Tuesday, April 12, 2016

More on Sarah Palin's climate change denying gig in D.C.

Courtesy of Variety:  

Fathom Events and SpectiCast are giving a major push to the anti-global warming documentary “Climate Hustle,” with plans for showings at nearly 400 theaters on May 2. 

Variety has learned exclusively that former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is participating in the event. The screening of the documentary, produced by Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow and Marc Morano’s ClimateDepot.com, will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Palin, with opening remarks by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. 

“I’m very passionate about this issue,” Palin told Variety. “We’ve been told by fearmongers that global warming is due to man’s activities and this presents strong arguments against that in a very relatable way.” 

Palin noted that, while governor in 2008, she sued the U.S. government over placing the polar bear on the threatened species list because of the rapid decline in Arctic sea ice. Palin pointed to the high population of polar bears in 2008 and dismissed climate models that predict continued loss of sea ice as “unreliable,” “uncertain” and “unproven,” but a federal judge backed the government scientists’ finding in 2011. 

“I wanted facts and real numbers,” Palin said. “The polar bear population is stable, if not growing and the designation would have stymied Alaska’s pursuit of developing its natural resources.”

Yes Sarah Palin is always "very passionate" about ignorance. (Alaska Dispatch reminds us that Palin accepted that climate change was real when she was Governor of Alaska.)

By the way speaking of "facts and real numbers" according to a study released in 2014 the polar bear population in the frozen sea north of Alaska has dropped 40% in ten years.

I just hope these people in Washington recognize that this idiot does NOT speak for the majority of Alaskans who not only recognize that man made climate change is real, but have been dealing with its disastrous effects for the last thirty plus years.

P.S. A lot of people, and news outlets, seem to be under the impression that Bill Nye is appearing on a panel and will debate Sarah Palin over climate change.

As much as I think people would pay big money to see that, that is not what is happening:

Variety reported that, according to a spokesperson for Nye, he was not invited to be on the panel. Instead, footage from an interview involving Nye will be shown.

Trust me none of the mental midgets participating in this farce would want to have Bill Nye there to  stick a pin in their climate change denying argument.

71 comments:

  1. Anonymous6:25 AM

    You guys don't know crap about climate change. Sarah Palin does, her father is a science teacher.

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    1. Anonymous6:33 AM

      Silly.

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    2. Anonymous6:46 AM

      READ THIS! >
      http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2987359/scandal_exxon_knew_about_climate_change_boosted_denialism_misled_shareholders_went_carbon_heavy.html

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    3. Anonymous6:53 AM

      Climate change occurs every time that Bristol Palin spreads her legs. Trial Daddies hit-and-run, and the snow melts in Wasilla.

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    4. Anonymous7:24 AM

      Her father gave her private science lessons after bedtime, many times.

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    5. Anonymous8:33 AM

      http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/earth-poles-climate-change_us_5706c52ee4b0537661892db4

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    6. Anonymous8:45 AM

      6:25 AM - ROFLMAO!!!

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    7. Anonymous8:52 AM

      8:33 Note:
      The position of the "North Star" to the "Big Dipper" has drifted to the "Right" 23.5o at a min. Just look up.

      "The researchers wrote in their study that the Earth’s spin axis has been shifting 75-degrees eastward from its normal long-term drift direction since the early 2000s. "

      HELLO and Hang On !

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    8. Anonymous11:51 AM

      As they keep denying climate change and the storms ravage the earth in different stages, we have this conversation. We should be watching Keven Costner's movie Waterworld and teaching our children how to survive the new world to come. Something proactive because talk will walk when you're drowning in your cars. Oh, and another thing, why don't people own boats down there? It their denial that much?

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    9. Anonymous4:28 AM

      Don't appreciate the incest talk, their relationship with their kids may be inappropriate as BFF's, but quit making vulgar trash talk a part of our criticisms of that backasswards family.

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  2. ADNs' article on this very subject is a must read. The comments are a hoot too. Don't miss it.

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    1. Anonymous6:48 AM

      A link might help...

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    2. Anonymous7:19 AM

      6:48

      I don't know what the link is but the article in under Science.

      Pat Padrnos

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    3. Anonymous7:33 AM

      http://www.adn.com/article/20160411/governor-sarah-palin-accepted-climate-change-science-now-shes-backing-film

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    4. Anonymous7:42 AM

      Just Google adn palin climate change. Geez.

