tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post8682761805088646310..comments2024-03-17T18:37:36.377-07:00Comments on Geotripper: "Civilization Exists by Geological Consent": Hurricane Sandy, Climate Change, and the 2012 ElectionsGarry Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00531226195147986457noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-62104523435524144672012-11-03T15:26:43.977-07:002012-11-03T15:26:43.977-07:00I agree that Democrats have not been exactly bold ...I agree that Democrats have not been exactly bold on climate change, but at least they don't deny it, and might actually do something about if they have the chance.Garry Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531226195147986457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-3563973423310518412012-11-03T12:41:37.625-07:002012-11-03T12:41:37.625-07:00I, too, plan to vote for science in Tuesday's ...I, too, plan to vote for science in Tuesday's election... not that any politician is all that strong on it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079852628674185384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-59677955876436535422012-11-03T12:12:20.816-07:002012-11-03T12:12:20.816-07:00Students often ask me if I believe in "aliens...Students often ask me if I believe in "aliens" -- they usually mean intelligent life from other planets that visit us in saucer shaped vehicles.<br /><br />I tell them that it's a big universe, and there must be intelligent life out there somewhere. I usually add that the "flying saucers" cruised by Earth, and went on, since there's no intelligent life down here.<br /><br />A quick look at the news shows that maybe that's not a joke...Randy A.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211670216140060946.post-1731867634099566982012-11-03T11:03:39.497-07:002012-11-03T11:03:39.497-07:00One thing that surprised me about some of the rece...One thing that surprised me about some of the recent destruction was the way the houses were simply pushed off their foundations like floating match boxes. Here in Destin and FOrt Walton Beach, we have stringent building codes and all new construction requires various types of strengthening for roofs, rafter connections, etc.<br /><br />Sorry to see so much flooding and hope you guys recover quickly.<br /><br /><br />Chaz<br />www.memphissigncompany.comchazhttp://www.memphissigncompany.comnoreply@blogger.com