Posted on 02/16/2007 5:33:38 AM PST by Chairman_December_19th_Society
As we settle into the nighttime of despair, fret not, for the Sun will rise again!!
Good morning!!
We, here, will never forget those who died on September 11, 2001, as we seek to protect the Republic from all who will do her harm!!
It's official.
Global warming has decided to shut itself in the closet because it is too cold outside.
While we're at it, let's talk about global warming a bit shall we? We'll call this segment Inconvenient Facts.
Global Warming Assertion Number 1 - The amount of carbon dioxide in the air is increasing and this, in turn, is warming the planet.
Inconvenient Fact 1 - Yes, carbon dioxide levels are increasing. They are up some 40 or so percent above levels many decades ago. With that, it seems someone remembered high school earth science and the greenhouse effect--carbon dioxide in the atmosphere heats the planet by trapping radiant heat, much as glass in a house does. True enough. But one important fact is missing in each and every discussion. The amount of trapping is not linear. Or at least it's not linear at the levels in the atmosphere, which must be measured in parts per billion. If that were true, we'd all be toast as ambient temperatures would be 40 percent higher than a century ago--instead of 290K, it would be running somewhere around 410K--and that is above the boiling point of water (373K). There's also another point left out--at what point does it matter? It is agreed there would be a level that would be a problem, but what is that level? No one seems to be able to tell us--probably because where not there.
Global Warming Assertion 2 - The increase in carbon dioxide, warming the planet, has led to an increase in ocean temperatures.
Inconvenient Fact 2 - Yes, the oceans are warming in a general trend over the last few decades. It isn't due, however, to carbon dioxide from above, there's simply not enough heat energy radiating on the planet to change the temperatures of the ocean that quickly--water is, essentially, a heat sink as it takes a tremendous amount of energy to actually heat it. No, the heat is coming from below. Increased volcanic activity along the mid-Atlantic ridge and in hot spots across the middle of the Pacific are heating the ocean from below (akin to boiling water on the stove). Vents with temperatures of 700K (for the scientifically uninclined, subtract about 270--273.15 actually--from the K value to achieve the C temperature) have been located in these places in increasing numbers the last couple of years. Now, gasses tend not to stay in solution when water heats up, and there is a significant amount of carbon dioxide available in the oceans as dissolved gas. When the water heats, out comes the carbon dioxide into, yep, the atmosphere, increasing the percentage of the gas in that location. So--how much is natural and how much is caused by mankind?
Global Warming Assertion 3 - The increased temperatures are melting the Arctic Ocean ice pack.
Inconvenient Fact 3 - Well, sort of. Along the northern Canadian coastline, yes, the ice is retreating and Arctic Ocean water is present. Scientists, however, have found volcanic activity along the ridge near the coast there (it's an extension of the mid-Atlantic ridge) in increasing levels over the last decade. There's that 700K water again. Of course the ice melts.
Global Warming Assertion 4 - There are less glaciers and the current glaciers are all retreating.
Inconvenient Fact 4 - There are not less glaciers, there are more. Fully 70% of the existing glaciers in the world are growing. The Antarctic ice pack is increasing in thickness, causing more calving of icebergs. See iceagenow.com for more on this.
Global warming Assertion 5 - Global warming is actually responsible for increased snowfall in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
Inconvenient Fact 5 - Well, that's been beat up enough here. Even lake effect snows require cold air, the colder the more snow.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
LET'S ROLL!!!
Sorry for being late today.
In other news, the House will vote today on the dangerous, cowardly Iraq resolution. Harry Reid is talking about a Sat. session for the Senate to debate the House resolution, and Murtha is threatening defunding, outright and clear. So the Left is getting more and more emboldened.
Baghdad security plan begins to bite ABC
Casting the First Stone VDH on Middle East hysteria
Great start on one of my FAVORITE issues! Please don't apologize for being late: blame it on having to shovel "global warming" from your driveway, LOLOLOL!
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The envirowhackos are quietly trying to change "Global Warming" to "Climate Change" so as to pick up both cooling and warming (and itstead of being wrong most of the time....they can be correct most of the time.
I am still working 8 to 5 and going in at 0630 to keep up with my regular job :-) They are going to hire someone before the end of the month - yippee...then, I can go back to my regular volunteer hours.
Woohoo!!
Immense thanks for both starting the thread and especially for giving the FACTS that refute the global warming/climate change hysteria.
Superb links, Molly; thank you so much!
Good Morining, ALL! Bright and sunny here in Music City. 12 degrees outside and I discovered I'm out of coffee! Had to go get some as a matter of priority. Absolutely no snow here, just a few flurries. Stay warm!
Yuppers, that is one awesome dude. His prayer request is for the American people to get a clue and vote Republican.
Hi, kachina. I'm glad you're back with us. Did you see the pictures of my baby boy?
Coffee is not only a MUST for me, but I read an article the other day that maintained...through some study...that WOMEN who drank at least 5 cups of coffee per week (HA!) were less likely to have heart attacks.
WOW! He makes me feel proud to be an American!!!!
Yep! Sure did! Great lookin' little fella. I'm sure you're very proud and rightfully so. I hope Mom is doing well, also. BTW: Have you stopped grinning yet? Also, is this your first?
I forgot to ask, what's his name? He looks like a "Wayne" to me. LOL!
JT is a VERY handsome son and soldier!
We are all Americans by the grace of God. What a blessing!
Mom is doing fine. The x-rays showed no green stick fractures, although the doc is showing the pics to specialists just to be sure. He is my second, but the first and only son. Nope, haven't stopped grinning yet. I enjoyed my kids when they were first born and more and more with each successive year. They seem to have turned out alright, if I do say so myself.
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