I said in my earlier QOTW that:
I’ve seen lots of quotes this week, many surrounding the Gleick Fakegate affair.
I was basically saying that there were so many to choose from in this target rich week, it was a tough choice.
Since today is Dr. Judith Curry’s birthday, (she’s 39, according to GISS adjusted data) it makes this bonus edition easier. Here’s her QOTW bonus on Gleick:
When ‘Heartlandgate’ first broke, I saw no parallels with Climategate. Now, with the involvement of Gleick, there most certainly are parallels. There is the common theme of climate scientists compromising personal and professional ethics, integrity, and responsibility, all in the interests of a ’cause’.
http://judithcurry.com/2012/02/21/gleicks-integrity/
h/t to Charles The Moderator
Happy Birthday Dr. Curry!
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A truly awful forgery is now known as a Gleickenspiel.
Happy birthday Dr. Curry and best of luck with your excellent blog-site.
I tried following Gleick on twitter but I guess he’s not exactly “winning” right now.
Happy Birthday Dr. Curry 🙂
“Since today is Dr. Judith Curry’s birthday, (she’s 39, according to GISS adjusted data)”
That was a good one!… 🙂
Laffaire Gleick reminds me of the old British comedy series, That Was The Week That Was aka TW3.
For another Quote of the Week, a commenter at Climate Audit posted the following from A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream,
“Bottom (wearing the head of an ass): Nay, I can gleek upon occasion.
Titania: Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful.”
Oops, should be “l’affaire…”
Happy Birthday Dr. Curry!
If ever there were a counter to the accusations of total demonizing on the part of those of us who love real science, the outflow of birthday wishes to you should put a firm plug in that test tube. I appreciate you willingness to enter into, and then continue a – dare I say it – adult dialog with those of us here.
Thank you!
I am reminded of the lady of a certain age who was appearing inj court and stated her age as 39. And the judge inquired; “Weren’t you up before this bench only 15 months ago, and didn’t you then also state that your age was 39?”
The lady replied: “Yes, M’lud. I am not the type of woman who says one thing one day and a completely different thing another day…”
Happy birthday, Judith!
Happy Birthday, Dr. Curry! You’re an eminently fair climate scientist, in contrast to the Gleicks, Hansens, Manns, etc. Would that more reporters paid attention to what you’re saying.
Many years ago, long before any gates, I asked Dr. Curry a few questions, amongst others about the Arctic ice passing Greenland at the eastside at a strange moment (with relative high temperatures). I received a nice answer. My first thought was: that is someone who stands behind Science and has no Ivory Tower mentality. Over the years, she has shown that my first thought was true, despite all the pressure from the “consensus”… My respect for an integer scientist!
Have a nice birthday, Dr. Curry!
The only serious warmth we’re observing here is for Dr. Curry. Happy Birthday!
Laurie
Dr. Curry, as you may have noticed, I do not mince words or say things just for effect.
So you can be assured that when I wish you the happiest of birthdays and a long and productive life, there are no hidden messages or caveats. I have nothing but respect for the difficult “middle ground” that you have carved out in a fractious debate. You have become (partly by default as one of the few brave AGW adherents) the go-to person for the media, and I cannot imagine a more apt person for the task.
All the best to you, many happy returns,
w.
Antony;
Re; Dr Curry – “(she’s 39, according to GISS adjusted data)”
Very witty but perhaps a touch ungentlemanly. One should know when not always to be sceptical.
Keep up the good work.
MHR Dr. Curry and I add my appreciation for the courageous manner in which you have stood for integrity in science. It is perhaps the saddest aspect of this whole controversy that the positions you’ve advanced, which in any even modestly rational world would not be in the least bit controversial, should have required any special courage to express, although from the venomous reactions you have generated, it is clear that the courage required cannot be overestimated.
BTW Anthony, although you’ve had two pops at QOTW, you’ve still managed to miss the one that I think is not only QOTW, but probably Quote of the Century so far. It’s from Megan McCardle at The Atlantic
“After you have convinced people that you fervently believe your cause to be more important than telling the truth, you’ve lost the power to convince them of anything else.”
RayG says:
“Bottom (wearing the head of an ass): Nay, I can gleek upon occasion.
ScottMandia: Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful.”
Several of us, when asked our age, say we are “38 and holding.” So, friend Walt told that to a young grandson. The little guy replied: “Grandpa, how old will you be if you let go?”
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Dr. Judith writes well. When one finds an excellent wordsmith among the highly degreed it is a welcome surprise. In her honor, I will have chocolate cake today.
So Dr. Curry is 39 based on GISS adjusted data. Does that mean in 5 years she’ll be 50? After all, they adjust past years down and future years up!
PaulID says:
February 26, 2012 at 5:52 am
Or it could be her anniversary-birthday: The 20th anniversary of her 19th birthdate.
And I’ll be joining John Hultquist in having chocolate cake in her honor today–it’s the least I can do.
“Jeff Wiita says:
February 26, 2012 at 5:50 am
Fakegate, Heartlandgate, Gleickgate. We have to settledown with only one gate so that the message does not get lost. I vote to stay with Fakegate.”
My vote is Gleick-gate.
It puts the name of the culprit front and center for all time. It has a nice ring to it.
Cheers!
The way it’s going, Dr. Curry could be the last “man” standing on the CAGW side. And if so, that’s fine with me.
Happy Birthday Dr Curry!
Dr Curry, sincere best wishes for your birthday.
Greetings from Estonia – this article is bigger than life, must be very desperate or stupid, to write this stuff 😀 –
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/26/why-climate-change-shake-earth?
Happy Birthday Dr. Curry!
Dr.Curry –
I can not possibly say more eloquently my thoughts and wishes for you than Willis Eschenbach @10:26. I admire you, and wish I were able to be more like you.
Best wishes for long and enjoyable future years.
AFPhys