Lord Monckton calls out Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd | CLIMATEGATE

The Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, shortly before Copenhagen, gave a speech (Part I video above, Part II here) where he said the “Denialists”, “Climate Change Deniers”, and “Skeptics” were entirely funded by special interests, and are now so dangerous that they’re putting our the planet, and our kids’ future in jeopardy. Rudd has a particular dislike for Lord Christopher Monckton. In fact, he derided Monckton six times by name in that speech.

Skeptic's Corner: whether you believe or not statism rules...

That should be the title of this very objective article from EETS. Belief being the new scientific principle which drives much of the science, economic and political considerations rather than facts and reality. Note the many instances in the article where governments intrusion into the market system is the driving force rather than true market forces. A belief in global warming is driving demand but not by consumers or the free functioning of markets but rather through the intervention of governments forcing their will upon an ever increasing skeptical public.

Global warming is a driver, whether you believe or not

‘We Don’t Need It’ - Laugh Lines Blog - NYTimes.com

Monologue | Monday night on “The Late Show With David Letterman” on CBS: The global warming conference has been canceled. Right. We don’t need it. You see, because it’s so damn cold.

The Daily Bayonet » Mercury Dumping

Energy companies in the UK have effectively dumped almost a metric tonne of toxic mercury into the nation’s homes.

In an effort to meet their obligations under the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target scheme, power firms discovered the cheapest way to game the system and make their targets was to send every household 2 compact fluorescent lamps, whether they were needed or not.

DAVID BROOKS - The Tea Party Teens - NYTimes.com

The public is not only shifting from left to right. Every single idea associated with the educated class has grown more unpopular over the past year.

The educated class believes in global warming, so public skepticism about global warming is on the rise.

Traverse City Record-Eagle - Article: Forum: Climate change bill should be fair

As a Senate committee was considering climate change legislation, Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow stood with 12 other Democratic senators to demand fair treatment for Michigan under any potential cap-and-trade law.

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others, Levin, Stabenow and their senate colleagues recognize that addressing climate change will increase electric bills for many American consumers because there is no method of reducing carbon dioxide for free.

Flashback | Henry Payne's Sketchbook

"Climate change is very real," [Debbie Stabenow] confessed as she embraced cap and trade's massive tax increase on Michigan industry - at the same time claiming, against all the evidence, that it would not lead to an increase in manufacturing costs or energy prices. "Global warming creates volatility. I feel it when I'm flying. The storms are more volatile. We are paying the price in more hurricanes and tornadoes."

And there are sea monsters in Lake Michigan. I can feel them when I'm boating.