Sophisticated Skeptic

I'm guessing that discussing facts about global warming entitles us to a Troll tag. At the same time, it is a bit early to go gung ho on the warming. If things continue looking dire the next several months... then I could see it becoming more of a so-called troll-fest around here. (possibly) Seems like a lot are still hanging on the sidelines and unsure.

waiting for ORH_wxman to chime in, on the cooling aspect of things..

Good point, but what caused it. Right wing media swung on it the hardest...making it seem like climate change was a joke, and anybody who believes in it is nuts. Will be interesting in the years ahead to see how they change their attitudes on it being such a "joke". Just having the arctic melt more ice every year = guarantees more moisture and extreme flooding episodes worldwide...along with warmer oceans to assist ? foggettabouddit. And I didn't even mention the countless of other variables being discussed here by others. Co2 through the roof being 1. This could be the most interesting thread in history. Such fierce debates, while everybody's 'mostly' civil about it. I enjoy even the conversations that I don't agree with.

notice how I didn't use the "t" word. Our media likes to focus on these incidents as 1 or 2 bad groups out there. When a lot of times it's more about the needs of the community. There's probably a lot of communities in Iraq that assist and make things easier for ISIS to take over their towns...knowing they'll get more aid from them...then their own government. Just look at how easy it was for ISIS to take all our military equipment over..that was stationed there...it basically had no protection (and no money to protect) from the Iraqi government. As long as global economies continue to suffer, more of these types of rogue groups will probably continue to grow and flourish. (and many of them, not even "T" groups....even though our Gov might still decide to label them as such) One of the rare instances where loose gun laws are good for the country....groups would think twice before doing silly crap like that here in the u.s. Where many homeowners have guns...where as almost none do in strict gun law countries...and are ez pickins for these 'rogue' groups. back to topic...climate - http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CALIFORNIA_STORM?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2015-05-15-16-12-17 "Rare spring storm sweeps into southern California, Arizona" ] global warming already here? more convincing if they get rains in the summer. The Cali mountains could get some nice amounts the next week or so.

I think it'll be at-least part of it. technology (taking jobs) / climate change / pollution / overcrowding (population) / diseases / worldwide crisis's of different sorts will have a bigger hand. Bad economies across the globe (currently) are another reason why governments in other countries don't have enough money to protect their own people....and how 'rogue' groups pop-up and control parts of a country with their own weapons and money. When the public is desperate for food / water / money...they go where it's at. as for people panicking over technology taking all our jobs... there will always be jobs that require human involvement / interaction. Currently software creation / mobile app development are good areas to get into.

Republicans slander things everyday to favor their agenda's. Their saying the reason they cut amtrack funding (a day after that fatal accident) was to implement another tax deduction for the rich. Believing in global warming, is bad for the rich. thus, the reason why most Republicans don't believe in it. Not that I favor mixing politics in with global warming...it's just the truth.

^ there are too many variables in climate change to jump from 1 image to the next. you guys can 'slander' your reasonings with an image or 2 that favor the 'factual' data to be on your side....and so can we. But as time goes by, the evidence is becoming overwhelming. Yet, you continue holding on to the smallest bit of hope that everythings normal.. (when it's not even close) I'm just wondering at what point will u guys give in.

he's fine....just needs a break. chill..

You guys complain about the same stuff over and over again.. Why not just sit back and appreciate the opinions of others? That's what forums are for...to discuss / have different opinions on things. It's people like him that think outside the box, with factual material (not always, but most of the time) that make things worthwhile reading here. Who cares if he goes into left field at times...even if it does seem far-fetched , he at-least brings up points that could be looked into. Typical Republican-like behaviour here...the ones against him. Where people extremely over-exaggerate the smallest of matters. I feel like i'm watching Megyn Kelly on FoxNews... where she'll have some news piece to start her show off with. With that look in her eye like it's the end of the world....all while talking about Hillary Clinton's funding issues. (or some other comical news piece...that would of been laughed at if it were mentioned as 'Breaking News' 10 years ago)

i'm trying to cool him down...not sure if it's workin though. EDIT : just noticed I have 999 posts. should I keep it like this....and never post again ?

I hear ya, but it's also why i take a break from here occasionally. too much bickering , and not enough listening. It's like everybody's an expert on everything these days. They 'google' stuff and all of a sudden think their a rocket scientist.

danggggg....bruh

noice

Interested where you found those excerpts... ? The 68, 119 stuff. All legitimate stuff, even though it's in our human nature to block out the negative, and mostly concentrate on the 'happy' positive. Being blind to the obvious (like so many people are) is almost just as bad though.

why is he a troll, just for posting straight up facts ? I thought his article was pretty insightful . And it's nice to see people micro-blogging about weather in their area. "ohh boy, he's for Climate Change....lets troll him to oblivion" basically the mindset of the deny'ers here. btw, it hit 70 here today.

a little strange how so many of these anomalies are so close to land. I'd be interested to see if these warm currents (west)can provide a rare / favorable pattern for rain temporarily out there...or at-least until summer kicks in,

good point. why they waited so long ? baffling.

^ rumor has it, they only have a year of water left. and no backup plan? ohhh boy. ... as the dry season approaches.

Just wanted to say, it's nice reading everybody's input here, even if we disagree. usually these sections aren't too civil, but this one strangely respects both sides. (for the most part) these next few years should be pivotal in determining 'whats going really on'...climate change wise.

Fiber = very important as well...to soak up all the extra oils in our bodies. (good and bad oils) Some people find it a nuissance, as it typically results in more bowel movements...but your doing A LOT good for your body in general. Including lowering cholesterol amounts. Nowadays fiber is more flexible and pleasant to consume compared to the old days, where there weren't as many options. Like psyllium husk...which many were allergic to. Now they come in candy form...like those gummi things. other options : Nutrigrain bars Chewable Fiber Choice supplements (Inulin) or if caplets are your thing : Methylcellulose or Calcium Polycarbophil Or just getting it directly from healthy meals. And look at that, I didn't even bring up the topic of Glutens. (taking the dr. phil hat off for the day)

Sugar is the main culprit for heart attacks. And a bigger trigger than high cholesterol itself. Sugar = inflammation. Sugar = cancer. I've been living fine for the last 15+ years with very high chloresterol....and have never taken lipids for it Lipid drugs weaken your body (muscles) over time...and can even make you more prone to heart attacks. My weight has also been in the normal range all these years. If you have high cholesterol and eat a fatty hamburger, your body stops producing cholesterol for an extended period of time..the body adjusts to compensate , depending on what your current cholesterol levels are. Moderate exercise = the best medicine.

wow...u interpreted that as that? I saw open minded insight into both sides....with a slight leaning towards denying.

GlobalWarmer , being a proud American doesn't take anything away from the facts of how much damage were doing to our climate....atleast in my opinion. Were right up there with China....as one of the biggest offenders . yeah, he kind of throws every option out there. I can never tell which way he's leaning, but was surprised he invested so much towards global cooling being imminent. (with so many current indicators....*yours included* pointing opposite) His main points were valid though...how nobody really knows what's going on, and which direction were heading...corruption and lobbying from all directions , etc.

Ben did a nice 20 minute climate change update this morning. EDIT: to my surprise, his piece is mostly about how were due for an extended cooling period. thought he'd be more realistic about what's currently going on. Regardless, still an interesting clip.