It isn't paranoia if they really are out to get you

They are calling this Global WarmingGate. That is a horrible name, but fitting.

Late on the night of of November 19, news broke on PJM and elsewhere that a large amount of data had been stolen from one of the major climate research institutions by an unknown hacker and made available on the Internet. The institution is the University of East Anglia Climate Research Unit, home institution for Dr Phil Jones and one of the world’s centers of research into anthropogenic global warming (AGW), or “climate change.” The hackers released about 172 megabytes of data, and we can be sure examining it closely will take some time. But after a few days, certain things are beginning to become clear. The data appears to be largely, perhaps entirely, authentic. The emails are incendiary. The implications shake the scientific basis for AIG, and the scientific reputations of some of AGW’s major proponents, to their roots Pajamas Media

This scandal looks more real than global warming. If it isn't peer reviewed, it isn't science. That needs to become the mantra of the American consumer.

What I'm getting out of this may be wrong. My take on this is that these scientists have been systematically producing findings and not backing them up with data. They have not been allowing any one who wants to see their data access. They have deleted data instead of complying with Freedom of Information Act requests. They have been ganging up on other scientists who question the results.

The emails suggest that the authors co-operated (perhaps the word is “conspired”) to prevent data from being made available to other researchers through either data archiving requests or through the Freedom of Information Acts of both the U.S. and the UK. (quoting) Pajamas Media

For a very long time I've wondered if the lack of peer reviewed data meant the whole global warming thing was fake. It just didn't make sence that people would say they had data and no one ever said please, review our data and let us know what you think.

Another thing that smelled bad is out and out hatred people who defend global warming seem to have for people who question their belief. I've called global warming a religion. I'm not the only one. People want to believe in global warming and the truth be damned. Sounds like a religion to me.

First, a real attempt by a small group of scientists to subvert the peer-review process and suppress dissenting voices. (For another look at this, by a respected climate scientist who was one of the targets, see these posts on Roger Pielke Sr.’s blog.)  This is at best massively unethical. Second, a willingness to manipulate the data to make a political case. This is certainly misconduct and possibly scientific fraud. This, if it proves true, should make these scientists subject to strong disciplinary action, even termination of their tenured positions. Third, what gives every appearance of an actual conspiracy to prevent data from being released as required by the Freedom of Information Acts in the US and UK. If this is proven true, that is a federal crime. (quoting) Pajamas Media

So, how much have governments and tax payers been spending on global warming over the years? If these guys are indeed responsible for the most colossal fraud perpetrated in the history of mankind, they should be made to pay for it.

Apologies to Pajamas Media for over quoting their wonderful post.