Methinks it's not riddles as much as an observation based on past experiences. Like the time you were speaking authoritatively on Constitution, when challenged on the details admitted you really didn't know much about such things.
No harm there, just don't act superior, as you haven't a clue to what everyone else here does know.
"The government is a child that has found their parents credit card, and spends knowing that they never have to reconcile the bill with their own money"-Shannon Churchill
I don't have a clue what any of this has to do with my reply to you. Tell me about this herd effect. All I can find is "herd behavior" and I don't see how it applies at all. Climate science is nothing like a riot, demonstration, strike or black friday.
Last edited by pete311; 04-15-2016 at 09:27 AM.
When some claim something is 'settled' as has the IPCC, and governments-two groups that have the power to control the flow of billions of $$$ to and fro themselves, a few things happen.
Those who dissent, well they don't get published, leading to reinforcement of said 'consensus.' Those that aren't published in academia find themselves without tenure or able to obtain funding.
It's almost like a 'conspiracy,' except those in control would certainly disagree.
There are literally tens of thousands of scientists that acknowledge that there is climate change, but question what degree, if any humans contribute or can do to change the effects. Meanwhile, the 'authorities' that proclaim 'consensus' tax or fine' and subsidize those they often are in bed with.
"The government is a child that has found their parents credit card, and spends knowing that they never have to reconcile the bill with their own money"-Shannon Churchill
"The government is a child that has found their parents credit card, and spends knowing that they never have to reconcile the bill with their own money"-Shannon Churchill
My question to all here is what would it take to convince you?
When you make important and bold claims, you should back them up otherwise it's just your opinion.
Politics mixes in everything. So why do you trust anything? How can you drive in a car when the science behind it and the companies who build and sell them are involved in politics. How can you trust that car?