Some days, you just have to laugh. As WUWT readers know, we’ve had the Josh 2013 Skeptic Calendar done independently in the UK via Bishop Hill, and of course we gauged interest here at WUWT. Josh sent over the artwork via email which I turned into the USA version. (Note: Dr. Mann probably doesn’t realize that Josh is a professional illustrator in the UK who gives his climate caricature services to skeptics free each week, just for fun.) Last week I sent out a few free copies to some folks that I thought could really use some Christmas cheer: Dr. Mike Mann, Dr. Gavin Schmidt, Dr. Peter Gleick, and Dana Nuccitelli.
Never beyond my wildest dreams did I think it would turn into a #Kochmachine conspiracy theory issue. But then again, there’s this strange pervading idea that skeptics are well funded and well organized. Here’s what Dr. Mann Tweeted today:
If four people is “widely distributed” well then I guess we all need to revise our world view.
It gets even funnier. Here is what he posted on Facebook:
The return label says COSTCO Photo Center, not Heartland, not Koch Brothers World Headquarters, and not “Skeptic Lair”. I guess Dr. Mann really is out of touch with the common man, because all he had to do was visit COSTCO photo center to see for himself that ANYONE can create and order calendars, and have them sent to friends or family, just like I did. No Koch Brothers credit card needed.
It is really easy. All you have to do is upload JPEG images (Josh’s artwork emailed to me) and use the calendar creator wizard.
Here’s what it looks like after completion in the COSTCO photo center website:
And in answer to the question of:
“Who paid for production and shipping costs for this flashy (apparently widely distributed) Anthony Watts WUWT climate change denial calendar?”
The answer is, me. I used my personal credit card, here’s the screen cap of the order to Dr. Mann. I’ve blurred out his address as a courtesy to him:
See the “did you know” sidebar item that allows you to send orders from COSTCO.
So, I spent a whopping $15.84 to send this, and about the same for the other three. Given the reaction, I’d say my plan to spread a little good humor just didn’t work on the humorless.
Merry Christmas anyway Dr. Mann, and to you too Gavin, Peter, and Dana. (Of course none of this would be an issue if the world had just ended yesterday like it was supposed to, but I’m an optimist).
If you want a calendar, you can get one here. For the USA edition, Josh and I split the meager profit, the Koch Brothers get nothing. If you are in the UK/Europe, you can get one at Bishop Hill’s place. Or at http://www.cartoonsbyjosh.com/
P.S. Oh, I should mention, I gave one to Steve McIntyre too. Here’s (Right to Left) Steve, Mosher, Charles the Moderator, and I at AGU in San Francisco at a private dinner at COCO500 (Steve and I split the check). Note the Josh calendar on the table:
UPDATE: 9AM PST 11/23 It seems Dr. Mann’s ploy has backfired. This article is now #1 on WordPress worldwide. See the screencap from the WordPress dashboard:
“Tis the season to be jolly” … unless you’re sad little Mikey Mann. Well played, Anthony.
Merry Christmas to all those who make WUWT possible every day, and to commenters and readers as well.
I predict that 2013 will be even better than this year for those who are optimistic about the future of the planet!
He knows it came from Costco – and yet he spews lies about funding. This one example nicely illustrates Mann’s morals and ethics I think.
I kind of feel sorry for him on a personal level, but professionally – he needs to reap what he has sown. This one guy has caused people across the planet significant harm.
You can lead a Mann to water, but you can’t make him think.
I am not horseing around; 97% of pier (sic) reviewed studies confirm that.
T Pugh says:
December 23, 2012 at 5:32 am
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Actually, the planet is not warming. In fact, the planet has cooled in the last ten years are so. See the temperature data for the last 16 years.
But before you start to rejoice over this news, consider this: a warmer planet is entirely beneficial; life flourishes in warmer times. Cold is the scythe of death. This planet is still in the ice age. Presently it is in an interstadial which cannot last and continental ice sheets will return. When this begins, it is the crack of doom.
-Colder winters mean higher fuel bills and more discomfort. Quality of lifestyle diminishes during more severe winters. Older people especially suffer. Winter storms means death for unfortunates who get stranded or who cannot afford fuel.
-Cold brings extinctions, this shown by paleontological studies.
-Cold brings a shorter growing season, less humidity, a shrinkage of arable land world-wide and less food production, and famine. This is of paramount concern for a world whose population will double and redouble this century. A cooling globe threatens world-wide famine with billions of deaths through starvation and lowered resistance to disease.
-A cooling globe means the accumulation of ice in polar regions. Sea level will fall. Ports will be stranded. With no ports, international trade will be ruined. World-wide economic depression more severe than any before will be the result, with economic hardship for the billion, already threatened with starvation. Present beach-front property values will plummet.
-I could go on, but I think you get the picture. So think of your grandchildren and pray for a warmer world.
Cheers.
T Pugh says:
December 23, 2012 at 6:44 am
“The reason shipping companies are spending billions on these new ships is because it is open for much longer and over a much wider region that will allow an easy shipping route. ”
Ah well, it wouldn’t be the first costly mistake.
