(08-18-2023, 09:53 AM)mikesez Wrote:

(08-18-2023, 09:47 AM)Sneakers Wrote: I don't get "all smug" about what I learned in high school, I'm happy when I can just remember half of it.  I simply pointed out that drawing a conclusion based on a single outlier statistic is generally considered unreliable in scientific research.

I don't know FSG's position on the global warming theory, but I don't see where he expressed an opinion either way.  You made a statement that was demonstrably false, "The hottest ever.", and he presented research proving otherwise.  If you want to assert an opinion that data recorded over the last fifty years is far more relevant than that dating back millions of years, fine, that's a viable argument.  Phrase it concisely, with factually accurate supporting research.  

You frequently leap to conclusions as to the opinions of those who disagree with anything you say, without recognizing the disagreement stems from the lack of substance in your own statements, ("But I know I'm making thoughtful comments.").  Please refer to the underlined text above as an example.  If you can provide a post where I have opined climate change to be either fact or fiction, I will immediately proclaim you to be the greatest poster ever in the history of this message board.  Until then, I, like FSG, will remain an ever-vigilant guardian of the truth.  Now, if you will excuse me, I'm suddenly craving a bag of peanuts.

You is plural in the underlined sentence.  Sneakers and FSG.
You, singular, sneakers only, won't believe something that happened for a day or week or month.
You, singular, FSG only, won't believe anything that goes back less than a million years.
You plural, the combined effects, simply won't believe any evidence.
I appreciate you saying I made a viable argument.
But don't tell me that.  Tell FSG. That way you won't end up lumped in with him next time.

Lol, you got me all wrong man. I don't discount climate change, it's real and always been real. What I discount is the alarmism inherent in the modern climate movement. People say extreme things (like it's never been hotter) that are easily disproven and then wonder why people don't take them seriously. Or they make predictions (neh prophecies) about the end of all life as we know it if we don't give them all our money while they continue to live the high life crusading to save the world. And why we should keep listening to the Profits when they've been wrong on just about every prediction since the 1960s is something I don't understand. You're not dumb but man have they hooked you.

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