilize and possibly bring apocalyptic chaos in the lives of people everywhere. Needless to say, it didn’t happen. Move forward a few years and another catastrophe of even greater proportions is said to threaten our world and in fact, the direst predictions claim that humanity as we know it has 10 years left at best. We are doomed and the end is near if something isn’t done now.
My interest in one aspect of the debate is sociological. While far more significant are the facts of the arguments made by both sides and in between, I am struck by the sociological profile of the Global Warmists in comparison to characteristics commonly found in cults, both religious and non-religious. Of course even sounding this note will set off a cacophony of protests among the ardent teachers, promoters, and followers of this enthusiastic doctrine and science of global warming. That is fine; protest all you want while the rest consider.
For the sake of clarity, when I refer to global warming, I am clearly and distinctly referring to those who adhere to the belief that the rise in the earth’s average temperature in most recent history (the beginning date is argued from 50-75 years) is the result most significantly of an anthropogenic cause, namely the burning of fossil fuels which has increased the parts per million of CO2 in the atmosphere from 280 parts per million to 360 parts per million (give or take 10 or so on each end per varying arguments). Additionally that the prescriptive action deduced from these “climate model conclusions” is a radical change in the way we live and hyper-drastic reduction in the burning of fossil fuels enhanced, if not enforced, through governmental legislation. With that said and this not being a debate about the scientific aspects of the issue, I will move on to the merits of my hypothesis; is Global Warmingism a cult?
Having had some theological and sociological training, both academically and personally for over 20 years I feel comfortable with at least being able to sense or detect patterns of behavior, methods of indoctrination and other related social rhythms that either fit in part or whole into certain classifications or groups. For a while I really didn’t detect looping themes in the Global Warmists groups because it appeared to be a moderately healthy point of discovery and debate with some tolerance of other considerations. However, that changed when one personality came to the forefront and seemed to provide a starkly pivotal moment in the debate that took the scientific study and question of global warming from the lab into the politics. Of course that personality is none other than former Vice President, Al Gore.
I realize that Al Gore didn’t invent the idea of global warming nor does he pretend to be the preeminent spokesperson on the topic. But seldom, if ever, have I seen issues codified as socially significant and given a great deal of attention apart from the help of a high profile group or person leading the way. And Al Gore admits to this calling, quite candidly. But now we have the issue in the hands of the politicians who in reality are the formers and reformers of the social policy of our day. They are the quasi-philosophers, the default social engineers who manufacture the rules and regulations that are said to represent the beliefs of the reasonable masses. And so here it is, with the a newly found “charismania” for Al Gore to lead the way, I ask once again, is Global Warmingism a cult?
Instead of simply following my instinct without any research I made sure that what I sensed was legitimate. So with the help of Al Gore’s real invention I used the internet to search out characteristics of cults, both religious and non-religious and I was stunned to discover the alarming parallels between Global Warmists and general characteristics of cults. So without further delays allow me to begin the enumeration of comparisons of 10 characteristics I have found, with number 10 being my own contribution to the formula:
1. “The group is focused on a living leader to whom the members seem to display excessively zealous, unquestioning commitment”. From the American Family Foundation. http://www.sspx-cult.com/CultCharacteristics.htm
10. A radical change in the way you live will be required. It will be characterized by little change in the lives of those in power with the cult but a marked decrease and often and substantial decrease, in personal wealth and comfort.
After a substantial amount of review and evaluation of cult identifiers I was amazed to see the application to Global Warmists. The 10 I listed does not, of course, comprise all such possible characteristics but certainly demonstrates an alarming profile regarding how Global Warmists operate.
Al Gore, without question is spearheading this effort and is probably the most well-known and visible personality involved in the debate. In fact, as I write it is being reported that Al Gore has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. And it is without a doubt that he has had little to answer for regarding a panel of notable scientists who oppose what his book, The Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit, along with subsequent publications and speeches, claim. There is little scrutiny, if any, that Al Gore, the newly crowned king of this movement has endured. Instead he has been met with applause and acquiescence by willing media.
