Does this pass for journalism today?
Why do I do it to myself? Why do I get so inquisitive and curious when I see a headline like: "Conservative Doesn't Mean Anti-Conservationist". It does not matter who it was written by or what kind of individual the chap is. The matter is that the article is pure and utter poppy-cock. For starters (and I don't think many more examples are necessary) the brilliant mind that thought up the angle for this article cites Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as an example of a conservative politician. What? As opposed to who? Nancy Pelosi, maybe.
I have perhaps already thought too long on this waste of newsprint. But, the thing that takes the prize for the most asinine example of puerile, liberal mind-trash is the line where the writer states that, (I am paraphrasing) even if the dooms-day, scientific predictors are wrong, the prudent thing for us to do would be to initiate curbs and taxes on our industry, our economy, and our lifestyle anyway. WHAT!? If the scientific predictions of liberal professors, who are angry at the U.S. for being unfair on the global market for being so successful, are wrong to begin with why would we tax and restrict ourselves just in case and call it prudent? Who thinks this way. I have taken logic in college and this ain't it.
I think Mr. Ferguson knows what he is arguing for and why. Just look at what he thinks of the Kyoto Protocol when he writes, "...the Kyoto Protocol...would not have done the job because it does not bind the booming economies of Asia". Do you see it? Not only is this writer for stifling our economy, he is for stopping progress globally.
One final punch to this writer's intellectual mid-section is needed. In the opening paragraphs of this putrid piece of journalistic nonsense the author references Marx's Communist Manifesto, like every good liberal should ol' Uncle Karl needs to be paid homage. But the funny thing is the citation this Harvard educated writer uses to express his belief that anti-conservationism has its roots in Communism is wrong. The writer uses the incorrect German to English translation, "the idiocy of rural life". That translation is incorrect, that is not what Marx meant see here (next to last paragraph).
To wrap this post up with a nice tidy Mere Conservative bow, Newsweek came out in their latest issue with an apology for a story that was written 31 and a half years ago predicting what scientists of the day believed to be a coming Ice Age. No, we should never doubts scientists, and of course we should never doubt liberals. When have they been known to be wrong? (Excuse me while I remove my firmly planted tongue from my cheek.)
I have perhaps already thought too long on this waste of newsprint. But, the thing that takes the prize for the most asinine example of puerile, liberal mind-trash is the line where the writer states that, (I am paraphrasing) even if the dooms-day, scientific predictors are wrong, the prudent thing for us to do would be to initiate curbs and taxes on our industry, our economy, and our lifestyle anyway. WHAT!? If the scientific predictions of liberal professors, who are angry at the U.S. for being unfair on the global market for being so successful, are wrong to begin with why would we tax and restrict ourselves just in case and call it prudent? Who thinks this way. I have taken logic in college and this ain't it.
I think Mr. Ferguson knows what he is arguing for and why. Just look at what he thinks of the Kyoto Protocol when he writes, "...the Kyoto Protocol...would not have done the job because it does not bind the booming economies of Asia". Do you see it? Not only is this writer for stifling our economy, he is for stopping progress globally.
One final punch to this writer's intellectual mid-section is needed. In the opening paragraphs of this putrid piece of journalistic nonsense the author references Marx's Communist Manifesto, like every good liberal should ol' Uncle Karl needs to be paid homage. But the funny thing is the citation this Harvard educated writer uses to express his belief that anti-conservationism has its roots in Communism is wrong. The writer uses the incorrect German to English translation, "the idiocy of rural life". That translation is incorrect, that is not what Marx meant see here (next to last paragraph).
To wrap this post up with a nice tidy Mere Conservative bow, Newsweek came out in their latest issue with an apology for a story that was written 31 and a half years ago predicting what scientists of the day believed to be a coming Ice Age. No, we should never doubts scientists, and of course we should never doubt liberals. When have they been known to be wrong? (Excuse me while I remove my firmly planted tongue from my cheek.)
posted by Daedalus at 10/24/2006 04:13:00 PM
2 Comments:
The prediction of an ice age by scientists during the 60s and 70s was, even at the time, regarded as with scepticism by mainstream opinion.
In contrast, the argument for global warming has gone from occupying the lunatic fringe to becoming accepted as as fact by the majority of scientists due to the overwhelming economic activity and your alleevidence.
Even if we are not responsible for global warming and this is just a natural event (as the mini ice age of the medieval period was), the fact is that this rise in temperature will create flooding and famine and the resulting problems will not be resolved by the free market.
The American model of economic growth is flawed. It made sense in a country that had no tradition and was defined by the pioneer spirit and egalitarian entrepreneurialism. But the west has been won and now the USA wants to impose its economic doctrines on the rest of the world.
We live in a finite world with limited resources. Continued growth not only defies the laws of physics, but is stealing from our descendants. I live in Europe and I want to live in harmony with my environment as my ancestors have for thousands of years. In your rootless society identity can only be defined by ephemera. You need to reassess your priorities.
What are the most important things in life? Family, friends, security and health. Live within your means. Try to produce what you consume, rather than living like a parasite off the poorer regions of the world.
If you are a true conservative, then you will value the freedom of the individual. Live by your values and become truly independent.
Sorry, several typos in the above. I should never post when I have been drinking, but your article provoked a strong response!
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