Warmists have been nagging people for decades about the current warm period and how it’s all Mankind’s fault. Before then, it was on cooling. Then warming. Then cooling. They blamed witches before then. Anyhow, they current set have been agitating and whining and spreading awareness since the 80’s, and are still doing it. This time, the Washington Post trots out some propaganda in the health-science section. This should be in the opinion section
How to convince your friends to believe in climate change. It’s not as hard as you think.
EnvironmentalÂists have a reputation for being self-righteous and a little naggy, which makes them ripe for parody. (Seen “Portlandiaâ€?) The perception that the eco-conscious are trying to take the fun out of life, however, is unfair. It also has some unfortunate consequences: It drives people away. Nagging breeds defiance.
Yes, it does. So, let’s nag some more
Socially negotiated silences grow up around issues that we simply can’t agree on. But we have to find a way around this stalemate, because the consequences are monumental. Marshall recommends tweaking your language slightly to make yourself sound less judgmental.
“Speak openly of your personal ownership of your convictions,†he notes. “Say, ‘This is what’s important to me, and this is why.’
And I’m going to ask “if it’s important, what changes have you made in your life?”
Don’t get caught up in the scientific discussion. You’re not a scientist, and evidence doesn’t persuade people who reject climate change. What carries power is your personal conviction as a friend, colleague or neighbor.â€
Sounds rather judgmental, especially coming from people who reject Earth’s natural processes as explanations for climatic changes.
Say that you, too, were once reluctant to accept the idea of climate change.
So, lie.
Now you’ll need a compelling argument to explain why you came around. As Marshall notes, communications research shows that “because scientists say so†is a loser.
Don’t expect Warmists to give it up. The science doesn’t back them up, so they have to go with “consensus”.
The writer goes on to describe some talking points, which are pretty much the same talking points they’ve been using for decades. Here’s a fun one
Illness terrifies people of all stripes, so it sometimes helps to emphasize the links between climate change and disease.
Yeah, remember when that Black Plague spread as the climate turned cool and wet? It’s no wonder fewer and fewer people either do not believe in anthropogenic climate change or just don’t care. Warmists are nuts and naggy. And hypocrites.
