The real global warming model ...
As people well know, scientific climate modeling as well as econometric modeling is extremely complex and dependent on the ability to describe a particular phenomenon in mathematical equations, the assumptions used to build the model, programming expertise and the quality of the input data.
Therefore, I would like to present the real global warming model:
global_warming = (money4 + special_interest_ advantage3 + media_attention2 + reputations) /political_friction
all to be summed over the additive incumbency of the current Administration and Congress.
There is no doubt in my mind that the pursuit of faux science is conditioned by the billions of dollars being pumped into the government agencies, scientific institutions, the salaries and perks of scientists and the research grants and subsidies conferred on the special interests.
Need I remind you that many a truth is spoken in jest.
-- steve
* Yes, I know that there is no scientific basis for this formula – just as there appears to be no scientific basis for claiming that global climate change is caused primarily by man’s influence on the climate system and/or that the climate models, data and assumptions are correct.
“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words
“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw
“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”
“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS "The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius “A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell “Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar “Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS