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Subject:	Re: Global Warming (was: Re: Why is AIDS such a big deal?)
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Wed, 10 May 2000 15:21:52 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes: > No, but it might mean we need to rethink our current habits and search out > alternatives before it reaches a crisis. IF changing them will make a difference, and IF it's worth the price. I'd vote for letting Florida flood, if it came to that, before I voted to give up electricity and antibiotics. When thinking about the global climate engine and our impact I am reminded of the fleas on the dog who think that their bites are setting the course the dog takes. > There are those that scaremonger. I'm of the opinion that there is no > definitive answer yet, but neither is it something that should be > dismissed out of hand. Now *those* are much more prudent words, and prudence is always a good idea. Too bad that Al Gore is already convinced it's a done deal and George Bush is already convinced that there isn't anything going on at all. Probably both are wrong. How wonderful that our two main choices this season are a panderer and an idiot. Which is which, that's the burning question. :-) ++Lar

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		Re: Panderers and Idiots (was re: Global Warming)
(...) The panderer's the one with the fundraising problems, while the idiot is the one with the misperceptions regarding social issues. Does that clear it up? 8^) Dave! followups to OT-Fun (25 years ago, 10-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: Global Warming (was: Re: Why is AIDS such a big deal?)
(...) That's why I put the "might" up there. We are in agreement. (...) That's why I said we need to search out alternatives before we are faced with such a choice. But then again, I'm sick of the Florida Hurricanes winning the NCAA title all the (...) (25 years ago, 10-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Global Warming (was: Re: Why is AIDS such a big deal?)
(...) a (...) Half or so of Australia was under water at one point. Admittedly, Australia is pretty darn flat. I'd also be pretty nervous about the long-term land prices in Florida. The geologic record is pretty clear that major flooding happens. (...) (25 years ago, 10-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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