Is Al Gore a prophet? This was a suggestion made by Harry Smith in yet another one-sided story on CBS about global warming. Smith interviewed former Vice President Al Gore and Richard Branson, the Chairman of Virgin Group to discuss actions they are taking to combat, what they claim, is man-made global warming. During the segment, Smith seemingly urged Al Gore to run for President -- "would you not be better off trying to affect this change from the White House?" -- and CBS displayed its agreement with Gore and Branson’s approach, running the graphic "Saving the Planet" on screen throughout the almost five minute long segment.
Gore and Branson, appearing in the 7:00 half hour of the "Early Show," discussed a reward offer, where they are offering $25 million to a scientist who can figure out a way to extract carbon from the atmosphere. But, Mr. Smith lamented that this idea sounded like the men were giving up on the idea of conservation and reducing emissions:
"But, you know what, when you hear about somebody going up and figuring out some sort of contraption to get the, the, the bad stuff out of the air, it sounds like well, we've given up on the other end. We've reached a tipping point; we might as well be farming the stuff out of the air because nobody's going to stop driving their SUVs."
Branson responded that the political will was lacking in countries, particularly America, to encourage people to use less carbon. This reply caused Smith to cite last week’s report released in Paris. Smith accepted the reports claims as fact, although there are differing opinions on the matter, which conclude that global climate change is a naturally occurring phenomenon. Smith also questioned the intelligence of the American people:
"There was an important conference in Paris just last week. Scientists came up with an idea that, because of global warming, and we feel like it's basically caused by human beings and 90% sure it's because of emissions. Do you think people in the United States understand that?"
After Gore remarked that American public opinion is shifting, Harry Smith turned to Richard Branson and, seemingly attempting to elevate Al Gore to sainthood, inquired:
"You have only known each other about a year or so as I understand it. Is Al Gore a prophet."
Branson expressed his admiration for Gore and asserted that outside the United States "he is perceived as a prophet, spelled in the right way..." Yet, Smith still doubted that Gore was going about spreading his message the right way, and that Gore should, perhaps, run for president:
"Is this the right way to get your message across though? Because the question was asked in the press conference today, would you not be better off trying to affect this change from the White House as opposed to doing it in a sort of 'Johnny Appleseed' way, the way you're doing it now."
Mr. Smith may personally admire Mr. Gore and may personally believe that global warming is man made and an inevitable catastrophe. Yet, as a journalist, Harry Smith is supposed to be objective and not allow his personal views to corrupt his reporting. It is also possible Smith was towing the company line, as CBS has consistently hyped the theory of man made global warming while ignoring conflicting science.
The transcript of the segment follows:
Harry Smith: "Former Vice President Al Gore and Virgin Group Chairman Richard Branson are on their own very high powered, high profile people. So, put them together and you've quite a political PR machine. The two men announced here in London today that they are teaming up to save the planet, offering a $25 million prize to fight global warming. I spoke exclusively with Gore and Branson this morning and asked them why this prize and why now?"
Richard Branson, Virgin Group, Chairman: "Well, there is an awful lot of carbon in the earth's atmosphere already. And there are some people who say we've already got too much; we've already gone beyond the tipping point. But, whether or not that's the case or not, what we want to try to do is get every young mind, every scientist, and everybody to try to see if we can extract that carbon out of it and come up with a way of extracting it out."
Harry Smith: "Is this a gimmick?"
Al Gore, Former Vice President of the United States: "No, I don't think it is. What we're facing is a planetary emergency, and so some things that you would never consider otherwise makes sense to consider. And it shouldn't by seen in any way as a distraction from the hard work that we have to do in improving efficiency of cars, everything that burns carbon based fuel. But in addition to that this is now an idea that should be explored."
Harry Smith: "But, you know what, when you hear about somebody going up and figuring out some sort of contraption to get the, the, the bad stuff out of the air, it sounds like well, we've given up on the other end. We've reached a tipping point; we might as well be farming the stuff out of the air because nobody's going to stop driving their SUVs."
