Because Global Warming causes everything

MSNBC, with its patron saint of science, Bill Nye the Science Guy, steps in to remind Buffalo that this is all because of Global Warming.  Bwa Ha Ha Ha!  Remember in the late 90s and early 00s, when winters were mild and summers were scorching?  Ah, that's when MMGW scientists had it easy.

For the record, what do I think?  I think this.  First, the climate changes.  Every time I look out the window and don't see glaciers and woolly mammoths, I'm reminded that the climate changes.

Second, I have no doubt that mankind's humankind's unbridled embrace of industrialization and technology has not always been great for the natural world.  Lesson learned?  Don't hand science/technology/industry a blank check and say 'here, we're sure this time there will be no problems!'  Of course, rethinking our current approach of science and technology to solve all problems might not be imprudent. After all, caring for the environment isn't a bad thing.

Third, I reject the idea that humans (the latest stage of primate evolution) are the only animals who are a festering malignant blight upon the world whose numbers need to be thinned to save the planet.

Fourth, I certainly reject the notion that America is the sole culprit that needs to be beaten down to size, and that the only way to save ourselves is to support socialists and liberals who need to put me in my place as they await their limousines and private jets.

Fifth, I'm curious why we assume warming has to be a bad thing.  It seems that if we played our cards right, it might mean longer growing seasons and larger tracts of land previously barren.  Who knows?  But who knows?

Sixth, I'm always and forever suspect when people pull variations of Archie Bunker's famous "Stifle it!' approach to dialogue, especially since the majority opinion and the Truth don't always go hand in hand.

Finally, the laughable changing and twisting terms and arguments should make any sensible person skeptical.  Not that scientists have to be experts at public communications.  But when they sound more convoluted in their reasoning and arguments than a bad used car salesman, I'm going to be hesitant when it comes to embracing the weeding out of people as the only way of saving the planet because of something we all have to believe because 'shut up or you're an idiot!'.