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>> >> "a leftist's expense" >> I actually agree with most of what I read on this site. I'm actually undecided
>> on the issue of global warming - I would like to reach the truth of the matter,
>> whatever it may be. Being a regular reader of the site, it's a little
>> off-putting seeing the stuff we're currently going in circles about. I object
>> when people react against what their opponents might say rather than trying to
>> reach the truth of an issue. Like you unquestioningly accepting that pre ir sea
>> levels were rising until I called you on it - it disproved your leftist enemies
>> ideas, even if you haven't followed it up in terms of actual
>> proof. OK, if this is what it takes to end the argument:
- Sea levels have risen significantly since the last ice-age.
- The last ice-age was well before the industrial revolution.
- Therefore the sea level was rising before the industrial revolution.
(note I didn't say 'at' the IR, just 'before'). And if you think this is a silly sophistic argument, then let it teach you
something. Don't believe what people say about climate change. The onus of
proof is on the person initiating the force. If that's too hard, then go back and play
with your zing.
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