Steve McIntyre has returned from his holiday trip and points out how the American Geophysical Union (AGU) has taken up the Gleick tragedy at the 2012 convention, as if the prodigal son had never committed a crime. He writes:
If I was hoping to think about more salubrious characters than Lewandowsky, Mann and Gleick, the 2012 AGU convention was the wrong place to start my trip. All three were prominent at the convention.
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But the most surprising, even astonishing, appearance was by Peter Gleick himself. Gleick did not simply return, but was honored by an invitation to speak at a prestigious Union session.
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Although McPhadren had stated that Gleick’s “transgression” would not be “condoned”, AGU’s warm welcome to Gleick shows that McPhadren’s words meant nothing, because AGU has in fact condoned Gleick’s actions.
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I left this comment at Climate Audit:
What a sad commentary on professional ethics, which seem to have gone the way of the Dodo.
In looking at the hallway photo, the first phrase that popped into my head was “pencil necked Gleick” with apologies to wrestler Freddie Blassie
“Blassie came up with his famous “pencil-neck geek” catchphrase early in his career to describe a fellow carnival performer known as “The Geek”, who bit the heads off chickens and snakes. Blassie described this geek as having a neck like a stack of dimes, and that he was a real pencil-neck geek.”
Readers may also recall the song.
I suppose the current circus isn’t far from “professional wrestling” where a wide variety of tricks are employed to ensure a predetermined outcome.
The matches have predetermined outcomes in order to heighten entertainment value, and all combative maneuvers are worked in order to lessen the chance of actual injury.[2] These facts were once kept highly secretive but are now a widely accepted open secret. By and large, the true nature of the performance is not discussed by the performing company in order to sustain and promote the willing suspension of disbelief for the audience by maintaining an aura of verisimilitude.
So, which character will be the AGU heavyweight champion this year? “Pencil Necked Gleick”, “Mighty Mann”, or “Lewy Lewy”?
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The travesty isn’t that the AGU invited a criminal to speak at their conference. The travesty is that they are still pushing the lie, for what reason I have no idea.
I’m convinced that they think the rest of us are that stupid. First, Al Gorzeera. Now that haughty pretence of Gleick on the podium (“I’m a climate scientist”[and therefore pure as the warming snow]). What a load of horsehockey.
Ahh, well used word, salubrious is, as it seems so often associated with air and the absence of meteorologists’ meteorites.
When the leaders of society not only fail to condemn unethical or criminal behaviour, but actually laud it because it suits their own designs, then this can only serve to embolden other Gliecks.
There was certainly a time, when the knowledge of Gliecks actions became widespread, that supporters cringed and bit their lips – they supported his actions but thought “he’s gonna get it now – he’ll have to pay some price for that,” and “I wouldn’t risk that.”
What will they be saying now? “Wow, the guy’s a hero. I want some of that.” And so the hounds of Gliecks have been unleashed. We reap what we sow.
Is commentary on a person’s appearance helpful?
REPLY: generally no, but Mr. Gleick has done real personal damage to me by his actions, so I think I’m allowed a bit of artistic license in painting pictures with humor. – Anthony
Perhaps the best a layman like me can do is be glad that there are scientists out there trying to wrestle science away from the political activists.
May you win before they do more damage. Afterall, what can one say to the creationists about the science of evolution when some of the creationists’ most vocal critics also manipulate science for political purposes?
One of the many aspects of the global warming scam is that it serves as the feed trough for PhD physicists, of whom there is a glut on the job market. Their main hope is global warming and climate modeling, with the billions of dollars that are poured into these feed buckets. Otherwise their employment prospects are dim. It is naive to expect these guys to turn their backs on the likes of Gleick, Mann, etc. because these figures represent the pinnacle of their aspirations.
“Pencil necked Gleick”. Apparently he never wrestled in high school or college–or if he did he was so fantastic that he never spent any time on his back, counting ceiling-mounted light fixtures. On the other hand, I can tell you all about gymnasium light fixtures from back in the 1960s: wattages, fixture and lamp types, etc..
It is shocking how many believers still refer to the Gleick mess as a “sting operation”.
“as if the prodigal son had never committed a crime.”
If a “crime” is committed and no one is charged, is it still a crime.
The wheels of justice move move slowly, but has Gleick been charged or will he ever be charged?
Bob Tisdale, I know exactly where you’re coming from. Except, none of that time was actually spent on my back. My neck was always capable of keeping my shoulders off of the mat.
Pretentious liar that bought his way into science circles.
Bob Tisdale says:
January 6, 2013 at 8:11 am
“Pencil necked Gleick”. Apparently he never wrestled in high school or college–or if he did he was so fantastic that he never spent any time on his back, counting ceiling-mounted light fixtures. On the other hand, I can tell you all about gymnasium light fixtures from back in the 1960s: wattages, fixture and lamp types, etc..
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I wrestled one year in Junior College. (I hated wrestling but did it just for the phys ed credit)
We had a meet that included NCCA Division 1 schools.