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    5. Anonymous 7:42 AM wrote: Just Google adn palin climate change. Geez.

      Yes. Let everybody who's interested do that. It's so much more efficient than expecting the person who had it on their screen, or bookmarked, to copy/paste it.

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    6. If you're too fucking lazy to google adn/palin, that's just pathetic.

      Heidi Wy

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    7. Anonymous8:47 AM

      Gryphen linked the article above

      Mildred

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    8. heidiMT 8:47 AM wrote: If you're too fucking lazy to google adn/palin, that's just pathetic.

      My, my… Did someone pee in your porridge this morning?

      When I'm interested enough to look up a reference that someone has alluded to, I then post the URL as a clickable link, so that anyone else who's interested can get to it with a single mouse click. When have you ever done that? I won't suggest that you're lazy—I think it's more likely that you just don't know how.

      Have a nice day, and I hope your lunch goes better for you.

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    9. No pee involved anywhere. I just have no love for people that demand links instead of taking initiative.

      Btw. ...I'm having a great day.

      Heidi

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    10. heidiMT 11:33 AM wrote: I just have no love for people that demand links instead of taking initiative.

      (My apologies if this turns out to be a duplicate post. First try was about an hour ago—hasn't shown up.)

      I was not expecting love, just a minimal level of civility.

      When I wrote, “expecting the person … to copy/paste it” I was attempting to express irony, not a demand. Sorry the overall tone of my comment apparently did not cconvey that.

      As I've already stated, I do “take initiative” when a hint at a reference interests me, and I do share the results. Even if I had been inclined to complain about the lack of a link, there already was one posted before I began composing my 8:19 AM comment, which was not a complaint about the lack of a link (let alone a “demand”) but rather a response to what I perceived—reasonably or otherwise—as the snotty attitude of Anonymous 7:42 AM.

      I'm glad you're having a great day, and I thank you for the more civil tone of your more recent comment.

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  3. Anonymous6:28 AM

    Per my Murkoski ref: Murkoski appointed his daughter to take his place. Despite what trump says, he will probably appoint his daughter as vp or whatever she wants, an ambassador perhaps. Ambassador appointments are great gifts for any reason.

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    1. Anonymous8:33 AM

      Murkowski (Lisa) flunked her law test (to become an attorney) in Alaska numerous times before passing it! She's not the smartest light bulb out there either (kind of like Palin!)

      Plus, she's in cahoots w/the Republican 'do nothing group' in the U.S. Congress!

      She almost lost being reelected last go around and is already putting money together for her next bid. Damn, but I hope Alaskans are paying attention.

      She and Don Young don't need to be returned there AGAIN! There needs to be new blood representing Alaska in the U.S. Congress! Younger people with new ideas!

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    2. Anonymous4:31 AM

      Murk is very intelligent and hard working. Just don't like what she works on. A lot of it is to win her primaries, but I won't be voting for her this go-round.

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  4. Anonymous6:30 AM

    Yeah, so they can cherry pic soundbites of Dr. Nye to shit all over.
    Propaganda at its finest.
    It should be funny though. Sarah doesn't have much of a brain, so it will be fun to watch her try and regurgitate her talking points. Remember:

    Oh Oh it's All about jobs creation!

    Good times!!

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  5. Anonymous6:39 AM

    just the thought of Palin speaking about climate change is a hoot and a half. what could she possibly have to say about it? no sense having Bill Nye there to ruin her stream of palinanity, really. let her spew!

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    1. Anonymous7:13 AM

      $arah Palin is a special kind of stupid. It should make for great comedy and a lot of ridicule!

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    2. Anonymous8:31 AM

      Bill Mahr should get enough material for the second Palin rap album.

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  6. Randall7:04 AM

    Yes, Bill Nye will debate Sarah Palin and at the same time, Usain Bolt will compete with Stephen Hawking in a 100-meter foot-race.

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    1. Anonymous7:29 AM

      And then Sara will bang Usain Bolt behind the bleachers.

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    2. Anonymous8:21 AM

      Usain Bolt has much better taste in his women.

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    3. Anonymous8:32 AM

      Have Bristles do it, then name the kid INSANE Bolt Palin.

