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Judiy | 3:17 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Don't forget that Gore is pictured with a man from China when he received
money for some of our top secrets - IN THE WHITE HOUSE ! Believe him if you
want.
Anonymous | 4:35 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
I think global warming is just a distraction from more serious issues. I think
there are plenty of scientists such as Richard Lindzen who are skeptical about
how serious global warming really is. I think Al Gore and others are using this
issue as political propaganda to make America look horrible and give Federal
government even more control over us. I think this issue is a distraction from
greater issues like illegal immigration, national security, terrorists and the
fact that our government is selling our sovereignty and freedom to the highest
bidder. "Global Warming"is used to villainize the U.S. Climates change
and they always have. Lets focus on real issues instead of wasting time and
money on theories based on biased science. Yes the environment is important and
we should take care of it, but Al Gore is an alarmist. There is enough science
that suggests this is not a serious issue. This science is based on science, not
political debate.
Amazed & Amused | 5:44 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
You said it right -- global warming is a theory, and we would all do well to
remember that. How many other theories do so many get so worked up about with so
little conclusive data?
The truth about global warming, whatever it may really be, isn't going to be determined by polls, by the opinions of authority figures, by supposed experts, by jubilant activists or anyone else. The truth is the truth, even if it is only about one degree change in many years. Amazing hype.
The truth about global warming, whatever it may really be, isn't going to be determined by polls, by the opinions of authority figures, by supposed experts, by jubilant activists or anyone else. The truth is the truth, even if it is only about one degree change in many years. Amazing hype.
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L.B. | 7:05 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
I am shocked that this story was written without a comment from Orrin Hatch.
Where is the balance? The Senator and his "scientific" panel of one
(who cares if the expert is a novelist) surely have a rebuttal to this thinly
veiled attempt by liberal Scandinavians to influence America politics. The
Supreme Court might need to step in again to award the prize to the real winner!
Rick DeSilva | 7:04 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
The only thing this proves is that the award is political and not scientific.
Sorry | 7:51 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
I still have no respect for the father of the internet. Humans causing global
warming is just as credible as the approaching ice age, ozone layer, acid rain,
and other scare tactics for personal gain or political agendas. If Al Gore is so
serious why isn't that reflective in his personal life?
I changed my lifestyle for the ozone layer etc. I'm not willing to be manipulated again.
I changed my lifestyle for the ozone layer etc. I'm not willing to be manipulated again.
James | 7:58 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
84% of Utahns think man is causing global warming? This is what the average
voter gets when they think research boils down to reading the Deseret News.
We are now seeing the harm of the Dnews hiring a Neoconservative in Joe Cannon.
We are now seeing the harm of the Dnews hiring a Neoconservative in Joe Cannon.
Tim | 8:31 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Wow. Some of our local politicians are definitely a bit out of touch.
Comparing Gore to Pee-Wee? And they're too daft to realize that the
biggest reason to protect the environment (and prevent global warming) has to do
with quality of life--for humans. As Tolkien said in Lord of the
Rings..."the wise speak only of what they know." I have a feeling
these guys haven't studied global warming very much, and they certainly
don't understand the science that backs it up.
Sam Hofer | 8:58 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Now all we hear is 'the big question'...will he run? I almost
don't think so.
If he did, he'd be accused right away of being a one issue candidate, which isn't a bad thing considering we have a zero issue president right now. And, being eloquent, knowledgeable and passionate about an issue as complex as climate change suggests the ability to deal with other complex issues, not a bad thing.
In any case, I'd almost rather see Al stay focused where he is, because the next presidency, no matter whom becomes the occupant, is going to be a career consuming mess trying to get out of Iraq, and stay out of Iran.
If he did, he'd be accused right away of being a one issue candidate, which isn't a bad thing considering we have a zero issue president right now. And, being eloquent, knowledgeable and passionate about an issue as complex as climate change suggests the ability to deal with other complex issues, not a bad thing.
In any case, I'd almost rather see Al stay focused where he is, because the next presidency, no matter whom becomes the occupant, is going to be a career consuming mess trying to get out of Iraq, and stay out of Iran.
Russ Oakeson | 9:04 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
I am amazed that a man like Mr Gore can draw so much attention to himself on
his belief that our planet is heading for disaster .I believe that there are
much worse things that will harm us. All one must do and hear of the killings,
drugs ,poverty in our nation and state. Look around you and tell me that a far
greater power than ours has not changed the earth or its climate before Al or
any of the rest of us or our generatios before us were on this earth. What
covered the dinosaur and fossil fuel{dead plant life} drained Lake Bonniville?
,yes Salt Lake You live on an ancient lake bed and we put in our trust on a man
and mans science is what will bring doom upon us.True we can pollute our
enviroment and that is wrong,but to put our trust in a showman ,and the passion
he preaches is wrong. Science is not fact, it is science. The earth will change
that is a fact! Let us trust if we so believe in that being that created this
earth and us,and take care of what really is important.
Anonymous | 9:20 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
I can defile the earth god created and not defile god through my defilement of
god's creations? It's not the quality of life of those you minister
to; they are blessed that you are there worried about meeting your quota.
