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Conservative scientists

Submitted by lgm on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 22:23
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Surveys show that at least 20% of physical scientists are Republicans.  That means there must be hundreds of climate scientists who support the Republican agenda -- "small government, low taxes, family values, etc." -- but believe the scientific community consensus on global warming.  Responsible Republican groups should have Republican science advisors who work within the scientific community and understand that scientists never could pull off a giant conspiracy. 

It would be great if some of the "idea men" behind this web site could think of a way to use these resources to bring some reality to the party.  Are they scared of Rush Limbaugh and Ironman (who probably couldn't finish a sprint tri)?  Do they think it's good for America to ignore what most scientists believe is an serious growing threat?  Are they putting the good of the party ahead of the good of the nation? 

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I think the Next Right editors are smart...

Submitted by Remains of the ... on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 23:07.

 

that's why you don't see them put their neck out during times such as these. The blog went silent while the rest of the rightopshere is going nuts over the Climategate. I think they are looking for a window, some sleek way to enter the climate conversation, and criticize Obama for his efforts/lack of effort on the climate front without appearing all wingnutty and anti-science.

 

Maybe it's the other way around

Submitted by Joseph Hertzlinger on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 01:44.

Maybe those 20% are skeptics.

BTW, global warming theories come in several strengths. I suspect nearly every climate scientist believes the troposphere is warmer today than a century ago regardless of ideology. On the other hand, that doesn't mean they think the troposphere is warmer today than eight centuries ago.