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Written by Aeon McNulty
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Wednesday, 04 July 2007 |
"The public believes the effects of global warming on
the climate are not as bad as politicians and scientists claim, a poll
has suggested." "Royal Society vice-president Sir David Read said:
'People should not be misled by those that exploit the complexity of
the issue, seeking to distort the science and deny the seriousness of
the potential consequences of climate change. The science very clearly
points towards the need for us all - nations, businesses and
individuals - to do as much as possible, as soon as possible, to avoid
the worst consequences of a changing climate.' "
Translation: "People should not be informed by those that understand
and articulate the complexity of the issue, seeking to counter our
scaremongering. Our propaganda very clearly points towards the need for
massive and unprecedented state intervention in the economy, an
effective end to the political sovereignty of nations, a dramatic
curtailment of individual freedom and larger government subsidies for
further research. Our 'Workers of the World unite!' didn't go over so
well and we're really hoping you'll be more convinced this time around
by a long-term weather forecast."
"The survey suggested that terrorism, graffiti, crime and dog mess were all of more concern than climate change."
Translation: "The survey suggests that the public aren't as gullible as we'd hoped. Curses!"
It's rather amusing to observe that a "consensus" among
scientists and politicians apparently indicates that their opinions are
unassailable facts, yet a consensus opinion among the public that
politically motivated "science" isn't terribly trustworthy is
indicative of the ignorance, myopia and selfishness of the
unenlightened masses.
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