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National Geographic article before Katrina

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Posted by Sobiesky 2005-09-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There are some good pieces of information in here, but the information is framed in such a manner to fit the religious beliefs of the left and has little stink bombs of political bullshit spred throughout. Read with caution.

Here's a good example of my point...

The chances of such a storm hitting New Orleans in any given year are slight, but the danger is growing. Climatologists predict that powerful storms may occur more frequently this century, while rising sea level from global warming is putting low-lying coasts at greater risk. "It's not if it will happen," says University of New Orleans geologist Shea Penland. "It's when."

As I read this I thought, wow! But then I noticed that where the quote marks occur. The author slides us from the bullseye predictions of Joe Suhayda to global warming and sea levels rising. But Suhayda doesn't say that - nor is Shea Penland the source of the quote about the wetlands. The author is putting words in their mouth. We have no idea what these scientists think about global warming or wetland destruction. I don't know - maybe later they support it.. Too much good information on the internet to waste time with authors who preach instead of report.

Posted by 2b 2005-09-05 08:16|| 2005-09-05 08:16|| Front Page Top

#2 Well said 2b, always beware MSM agenda pedalling.

Posted by phil_b 2005-09-05 08:24|| 2005-09-05 08:24|| Front Page Top

#3 whats MSM?

Posted by bk 2005-09-05 09:04|| 2005-09-05 09:04|| Front Page Top

#4 Being a life long subscriber to National Geo, and the Smithsonian, I learned long ago to to spot the nuggets of PC BS in their articles. They have always had this slant, but seems to be getting a little more strident though as time goes on.

Posted by JerseyMike 2005-09-05 09:32|| 2005-09-05 09:32|| Front Page Top

#5 BK-

MSM= Main Stream Media, standard Rantburg abbreviation for about 98% of TV, Cable, and Newspaper reportage (i.e.; CNN, CBSNBCABC, The New York Times , The Washington Post , Newsweek ,etc.) May be generally assumed to have a definite liberal slant at all times and can be expected to slip into Moonbattery(qv) or Bush Derangement Syndrome (qv) at any time. Veracity quotient of the MSM cannot be reliably expected to exceed 50% at any time.

A respectful suggestion to the Leadership - do we have the room and/or inclination to put up a Rantburg glossary such as that over at Little Green Footballs? Would be very informative to first-timers, not to mention hilariously funny.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2005-09-05 09:49|| 2005-09-05 09:49|| Front Page Top

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