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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (356203)	10/27/2007 10:04:36 AM
From: RetiredNow	Read Replies (2) of 1576390

Ten, with every post you make, you are showing your ignorance of statistical methods. Point 1: Yes, you are correct that in any equation that purports to explain some phenomenon, there are an infinite number of variables to consider. Point 2: You are also correct in saying any equation is only as good as the variables used. However, you are incorrect in your inference that it is therefore impossible to determine whether CO2 level rise is primarily caused by humans. The scientific method using statistical analysis is all about coming up with hypothetical equations of leading and lagging indicators and weeding out variables that are proven to not impact the outcome. You do that enough and you can figure out the handful of variables that are causing the majority of movement in the dependent variable (or outcome such as CO2 rise). Scientists have already done this and proven with 90% certainty that CO2 causes the majority of warming and that humans are causing the majority of the CO2 rise. Point 3: You say I rant. You can call it that, but really I'm just stating the facts as a rebuttal to the ridiculous and blind sheep on this thread who follow moronic political leaders like Bush and don't use their critical faculties to determine for themselves what's really going on in the world. I consider you one of the smarter posters and it seems that you have some technical background. Don't take my word for it. Do your own reading and investigations. This isn't about being an enviro-freak or tree-hugger. This is about how to secure the American economy and national security for the future and ensure we aren't held hostage to regions of the world that are nothing short of barbaric and would do anything to see the U.S. destroyed. Any Republican worth his salt would do everything in their power to become energy independent for those reasons alone. Solving global warming is a nice fringe benefit. If putting your priorities in that order makes you feel better, then do it. Ultimately, though, I believe that everyone will eventually realize that solving global warming should have been the entire world's first priority, but if everyone focuses on the very real short term priorities of economy and national security, then that should be good enough reasons to go green and get off the oil.

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