But moving away from the central personality to what I believe has now become the Global Warming cult are the remaining tags that help people understand when they are encountering a cult. Just recently Delaware’s state climatologist David Legates is living with the threat of having his title removed because of a scientific disagreement which he shares with the likes of outstanding climatologists and scientists in his field such as Dr. Henrik Svensmark. If you question you will punished appears to be quite true.
Does the exclusionist behavior, the doomsday prophecies, the trail of money going to the few who will orchestrate and oversee the rescue of our lives and the radical change that will be required in your life but not those in power, the heavy indoctrination and punishment and belittlement of dissenters and no legitimate alternatives viewed as acceptable, bother you? If it does it is because my friend, you have probably experienced such cult like behavior and organization before and your instinct tells you that you are seeing it again. But without writing more I would rather solicit the reader’s opinion and discover if any or all of the characteristics and the additional information at the links in my article, support the hypothesis and conclusion that indeed, Global Warmingism is a cult.
P.S. Forgive me if this should have been in the Forum section. : 0
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal. Go Rudy!
Wow, talk about more of the dreaded "unexpected good economic news":
Found! 1 million jobs
Government revisions to payrolls are likely to show job growth has been much stronger than first thought.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The question of why the economy hasn't added more jobs since the 2001 recession ended may get this answer Friday morning: It probably did.
I would like to comment again on the state of American education. Aside from seeing the most blatant outrages (teachers and students having "affairs") more often than ever before, our schools appear to be adopting "progresssive" education as the norm. As this continues, the "baby sitting" aspect gets larger. Schools have lost their way in their attempt to be socially liberal and meet the needs of the "inner" child. Teaching as a profession is gone. Teachers are now simply day laborers. All this is just the beginning of how much trouble we are in regarding the future. Education is a very important issue which IMHO is being ignored to our detriment.
I also just saw a commerical from votevets.org (on MSNBC, I think), showing a handful of Iraq War vets, all opposed to the "troop surge".
The highlight? A vet whose left arm ended right below the elbow, saying "on the other hand.... George Bush blah blah blah blah". Sad to see our vets being used like this.
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Madam Speaker
February 1, 2007 - 13:53 ET by JimboDoes anyone else find it offensive that Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi took a trip to Iraq, was treated by the media like the Queen of England visiting some foreign country? While there, she smiled for the cameras, shook a bunch of hands, listened politely to our troops then returned home to pronounce the Iraq ware a “complete catastrophe”?? The script to her “catastrophe” press conference was written before she ever left. As if there was even the most remote possibility that she would have returned and said “I’ve been wrong all this time. We need to support the surge”. Also, she emphatically said that “this plan is not working”. Does anyone in this country feel the need to demand an alternative from these treasonous politicians?
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
I found it very repulsive.I h
February 1, 2007 - 14:17 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveI found it very repulsive.
I have some questions:
1. How much time did she spend with the troops in the trenches?
2. Did she leave the safety of the Green Zone?
3. What do the troops she met with (if any) think about her report about their efforts?
I think she did go over there with a pre-concieved idea of what is going on over there.
Before I ever visited France, I was always told by everyone, the French are rude and France generally sucks. But, having visted there several times, I have always been treated graciously by the French people and I had a good time there. Now, their politicas and policies suck, but the people are similar to the average American. However, if I had held on to my pre-concieved notions, I wouldn't have been able to enjoy myself and see for myself, I would've had bad things to say like Pelosi did for Iraq...and that would've been dishonest.
I want to see her itinerary and who she talked to.
Gun Safety Tip #8: No matter how responsible he seems, never give your gun to a monkey. (www.imao.us)
Repulsive
February 1, 2007 - 14:50 ET by JimboRepulsive is a good description here. She is actually using the trip to Iraq and by extension our military to support the advancement of her own twisted personal goals. All this while she says she “supports our military”. Repulsive indeed.