Nick | 9:41 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Once again, Utah's Republican legislators prove to be Utah's greatest
source of embarrassment.
John | 9:53 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
The Noble Peace Prize has no credibility.
Neither Margret Thatcher or Ronald Reagan were EVER even considered for one, but Jimmy Carter and Yasser Arafat were so rewarded for being left wing nut jobs, bent on destroying the sovereignty United States.
Its as bogus an award as the Oscars, and its only given to flaming liberals who stand for world government and control of its people. Big deal.
Quit trying to make it appear that even ONE Utahn has changed their position on warming because of it. Just report the news, and cease trying to create it.
Neither Margret Thatcher or Ronald Reagan were EVER even considered for one, but Jimmy Carter and Yasser Arafat were so rewarded for being left wing nut jobs, bent on destroying the sovereignty United States.
Its as bogus an award as the Oscars, and its only given to flaming liberals who stand for world government and control of its people. Big deal.
Quit trying to make it appear that even ONE Utahn has changed their position on warming because of it. Just report the news, and cease trying to create it.
samhill | 9:52 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
What a hoot!!
People are now more convinced of the reality of "global warming" and its cause because Al Gore wins Oscar, Emmy and Nobel prizes. If there was any reason to be skeptical of the basis for the "consensus" of belief on this topic, surely this is one.
Hilarious!!!
People are now more convinced of the reality of "global warming" and its cause because Al Gore wins Oscar, Emmy and Nobel prizes. If there was any reason to be skeptical of the basis for the "consensus" of belief on this topic, surely this is one.
Hilarious!!!
Myles | 9:56 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Having Mike Noel on a committee involving natural rseources and the environment
is an embarassment, to say the least.
Anonymous | 10:02 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Another article that is politicaly lopsided. Al is a socialist liberal elite. He
distaians the common folk. The lifestyle he avocates for the common man is not
for him or the other liberal elites.
My Kia gets 37 mpg which is doing more that Als electric bill at home or the private jet to haul himself.
My Kia gets 37 mpg which is doing more that Als electric bill at home or the private jet to haul himself.
California Hancart | 10:28 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Please! Take me out and while I puke. If Gore ever told the truth I would be
knighted. I almost gave up buying Apple computers because it aids this
prevaricator of truth. Does he still claim that he created the internet? Gore
nor anyone has evidence of man's ability to affect the globe we live on.
Take a trip in space, which Gore seems to do often, and view the immencity of
the universe . He seems to trivialize truth presupposising man's ability to
affect this vast system. He is hosted insuiceance when his draculen voice utters
concepts of doom lobbied by the clowns in "wholly wood" (as in block
heads) such as Tom Cruise.
We saw a possible affects when Mount St Helens blew her top. And then when the oil fields of Kuwait were lit, the world was awakened. And one cannot forget the impressive mushroom of the Pacific with the first atom bomb. BUT, all the dirt in smog and the inversion layers around the world do not melt ice in Greenland!
Does the sun warmining the pavements of the world melt snow in mountains? Do cars exhaust penetrate the oxone? Even the secret service discredit him!
We saw a possible affects when Mount St Helens blew her top. And then when the oil fields of Kuwait were lit, the world was awakened. And one cannot forget the impressive mushroom of the Pacific with the first atom bomb. BUT, all the dirt in smog and the inversion layers around the world do not melt ice in Greenland!
Does the sun warmining the pavements of the world melt snow in mountains? Do cars exhaust penetrate the oxone? Even the secret service discredit him!
mike | 10:45 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
It's official: That award belongs in Cracker Jack boxes. Al Gore? Mr. Do
as I say, not as I do? There is no credibility left at this point. God help us
all.
Greg66666 | 11:44 a.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Just one name: Bjorn Lomberg. He and his book "Cool It" say you can
believe in a version of global warming yet not be derailed into alarmist
thinking. He states that it is an issue but about No. 10 in importance of the
current issues facing the planet. To be less divisive and a little more
scientifically accurate, call it what it really should always be called,
"climate change", which is what the earth has always undergone over
the millennia in even greater temperature upswings and downswings without
"homo technologica" present.
Ted | 2:45 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007
If Jesus Himself warned Utahns that global warming is a real phenomenon....lots
of these same closed minds would call JC a "liberal" and insist the
science of which they know almost nothing was skewed.
Perhaps Al Gore is one of the "three Nephites?" One down and two to go!
Perhaps Al Gore is one of the "three Nephites?" One down and two to go!
Vamos | 5:48 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007
All these ignorant Utahns expressing their trite opinions rejecting global
warming is a stark contrast to the overwhelming consensus of many skilled
scientists (excluding the very few shill scientists on oil company pay rolls)
that have studied global warming for years and documented very clearly increases
in ozone, vanishing glaciers and polar ice, radically changing climates, rising
sea levels, and increasing average temperature for the world. But these Utahns
listen to Rush Limbaugh, so they must be the ultimate the ultimate experts! If
they only knew what dullards they come across as. Get a clue! The bulk of these
Utahns must be the most ignorant people on the planet.