I remember shaking hands and if it was physically possible, I was counted out in less than 3 seconds.
the “Dorsal Vapor Lock” was my best move.
For some bizzarre reason I can’t help thinking of the name “Naughtious Maximus” when discussing the Gleick Tragedy:
That’s just the way it is. Members of the club defend their own no matter what. Look to today’s football game – we will have to endure the endless paeans to Ray Lewis of the Ravens and what a great player he is – of course “the murder charges against Lewis were dismissed in exchange for his testimony against Oakley and Sweeting, and his guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of justice” That is: he changed is story and ratted out his buddies after he got caught.
“By and large, the true nature of the performance is not discussed by the performing company in order to sustain and promote the willing suspension of disbelief for the audience by maintaining an aura of verisimilitude.”
ROFLMAO!
This should be in the running for the best description ever of the IPCC!
HankHenry says:
January 6, 2013 at 8:04 am
Is commentary on a person’s appearance helpful?
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Any suggestions as to how citizens ought to protect themselves against wrong-doers, lauded by their clique, who have materially injured others, and who are not prosecuted for breaking the law?
Tim Maguire says:
January 6, 2013 at 8:08 am
Perhaps the best a layman like me can do is be glad that there are scientists out there trying to wrestle science away from the political activists.
May you win before they do more damage. Afterall, what can one say to the creationists about the science of evolution when some of the creationists’ most vocal critics also manipulate science for political purposes?
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Are you referring to Young Earth Creationists or anyone who does not believe the Universe magically appeared out of nothing? There is a difference.
Not to throw the thread completely off of the rails, but the mods are being generous today. I can’t take the Ray Lewis love. I haven’t cheered for the Ravens since Lewis’s badass possee killed that hairdresser and his 5’5″ buddy. No hard feelings if this is deemed too off topic.
It was my first participation in an AGU activity and with the general membership.
One if my expectations was to meet some fresh new young scientifically open and somewhat independently spirited people. I found one in the 5 days. Tiny step, but it was a step.
Another of my expectations was to see many of the notable proponents of alarming AGW by CO2 live in close proximity. I wanted to do that because that does give a unique sense of people. Mission accomplished, I saw 12 of them at the AGU meeting. I was intrigued by the personality types. I noticed a certain general defensive wariness as if they were sensing some unexpected criticism from unidentified sources . . . just my perception.
Another expectation was to meet for the first time two of the most notable bloggers critical of research on CAGW; several of the ones who have the most open policies for balanced discussion. I wanted to get a personal sense of them and to thank them. Mission accomplished. It was very pleasurable . . . I sensed some somber strength and calmness .
Another expectation was to have experiences of the AGU meeting processes with the idea of more actively contributing in the 2013 fall meeting. I will try my best. : )
I was saddened by the one sidedness of the climate science; it was a droning monologue. However I think that one sided AGU paradigm is very vulnerable to any individual grassroot vocal appeals for more balance of scientific perspective. If the AGU organization comes to be seen as anti-individual they would suffer some loss of prestige.
There was a comical element. It was John Cook chairing a session on science communication and in that session having Zeke Hausfather give positive views (but no negative views) about Cook’s blog. Funny, in a morbid way . . .
John
“The travesty isn’t that the AGU invited a criminal to speak at their conference.” Glieck was investigated and no criminal charges were ever brought against him. In fact the Heartland Institute couldn’t even find enough evidence of wrong doing to bring civil charges. While I’m sure the commentators here have their own opinion on Gliecks actions they are no doubt also grateful to live in a country where they are judged by an independent judiciary and not by blogs.
John, wake up. Gleick admitted his wrongdoing.
John says: January 6, 2013 at 9:16 am
While I’m sure the commentators here have their own opinion on Gliecks actions they are no doubt also grateful to live in a country where they are judged by an independent judiciary and not by blogs.
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Now, I have to smile. Gleick, Mann, and the whole global warming crowd are judged on blogs like WUWT and do you suppose that they are grateful?
Ha!- they hate them and never miss a chance to sneer at blogs.
I believe that it is the obligation of the wronged party, when faced with a criminal, to make official complaints to the authorities, and if ignored to take appropriate lawful action against those authorities and to seek lawful redress in the civil courts against the person who committed the crime.
If the The Heartland Institute has failed to push the issue, in the face of official reluctance to press charges, then they should still be pushing hard to have glieck charged or sued in court.
Otherwise Glieck can feel vindicated and the Heartland Institute have nobody to blame but themselves. The Heartland Institute should have gone after Glieck with the tenacity of a pit-bull and never given up. Complain to the police, get a crime number, complain if it is not investigated properly, make a complaint to superior officers, complain to another force and push for an investigation into the failing force and so on. A crime in criminal and common law was committed and the Heartland Institute are entitled to remedy at law.
For the same reason that I cheer ever time a linebacker puts Michael Vick on his back. Some crimes are not forgivable.