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
In October of 1980 after bei
February 1, 2007 - 17:05 ET by Dan The Man 2In October of 1980 after being downsized due to the oil bust, no doubt Reagans doing, I traveled across the USA and in my traveling hooked up with a pair of French guys and traveled a bit with them. They spoke little English and I no French and we got along well for a week or so in a little Le Bic car.
They do march to the beat of a different drummer and are more laid back than Americans. They also have greater expectations about what the government owes to them as do most Europeans.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
Jimbo--not just Nancy
February 1, 2007 - 14:38 ET by misterbillAs a young man growing up in America, I was in awe of those who were elected to represent us. As each decade has passed that awe has slowly turned to a more realistic view of those who "serve us". First "serve us" is in quotes because most of them are on a power trip and have no intention of serving us. Second, as America has grown more tolerant of different life styles and gotten embroiled in the efforts to have a fair and equal environment (very good goals), common sense has fallen by the wayside. I will save a lot of typing and just say,why the hell should I respect a bloody fool with loose moral values like Pelosi to make judgments about what our country needs to do to survive. She is so over her head that I cannot think of a proper description for her.
I'm curious: what specific &q
February 1, 2007 - 19:40 ET by curiousI'm curious: what specific "loose moral values" has the Speaker shown in her personal life? Has she cheated on her hospitalized spouse, as former Speaker Gingrich did? Or perhaps she covered up a gay colleague's improper advances on underaged pages, as the immediate past Speaker did? Where was your outrage and disgust then?
Well, she was fined $21,000 b
February 1, 2007 - 23:05 ET by Roger the ShrubberWell, she was fined $21,000 back in 2004 for "for improperly accepting donations over federal limits".
And, in 2003, she secured $1,000,000 in federal funds for a friend.
Please do not start one of these "well, YOUR party is more corrupt than MY party" poo-flinging festivals, ok? Only a simpleton would not believe that every single politician in DC has skeletons in their closets.
You have stuck your neck out demanding proof that San Fran Nan has "loose moral values". I hope this answers your question, and that you will now look at Ms. Pelosi in the same light you seem to view most Conservatives.
San Fran Nan
February 2, 2007 - 09:17 ET by JimboRoger – we can add to that list her recent request for around the clock transportation by the US Airforce for her transportation as well as those on her staff, and “others”. The request is at a level never seen before by any Speaker. Asked for justification for the request, she invoked the succession chain. She is second in line after all!! I just find it interesting that the woman beleives the military exists to cart her sorry ass all over the world and not to protect the country's interests abroad.
Jimbo says - "There is a fine line between freedom of speech and treason"
If this keeps up, we're gonna
February 1, 2007 - 22:37 ET by JayTeeIf this keeps up, we're gonna need another Boston Tea party, we already have the Minute men ready and organized.
Al Gore being mentioned in the same sentence as "Nobel" was hard enough to take on this day. Everyone will be saying......
Where were you when AL GORE got the Nobel Prize ?
But back to Pelosi visiting Iraq.........She has no credibility, she doesn't have any of her Children in the Army.
And now, today's Shrub Report
February 1, 2007 - 13:53 ET by Roger the ShrubberAnd now, today's Shrub Report®:
Will the Shrubber trump Newsbusters again? We shall she...
Happy 65th birthday, Terry Jones!!!
Introducing the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner.. ManBearPig! "The man's legacy is shaping up", opines one political "expert", er, Hufftard.
Huge oil spill in Vietnam, but will anybody notice?
Russia's GDP goes from 100% crap to 93% crap! Woohoo!
Let them eat Churros!!
The UN uses its strongest language yet about Global Warming: more likely than not!! Plus three of the 113 countries represented have upgraded their prognosis from "likely" to "very likely"!! We all know what kind of weight a country like Kiribati can throw around the UN, right?
US House passes spending bill. Interesting read about partisanship, consensus, earmarks, cuts, and, as, usual, wasteful spending.