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  7. Anonymous7:05 AM

    Well if the presence of Scarah doing one of her free-styles doesn't discredit a discreditable film, nothing will. Maybe they should rename it "Half-baked Alaskan"

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    1. Anonymous8:43 AM

      Please don't ruin it for me, baked alaska is one of my favorite desserts!

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  8. Anonymous7:07 AM

    OT a bomb:
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/04/12/accused-planned-parenthood-gunman-tried-and-failed-to-set-off-an-explosion-at-colorado-springs-clinic-court-documents-say/

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  9. Anonymous7:07 AM

    Sarah takes a crap.Sarah grabs a handful of her monkey crap with her bare hand.She then throws the crap at a US map.
    Wherever the biggest chunk of her shit lands .She then begs to be involved as an expert whatever? This is possible a true scenario and I support it.I suppose she could be considered an expert shit thrower.

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    1. Anonymous7:37 AM

      You HIT the BULLMooseEYE!

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  10. Anonymous7:10 AM

    OT-Interesting>
    http://www.philly.com/philly/health/20160411_Reuters_Report_tagreuterscom2016newsmlKCN0X82B2_Brain_scans_show_how_LSD_mimics_mind_of_a_baby.html

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  11. Anonymous7:10 AM

    I just read how some people are astounded that trump and palin can be so shallow but garner so much interest.
    Bill Reilly interviewed trump. He defined blacks as undereducated with tattoos across their forehead and asked trump how he would handle them. I have to believe that this interview came with a list of questions to be asked and no more.

    I am stunned that both felt they could get away with talking like this.

    The GOP CO of Colorado has received over 3000 death threats from trump sympathizers because trump is angry about colorado outcome. I never thought I'd say this but I am glad we have guns. However, ours are kept in a safe and while we no longer hunt for food, we do shoot trap and skeet.

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    1. Anonymous8:20 AM

      The Donald and Palin need so badly to be put out of their misery!

      Noticed that The Donald's ex-wife Marla, got kicked off DWTS last night. (Even though she was a good dancer!) Just goes to show you that being associated w/The Donald has nothing but negative connotations going along with it these days! He truly is disliked.

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    2. Anonymous8:30 AM

      But I thought Trump loved poorly educated people. (Like, obviously, the blah man in the White House.)

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    3. Anonymous3:19 PM

      @8:20 It's crazy that Marla would get kicked off DWTS. She WAS a good dancer. She appeared in Broadway shows. And Bristol went on, round after round without having an ounce of talent. What a crooked show!

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  12. Anonymous7:11 AM

    Go up to Barter island and see the polar bears. Sara is wrong.

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  13. Anonymous7:17 AM

    WTF does Sarah Palin know about climate change? Geeeesh

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  14. Anonymous7:26 AM

    So where are her "facts and real numbers" showing the polar bear population is "stable if not growing?" Stupid bitch.

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  15. Anonymous7:39 AM

    I doubt that Palin will actually take part in a panel, she avoids round tables like the plague, prefers to give a diatribe and avoid questions afterwards. If she is on a "panel", there will not be any divergent opinions allowed.

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  16. Anonymous7:47 AM

    I'm sure Nye will have something to say about Sarah's commentary. That should be a hoot.

    Mildred

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  17. It'd be nice if Nye just dropped in on then. Or better yet, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Their heads would explode!

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  18. Jkarov8:22 AM

    Why in hell would BIll Nye agree to talk to these neandertal bible bangers?

    They don't care about science, logic, rational thinking, environmental issues, or democratic governance.

    When you put cretinous fools like Bozell, Palin & company in a room, you'll hear:

    "That's all just made up stuff by eggheads and ELites in them ivory towers, and they're all libruls and commies, that don't love them some Jesus, and ain't goin to rapture"!

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    1. Anonymous8:44 AM

      He isn't speaking, they are reviewing a climate video he is on. They are too chicken to actually be in the same room with scientists.

      Mildred

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    2. Anonymous8:59 AM

      Jkarov, that last paragraph could have come straight out of Archie Bunker's mouth!

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  19. Anonymous8:23 AM

    That photo says it all...."Knock Knock.....anybody home?" Scarah is a dolt.

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  20. Anonymous8:41 AM

    This is not off topic. Check out the LEAP manifesto and especially who's already on board:

    https://leapmanifesto.org/en/the-leap-manifesto/

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  21. Anonymous8:46 AM

    I wonder if Nye approved the interview footage that will be shown or whether the hosts took some editing liberty.

