I wish that the press and even individuals would stop phrasing it in this misleading way.
That is so misleading. Indirectly this was the primary and ONLY source on which the IPCC political summaries were based.
That is why real scientists resigned participation in the IPCC in significant numbers!
Yes...I think McIntyre was being too kind here. He does usually take the high road when it comes to the science...but I know what you mean. I wish he would treat these people like they deserve to be treated...with ridicule and disdain.