The ole "Allah made me do it" defense…
You won't be able to stone anyone in this Canadian town anymore, eh?
First murder case in 150 years on this island begins…
Today's "Religion of Peace" update…
Hillary Clinton overwhelms Iowa.
Happy GLBT Month, England!
Great as always Roger. I did
February 1, 2007 - 14:06 ET by James2306Great as always Roger. I did notice that everyone who posted at the huffington post had been flagged as Abusive.
Way to go Shrub. Nice of yo
February 1, 2007 - 14:58 ET by RunningBeerWay to go Shrub. Nice of you to acknowledge the most classic Terry Jones too!
Thx RB! I wanted to use somet
February 1, 2007 - 18:18 ET by Roger the ShrubberThx RB! I wanted to use something from "Holy Grail" but didn't want to spend more than a couple minutes searching...
Also, I never even noticed the HuffPo comments being marked as abusive. Fun-ny!!
Never forget: Rochester, Minn
February 1, 2007 - 14:02 ET by AlgerHissNever forget: Rochester, Minnesota is America's first Fem_Leftist City!
Dick Morris sez; hellery c.
February 1, 2007 - 14:32 ET by upcountrywaterDick Morris sez; hellery c. is going to be the next President. The worst President in American history. That would be worse than carter.. wow
Scalia: 'Get over Bush v. Gor
February 1, 2007 - 14:55 ET by mastersofdeceitScalia: 'Get over Bush v. Gore'
From a local paper:What Hap
February 1, 2007 - 14:35 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsFrom a local paper:
What Happened? The awful truth of it.
Tax his land, Tax his bed and Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, and teach him taxes are the rule.
Tax his cow, Tax his goat,
Tax his pants, Tax his coat.
Tax his ties, Tax his shirt,
Tax his work, Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink,
Tax him if he tries to think.
Tax his cigars, Tax his beers,
If he cries, then tax his tears.
Tax his car, Tax his gas,
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till he's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in which he's laid.
Put these words upon his tomb, "Taxes drove me to my doom..."
When he's gone, Do not relax, It's time to apply the Inheritance Tax.
Accounts Receivable
Tax Building Permit
Tax CDL license Tax Cigarette
Tax Corporate Income
Tax Dog License
Tax Federal Income Tax Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Fishing License Tax Food License
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Social Security Tax Sales Tax Recreational Vehicle Tax School Tax State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Comments: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation
was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national
debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to
raise the kids.
What happened?
And I still have to "press 1" for English
This must be a fairy tale.
DSG
Want your elected reps to know what you think? Go to http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/, it's real easy.
Global Warming A Cult.
February 1, 2007 - 15:11 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasWhen the new millennium arrived it brought with it a panic felt ‘round the world, that being of course the Y2K scare of computer and related electronic failure on a catastrophic level, threatening to destabilize and possibly bring apocalyptic chaos in the lives of people everywhere. Needless to say, it didn’t happen. Move forward a few years and another catastrophe of even greater proportions is said to threaten our world and in fact, the direst predictions claim that humanity as we know it has 10 years left at best. We are doomed and the end is near if something isn’t done now.
My interest in one aspect of the debate is sociological. While far more significant are the facts of the arguments made by both sides and in between, I am struck by the sociological profile of the Global Warmists in comparison to characteristics commonly found in cults, both religious and non-religious. Of course even sounding this note will set off a cacophony of protests among the ardent teachers, promoters, and followers of this enthusiastic doctrine and science of global warming. That is fine; protest all you want while the rest consider.
For the sake of clarity, when I refer to global warming, I am clearly and distinctly referring to those who adhere to the belief that the rise in the earth’s average temperature in most recent history (the beginning date is argued from 50-75 years) is the result most significantly of an anthropogenic cause, namely the burning of fossil fuels which has increased the parts per million of CO2 in the atmosphere from 280 parts per million to 360 parts per million (give or take 10 or so on each end per varying arguments). Additionally that the prescriptive action deduced from these “climate model conclusions” is a radical change in the way we live and hyper-drastic reduction in the burning of fossil fuels enhanced, if not enforced, through governmental legislation. With that said and this not being a debate about the scientific aspects of the issue, I will move on to the merits of my hypothesis; is Global Warmingism a cult?
