Let me ask. In what arena is AGW contentious?

Why should any scientist tailor their theories to ease your pain?

Yes, politicians and voters imagine themselves to be Canute, without understanding the moral of the story.

The real moral, of course, is that the Universe doesn't give a fuck about Congress, democracy, the GOP, the Democrats or the economy. It obeys specific laws that humans can harness and manipulate, but not change. Blaming scientists because some of their theories make people uncomfortable or because they challenge ideological, economic or political models is a pointless, futile exercise. The laws of physics owe humanity no favors.

interesting

sounds like it could also lead to groundbreaking new science along the lines of "hey, that's odd..." discoveries in the past where results were wildly outside expectations

why are you amazed and dismayed at people reacting to a threat?

why aren't you amazed and dismayed at the loser douchebag making the threat?

who needs to threaten people except a malicious person or a stupid and violent person?

most of it is empty, yes, until one asshole delivers. so you have to take it seriously as no one socially normal or well-intentioned makes violent threats

it is MEANT to cause fear

that's the actual problem genius!

that's how freedom is curtailed: by making you question your safety where you should feel secure

franklin's quote is ridiculously overused because security of course is a necessary thing in this world. it of course can go to far, but what amazes me are internet tough guys who think all prudent responsible reaction to threats is hysterical overreaction. these same internet tough guys will be going "the police heard the threats, why didn't they do anything!" because such losers don't argue form the position of right or wrong or logical coherence, just empty criticism without any intelligence or integrity

do you understand what a threat is?

this must be the social disability speaking here, to not understand what a threat is

are you autistic or do you have asperger's syndrome? honest, serious question

we either have

1. another cold fusion debacle

2. groundbreaking fundamentally new science

do i understand the em drive status quo correctly?

I work on concrete solutions to climate change

Solving a problem, that does not exist. Yes, I understand, why you can't find yourself a real job.

I do this work because I think that humanity is on a reckless and destructive path

Right. Working for the great idea, saving stupid humans from themselves, while fending off ignorant assholes making fun of your sacrifice. Oh, the pain...

Now, can you list 2 or 3 successful predictions made by climate science in the past 2 decades? Each entry must include a link to a prediction and a link confirming it materializing within 80% of the predicted value(s)... The links for each entry much be 5 years apart or more (that is, predicting tomorrow's weather does not qualify). Game?

Because you do not understand how bad the legislation [...] is

Without enumerating the specific reasons, your post is meaningless and without merit. Fail.

So how much could a clock cost?

It is a difference, but shouldn't be an expensive difference at non-ripoff rates.

An even better way would be to not force people to hand over their money to private companies. Let the people decide what is best for them rather than being told what to do.

I know, personal responsibility. It's an evil concept.

Oh, they're all for it, just as Tepples said. As long as they don't have to think too hard about it or spend money on it. That's why they do nothing about the scenario you mention.

Not really, the salary offered is the salary offered, that's covered. What they don't like about the more experienced person is that they can't as easily con him/her into doing more for less.

The older landscaper who willingly accepts $20 to mow your lawn will just mow your lawn and expect $20. He won't also walk your dog and bag the poop and bring you your mail "just this once" every week..

I don't want to pay my electric bill. I prefer to climb the pole and discover electricity for myself. I don't want the man keeping me down making me pay my bills!