“Socialism is not only, or even principally, an economic doctrine: It is a revolt against human nature. It refuses to believe that man is a fallen creature and seeks to improve him by making all equal one to another. It is not surprising that the development of the New Man was the ultimate goal of Communist tyrannies, the older version of man being so imperfect and even despicable. But such futile and reprehensible dreams, notwithstanding the disastrous results when they were taken seriously by ruthless men in power, are far from alien to current generations of intellectuals. Man, knowing himself to be imperfect, will continue to dream of, and believe in, schemes not merely of improvement here and there but of perfection, of a life so perfectly organized that everyone will be happy, kind, decent, and selfless without any effort at all. Illusion springs eternal, especially among intellectuals.” ~ by Theodore Dalrymple.  Theodore Dalrymple is a contributing editor of City Journal, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and the author of many books, including Out into the Beautiful World and the recently published Grief and Other Stories.

Much more here:  https://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/socialism-destroys-the-human-character

It does no good to imprison those whom someone in government believes might become violent (i.e., red flag laws) if society does not fix the underlying problems that drive people to violence and insanity. There are not enough prisons or police. That is a recipe for violent revolution followed by chaos and anarchy.

Far better, cheaper, and more effective to jail the oligarchs and power-mad politicians who are designing such violence-inducing schemes like identity politics, “white nationalism” and “white supremecy” propaganda, equal outcomes, transgenderism, regime change wars, legalized prostitution, single payor healthcare, Antifa, migrant caravans and open borders, sanctuary cities and campuses, Agenda 21 and 2030, human-caused global warming, spying on all people in the U.S., targetting political opposition by the IRS, running guns to Mexican drug cartels and running surface-to-air missiles from Libya to radical islamists in Syria, bombing and killing innocent people for years by drones and then covering it up… murdering millions of babies by abortion, pedophile islands, enslaving tens of millions to welfare and unpayable debt incurred by out of control government spending, fiat currency. This list could go on.

All of the above and more is brought to you by so-called “progressives,” Democrats and Republicans-in-name-only. Why would anyone get upset? /s

#WhiteHouse #RealDonaldTrump

Communism is a dream for the vain, the God-less who believe this life under the sun is all there is, providing them an excuse to erase the history of God, God-fearing men and evil God-less men so their evil can be done without guilt. The secular collective hive mentality is the arrogant graven image they hold before God and their dream is a nightmare. All of us alive today, and all who have ever lived except One, are not worth the life of a single unborn innocent in the womb. Communism is vanity.

June 19, 2019 translated July 4, 2019

Italian scientists sign petition addressed to Italian leaders. Includes names and credentials of signers.

To the President of the Republic
To the President of the Senate
To the President of the Chamber of Deputies
To the President of the National Council for Freedom and Enterprise

Excerpts from the translation. (Capitalized words are bolded emphasis in in the original.)

PETITION ON GLOBAL ANTHROPGENIC HEATING (Anthropogenic Global Warming, human-caused global warming)

The undersigned, citizens and scientists, send a warm invitation to political leaders to adopt environmental protection policies consistent with scientific knowledge.
…

But we must be aware that CARBON DIOXIDE IS ITSELF NOT A POLLUTANT. On the contrary, it is indispensable for life on our planet.
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However, the anthropogenic origin of global warming IS AN UNPROVEN HYPOTHESIS, deduced only from some climate models, that is complex computer programs, called General Circulation Models .
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On the contrary, the scientific literature has increasingly highlighted the existence of a natural climatic variability that the models are not able to reproduce….

This natural variability explains a substantial part of global warming observed since 1850…

The anthropogenic responsibility for climate change observed in the last century is therefore UNJUSTIFIABLY EXAGGERATED and catastrophic predictions ARE NOT REALISTIC.
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Climate simulation models do not reproduce the observed natural variability of the climate …

It should be remembered that the heating observed since 1900 has actually started in the 1700s, i.e. at the minimum of the Little Ice Age. …

All the evidence suggests that these MODELS OVERESTIMATE the anthropogenic contribution and underestimate the natural climatic variability, especially that induced by the sun, the moon, and ocean oscillations…

In conclusion, given the CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE THAT FOSSIL FUELS have for the energy supply of humanity, we suggest that they should not adhere to policies of uncritically reducing carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere with THE ILLUSORY PRETENSE OF CONTROLLING THE CLIMATE.