Richard Branson: "It's going to be a problem to get the political will of, you know, some countries, and in particular America, to actually get out there and encourage people to go for smaller cars, to encourage people to, to, you know, to use less carbon. And if you don't get the political well, yes, we're definitely going to need this prize because we will go beyond the tipping point. But, you know, hopefully we'll get the political will as well as hopefully somebody who will win this prize."
Harry Smith: "There was an important conference in Paris just last week. Scientists came up with an idea that, because of global warming, and we feel like it's basically caused by human beings and 90% sure it's because of emissions. Do you think people in the United States understand that?"
Al Gore: "I think we've seen a big shift. We're not there, yet. But we're close to a political tipping point beyond which, I think you really are going to see a sea change in the way people demand that politicians in both parties make this their top priority."
Harry Smith: "You have only known each other about a year or so as I understand it. Is Al Gore a prophet."
Richard Branson: "How do you spell prophet? They -- I think that Al Gore has been -- has almost single handedly brought global warming to the forefront of the world. You know, outside America, he is perceived as a prophet spelled in the right way, and, you know, inside America I think a lot of people who have read well and know that, you know, know that he's right and that something's got to be done."
Harry Smith: "Is this the right way to get your message across though? Because the question was asked in the press conference today, would you not be better off trying to affect this change from the White House as opposed to doing it in a sort of 'Johnny Appleseed' way, the way you're doing it now."
Al Gore: "Well, you know, I worked in the White House for eighth years and tried very hard to solve this crisis and found that in dealing with the Senate and dealing with the Congress, that the one element that was most needed was a sea change in public opinion to empower the politicians in both parties to do the right thing here. And so, I'm involved in a different kind of campaign to try to change enough minds to make it a new reality, so that whoever runs will hear it from the voters and hear it as a demand that they act."
Harry Smith: "So I take it you won't announce your candidacy at the Oscars or on our program."
Al Gore: "Well, I, I--No, I am not announcing anything today other than the fact that I admire Sir Richard Branson's decision to put this prize up. And it's so, it's so refreshing to have an international business leader who I go and say -- look, take a look at this and see what you can do? And he says, okay and then he comes up with these imaginative approaches to really help the world approach this problem. I really like that."
Harry Smith to co-anchor Hannah Storm: "People here [London] are remembering the great story from the 1600s, the prize that was offered to discover how to measure longitude, same kind of prize but that was a long time ago, Hannah."
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Jim Jones was a prophet too.
February 9, 2007 - 11:24 ET by NoMoreClintonsJim Jones was a prophet too.
...come on now, people - isn'
February 9, 2007 - 11:47 ET by TruthMonger...come on now, people - isn't it kinda nice to see the boomers thinking so highly of themselves (yet again) : ) !!!? Self-esteem-orama!!!
I don't think sainthood is out of the question either : ) . . .
I challenge these so-called "peace-activists" to organize JUST ONE MAJOR D.C. PROTEST AGAINST AL QUEDA by the end of 2007...
Slam dunk, N-M-C! Nice one!
February 9, 2007 - 11:54 ET by GalvanicSlam dunk, N-M-C! Nice one! That was the first thing that came to mind when I read the headline.
In our Age of Hyperbole, Anna Nicole Smith is a superstar, and even a buffoon like Al Gore can rise to the level "prophet."
Al Gore Prophet?
February 9, 2007 - 20:53 ET by gailannrNo wonder he could invent the internet and all those other things!
Al Gore Prophet?
February 9, 2007 - 20:54 ET by gailannrNo wonder he could invent the internet and all those other things!
1 John 4 1Beloved, believ
February 10, 2007 - 13:38 ET by Rowane1 John 4
1Beloved,
believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God:
because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
A false prophet...Gun Safety
February 9, 2007 - 11:36 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveA false prophet...
