You thought there was a political divide concerning the war, taxes, and abortion? Well, a newly released National Journal poll of members of Congress indicated just as strong a diametric view of whether anthropogenic global warming is real or not.
Called a “Congressional Insiders Poll,” the study asked 10 Senate Democrats, 48 House Democrats, 10 Senate Republicans, and 45 House Republicans: “Do you think it’s been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the Earth is warming because of man-made problems?”
The results:
- 95 percent of Democrats said “Yes”
- 2 percent of Democrats said “No”
- 84 percent of Republicans said “No”
- 13 percent of Republicans said “Yes”
I guess this means that Republican members of Congress don't watch as much must-see TV as their seemingly more gullible brethren on the opposite side of the aisle.
Also fascinating was how all the attention on this issue, including the release of Al Gore’s schlockumentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” has actually reduced the number of Republicans that believe this junk science.
The last time this poll was performed, 23 percent of Republicans said “Yes.”
For those interested, the following is a list of participants:
Democratic Congressional Insiders Sens. Sherrod Brown, Ben Cardin, Thomas Carper, Christopher Dodd, Edward Kennedy, Frank Lautenberg, Barbara Mikulski, Mark Pryor, Ken Salazar, Jon Tester; Reps. Tom Allen, Robert Andrews, Michael Arcuri, Tammy Baldwin, Melissa Bean, Xavier Becerra, Howard Berman, Marion Berry, Rick Boucher, Michael Capuano, Christopher Carney, James Clyburn, Jim Cooper, Joseph Crowley, Elijah Cummings, Artur Davis, Diana DeGette, Rosa DeLauro, Eliot Engel, Anna Eshoo, Sam Farr, Chaka Fattah, Bob Filner, Kirsten Gillibrand, Alcee Hastings, Mike Honda, Steve Israel, Jim Langevin, John Lewis, Zoe Lofgren, Nita Lowey, Ed Markey, Jim McDermott, Jim McGovern, Jim Moran, David Price, Silvestre Reyes, Jan Schakowsky, Jose Serrano, Adam Smith, John Spratt, Pete Stark, John Tanner, Ellen Tauscher, Bennie Thompson, Chris Van Hollen, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Henry Waxman.
GOP Congressional Insiders Sens. Lamar Alexander, Jim Bunning, John Cornyn, Lindsey Graham, Johnny Isakson, Mel Martinez, Lisa Murkowski, Olympia Snowe, John Sununu, John Thune; Reps. Marsha Blackburn, John Boehner, Kevin Brady, John Campbell, Chris Cannon, Eric Cantor, Michael Castle, Tom Cole, Mike Conaway, Tom Davis, John Doolittle, David Dreier, Phil English, Jeff Flake, Bob Goodlatte, Kay Granger, Doc Hastings, Pete Hoekstra, Bobby Jindal, Peter King, Jack Kingston, Mark Kirk, Ray LaHood, Dan Lungren, Kenny Marchant, Jim McCrery, Patrick McHenry, Cathy McMorris, John Mica, Marilyn Musgrave, Sue Myrick, Mike Pence, Tom Price, Deborah Pryce, Adam Putnam, Dave Reichert, Tom Reynolds, Mike Rogers of Michigan, Paul Ryan, Pete Sessions, John Shadegg, Christopher Shays, Adrian Smith, Zach Wamp, and Joe Wilson.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
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This is proof that the GW deb
February 6, 2007 - 16:15 ET by rbosqueThis is proof that the GW debate is political for the Dems. Why isn't the scientific community the ones pushing this? And if it's scientific, why is there no consensus? This is all a global socialist scheme to "tax" us.
rbo,....and to attempt to cr
February 6, 2007 - 16:27 ET by bigtimerrbo,
....and to attempt to cram international law down our throats...they are going to do it one way or the other, come hell or high water.
People better wake up, there are a lot of reasons the leftists want this accomplished.
The environmentalists power and their fake claims and court jammed cases are one if not the biggest enemy within this country that is destroying us...slowly, chink by chink, state through state.
They own the dem's and some on the right side of the aisle called RINO's.
Trial lawyers tied right in.
Consenus, unfortunately, do
February 6, 2007 - 17:15 ET by NetizenCainConsenus, unfortunately, does not equal 'fact'.
Consensus: The world is Flat.
