TRULY an Inconvenient Truth

Speaking as an independent-minded Conservative, GlimateGate is a big deal. While the media is paying only scant attention to the issue, we cannot ignore the fact that we've been intentionally duped in recent years to believe the global warming hype. Al Gore's entire existence on the national and international political stage is entirely based on his global warming "pet project." His documentary (and I use that term loosely), An Inconvenient Truth, has been celebrated, awarded and broadcast in our schools! Why is this not causing global outrage? We've been made to feel guilty, change our habits, analyze our energy usage and search for our carbon footprint. Now, there is actual legislation in the works to limit our energy use and raise taxes in an effort to reduce "greenhouse gas emissions."

I am not saying that we, as citizens of this great Earth, are not without responsibility. I am all for recycling, using only what you need, reducing pollution, etc etc. I draw the line at having Congress enact actual legislation (stop spending my money and wasting time on the Hill) that will result in increased taxes and, ultimately, me paying more as a consumer. Enough already.

As inconvenient truths regarding the documentation of climate patterns over the years continue to trickle out, will we allow the administration and the media to downplay the significance? The head of a House global warming committee, Massachusetts Rep. Ed Markey, recently said that his Republican colleagues "sit over here using a couple of e-mails to (tell us) how to deal with a catastrophic threat to our planet." First of all, over 1,000 e-mail messages (and another 2,500 or so computer files) is not "a couple of emails." Second of all, the "catastrophic threat" language is getting old...and stale. Any cap and trade legislation 100% relies on the legitimacy of the "global warming facts." Without those facts, you are obligated an an elected representative of the people, to halt any progress on the bill.

Carol Browner, Obama's Climate Czar, has also downplayed the issue, saying "I’m sticking with the 2,500 scientists. These people have been studying this issue for a very long time and agree this problem is real.” Who are these 2,500 scientists? They are members of the International Panel on Climate Change! If climate change isn't real, they don't get paid! Tell me that's not an incentive to tweak data.

On a positive note, the global warming scare has created an entire industry of "green" products and jobs, which helps fuel the economy and our entrepreneurial spirit. Bravo! But, ultimately, the entire "truth" is looking more and more like a hoax. In light of this situation, maybe Congress will think twice before jumping the legislative-gun in an effort to tell me (and you) how to live our lives. One can hope.
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Watch John Stewart take on ClimateGate here.