Gun Safety Tip #8: No matter how responsible he seems, never give your gun to a monkey. (www.imao.us)
or a prophet of doom
February 9, 2007 - 12:43 ET by midnight cowboyor a prophet of doom
I am so sick of the walkin' t
February 9, 2007 - 11:41 ET by bigtimerI am so sick of the walkin' talkin' over-bloated Gas Bag.
Global Warming my arse. I am sick of this getting force-fed this junk science with an agenda, let alone getting crammed into all of our childrens heads.
Run Gore Run! ...and take Smith and all his ilk with ya!
Of course he's a (false) pr
February 9, 2007 - 11:42 ET by DyneOf course he's a (false) prophet, Satan raises up false prophets like this all of the time, and the scriptures are full of examples and prophecies of such things happening in the last days.
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone." - Bill Cosby
Did he actually mean "pr
February 9, 2007 - 11:45 ET by Hero SquadDid he actually mean "profit"?
*****
"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
"...spelled in the right
February 9, 2007 - 12:06 ET by bulletproof"...spelled in the right way..."
My thought exactly. Just what every evil empire is searching for...a profit.
Never use your gun to pistol-wip a Liberal. That could mar the finish.
I know a way to extract car
February 9, 2007 - 11:49 ET by dervishI know a way to extract carbon from the atmosphere: it's called photosynthesis, and green plants, most of whom are brighter than Al, do it all the time for free. I just planted some marigold seeds -- where do I sign for my $25 million?
Assuming the prophets don't destroy civilization in the meantime, I can't wait for the natural cool-down cycle to start in 5 or 10 years. I predict a critical world-wide shortage of crow.
Hey, that hit my mind too! I'
February 9, 2007 - 12:09 ET by bulletproofHey, that hit my mind too! I'll concede to your post, but I believe a 60/40 split is in order...;o)
Please please please let ther
February 9, 2007 - 11:49 ET by nicksmith112Please please please let there be more articles about the natural resources these two dudes have pilfered throughout their lives.
Al Gore and his entourage fly around the world to do speaking engagements. Why not save the planet and stay at home and do satellite interviews!!!!!
Gore+Branson= 1,000,000 regular Joes
Gore+Branson= 1,000,000 regul
February 9, 2007 - 12:11 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveGore+Branson= 1,000,000 regular Joes
The only celebrity I know of that actually puts in serious effort to do his part for what these guys preach is Ed Begley Jr. The "Living with Ed" show portrays his life. He drives an electric car, has solar panels on the roof, has a solar stove, grows a lot of his produce, and he was even collecting rainwater in one episode. I think there was even one episode where he declined an in-person speaking opportunity because it would require him making an airline flight to get there, just to give the speach then turn around and fly right back home. His wife is quite hilarious, she's almost the complete opposite. She rolls her eyes when he asks her if she put the newspaper in the recycling bin, she gives him a bad time about it all, and he is good humored about it. From what I've seen of his example, he is a strong advocate for being environmentally friendly, but he hasn't seemed rabidly militant to those that aren't.
Anyway, if Al Gore actually did all that stuff as religiously as Ed Begley Jr. I might consider giving him a thread of respect.
Gun Safety Tip #8: No matter how responsible he seems, never give your gun to a monkey. (www.imao.us)
Gore and Branson, appearing
February 9, 2007 - 11:52 ET by Dave in TexasGore and Branson, appearing in the 7:00 half hour of the "Early Show,"
discussed a reward offer, where they are offering $25 million to a
scientist who can figure out a way to extract carbon from the
atmosphere.
Specifically, Richard Branson is offering a 25 million dollar prize to anyone who can think of a way to remove one billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere a year, for 10 years.
Big whoop! Assuming I'm interpreting the prices correctly, a carbon credit for 1 ton of carbon dioxide is currently selling for about $1.30 (USD). If someone really had a way to remove 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, that would be worth well over a billion dollars on the market. If that isn't an incentive, I'm not sure what Richard Branson is hoping to accomplish with his 25 million dollar carrot.
davetex
February 9, 2007 - 11:55 ET by misterbillGood point---in a free market there will be many who would love to earn that money. I wish I had a scientific background instead of IT.