Fact: The world is Round.
Getting a bunch of scientists and politicians to agree to something does not make it true.
Jacques Chirac said it best "[Kyoto accords are] the first component of an authentic global governance" Global warming is nothing more than a tool for socialism. A lot of Democrates love big brother and have no problem using fear to give their philosophy merit. They've used fear of racism, poverty, and biogtry and now have jumped head first into Global Warming (oops, sorry... 'Climate Change')
Also, has anyone found a link to the new U.N. Climate Report? I know that the summary (written by political hacks and not scientists) is all the media is focusing on, but I can't find the text anywhere. Thanks
Consensus: The universe rev
February 6, 2007 - 17:19 ET by DyneConsensus: The universe revolves around the earth.
Fact: The earth not only revolves around the sun, but the sun revolves around the center of the galaxy.
Unfortunately, if I remember correctly, the actual report won't be written (and available) until May or June.
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone." - Bill Cosby
And I always thought the unve
February 6, 2007 - 17:32 ET by Dan The Man 2And I always thought the unverse revolves around me...sniff...sniff.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
It does Dan... it does...Now
February 6, 2007 - 17:38 ET by bigtimerIt does Dan... it does...
Now wipe those tears and put that smile back on your face!
One has to be taken by the ir
February 6, 2007 - 17:41 ET by PeskyDaneOne has to be taken by the irony here. Today the church is an enlightened, open debating society on matters of science, faith, and philosphy. The bigoted libtards are the ones trying to destroy those who don't line up with their doctrine.
NC...You are exactly right...
February 6, 2007 - 17:22 ET by bigtimerNC...
You are exactly right...
Btw.... I too looked for the text for that, can't find it either, haven't looked today though, nevertheless, it is written by politico's with an agenda, not that the scientists involved do not have one, but there are supposed to be some that had different views, so I heard, this report is not supposed to be out until sometime in April I think?
So basically, all the recen
February 6, 2007 - 17:50 ET by NetizenCainSo basically, all the recent media bru-haha was based solely on a leaked draft copy of an executive summary writen by a political appointee based off of a highly scientific paper in which thousands of scientists each worked on a few select pages within their field of experience and never were given the opportunity to review the works of their fellow scientists? Nice.
The report doesn't some out f
February 6, 2007 - 20:32 ET by danboThe report doesn't some out for a couple of more months. After the politicians change it to suit their needs.
Pieces are finding their way out as here and here. And there are others. But it's all subjecty to change.
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.” H.L. Mencken
Green Priesthood...
February 7, 2007 - 13:14 ET by heldmywActually, I forsee a Green "Priesthood" who will 'guide' and 'ordain' the way all countries, businesses and citizens exist, what they drive (horses, probably), eat, wear, produce and so on.
Of course, only Liberals would have the ability to be in this Priesthood, and pesky things like representation or elections could be eliminated out of hand!
Voila! Global Warming Solved and we're all saved and the Left runs the world!
Can I get a "Kum-By-Yah"?
Either the Dems believe every
February 6, 2007 - 16:33 ET by dscottEither the Dems believe everything they are told, which indicates they have no critical thinking skills or they see it as an excellent issue to demagogue because it's an excuse to raise taxes and grab more power under the guise of saving the public from themselves because we all are told the government knows better. I'm leaning toward the latter, no one is truly that stupid or naive, not even Al Gore.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
dscott...Money, grants, job g
February 6, 2007 - 16:46 ET by bigtimerdscott...
Money, grants, job guarantees, campaign contributions...that simple...for all on the left side of the aisle...some on the other side of the aisle.
They have an agenda..the Unions are in this too to an extent.
World-wide is what the environ's/leftists want...power world-wide...the UN works hand in hand with them, do not know how the new guy is going to be that replaced Kofi yet.
Complete control...of all jobs, all wages, all laws, ect.
Global Warming is a front for them...and it is now reported as if it is a fact.
Not.
Here's another link for our
February 6, 2007 - 16:35 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsHere's another link for our unenlightened friends. Funny how the politicians and journalists say they 'know it all' and the scientists say 'we know a little'.
DSG
Want your elected reps to know what you think? Go to http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/, it's real easy.
