Weather Channel Founder: Sue Gore to Expose Global Warming (Atlanta: for sale, credit)

[eric_zbd]

Weather Channel Founder: Sue Al Gore to Expose Global Warming Fraud | NewsBusters.org

By now most people are aware that the founder of The Weather Channel, John Coleman, said global warming is "the greatest scam in history" last November.
On Monday, while speaking at the 2008 International Conference on Climate Change being held in New York City, Coleman took his criticisms further by advocating that all those involved in the sale and marketing of carbon credits, including Al Gore, should be sued "to finally put some light on the fraud of global warming.”

As reported over at the Business & Media Institute by my colleague Jeff Poor (emphasis added throughout, h/t to many):

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Coleman also told the audience his strategy for exposing what he called “the fraud of global warming.” He advocated suing those who sell carbon credits, which would force global warming alarmists to give a more honest account of the policies they propose.

“[i] have a feeling this is the opening,” Coleman said. “If the lawyers will take the case – sue the people who sell carbon credits. That includes Al Gore. That lawsuit would get so much publicity, so much media attention. And as the experts went to the [witness] stand to testify, I feel like that could become the vehicle to finally put some light on the fraud of global warming.”

How delicious. Of course, for those that are interested, Nobel Laureate Gore was invited to speak at this conference -- was even offered his normal fee to attend! -- but refused. As reported Monday by Anthony Watts, one of the conference speakers (emphasis added):

I was surprised to learn that Al Gore had been offered an opportunity to address this conference, and his usual $200,000 speaking fee and expenses were met, but that he declined.

I also know that invitations went out to NASA GISS principal scientists Dr. James Hansen, and Dr. Gavin Schmidt weeks ago as evidenced by their writeup of the issue on their blog, RealClimate.org a week or so ago.

They have declined the formal invitation sent, even though it would be easy for them to attend, given that NASA GISS is located just a few blocks away at Columbia University.

Since recent polls indicate that about 50% of Americans remain unconvinced that global warming is a serious issue, it would seem this would be a perfect place for Mr. Gore, Dr. James Hansen, and Dr. Gavin Schmidt to bridge the crevasse.

Exactly, Anthony. Sadly, these folks don't want to speak to the half of the nation not buying into their junk science, for it is so easily exposed as such, and that would bring an end to the fraud.

Of course, one has to wonder how all those that do believe in this myth feel about the fact that the leaders of their cause not only refuse to debate the issue, but won't even attend a conference dealing with it.

Regardless, Coleman on Monday also pointed his finger at The Weather Channel:

"The Weather Channel had great promise, and that’s all gone now because they’ve made every mistake in the book on what they’ve done and how they’ve done it and it’s very sad,” Coleman said. “It’s now for sale and there’s a new owner of The Weather Channel will be announced – several billion dollars having changed hands in the near future. Let’s hope the new owners can recapture the vision and stop reporting the traffic, telling us what to think and start giving us useful weather information.”
We at NewsBusters share your hopes, John.

[JPD]

What does this have to do with Atlanta?

[gaflsc]

The Weather Channel is based in Atlanta.

And I applaud this man's efforts! Pity this came out a year ago....

[blondandfun]

There sure are a lot of dumb loudmouth executives/entrepreneurs who come from Atlanta.

[gaflsc]

Originally Posted by blondandfun

There sure are a lot of dumb loudmouth executives/entrepreneurs who come from Atlanta.

Thanks for adding "so much" to the board. Why not go troll on the NC boards?

[PeteyNice]

This guy just likes to hear himself speak. I am waiting to hear the founder of the Food Network weigh in on organic produce or growth hormone in cows. This thread should either be in the politics forum or the weather forum.

[JPD]

Originally Posted by PeteyNice

This guy just likes to hear himself speak. I am waiting to hear the founder of the Food Network weigh in on organic produce or growth hormone in cows. This thread should either be in the politics forum or the weather forum.

Ronald McDonald just told Sean Hannity on Fox that "organic" is a hoax.

[south-to-west]

The Marlboro Man just told Glenn Beck that the whole cigarettes-causing-cancer thing is a myth.

[wxjay]

Originally Posted by south-to-west

The Marlboro Man just told Glenn Beck that the whole cigarettes-causing-cancer thing is a myth.

Hmmm

[JoeP]

Great another anti-science idiot.

It's sad that someone associated with an organization that supposedly should know a thing or two about science is intentially ignorant about it.

At least I know not to waste my time using that channel anymore.

Of course since becoming part of the GE family, it makes sense that science would be enemy #1.