OK, Dave, I'm into it. Let's develop one really BIG generator.
February 9, 2007 - 11:57 ET by acaiguanaOK, Dave, I'm into it. Let's develop one really BIG generator.
Carbon generator. Then we dampen it. Then we claim credit for all that carbon being generated (but dampened) as a Carbon Credit.
50/50 split (why not the Chinese are doing it)?
ACA
...
Hillary Clinton says: "I want to take those profits."
Hillary Clinton says: "
February 9, 2007 - 17:46 ET by RunningBeerHillary Clinton says: "I want to take those profits."
Is she refering to Al Gore?
You know, Hitler wanted only to take the profits.
February 10, 2007 - 10:32 ET by acaiguanaYou know, Hitler wanted only to take the profits.
He wasn't interested in actually nationalizing the companies. But he did of course nationalize Jewish companies. Um...
He was staunchly anti-communist and therefore was forced to eschew nationalization of all the companies.
But he sure loved the 'profits'.
Back to Gore. How did this twit get to be so important?
These are questions we have to ask.
ACA
...
Hillary Clinton says: "I want to take those profits."
I knew that movie was a launc
February 9, 2007 - 11:53 ET by Lancasters Saved UsI knew that movie was a launching pad for Al Gore for President 08. It also had a lot of product placement for Apple Computers, which coincidentally mr Gore is on the board directors of. The shots of the pensive thinker working on his logo encrusted laptop in the back of a Limo made me queasy....cause I felt like the only one in the audience who could smell a set up. So far the coldest Feb in memory in Southern Ontario. Now Hillary must kill two people before being slayed herself by Rudi.
Al Gore in '08 -- oh please
February 9, 2007 - 11:58 ET by dervishAl Gore in '08 -- oh pleasepleasepleaseplease. Part of the reason GWB won in '04 is that people were STILL pissed about having to listen to Al during the 2000 campaign. Maybe Hillary will let him run as her Veep, though.
Let's not forget that Mr. A
February 9, 2007 - 12:03 ET by DyneLet's not forget that Mr. Al is still throwing his temper tantrum from losing the 2000 election. Didn't it take the Supreme Court to stop the endless number of recounts that all ended up with the same result and would still be going on today without that intervention?
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone." - Bill Cosby
"....It is also possible
February 9, 2007 - 11:59 ET by winston smith"....It is also possible Smith was towing the company line, as CBS has consistently hyped the theory of man made global warming while ignoring conflicting science. "
Well, Al Gore himself said 'the debate is over.' So that means all opposing viewpoints are null and void, right? Does anyone in the MSM dare run afoul of conventional liberal orthodoxy? Al Gore say it is so, and so it must be. Plain and simple. Ignore any competing theories no matter how scientifically convincing or intelligently presented. Ignore all important data that could possibly debunk the popularly held myths. After all, this is the American media and objectivity is optional, right?
$25 million to figure out how
February 9, 2007 - 12:03 ET by mattm$25 million to figure out how to extract carbon from the atmosphere???
Doesn't photosynthesis extract carbon from the atmosphere? If so, the we simply need more photosynthesis going on, right? Which means we need a better environment for plant growth, like a greenhouse...right? Therefore we should encourage global warming so the earth will become like a greenhouse. Simple!
O.K. Al, fork over the $25 Mil!