Political
February 6, 2007 - 16:49 ET by iveseenitallDid someone say, " I smell politics, mixed with greed, and more than a little lust for power"? Quite a cake they're baking in the globally-warmed oven.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
Politics, with a strong over
February 6, 2007 - 16:55 ET by bassndudePolitics, with a strong over smell of money, with that musky smell of power.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
That oven is one of those Eas
February 6, 2007 - 17:00 ET by Roger the ShrubberThat oven is one of those Easy-Bake ones that got recalled... :p
Brought to you by the same pe
February 6, 2007 - 20:43 ET by danboBrought to you by the same people that gave you Food for Oil.
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.” H.L. Mencken
Proof positive that Republica
February 6, 2007 - 16:45 ET by bassndudeProof positive that Republicans have higher IQ's than that of the Democrats. There was a report out about that last year I think, but this is just icing on the cake. Only someone willing to be led around by the nose belives man is the cause of the earths atmospheric events.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
No surprise whatsoever that t
February 6, 2007 - 17:01 ET by HumanEventsNo surprise whatsoever that the vast majority of DemocRATS buy this hot air. Slight pleasant surprise that as high as 84% of Republicans don't, considering it seeming like George W Bush recently has been "warming" up to the idea.
The key thing will be these Republicans having the courage to vote according to their conviction (although at a rate of 95-84% in this poll, the Dems in Congress being the slight majority would probably have enough votes to pass their big-government measures).
And dscott, I think Algore IS that stupid. He asked that tour guide at Monticello, "Who are these people?" when he saw the busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.. He said a leopard doesn't change its stripes. No, we are talking about a man who is as dumb as they come!
Global Warming is the essence
February 6, 2007 - 17:09 ET by Conservative VoiceGlobal Warming is the essence of liberalism. You have your unnecessary guilt. You have your need for Government to control private property to "solve it". But more than that it is their religion, which is why you can't debate them. You can't prove a faith...and they have their faith in liberalism and using fear to gain power over the people. You can certainly explain scientific facts, but they won't listen to facts that challenges their faith. So it is no surprise that these numbers came up the way they did. There are liberals in both parties, the Democrats just have a larger majority of them. Its funny, today's man looks at how "foolish" ancient man was worshiping idols...and yet when you belong to the Chruch of Liberals, you are doing just that.
You make some excellent poi
February 6, 2007 - 17:24 ET by NetizenCainYou make some excellent points. Guilt is a driving factor behind many liberal movements. We are supposed to feel guilty for living in a country where you can succeed. You are supposed to feel guilty for owning a nice car, going on vacation, eating well, etc.
I work with an Italian gentleman and he fully believes in CC... it's been beaten into his head by his media and government (Italy and EU) to the point that anything that goes against this alarmism is nothing more than propaganda and should be discounted. It's almost an ostritch/head/sand scenario. Trying to discuss CC is like talking faith. There's no point in trying to win.
"“Do you think it’
February 6, 2007 - 17:13 ET by ckc1227"“Do you think it’s been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the Earth is warming because of man-made problems?”"
Well, it is clear that anyone who answers yes to that question is either lying or stupid, because it clearly hasn't been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Liberalism is the philosophy of the stupid.
And that's just it. Libs don'
February 6, 2007 - 17:23 ET by HumanEventsAnd that's just it. Libs don't care about proof, which is why it's so frustrating trying to debate with them. Truth to them is whatever goes along with their agenda.
And, about the same percen
February 6, 2007 - 17:22 ET by kathleenirishAnd, about the same percentage of Democrats believe there's no terrorist threat, either. Remember Kerry and Clinton: "Law enforcement issue" and "Let's engage them in talks.".....comes to mind...
"He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere" -Ali ibn-Abi-Talib, 4th Islamic Caliph
GW hypocrasy with Brian Williams
February 6, 2007 - 20:05 ET by Six String SpiffThis is too good... Anyone else see what NBCnoterrorism started off the "wordl news tonight" on? Why, the FRIGID temps up here in the North and Northeast of course! They reported that officials on the state and FEDERAL level had declared us in a state of emergency!! Of course, they had to interview the "poor furnace technician" (who is RAKING it in!) who was workin round the clock to fix people furnaces. Wait now, wait wait wait... I thought the mantra was WARMING..? Not a PEEP not a friggin PEEP out of these GW activists.. Man made GW.. PUH! My fuel pump froze up last week.. GW come my way!!
