'Amateur Paleontologist' Newt Gingrich Denies Global Warming

[TheSngcoach]

Why do people always focus on the negative aspects of these idiots? Newt Gingrich believes in the moon, and the moon landings, that is quite an accomplishment for a republican candidate. Good job newt.

[Viracocha711]

Newt is such a FOOL! And WTF? "Amateur Paleontologist"...Does Newt even know what a Paleontologist is? Obviously NOT! LOL!

[JabalEarly]

@Viracocha711 Climatology is essential in understanding Earth's historical ecosystems and the evolution of the organisms within those systems. The Earth's atmosphere was responsible for every major extinction, with the exception of the K-T Meteor event. CO2 fluctuation was also responsible for most of the evolutionary trends that have taken place over time. Climatology and Paleontology go hand and hand; I fail to see the point you're trying to make.

[Viracocha711]

@JabalEarly Seriously? Newt meant to say "I am an amateur CLIMATOLOGIST...I spend a lot of time looking at the Earth’s temperature for a very long time." There is NOTHING in Newt's past that suggest in any way that he spends his spare time digging in the dirt. I don't want to jump to conclusions but it really seems like you are trying to make excuses for Newt's DENIALIST comments? Many scientific disciplines can overlap but your attempt to legitimize Newt's claims fell short!

[JabalEarly]

@Viracocha711 No. I said climatology and paleontology go hand and hand. I would know; I study both at the university level. I believe Newt is dead wrong in suggesting that global warming doesn't exist, but you seem to be discounting his interests in paleontology as a source of knowledge into the area. You seemed to argue that his paleontological background was irrelevant, which it is not. He's more knowledgeable in the area than Romny or Paul (Idk about Santorum), so there's that.

[Viracocha711]

@JabalEarly One more time...Newt has no past record of or has ever mentioned any interest in "Paleontology". Newt does however have a PhD in History but is better known for his PhD in PURE BULLSHIT! This is why most in the GOP establishment do not like him because his mouth is a TIME BOMB! Newt was my Congressional Rep (6th Dist) I will be honest I am deeply skeptical that you study BOTH Paleontology & Climatology at the University level. Just sayin it is highly unlikely.

[JabalEarly]

@Viracocha711 I began my college career as a Marine Geoscience major and took several courses regarding paleoclimates, paleobiology and paleontology... hell, I know the geologic time scale better than my familys' birthdays. Anyway, I've since made the switch to Atmospheric Sciences and have studied global climate change, as well as historical climate change and I'm actually currently enrolled in a course focused on the effects global warming is having specifically in Antarctica.

[JabalEarly]

@Viracocha711 So that's that. Why are you so convinced that in order to have knowledge in a field that you need a college degree in it? Did you, like me, major in Atmospheric Science? By your logic, if you didn't, then you know nothing about it. I said it once and I'll say it again: I believe wholeheartedly in global warming. Believe the guy who wants to eventually make a career out of solving the issue. But I believe he's the best candidate, based on his other views.

[Viracocha711]

@JabalEarly You still are not getting my point about Gingrich...You said, "Why are you so convinced that in order to have knowledge in a field that you need a college degree in it?" I NEVER EVER said that...I was pointing out the fact Gingrich has NEVER said he was an "Amateur Paleontologist" before & when he said that in the context of monitoring temps today made NO SENSE! Newt meant to say "Amateur Climatologist". I can't explain it in any more detail than that.

[JabalEarly]

@Viracocha711 Sure I am. You need to know one to know the other and YOU seem not to get that point. Agree to disagree, I guess.

[Viracocha711]

@JabalEarly I already made it crystal clear to you that the two fields can overlap! So, just admit you are trying to defend Gingrich for his MISTAKE & be done with it. You find JUST ONE example of Gingrich EVER claiming he is an "Amateur Paleontologist" & I will admit I'm WRONG. All media including Politico were SHOCKED as no one that has followed him EVER heard such a thing. Newt meant to say Climatologist! His entire comment in context CONTINUED...

[Viracocha711]

@JabalEarly Newt said, "I, also, am an amateur paleontologist, so I’ve spent a lot of time looking at the earth’s temperature over a long time, and I’m a lot harder to convince than just looking at a computer model.” Say what you want but it is obvious he meant "Climatologist"...Add the context with the fact no reporter from any news agency has ever heard anything about Newt's hobby as an "Amateur Paleontologist" Later.

[JabalEarly]

@Viracocha711 I'm not going to select a candidate based solely on his or her stance in regards to global warming when the economy is in shambles, we're fighting innumerable battles around the globe and social security will be extinct by the time I'm ready to collect ( paleontology joke :-) )

[JabalEarly]

@Viracocha711 Global warming is not an issue that can be fixed overnight, or even in 8 years. I'm a believer that it is, indeed occurring at unprecedented rates. With that said, though, with no other candidates who know what they're talking about in regards to the field, I'll take the guy who has the most logical foreign policy, economic plan and possesses relatively agreeable social views... all while pushing for alternative energy.

[ValerieBarlow]

As much as I dislike Newt, he is 110% correct. This "Global Warming" scam is just that, a scam. And as much as they cry "the sky is falling" it is indeed not.

[frededison]

Newt, stick to your political flim-flam where you excel. But your failing science, forget about it!

[ryussf]

Looking at this video.... President Obama congratulations with your 2012 victory :)

[superduperjew]

Hilarious.

[Acerbjorn]

Guys, guys. Bananas are a jewish plot to stop christianity. I know this because i own an apple orchard, and have spent a lot of time looking at fruit.

[raldeb]

"amateur paleontologist."; professional scam artist