True and I bet Algore doesn't
February 9, 2007 - 12:15 ET by winston smithTrue and I bet Algore doesn't even know that plants "breathe in" Co2 and "breath out" O2. With animals (and humans), it's just the reverse. Uh oh, maybe it's better Algore stays ignorant of the facts, otherwise he might propose a breathing tax or "exhaling" restrictions on all human populations (along with government sponsered cattle pogroms to stop all that deadly bovine flatulance destroying our environment) . Gotta get that carbon out of the atmosphere
Uh, excuse me, but I believe
February 9, 2007 - 12:24 ET by bulletproofUh, excuse me, but I believe that some more negotiation is in order. I have proof that I recently encouraged the growth of a large variety of some very green weeds in my wife's flowerbox through wanton neglect, and it also seems that Dervish has already had some input here as well. So, once more (accepting the order of things), I propose a 45/35/20 split...as you can plainly see, I am no greedy @3%*#. I will (humbly) accept the mere token of 5 million duckies for my proliferation of carbon dioxide reducing factories.
See now? Everyone should be happy! :o)
I'd settle for $2.5 Million..
February 9, 2007 - 12:48 ET by mattmI'd settle for $2.5 Million...so the rest of you can divide the remaining $22.5 Mil amongst yourselves!!!
Hey, if this were up to me,
February 9, 2007 - 13:28 ET by sarcasmoHey, if this were up to me, capitalist farmers in the USA would have been free years-ago to grow the world's champion plant for photosynthesis, despite its political-incorrectness, without threat from big-government thugs. Just like Canadian & Chinese capitalists can & do right now. I think that entitles me to a share, too...
JMR
What's so politically incorre
February 9, 2007 - 13:39 ET by bulletproofWhat's so politically incorrect about algae?
Nothing, but then, it's not
February 9, 2007 - 13:45 ET by sarcasmoNothing, but then, it's not the world photosynthesis champ...
JMR
Hmmm...I would surmise that
February 9, 2007 - 18:28 ET by bulletproofHmmm...I would surmise that Al Gore has been smoking that stuff, but he's not lazy. However, it might be possible that the entire UN Body is on opium...which, of course would explain the sudden ressurection of the opium market in Afghanistan as well as their propensity for delusional reasoning.
Planetary photosynthesis su
February 10, 2007 - 06:14 ET by sarcasmoPlanetary photosynthesis superiority has nothing to do with what Algore (or W) may have smoked in their youth, it's simply a politically-incorrect fact of how The Creator made things. He multitasked on certain plants & hemp's obviously one of 'em -- whether or not it's always easy in a hyperpolitical environment to shove that particular fact down certain throats. As for the opium market in Afghanistan -- a typical wartime illegal-drug boom I easily-predicted post-9/11 BTW -- it also has nothing to do with what plant works best under actual-capitalism for photosynthesis & therefore biomass-generation. Sadly, politicians decide what farmers can grow under socialism-not-capitalism, which like-it-or-not is what I've described in this case.
JMR
Maybe that's what Bush meant sarc
February 10, 2007 - 06:59 ET by SportPoliticsMaybe that's what Bush meant sarc, when he said switchgrass. lol
I watched a show a while back where the asians used bamboo tied together for the construction crew to build skyscrapers.
off topic: Yesterday watched the GW hearing, and it was testified that the Chinese are opening a NEW coal powerplant every 3 days.
( That sounds incredible, I don't really believe it, but maybe it's so)
A FARMER friend of mine informed me yesterday : Corn being used for biofuels -he says to me " Corn is the lifeblood ".
Well, he's not a satanist, so he explained, cows and pigs feed on it, - corn costs more all meat costs more... and on he went with the terrible fallout to OUR economy.
I see your article mentions hemp can be an animal feed as well.
No, switchgrass is a differ
February 10, 2007 - 07:28 ET by sarcasmoNo, switchgrass is a different species, also fast growing. Under the system where I deserve an "I told you so" share of Branson's prize (capitalism) switchgrass farmers could compete with cannabis farmers and even corn farmers (minus the very-dishonest subsidies nobody else complains about because ADM has a hell of a lot more money to give to crooked politicians than me!) to see who can produce the most ethanol or (probably) methanol most-cheaply for us consumers in what would be a newly-free marketplace. What I hope drugwar-worshippers see (besides the ever-underestimated greatness of The Creator) is why the late Professor Friedman & I consider the drugwar to be 100%-socialist, even as the worshippers attempt to falsely-describe themselves as "capitalist."
