Okay, I understand now. And it sounds both reasonable and honest.
Perhaps I need to modify my approach to AGW proselytes...maybe try a flanking maneuver instead of the usual frontal assault. :-)
Attempting to win them over with the "frontal assault / brute force" of explaining the facts is not going to work (at least in the beginning) if they think you are an enemy / unbeliever / not down for the cause and because they already "know" ("what ain't so") so it's no wonder that it has not gotten us anywhere all this time.
Perhaps I need to modify my approach to AGW proselytes...
:~) Welcome to the club!