Tucker: This is spectacularly absurd!

Summary

In this segment, Tucker Carlson critiques the reliability of public policy experts, particularly in the context of climate change. He reflects on the failures of past predictions from prominent figures like Greta Thunberg and Al Gore, pointing out how many of their dire forecasts, including global warming and catastrophic ice melts, have not come true. Carlson argues that these experts have been wrong for decades and suggests that the climate change agenda is not about science but manipulation, with an underlying agenda to drastically change society. He calls out the contradiction and alarmism in their rhetoric.

Takeaways

• 😀 Experts often fail to provide accurate predictions, as seen with the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change forecasts.
• 😀 Public policy should involve citizen participation, but experts and authorities often demand blind trust from the public.
• 😀 A widely circulated prediction by climate scientist Greta Thunberg in 2018 claimed humanity would be wiped out unless fossil fuel use stopped by 2023, which did not happen.
• 😀 Climate experts have repeatedly been wrong, with historical predictions ranging from global cooling (1970s) to imminent global warming catastrophes, many of which failed to materialize.
• 😀 In the 1970s, experts predicted an impending ice age due to pollution blocking the sun, but later shifted to warnings about global warming instead.
• 😀 Al Gore's 2006 documentary predicted no ice in the Arctic by 2013 due to man-made climate change, a prediction that did not come true.
• 😀 Predictions about the Arctic becoming ice-free by the early 2000s and the Statue of Liberty being submerged in water have all proven false.
• 😀 The term 'climate change' was adopted to cover all possible outcomes, allowing experts to avoid accountability for failed predictions.
• 😀 The media, including prominent figures like John Kerry, have continually amplified alarmist claims without being held accountable for their inaccuracies.
• 😀 Climate change is a natural and ongoing process that has been occurring for millions of years, and while it may pose challenges, it also brings some potential benefits, such as more arable land in colder regions.

Q & A

What is the primary critique of public policy experts in the transcript?

The primary critique is that public policy experts, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, were often wrong in their predictions and recommendations. The transcript argues that many experts misled the public, and their advice on issues like COVID-19 vaccines and health measures proved ineffective.

How does the transcript connect the COVID-19 pandemic to a broader distrust in experts?

The transcript suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the limitations and inaccuracies of public health experts, leading many people to question their authority and credibility. It highlights that alternative advice, such as staying healthy through exercise, sunlight, and fresh air, was more effective than the expert-driven pandemic response.

What is the significance of the deleted tweet by Greta Thunberg in the script?

Greta Thunberg's deleted tweet is used to illustrate how even high-profile climate change advocates have made incorrect predictions. The tweet, quoting a Harvard professor, claimed humanity would be wiped out by climate change unless fossil fuel use stopped within five years. The fact that this prediction proved false serves to question the reliability of climate change experts.

What historical examples does the transcript provide to challenge climate change predictions?

The transcript cites several inaccurate climate predictions over the years, such as: 1) Paul Ehrlich's 1969 prediction that the world would be wiped out by a 'cloud of blue steam,' 2) Predictions of a new ice age in the 1970s, 3) Al Gore's 2006 prediction that the Arctic would be ice-free by 2013, and 4) Various claims about rising sea levels and the disappearance of snow, all of which have failed to materialize.

What role does the media play in shaping the climate change narrative according to the transcript?

The transcript suggests that the media amplifies sensational, alarmist climate change claims without holding experts accountable for incorrect predictions. This results in a narrative driven more by fear and political agendas than by scientific evidence, further fueling distrust among the public.

How does the script portray figures like Al Gore and John Kerry in relation to climate change?

Figures like Al Gore and John Kerry are portrayed as central proponents of the climate change agenda, despite their inaccurate predictions and lack of accountability for their mistakes. The transcript criticizes their influence in pushing a narrative of imminent global destruction while offering no concrete solutions or proven predictions.

What is the transcript's stance on the relationship between humans and climate change?

The transcript suggests that while climate change is real and ongoing, humans have limited control over it. The changing climate is part of a natural, ongoing process that humanity cannot significantly influence, and the negative consequences of climate change are often exaggerated to push political or ideological agendas.

What is the significance of the term 'climate change' as discussed in the transcript?

The transcript suggests that the term 'climate change' was intentionally chosen because it is vague and non-specific, allowing it to encompass both warming and cooling trends. This broad definition enables experts to avoid being pinned down on specific predictions and keeps the narrative flexible and adaptable to any future events.

What critique does the transcript offer regarding the phrase 'code red for humanity' used by climate advocates?

The transcript criticizes the phrase 'code red for humanity' as an empty alarmist statement that lacks concrete explanations or actionable steps. It suggests that such rhetoric is more about manipulating the public with fear rather than presenting a legitimate, scientifically grounded threat.

How does the transcript describe the upsides of climate change?

The transcript briefly mentions the potential upsides of climate change, such as the possibility of more arable land in regions like Canada and northern Europe. It implies that climate change is a mixed blessing, with both positive and negative consequences, but the narrative usually focuses only on the negative aspects.