JMR
Well good luck with it sarc
February 10, 2007 - 07:41 ET by SportPoliticsWell good luck with it sarc, hope they crank up some people who have credibility and don't make everything the biggest lie and stretch they can muster, like the video thing you posted months back.
There are some very good points, and a solid argument, but the proponents so often make themselves into Alex Jones, I certainly won't support them.
Did they get a quick cheap "high test" yet ? I heard Austrailia had something going, a lick strip or something like that.
Well, let's leave the video f
February 10, 2007 - 10:32 ET by sarcasmoWell, let's leave the video for another debate, LEAP's sure-growing no-matter what your opinion is, or mine. Anyway, as you can imagine, it's tough to explain to hippies who think they're socialists that their argument is capitalist while explaining to prohibitionists who think they're capitalists that their argument is similarly-socialist, but I'll keep plugging along in memory of Dr. Friedman. RIP.
JMR
Well, let's leave the video f
February 10, 2007 - 10:34 ET by sarcasmoWell, let's leave the video for another debate, LEAP's sure-growing no-matter what your opinion is, or mine. Anyway, as you can imagine, it's tough to explain to hippies who think they're probably socialists that their argument is capitalist while explaining to prohibitionists who believe they're capitalists that their argument is similarly-socialist, but I'll keep plugging along in memory of Dr. Friedman. RIP. As for drugtests, I'm not up on recent info, but would it surprise you to learn that there's a revolving door between that business and big-government which started under Jimmy Carter? Probably not...
JMR
The Cult of Global Warmingism
February 9, 2007 - 12:15 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 the 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 reductions in the burning of fossil fuels which is to be 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 because there initially 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 world of 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. Unfortunately it has resulted with 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” pumping life into Al Gore to that he may 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 the internet, I used this mechanism of revelation to search out characteristics of cults, both religious and non-religious and I was stunned to discover the alarming parallels between Global Warmists and the general characteristics of cults. So without further delays allow me to begin my enumeration and comparison of 10 distinctions of cults that are observable in Global Warmists, 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 cult of Global Warming 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 with Global Warmists 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.
And if this isn't enough, Ellen Goodman now says those who deny the Cult of Global Warming's theory if temperature change are equivilent to holocaust deniers, good Lord does it get any more cultic than this...watch and see.
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal. Go Rudy!
Hey Guy. Are you saying that
February 9, 2007 - 12:56 ET by bassndudeHey Guy. Are you saying that those of the Human Induced Global Warming mentality are the type that wind up in Guyana? Living in little huts and gathering nuts and berries? And those of us who dont buy that crap, have our feet planted in reality and live in houses with air and heat? You wouldent be casting doubts on the AlGore (prophet?) type IQ's would you? Were gonna have to fire the MSM if thats the case.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Strange isn't it...
February 9, 2007 - 13:10 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasStrange isn't it...few if any decide that they are going to form a cult...that is usually a club that starts out with rules...a constitution of sorts. But cults, they aren't like that. The demand membership and interestingly the people at the top always dictate the the rest of the members how they are going to live and even more interestingly it is NEVER an INCREASE in personal comfort and leisure but a reduction in personal comfort and a decrease in leisure.
I seriously wish the RIGHT and INDEPENDENTS would begin referring to Global Warmingism as we understand it to be from Al Gore and those following the basic tenets of his book as a CULT. There is no quicker and decisive way to marganizle these nuts and if something isn't done fast you are about to see a lot of legislation and lives affected based on this CULT.
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal. Go Rudy!