David Aguirre | 9:08 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007
The printed comments disparaging the theories and accomplishment of Al Gore do
not surprise me. They do, however, remind me of the "brilliant men of
science" who doubted the adverse effect that smoking has on our lungs and
health in general. To my fellow Utahns, turn Hannity and Limbaugh down, so you
mind can think for itself without "fluffy" distractions. Who knows,
you may like to actually think for yourself. Al Gore may well have done more for
the good of mankind, tha his one time rival has done while serving in the
Presidency. It makes you wonder. Call me a Liberal. . . .I like it!
James | 9:15 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Ted and Vamos, please. Don't go over board, which is the biggest problem
with extreme environmentalism.
First, most people that think Gore and company are pushing a hoax, think changing energy sources, etc are great. Technology, new development, stopping oil wars, etc. We just don't buy the sky is falling junk that is pushed.
I always hear of the scientists and the "overwhelming" evidence, etc. Then I find numerous letters signed by literally several thousand scientists rejected global warming. I can cite letters, institutions, names, etc.
Should I ignore a petition signed by 17,000 related scientists basically rejecting Gore's Oscar and Nobel prize in chicken little theatrics?
You two choose to ignore so many experts, I do not. In any case, the extremism that is pushed more than anything, scares the crud out of so many.
First, most people that think Gore and company are pushing a hoax, think changing energy sources, etc are great. Technology, new development, stopping oil wars, etc. We just don't buy the sky is falling junk that is pushed.
I always hear of the scientists and the "overwhelming" evidence, etc. Then I find numerous letters signed by literally several thousand scientists rejected global warming. I can cite letters, institutions, names, etc.
Should I ignore a petition signed by 17,000 related scientists basically rejecting Gore's Oscar and Nobel prize in chicken little theatrics?
You two choose to ignore so many experts, I do not. In any case, the extremism that is pushed more than anything, scares the crud out of so many.
Sam | 9:37 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007
Holy cow, you people really think that global warming is a myth? Just a theory?
Like evolution, right? I love it when I tell people I'm from Utah and they
look at me like I'm from the moon. Thanks for making that possible!
apollo | 10:00 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007
James.
What are those sources, institutions etc that you have on hand? I am interested in looking them over.
What are those sources, institutions etc that you have on hand? I am interested in looking them over.
FYI | 11:18 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007
I don't hear much about the other side of this issue so I typed in
"Global Warming Lie" into Google and clicked on the first link. I
don't know anything about APC or who they are but regardless I found the
logic convincing and it at least gave me another view to consider.
Here are the first couple of paragraphs:
"There is no global warming. Period.
You can't find a real scientist anywhere in the world who can look you in the eye and, without hesitation, without clarification, without saying, kinda, mighta, sorta, if, and or but...say "yes, global warming is with us."
There is no evidence whatsoever to support such claims. Anyone who tells you that scientific research shows warming trends - be they teachers, news casters, Congressmen, Senators, Vice Presidents or Presidents - is wrong. There is no global warming.
Scientific research through U.S. Government satellite and balloon measurements shows that the temperature is actually cooling - very slightly - .037 degrees Celsius.......
Here are the first couple of paragraphs:
"There is no global warming. Period.
You can't find a real scientist anywhere in the world who can look you in the eye and, without hesitation, without clarification, without saying, kinda, mighta, sorta, if, and or but...say "yes, global warming is with us."
There is no evidence whatsoever to support such claims. Anyone who tells you that scientific research shows warming trends - be they teachers, news casters, Congressmen, Senators, Vice Presidents or Presidents - is wrong. There is no global warming.
Scientific research through U.S. Government satellite and balloon measurements shows that the temperature is actually cooling - very slightly - .037 degrees Celsius.......
Vamos | 11:21 p.m. Oct. 13, 2007
James:
Sounds like another "collition of the willing," those who are bought or bribed endup on the list. I am very familiar with the tricks these right-wing nuts use to dupe about 30% of the populuation ignorant enough to fall for it. It looks like you were fooled again. Rather than a phoney list compiled to push an agenda, why do you not look at the much larger consensus of scientist actually reasearching global warming than these shills who only write articles for the oil companies? You are really ignorant to be so duped, when the whole rest of the world has figured out what is going on by now. Get a clue.
Sounds like another "collition of the willing," those who are bought or bribed endup on the list. I am very familiar with the tricks these right-wing nuts use to dupe about 30% of the populuation ignorant enough to fall for it. It looks like you were fooled again. Rather than a phoney list compiled to push an agenda, why do you not look at the much larger consensus of scientist actually reasearching global warming than these shills who only write articles for the oil companies? You are really ignorant to be so duped, when the whole rest of the world has figured out what is going on by now. Get a clue.
jumpin | 5:34 p.m. Oct. 16, 2007
So Huntsman is another nut job, right? Embracing global warming just to get
votes, in Utah no less, where so many people are going to vote for people who
worry about global warming! It is true that you can find scientists who are
skeptical, even some who say global warming does not exist. But you cannot find
one such scientist who has subjected his work to peer review and had it
published in a reputable scientific journal. On the other hand, all of the
thousands of studies ever published in recognized, peer reviewed scientific
journal have supported the fact of man-caused global warming.
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