PROMOTING COMMITTEE:

1. Uberto Crescenti, Emeritus Professor of Applied Geology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, formerly Rector and President of the Italian Geological Society.
2. Giuliano Panza, Professor of Seismology, University of Trieste, Academician of the Lincei and of the National Academy of Sciences, called of the XL, 2018 International Award of the American Geophysical Union.
3. Alberto Prestininzi, Professor of Applied Geology, La Sapienza University, Rome, formerly Scientific Editor in Chief of the magazine International IJEGE and Director of the Geological Risk Forecasting and Control Research Center.
4. Franco Prodi, Professor of Atmospheric Physics, University of Ferrara.
5. Franco Battaglia, Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Modena; Galileo Movement 2001.
6. Mario Giaccio, Professor of Technology and Economics of Energy Sources, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, former Dean of the Faculty of Economics.
7. Enrico Miccadei, Professor of Physical Geography and Geomorphology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
8. Nicola Scafetta, Professor of Atmospheric Physics and Oceanography, Federico II University, Naples.

SIGNATORIES

1. Antonino Zichichi, Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Bologna, Founder and President of the Ettore Center for Scientific Culture Majorana di Erice.
2. Renato Angelo Ricci, Professor Emeritus of Physics, University of Padua, former President of the Italian Society of Physics and Society European Physics; Galileo Movement 2001.
3. Aurelio Misiti, Professor of Health-Environmental Engineering, University of Sapienza, Rome.
4. Antonio Brambati, Professor of Sedimentology, University of Trieste, Project Manager Paleoclima-mare of PNRA, already President of the National Oceanography Commission.
5. Cesare Barbieri, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, University of Padua.
   6. Sergio Bartalucci, Physicist, President of the Association of Scientists and Tecnolgi for Italian Research.
   7. Antonio Bianchini, Professor of Astronomy, University of Padua.
   8. Paolo Bonifazi, former Director of the Institute of Interplanetary Space Physics, National Astrophysical Institute.
   9. Francesca Bozzano, Professor of Applied Geology, Sapienza University of Rome, Director of the CERI Research Center.
   10. Marcello Buccolini, Professor of Geomorphology, University University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   11. Paolo Budetta, Professor of Applied Geology, University of Naples.
   12. Monia Calista, Researcher in Applied Geology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   13. Giovanni Carboni, Professor of Physics, Tor Vergata University, Rome; Galileo Movement 2001.
   14. Franco Casali, Professor of Physics, University of Bologna and Bologna Academy of Sciences.
   15. Giuliano Ceradelli, Engineer and climatologist, ALDAI.
   16. Domenico Corradini, Professor of Historical Geology, University of Modena.
   17. Fulvio Crisciani, Professor of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, University of Trieste and Marine Sciences Institute, Cnr, Trieste.
   18. Carlo Esposito, Professor of Remote Sensing, La Sapienza University, Rome.
   19. Mario Floris, Professor of Remote Sensing, University of Padua.
   20. Gianni Fochi, Chemist, Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa; scientific journalist.
   21. Mario Gaeta, Professor of Volcanology, La Sapienza University, Rome.
   22. Giuseppe Gambolati, Fellow of the American Geophysica Union, Professor of Numerical Methods, University of Padua.
   23. Rinaldo Genevois, Professor of Applied Geology, University of Padua.
   24. Carlo Lombardi, Professor of Nuclear Plants, Milan Polytechnic.
   25. Luigi Marino, Geologist, Geological Risk Forecasting and Control Research Center, La Sapienza University, Rome.
   26. Salvatore Martino, Professor of Seismic Microzonation, La Sapienza University, Rome.
   27. Paolo Mazzanti, Professor of Satellite Interferometry, La Sapienza University, Rome.
   28. Adriano Mazzarella, Professor of Meteorology and Climatology, University of Naples.
   29. Carlo Merli, Professor of Environmental Technologies, La Sapienza University, Rome.
   30. Alberto Mirandola, Professor of Applied Energetics and President of the Research Doctorate in Energy, University of Padua.
   31. Renzo Mosetti, Professor of Oceanography, University of Trieste, former Director of the Department of Oceanography, Istituto OGS, Trieste.
6. 32.Daniela Novembre, Researcher in Mining Geological Resources and Mineralogical Applications, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti Pescara.
   33. Sergio Ortolani, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Padua.
   34. Antonio Pasculli, Researcher of Applied Geology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   35. Ernesto Pedrocchi, Professor Emeritus of Energetics, Polytechnic of Milan.
   36. Tommaso Piacentini, Professor of Physical Geography and Geomorphology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   37. Guido Possa, nuclear engineer, formerly Deputy Minister Miur.
   38. Mario Luigi Rainone, Professor of Applied Geology, University of Chieti-Pescara.
   39. Francesca Quercia, Geologist, Research Director, Ispra.
   40. Giancarlo Ruocco, Professor of Structure of Matter, La Sapienza University, Rome.
   41. Sergio Rusi, Professor of Hydrogeology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   42. Massimo Salleolini, Professor of Applied Hydrogeology and Environmental Hydrology, University of Siena.
   43. Emanuele Scalcione, Head of Regional Agrometeorological Service Alsia, Basilicata.
   44. Nicola Sciarra, Professor of Applied Geology, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   45. Leonello Serva, Geologist, Director of Geological Services of Italy; Galileo Movement 2001.
   46. Luigi Stedile, Geologist, Geological Risk Review and Control Research Center, La Sapienza University, Rome.
   47. Giorgio Trenta, Physicist and Physician, President Emeritus of the Italian Association of Medical Radiation Protection; Galileo Movement 2001.
   48. Gianluca Valenzise, Director of Research, National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Rome.
   49. Corrado Venturini, Professor of Structural Geology, University of Bologna.
   50. Franco Zavatti, Astronomy Researcher, University of Bologna.
   51. Achille Balduzzi, Geologist, Agip-Eni.
   52. Claudio Borri, Professor of Construction Sciences, University of Florence, Coordinator of the International Doctorate in Engineering Civil.
   53. Pino Cippitelli, Agip-Eni Geologist.
   54. Franco Di Cesare, Executive, Agip-Eni.
   55. Serena Doria, Researcher of Probability and Mathematical Statistics, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   56. Enzo Siviero, Professor of Ponti, University of Venice, Rector of the e-Campus University.
   57. Pietro Agostini, Engineer, Association of Scientists and Tecnolgi for Italian Research.
   58. Donato Barone, Engineer.
   59. Roberto Bonucchi, Teacher.
   60. Gianfranco Brignoli, Geologist.
   61. Alessandro Chiaudani, Ph.D. agronomist, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   62. Antonio Clemente, Researcher in Urban Planning, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   63. Luigi Fressoia, urban architect, Perugia.
   64. Sabino Gallo, nuclear engineer.
   65. Daniela Giannessi, First Researcher, Ipcf-Cnr, Pisa.
   66. Roberto Grassi, Engineer, Director of G&G, Rome.
   67. Alberto Lagi, Engineer, President of Restoration of Complex Damaged Plants.
   68. Luciano Lepori, Ipcf-Cnr Researcher, Pisa.
   69. Roberto Madrigali, Metereologo.
   70. Ludovica Manusardi, Nuclear physicist and scientific journalist, Ugis.
   71. Maria Massullo, Technologist, Enea-Casaccia, Rome.
   72. Enrico Matteoli, First Researcher, Ipcf-Cnr, Pisa.
   73. Gabriella Mincione, Professor of Sciences and Techniques of Laboratory Medicine, University G. D’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara.
   74. Massimo Pallotta, First Technologist, National Institute for Nuclear Physics.
   75. Enzo Pennetta, Professor of Natural Sciences and scientific divulger.
   76. Nunzia Radatti, Chemist, Sogin.
   77. Vincenzo Romanello, Nuclear Engineer, Research Center, Rez, Czech Republic.
   78. Alberto Rota, Engineer, Researcher at Cise and Enel.
   79. Massimo Sepielli, Director of Research, Enea, Rome.
   80. Ugo Spezia, Engineer, Industrial Safety Manager, Sogin; Galileo Movement 2001.
   81. Emilio Stefani, Professor of Plant Pathology, University of Modena.
   82. Umberto Tirelli, Visiting Senior Scientist, Istituto Tumori d’Aviano; Galileo Movement 2001.
   83. Roberto Vacca, Engineer and scientific writer.