Sure, I watch the MSM... Through a pair of crosshairs.
Because of all of the media-d
February 6, 2007 - 22:12 ET by TexasOptimistBecause of all of the media-driven global warming hysteria, President Bush ordered the government to change the settings of its global climate machine. Gotta create some blizzard conditions to trick the American people into disbelieving all the global warming propaganda, ya know.
It IS all a Bush conspiracy, no doubt about it.
Now, pardon me as I adjust my tinfoil hat and refresh myself with a tasty glass of Kool-Aid.
Merry Christmas 2007.
Looking at the 'freeze map' I keep thinking of the Bumber sticke
February 6, 2007 - 20:22 ET by acaiguanaLooking at the 'freeze map' I keep thinking of the Bumber sticker found on the Liberal cars, "Think Globally, Act Locally".
Um...
What was that Onion spoof about the theory of Global Warming being able to explain everything?
ACA
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Hillary Clinton says: "I want to take those profits."
Politics
February 6, 2007 - 21:31 ET by pbthinkerWhich goes to prove that GW being caused by manmade CO2 is not the truth. If it were the truth, the Democrats would trot out the facts. Since it's not, all they can do is play politics with it. Typical of the Liberals.
Boxer has a leading poll to e
February 7, 2007 - 00:53 ET by danboBoxer has a leading poll to establish her position.
http://ga4.org/pacforachange/gw_agenda.html
"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.” H.L. Mencken
I answered #1 on all question
February 7, 2007 - 01:04 ET by bigtimerI answered #1 on all questions with the exception about Govt. vehicles...
LOL!
I also added a little comment about Drilling and being self dependent within our own borders first, worry about the small stuff later.
Wonder if it will matter at all...
Really laughing now!
BT
February 7, 2007 - 01:07 ET by Noel SheppardBT,
We sure have you laughing a lot tonight. Something wonderful go on in your life today you want to share with the rest of us so that we can be as deliriously happy?
Please tell us, because I've been sick in bed since Friday. ns
Noel,I am laughing so hard ag
February 7, 2007 - 01:15 ET by bigtimerNoel,
I am laughing so hard again...not kidding one bit!
The truth be known, I have had just another day kinda thing, good and bad mixed in, all I can say is thank goodness at my age I learned to use the PC, make a little bit of a contribution of making money, getting kicked off of Freeper's site.... and lo and behold to find NB's...that is what makes me smile more than you know.
Friends afar make my day at times.
Unfortunately it can be addictive...anyone that is not getting paid here, should take a break now and then.
Just some advice fellow newbies.
Btw...I seriously hope you didn't suffer much and are getting all better.
Seriously.
BT
February 7, 2007 - 01:24 ET by Noel SheppardBT,
How'd you get kicked off Freep? I thought only libs get banished.
Oh, I picked up a flu. I never get sick. Honestly. When I called my partner Monday morning, I asked him, "How many days have I missed work due to illness since we became partners?" He said, "None." I said, "Well, I think that's about to change."
Well, it's now been two sick days in ten years...in a row! :-) ns
Well Noel it's a long story b
February 7, 2007 - 01:37 ET by bigtimerWell Noel it's a long story but to cut to the chase there was a gal ther named OhioWFan that did not like me.
I was new...she didn't like my objection to President Bush's speech in NO, I was disappointed he bent to the black votes and the Karl Rove plan, mind you I didn't say any of the Karl Rove plan, nor the black votes...and I still got kicked off, guess she was tight with the big-wigs there, some did not think I was a troll, some did, I was voted off! (On top of all this, I did not know what the word troll meant, I had to learn it here from RJ, bass, Ct, acumen and others who helped me learn some of the ropes, heck, I am still learning!) I got along fine with most, she just had an agenda I guess, because I dare criticize the President a little.
Really hurt my feelings...you couldn't get anyone more conservative than me in most aspects...their loss...my gain.
LMAO!
BT
February 7, 2007 - 01:41 ET by Noel SheppardToo funny.
Get well Noel...Night to any
February 7, 2007 - 02:02 ET by bigtimerGet well Noel...
Night to any others here...or good morning depending on where you are strategery placed...(lol)..have sweet dreams all, better than nightmares.
I told her to build more refi
February 7, 2007 - 01:31 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveI told her to build more refineries and more nuclear power plants everywhere.
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