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Theodoric · 13-11-2003, 19:17

On Horizon tonight, which I shall be watching, there is a programme on whether Britain, together with north western Europe, could be heading for another 'Little Ice Age'. In essence, the argument is that large amounts of fresh water produced by global warming will stop the oceanic 'pump' that keeps the Gulf Stream going. The warm water of the Gulf Stream is why we do not have a climate like Labrador; if it stops, expect extremely cold winters, the Thames freezing in winter and sea ice off the White Cliffs of Dover.

Now let us get one thing straight. This is only a theory, but it is based on solid science and it is a definite risk to our vital national interests. So what is Tony Blair doing? Well, he makes a few noises but, in practice, he is doing nothing. Instead of forming alliances with other countries threatened by possible global warming and taking a hard line against America, he apparently prefers basking in the glow of President Bush's approval and asking, "How high?" when told to jump.

Meanwhile, the Americans, who take their vital national interests (or the interests of the major companies; take your choice) much more seriously than Tony Blair takes ours, are making vigorous attempts to rubbish Global Warming to avoid any need to curb back on their profligate energy use.

So, in a few decades time, while you're all half frozen to death and the UK economy is is in terminal decline, you will have the dubious satisfaction of cursing Tony Blair as the arrogant, self-satisfied person that he seems to be.

13-11-2003, 19:17	#1
Theodoric Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,974	Is Tony Blair ignoring our vital national interests? On Horizon tonight, which I shall be watching, there is a programme on whether Britain, together with north western Europe, could be heading for another 'Little Ice Age'. In essence, the argument is that large amounts of fresh water produced by global warming will stop the oceanic 'pump' that keeps the Gulf Stream going. The warm water of the Gulf Stream is why we do not have a climate like Labrador; if it stops, expect extremely cold winters, the Thames freezing in winter and sea ice off the White Cliffs of Dover. Now let us get one thing straight. This is only a theory, but it is based on solid science and it is a definite risk to our vital national interests. So what is Tony Blair doing? Well, he makes a few noises but, in practice, he is doing nothing. Instead of forming alliances with other countries threatened by possible global warming and taking a hard line against America, he apparently prefers basking in the glow of President Bush's approval and asking, "How high?" when told to jump. Meanwhile, the Americans, who take their vital national interests (or the interests of the major companies; take your choice) much more seriously than Tony Blair takes ours, are making vigorous attempts to rubbish Global Warming to avoid any need to curb back on their profligate energy use. So, in a few decades time, while you're all half frozen to death and the UK economy is is in terminal decline, you will have the dubious satisfaction of cursing Tony Blair as the arrogant, self-satisfied person that he seems to be.