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  22. Anonymous8:47 AM

    Not surprising, but word is Marc Morano is a NUT JOB. - sjp

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  23. Anonymous8:59 AM

    Climate Change May Be Causing Earth’s Poles To Shift

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/earth-poles-climate-change_us_5706c52ee4b0537661892db4

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  24. Anonymous9:18 AM

    The iceflows are gone. The polar bears are starving. It's affecting Alaska's first people and their way of life as a result. Yet still,Palin's head is buried up her ass.

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    1. Anonymous 9:18 AM wrote: The iceflows are gone.

      Many of the ice floes also, too. :-)

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    2. Anonymous3:17 PM

      Right, so there is no climate change. The ice is gone. The bears are gone. Problem solved.

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  25. Anonymous9:25 AM

    A group of youngsters just won a major decision in their efforts to sue the federal government over climate change. An Oregon judge ruled Friday that their lawsuit, which alleges the government violated the constitutional rights of the next generation by allowing the pollution that has caused climate change, can go forward.

    Federal District Court Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin ruled against the federal government and fossil fuel companies’ motions to dismiss the case, deciding in favor of 21 young plaintiffs and Dr. James Hansen.

    http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2016/04/10/3768092/climate-trust-suit-moves-forward/

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  26. Anonymous9:58 AM

    President Obama set as weeklong guest host for Science Channel nightly news segment

    Science Channel's nightly news series is getting a high-profile visitor this week.

    Mashable has learned that President Barack Obama is set to act as a guest presenter for five editions of the network's evening news program, Science Presents DNews, starting Monday night.

    In the short segments, Obama will deliver updates on a wide range of timely topics, including innovations in public health, space, and technology.

    His appearance in the news segments, which air every weeknight at 9 p.m. ET on the Science Channel, comes during a week that will see many science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) related-activities — including the 2016 White House Science Fair (taking place April 13) and the USA Science & Engineering Festival.

    "Advances in science hold the promise of achievements as varied as improving human health, combating climate change, and reaching Mars," said White House Associate Director for Science Dr. Jo Handelsman in a statement to Mashable. "All this week, the President is continuing to underline the priority he places on advancing science, and the critical role it plays in the betterment of our nation and our world."

    http://mashable.com/2016/04/11/president-obama-science-channel

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    1. Anonymous10:16 AM

      https://theobamadiary.com/2016/04/12/a-tweet-or-two-348/

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  27. Anonymous11:00 AM

    GOP Climate Denier Plots to Make Your Storm Warnings Worse

    http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/04/12/gop-climate-denier-plots-to-make-your-storm-warnings-worse.html

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  28. Anonymous11:44 AM

    I had a little rant the other day on your site about how I hated the Palins and didn't want to hear anymore of them. Then the news sites ran this. I got school Gryphen. You know what you are doing. This dog just won't lie down and die. My apologies. I guess she is desperately trying to be relevant to every subject on earth. Why? Let everyone else figure this out. I am exhausted.

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    1. Anonymous2:48 PM

      Because she's "rill" crazy.

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  29. Anonymous1:45 PM

    These silly wingnutty claims are becoming harder for the wingnuts to sustain in the face of increasingly bizarre climate behavior.

    This looks like another loser for Sara.

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  30. Anonymous2:04 PM

    Sarah Palin is appearing more than I would have expected. When Trump is done what shall she do?

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    1. Anonymous3:44 PM

      Do Dollar General Grand Openings

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  31. Anonymous2:27 PM

    Track's trial has been reset...AGAIN!
    For all of you with law experience...how many times can a trial be reset; is there a limit?

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    1. Anonymous3:16 PM

      They are stalling with hopes that the police who were called to the scene won't come back to court to testify as to what they saw.

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  32. Anita Winecooler4:02 PM

    If Sarah gave a shit about global warming, she'd have banned the pipeline, but we're talking about Sarah Palin here, She keeps a sheister's list and begs for money, has things written for her she thinks people want to hear, and has no clue about science. I've yet to see her diploma from any school on any subject, especially journalism, with her rabid hate for journalists and journalism, why would she choose "journalism" for a major?
    Good ole Glenn Rice showed how much integrity she has as a reporter/human being. She was the one in power, and abused that power as made manifest in her virulent case of jungle fever when she climbed on Glenn like white on rice.

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