What makes your humble blogger Lave sus Manos an expert in global warming? Nothing.
What makes Al Gore an expert in global warming? Nothing.
What the difference between the two?
Al Gore has LOTS of money and political power, a big famous name, and a publicity machine. And because of all that he’s much better than Lave sus Manos at manipulating the emotions of the masses. THAT’s the difference!
A good salesperson knows that people buy on emotion but justify their purchase by logic. Al Gore knows that if he plays on people’s emotion (predominately guilt and fear in this case), he can get them to “buy into” his position as he (allegedly) justifies it by logic.
But There’s a Problem:
Many of the world’s climatologists disagree wholeheartedly with Al Gore. They say his logic is based on false assumptions. Are they right? Maybe. Maybe not.
But – - – because the climatologists also do not have political power, big names, big money, and a big publicity machine, they cannot manipulate public opinion like Al can.
Follow the money. Follow the ego (Al’s). Follow a former Vice President’s desire for a legacy. Al Gore makes good money promoting global warming – (you think he gives these speeches for free?). Al Gore gets to rub shoulders with Hollywood’s elite and his name stays before the public eye. He did, after all, want to be president. He wants his name in the history books. So when someone said to him “let’s make a movie and we’ll associate your name with it,” my guess is Al saw a second chance at fame and fortune.
Another problem:
All this focus on global warming is stirring of the public’s emotions — and serves as an excellent distraction from the real issues at hand.
How Open-Minded Are You?
If you’re open-minded you look at both sides of an issue, do you not? So if you’ve given time to listen to Al Gore, then give time to what some of these climatologists and geologists say. They are, after all, – unlike Al Gore or your humble blogger Lave sus Manos — learned in their respective sciences.
Don’t listen to me.
Don’t listen to Al.
Listen with an open mind to what both sides are saying.
Peruse The Great Global Warming Debate
Look at the history of climate change in the world (be sure to scroll down)
Check out the animation of geologic shift through the ages from UC Berkeley
And spend some time on the science page of globalwarming.org
I’m not advocating that we pollute our planet or waste energy. What I’m saying is that many of these experts estimate that only 2% of the currently rise in temperatures is due to man’s action. So be wise and act accordingly, but don’t get all guilt-ridden that you’re destroying the planet by using your lawn mower.
If you’re really concerned about the future of the planet and you want to exercise your emotions, then get angry about the powerful few getting rich playing both sides of almost every regional armed conflict (which causes the senseless death of millions of people and needlessly devastates innocent families). In many cases these powerful few actually foster and prod these conflicts so they can pad their own pockets and feed their egos.
In other words, wash your hands of misguided guilt and fear. Instead pray that these hidden power groups be slowed, halted, and even thwarted.