Italian:

http://www.opinione.it/cultura/2019/06/19/redazione_riscaldamento-globale-antropico-clima-inquinamento-uberto-crescenti-antonino-zichichi/?altTemplate=Stampa&fbclid=IwAR0Yp6mRpCUES_wNyToN2VVnm4zB3zrUzOZmQHdXbyOVvsoIYDZP_FJE4fA

English:

https://notrickszone.com/2019/07/04/90-leading-italian-scientists-sign-petition-co2-impact-on-climate-unjustifiably-exaggerated-catastrophic-predictions-not-realistic/?fbclid=IwAR3zz69ULec6-iPSRzhSh15oR2T_p9mjqcQ2I4MfyhccPTgJ3slJGpaUvbg

Ladies and gentlemen, this is evidence of child abuse. This child has been traumatized by global warming/climate change alarmists. One among millions. Where are class action lawyers and their cases? 

https://twitter.com/i/status/1156517142000492544

The last time the Pope and the leaders of the greatest nations got together on anything, they were claiming the world was flat.

And before that they thought the earth was the center of the universe.  Or, do I have that timing reversed?

“I suppose I have as much authority as either of them to make predictions so I’ll give us another four and a half billion years, which is the amount of time the climate’s already been changing on the planet.” ~ Tom McClintoch

Representative McClintoch said this referring to comments by Prince Charles, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others who stated that we have 18 months to 35 years until catastrophic climate events occur.  McClintoch spoke to an appreciative crowd at the Heartland Institute’s annual climate convention.

McClintoch is one of the very rare Republicans in California.  He is a U.S. Representative of California.  The “woke” wet themselves over the last sentence.

Here’s the conference:

https://climateconference.heartland.org/

Hat tip to Ken Haapala at SEPP.org