Does this mean that Richard B
February 9, 2007 - 12:16 ET by i was just thinkingDoes this mean that Richard Branson will be shutting down his airline? After all, he wouldn't want to line his own pockets at the expense of our children, right?
no, but he invented the inter
February 9, 2007 - 12:29 ET by buddycno, but he invented the internet!
plant food
February 9, 2007 - 12:35 ET by BurgherThese two are complete morons.
lets build a machine to remover the plant food (co2) out of the atmosphere. The obvious follows.
Why must the MSM give these folks a soapbox and a spotlight
oops
February 9, 2007 - 12:37 ET by TrogdorBummer, just farted...there goes my chance at $25 million...
Great post Guy, I'll link to some of those for my cultist friends.
In order for a Prophet to be a True Prophet, 100% of their predictions must come true. So, that's another measure for cult status.
"Repent your sins! The
February 9, 2007 - 12:48 ET by GregA"Repent your sins! The End of the World is at hand!"
- Albert, 4:16
Living Color song
February 9, 2007 - 12:53 ET by Carl KolchakFor those who can remember this rocking song by Living Color here are the lyrics to "Cult of Personality" Notice these particular lyrics towards Gore.
"Neon lights a nobel prize"
"Look into my eyes, what do you see?
Cult of personality
I know your anger, I know your dreams
Ive been everything you want to be
Im the cult of personality
Like mussolini and kennedy
Im the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality
Neon lights, a nobel prize
The mirror speaks, the reflection lies
You dont have to follow me
Only you can set me free
I sell the things you need to be
Im the smiling face on your t.v.
Im the cult of personality
I exploit you still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three
Im the cult of personality
Like joseph stalin and gandi
Im the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality
Neon lights a nobel prize
A leader speaks, that leader dies
You dont have to follow me
Only you can set you free
You gave me fortune
You gave me fame
You me power in your gods name
Im every person you need to be
Im the cult of personality
Look into my eyes, what do you see?
Cult of personality
I know your anger, I know your dreams
Ive been everything you want to be
Im the cult of personality
Like mussolini and kennedy
Im the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality
Neon lights, a nobel prize
The mirror speaks, the reflection lies
You dont have to follow me
Only you can set me free
I sell the things you need to be
Im the smiling face on your t.v.
Im the cult of personality
I exploit you still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three
Im the cult of personality
Like joseph stalin and gandi
Im the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality
Neon lights a nobel prize
A leader speaks, that leader dies
You dont have to follow me
Only you can set you free
You gave me fortune
You gave me fame
You me power in your gods name
Im every person you need to be
Im the cult of personality"
An oxymoron
February 9, 2007 - 19:43 ET by nkviking75How can you base a cult of personality on Al Gore?
Too funyy nkviking, Yes I gue
February 10, 2007 - 00:24 ET by Carl KolchakToo funyy nkviking, Yes I guess Gore doesn't have much of a personality, but then again most stuck up people don't. He's fortunate the left wing MSM pumps him up and tells him he's as great as he thinks he is. Just wait until those concerts and he wins the Nobel Peace Prize. That ego will go sky high.
"Neon lights, a nobel prize" 'Cult of Personality'
My entry in the $25 million
February 9, 2007 - 13:23 ET by marvlMy entry in the $25 million sweepstakes: have the pie hole under Al Gore's nose surgically closed. I'm sure that will reduce CO2 emissions. Come to think of it, do the same thing with the other orifices on that ton of lard.
And speaking of lard, an apropos lil' ditty...
Give me your gas, I’ll give you grain,
I’m the cult of Mr. Albert Gore.
Give me you vote, I’ll make it rain,
I’m the cult of Mr. Albert Gore.
Well, I like ice cream with bacon bits,
Trans-fat burgers and BBQ pits,
Pigs feet with pudding in Crisco oil,
Oh how I love to eat while you toil.
Give me your cars, thanks I’ll keep mine,
I’m the cult of Mr. Albert Gore.
Your sacrifice is needed, don’t you whine.
I’m the cult of Mr. Albert Gore.
I’m the cult of Mr. Albert Gore.