I approach my warming-related investments with the 100% conviction that IT’s A SCAM from start to finish – and that the investors and governments riding it KNOW it’s a scam, witness GE and the Immelt-Obama connection, and since I decided to do so, I haven’t lost any money with warming related investments.
So thank you very much, I’ll happily provide the steel for the ships these guys have themselves built but I won’t touch a shipping company with a ten foot pole. Most of them will perish.
They already started doing so, remember the publicity stunt of the Beluga?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beluga_Shipping
They’re broke now, they made headlines by running a ship through the North East passage in Summer, accompanied by a Russian ice breaker; German media fell all over themselves pontificating about the significance of this epic voyage (ignoring the fact that for some reason somebody had ports all along the way… )
Remember my words, it’s all a scam and the people partaking it know it. If you invest in it you are a minor player in the scam so you’ll be toast when the big boys call it quits… but maybe you can make a dime from frontrunning… that’s the only dime you can make.
T Pugh says:
December 23, 2012 at 7:11 am
“DickH: Boy, did I hit a sore spot. Your comments prove my point. You are shouting so loud that you are missing the events that are really happening that will effect us all in many ways. ”
You’re telling ME you hit a “sore spot” yet YOU are mutilating my name? Okay, projection, it shows. Again, T Pugh: I’m currently making money. I hope I will continue to do so. Betting on an increase in inefficiency through misguided policies, driving up demand for certain things that would otherwise not be needed.
As long as you warmists continue to print money to build useless things, making societies even more inefficient, this bet looks good.
Farmer Charlie, j ferguson – yeah, I think so too. First glimmer of humour I’ve seen from the fellow. Hope the calendar makes him smile 🙂
Merry Christmas to all, and thanks to Anthony and the team for the blog.
Your calendar cost about the same as 2 cases of koch zero at Costco, hence the conspiracy…….
His good friend, Peter Gleick, should be able to explain to him all about the perils of a bunker mentality.
Oh ya right we all know that WUWT has commandeered the under ground missile silos north of the Chico airport for its underground lair.
In the climate change pantomime, Mr Mann is making himself the widow twankey. Or in the case of a royal court, he is becoming the jester. As an aside, I suppose that Mr Mann actually exists?
T Pugh says:
December 23, 2012 at 7:11 am
DickH: Boy, did I hit a sore spot. Your comments prove my point. You are shouting so loud that you are missing the events that are really happening that will effect us all in many ways…..
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Sigh, you are making the mistake of thinking we are your typical bloggers with a high school education at most and no idea of what is happening round the world or in science. You are incorrect. The Arctic sea Ice is a frequent topic here:
A listing of the 287 WUWT articles on the Arctic with active links is HERE You can go click on them.
“Who paid for production and shipping costs for this flashy (apparently widely distributed) Anthony Watts WUWT climate change denial calendar?”
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Mikey!
That is tacky and very bad manners. You never ask about the cost of a gift. I taught you better than that.
Now go apologize to that nice Mr. Watts for giving you a present.
Your Mother
roflao, got my comment removed on mann’s page about the calender, i was polite. Just asked if he checked his facts before he posted. Or was it like his tree ring data, that he manipulated ? to suit his own agende.
what the hell its typical of those that support AGW, in that you cant question the lies they put out
Hey, Anthony, if 0.0% is “worse than we thought” then 4 is definately “widely distributed“.
Merry Crhistmas to all, including the 97% of scinetists who are warmistas.
It HAD to be funded by the Koch brothers….in Mann’s gravy train world it is impossible with his belief system to even conceive of the idea of someone spending their own personal money on something they are committed too.
This is how his brain works. Just like how his cognitive bias towards his eco-religion, and lack of critical thinking skills, are what prevent him from doing real science. He is beyond redemption.
Only yesterday, we had the most stupid climate change stories of the decade.
Today… that article appears to be in great need of a major update. Manny just set a new record!
You couldn’t make this stuff up. Well done, Anthony.
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Breaking News:
Snow in Canada!
If four means widely distributed, I should get Mikey to nominate me for a Nobel Prize in literature.
Matt says:December 23, 2012 at 4:01 am
Glad you cleared this one up. Maybe you’ll get a Climate Science for Dummies Paperback in turn. 😉
Like this one?
http://i49.tinypic.com/erik48.jpg
/sarc
Not nice to poke inmates with sticks.
I think gnomish’s comment from Haigh Anxiety thread is very apropos here:
gnomish says:
December 21, 2012 at 8:05 am
“it can’t be nice for a climate catastrophists kids and pets about now…”
I actually think Mr. Mann is pulling our collective leg here in his tweet. Perhaps he really does have a sense of humour after all. ;-> It’s a Saturnalia Miracle!
Anthony, I am surprised you chose to shop at Costco. CEO is a big Obama fan and global warmer. Could have chosen Staples – they believe in science.
REPLY: Yes, but the irony and #conspiracymemekiller by my using COSTCO is delicious, much like their $1.50 hot dog and soda 😉
– Anthony
Ahhh… Dr. Mann: You’re the BEST of the BEST of the BEST! You’re everything we’ve come to expect from YEARS of government funding. We encourage you to display your calendar with pride beside your widely distributed Nobel Peace Prize.