Snow in Iraq, Uh oh global warming! - New England Patriots Forums

***mtbykr*** · 01-11-2008, 11:21 AM

http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?...46182220080111

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Snow falls on Baghdad for first time in memory
Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:59am EST
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Snow fell on Baghdad on Friday for the first time in memory, and delighted residents declared it an omen of peace.

"It is the first time we've seen snow in Baghdad," said 60-year-old Hassan Zahar. "We've seen sleet before, but never snow. I looked at the faces of all the people, they were astonished," he said.

"A few minutes ago, I was covered with snowflakes. In my hair, on my shoulders. I invite all the people to enjoy peace, because the snow means peace," he said.

Traffic policeman Murtadha Fadhil, huddling under a balcony to keep dry, declared the snow "a new sign of the new Iraq."

"It's a sign of hope. We hope Iraqis will purify their hearts and politicians will work for the prosperity of all Iraqis."

The streets of the capital were largely empty as big, thick, wet flakes fell on Friday morning, a weekend day in Iraq. The temperature hovered around freezing and the snow mostly melted into grey puddles when it hit the ground.

But it was still lovely, said Mohanned Rahim, a baker: "This snow will bring pleasure to the people of Iraq. It's beautiful!"

Real World · 01-11-2008, 12:12 PM

The last time it snowed in Baghdad was 100 year ago. That fact, of course, made me wonder how my car could have been responsible.

STFarmy · 01-11-2008, 12:16 PM

The thing I marvel at about those who would use global warming for their own ends (political expediency, socialism, etc.) is how they say that if something isn't done "soon" it will be irreversible. But it seems as if there's no set date - just a sense of urgency to play more on your fears and make you agree with those using it as an agenda. Nice subtle trick.

Real World · 01-11-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by STFarmy

The thing I marvel at about those who would use global warming for their own ends (political expediency, socialism, etc.) is how they say that if something isn't done "soon" it will be irreversible. But it seems as if there's no set date - just a sense of urgency to play more on your fears and make you agree with those using it as an agenda. Nice subtle trick.

Bingo. Fear tactics at it's best. Similarly, those same people are the one's who chastize others for fear mongering terrorism. Also, if you say it has to be done ASAP, without setting a date for D-day, then when some form of policy is passed, and the natural cycle reverts, you can claim you were correct. I have no issues with protecting the environment, and I encourage it. I just hate the BS that is Kyoto, and all the diarea that comes with it.

***DarrylS*** · 01-11-2008, 01:34 PM

It was 56 degrees in Providence today..