Yeee Haw! Burp!
I’m the cult of Mr. Albert Gore.
I’m the cult of Mr. Albert Gore.
"There was an importan
February 9, 2007 - 14:04 ET by DontFeedTheTrolls"There was an important conference in Paris just last week. Scientists
came up with an idea that, because of global warming, and we feel like
it's basically caused by human beings and 90% sure it's because of
emissions.
Hold on! Time out! For months we have been hearing from the GW alarmists that the debate was over, there was a consensus that we hade 100% manmade GW (just like Grandma used to make) and now they are saying it's 90% sure?!?!?!
Sheesh, why don't I believe these people?
D
Want your elected reps to know what you think? Go to http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/, it's real easy.
Gore's a prophet. A false pro
February 9, 2007 - 16:53 ET by NewsbusterbrownGore's a prophet. A false prophet.
Gore? Hah! This poor man
February 9, 2007 - 18:27 ET by ucGore? Hah! This poor man has a leadership character flow that has him stepping back and not stepping forward when he chance for carrying the ball - baking the best cake - presents itself and then dutifully settles for second string. As his let us throw "dynamite" at the middle east economy "inconvenient truth" noble prize nomination is open for discussion I ponder what I learned at the Newly opened National Museum for the Marine Corps that the Nobel prizes were start by Mr. Nobel from the money he made with his new better explosive patent/design. A johnny come lately, for sure >> just read the fine print in his film.
Gore? Hah! This poor man
February 9, 2007 - 18:28 ET by ucGore? Hah! This poor man has a leadership character flaw that has him stepping back and not stepping forward when he has chance for carrying the ball - baking the best cake - presents itself and then dutifully settles for second string. As his let us throw "dynamite" at the middle east economy "inconvenient truth" noble prize nomination is open for discussion I ponder what I learned at the Newly opened National Museum for the Marine Corps that the Nobel prizes were started by Mr. Nobel from the money he made with his new better explosives patent/design. A "johnny come lately", for sure >> just read the fine print in his film.
"But, Mr. Smith lament
February 9, 2007 - 19:24 ET by Mivvis"But, Mr. Smith lamented that this idea sounded like the men were giving up on the idea of conservation and reducing emissions:"
Translation: giving up on the idea of sticking it to the repubs. and the oil industry and anyone richer than me. Giving up on socialism.
If we could only figure out
February 9, 2007 - 19:49 ET by mytwocentsIf we could only figure out a way to reverse cow farts ....
replace Prophet with Profit
February 9, 2007 - 19:53 ET by UndercoverConservativereplace Prophet with Profit and maybe we have something. Money and power, is what Big Al's after...
tho I gotta wonder, why don't **slims protest over misuse of the term Prophet?:P
"The things we do 'For The Children'"
What the heck has Harry been
February 9, 2007 - 20:57 ET by Clear thinkerWhat the heck has Harry been smoking?
Al Gore is a prophet.... An
February 10, 2007 - 04:59 ET by old croAl Gore is a prophet....
And Father Guido Sarducci is a priest....
Gore and Branson, appearing in the 7:00 half hour of the "Early Show," discussed a reward offer, where they are offering $25 million to a scientist who can figure out a way to extract carbon from the atmosphere. But, Mr. Smith lamented that this idea sounded like the men were giving up on the idea of conservation and reducing emissions:
Oo, oo, oo, me, me, me, ....
Ahem.... just grab a #2 pencil, hold it in the air, then begin to write. Viola! Carbon extracted from the atmosphere!
Please mail my check to:
1515 Iamaloony Way
Itswethere, East Carolina 90210
"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."
-Michael Jordan
Looking at the photos in the
February 10, 2007 - 11:46 ET by Roger the ShrubberLooking at the photos in the main story, those two gents look like they are announcing the reunion of Asia or Uriah Heep, or some old 70's arena-art-rock band like Angel...
Talk about "rode hard and put away wet"....