Having had some theological and sociological training, both academically and personally for over 20 years I feel comfortable with at least being able to sense or detect patterns of behavior, methods of indoctrination and other related social rhythms that either fit in part or whole into certain classifications or groups. For a while I really didn’t detect looping themes in the Global Warmists groups because it appeared to be a moderately healthy point of discovery and debate with some tolerance of other considerations. However, that changed when one personality came to the forefront and seemed to provide a starkly pivotal moment in the debate that took the scientific study and question of global warming from the lab into the politics. Of course that personality is none other than former Vice President, Al Gore.
I realize that Al Gore didn’t invent the idea of global warming nor does he pretend to be the preeminent spokesperson on the topic. But seldom, if ever, have I seen issues codified as socially significant and given a great deal of attention apart from the help of a high profile group or person leading the way. And Al Gore admits to this calling, quite candidly. But now we have the issue in the hands of the politicians who in reality are the formers and reformers of the social policy of our day. They are the quasi-philosophers, the default social engineers who manufacture the rules and regulations that are said to represent the beliefs of the reasonable masses. And so here it is, with the a newly found “charismania” for Al Gore to lead the way, I ask once again, is Global Warmingism a cult?
Instead of simply following my instinct without any research I made sure that what I sensed was legitimate. So with the help of Al Gore’s real invention I used the internet to search out characteristics of cults, both religious and non-religious and I was stunned to discover the alarming parallels between Global Warmists and general characteristics of cults. So without further delays allow me to begin the enumeration of comparisons of 10 characteristics I have found, with number 10 being my own contribution to the formula:
1. “The group is focused on a living leader to whom the members seem to display excessively zealous, unquestioning commitment”. From the American Family Foundation. http://www.sspx-cult.com/CultCharacteristics.htm
2. “Questioning, doubt and dissent are discouraged or even punished”. From the American Family Foundation. http://www.sspx-cult.com/CultCharacteristics.htm
3. “Crisis Creation – They employ tactics designed to deepen confusion, fear, guilt or doubt.” From the University of California at Berkeley. http://www.sspx-cult.com/CultCharacteristics.htm
4. “Placing an individual in a position of powerlessness within a high-control authoritarian system”. From Professor Dennis Tourish quoting Singer. http://www.rickross.com/reference/general/general434.html
5. “Endless indoctrination into the ideology of the group.” http://home.earthlink.net/~raamthodol/cults.pdf
6. “Use of apocalyptic imagery”. http://home.earthlink.net/~raamthodol/cults.pdf
7. “Mystical Manipulation. Potential convert is convinced of the higher purpose within the special group”. From Common Cult Characteristics. http://www.orange-papers.org/orange-cultinfo.html
8. "The cult insists that there is no legitimate alternative to membership in the cult". From Common Cult Characteristics. http://www.orange-papers.org/orange-cultinfo.html
9. "B.I.T.E. Behavioral, Informational, Thought and Emotional Control". From Common Cult Characteristics. http://www.orange-papers.org/orange-cultinfo.html
10. A radical change in the way you live will be required. It will be characterized by little change in the lives of those in power with the cult but a marked decrease and often and substantial decrease, in personal wealth and comfort.
After a substantial amount of review and evaluation of cult identifiers I was amazed to see the application to Global Warmists. The 10 I listed does not, of course, comprise all such possible characteristics but certainly demonstrates an alarming profile regarding how Global Warmists operate.
Al Gore, without question is spearheading this effort and is probably the most well-known and visible personality involved in the debate. In fact, as I write it is being reported that Al Gore has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. And it is without a doubt that he has had little to answer for regarding a panel of notable scientists who oppose what his book, The Earth in the Balance: Ecology and the Human Spirit, along with subsequent publications and speeches, claim. There is little scrutiny, if any, that Al Gore, the newly crowned king of this movement has endured. Instead he has been met with applause and acquiescence by willing media.
