The Soapbox

I first ran across the concept back in the '90's when guys with AIDS were paying for their treatment by selling their insurance policies. Of course as the medicines became more effective the policies became less attractive. "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it. In my youth. I have observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer." ~ Benj Franklin

ict558 wrote: "the effect that existed during the LIA also exists today " I should investigate that, if I were you, I believe there are papers that explain it. THis is why you havent understood pretty much everything I have written. The original piece I linked to stated this, and that is the point. That since the same effect was in force back then and affected the whole NH how can the same efect today only effect the UK? Once again, the fact is it isnt only affecting he UK. Its affecting the US too. And here is my point, they cant currently state that NH climate is solar driven because its too much of a divergence from the current position and to do so wold ensure non publication of the paper. "It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville

:laugh: ROFLMAO Nice use of too mant detail's If I look confused It is because I am!!

fat_boy wrote: Yes, aparently the more heat the mlore evaporation you have and the more snowfall you have! If the global temps go high enough, it'll bring the glaciers down out of the arctic and signal the start of the next ice age - we're all gonna die! "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it. In my youth. I have observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer." ~ Benj Franklin modified on Saturday, January 1, 2011 4:50 PM

fat_boy wrote: So thats two news papers that printed his alarmist crap. The 'Torygraph' ("Traditional seasons 'no longer exist'"[^]) on 07-Feb-2008. The 'Rats' ("Spring 'arrives even earlier'"[^]) on 10-Feb-2008. The 'Dirty Digger' ("Brits soak up early Spring"[^]) on 10-Feb-2008. Nothing in the Gruaniad and Dimmer, so the purveyors of alarmist global socialism crap were all 'right wing'. :suss: 2011 - Our best hope is that things will be frightening and dangerous rather than desperate and horrific. Jesse's Café Américain

Sound like an interesting challenge... I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.

:zzz: "It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville

The meter is not falling again :| I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.

If you need someone to toe the line, that's your man. Of course, he could just be stringing everyone along. If that strikes a chord with you, you should pick better stories to post, or at least tune your sense of what's reportable. Don't fret, though, I don't think any muslims were insulted as a result of your link. EDIT ============ We must have some pun haters in the backroom... ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010 ----- You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010 ----- "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997 modified on Thursday, December 30, 2010 5:36 AM

Still got fuck all to say? "It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville

You fail: you can always go off topic provided it still puns so don't get cross with me or I'll leave you hanging around. "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

You deserve a beer for that one! ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

Marcus Kramer wrote: No worries, Oakman... Have a great Christmas. Your original response just confounded me a bit... Cheers. Thanks for your graciousness. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you! "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it. In my youth. I have observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer." ~ Benj Franklin

NT4? Can I pick that please! :) "It is a remarkable fact that despite the worldwide expenditure of perhaps US$50 billion since 1990, and the efforts of tens of thousands of scientists worldwide, no human climate signal has yet been detected that is distinct from natural variation." Bob Carter, Research Professor of Geology, James Cook University, Townsville

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ROFL! I wish you'd finish it "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it. In my youth. I have observed in different countries, that the more public provisions were made for the poor, the less they provided for themselves, and of course became poorer. And, on the contrary, the less was done for them, the more they did for themselves, and became richer." ~ Benj Franklin

:laugh: You are soapbox hero !!! :laugh:

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