But moving away from the central personality to what I believe has now become the Global Warming cult are the remaining tags that help people understand when they are encountering a cult. Just recently Delaware’s state climatologist David Legates is living with the threat of having his title removed because of a scientific disagreement which he shares with the likes of outstanding climatologists and scientists in his field such as Dr. Henrik Svensmark. If you question you will punished appears to be quite true.
Does the exclusionist behavior, the doomsday prophecies, the trail of money going to the few who will orchestrate and oversee the rescue of our lives and the radical change that will be required in your life but not those in power, the heavy indoctrination and punishment and belittlement of dissenters and no legitimate alternatives viewed as acceptable, bother you? If it does it is because my friend, you have probably experienced such cult like behavior and organization before and your instinct tells you that you are seeing it again.
But without writing more I would rather solicit the reader’s opinion and discover if any or all of the characteristics and the additional information at the links in my article, support the hypothesis and conclusion that indeed, Global Warmingism is a cult.
P.S. Forgive me if this should have been in the Forum section. : 0
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal. Go Rudy!
By George, I think you've n
February 1, 2007 - 16:01 ET by Uncle JohnBy George, I think you've nailed it.
"It isn't that Liberals are ignorant. It's just that they know so much that isn't so." - Ronald Reagan
Rush Limbaugh nominated for N
February 1, 2007 - 15:30 ET by Jack BauerRush Limbaugh nominated for Nobel Peace Prize...
It's true. He's just mentioned it.
Remember anyone can win. Maybe even YOU!!
If World Terrorist #1 Yassir Arafascist can, anyone can.
And the "peace" t
February 1, 2007 - 15:40 ET by balboaAnd the "peace" that Rush has brought the world is observable...where?
Balboa - Rush brought peac
February 1, 2007 - 15:44 ET by Dee BunkBalboa - Rush brought peace to the same place Jimmy Carter did. Come on balboa - stay current! ; )
the same place that Yaser Ara
February 1, 2007 - 15:48 ET by florida_chadthe same place that Yaser Arafats can be found. the award is a joke.
Wow, talk about more of the d
February 1, 2007 - 17:01 ET by Prester JohnWow, talk about more of the dreaded "unexpected good economic news":
Found! 1 million jobs
Government revisions to payrolls are likely to show job growth has been much stronger than first thought.NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The question of why the economy hasn't added more jobs since the 2001 recession ended may get this answer Friday morning: It probably did.
http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/01/news/economy/jobs_outlook/index.htm?postversion=2007020115
Education
February 1, 2007 - 18:25 ET by iveseenitallI would like to comment again on the state of American education. Aside from seeing the most blatant outrages (teachers and students having "affairs") more often than ever before, our schools appear to be adopting "progresssive" education as the norm. As this continues, the "baby sitting" aspect gets larger. Schools have lost their way in their attempt to be socially liberal and meet the needs of the "inner" child. Teaching as a profession is gone. Teachers are now simply day laborers. All this is just the beginning of how much trouble we are in regarding the future. Education is a very important issue which IMHO is being ignored to our detriment.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
Chrissy Matthews, with fresh
February 1, 2007 - 18:22 ET by Roger the ShrubberChrissy Matthews, with fresh spittle on his lips and chin, is, just asked Al Sharpton if he has a rubby duckie in his bath tub.
Sharpton is waxing nostalgic on the time he was the "token negro" in the 2004 Democrat primary...
I also just saw a commerical
February 1, 2007 - 18:31 ET by Roger the ShrubberI also just saw a commerical from votevets.org (on MSNBC, I think), showing a handful of Iraq War vets, all opposed to the "troop surge".
The highlight? A vet whose left arm ended right below the elbow, saying "on the other hand.... George Bush blah blah blah blah". Sad to see our vets being used like this.