Hey towlie, thanks for the response.
Out of hand, you are willing to dismiss 400 scientists? They disagree with your preconceived notions so they must be discredited as conspiracy theory crackpots.
My point on consensus is that if 400 prominent scientists question the cause of climate change, we should move slowly and deliberately. I seriously doubt that there are 500,000 scientists in the world who study climate change. Your .08% argument is meaningless without hard numbers to back it up.
You asked, "Not every scientist in the world agrees on it, so there is still debate? (This is a seriously lame argument as I cant think of a single historical instance where the consensus of science has been wrong and society has been correct.)" When I was a kid in the 70's, the impending glacial age was a serious issue. The implications to our economy due to caving in to global pressure and signing an international treaty are massive. We need to consider unintended consequences. My fear is that global socialism and anti-American bias is fueling this issue I believe to be a farce.
You asked, "The overwhelming consensus of information found in both peer reviewed national and international scientifically published data is the result of a money making conspiracy theory whos aim is to shift wealth from 1st-world nations to 3rd-world nation by enforcing environmental regulation. WTF? Oh and the oil industry, which made about $100-billion in profits last year has remained conveniently silent? And big business thinks it will make more money by increased regulation???" Part one is mostly true, I do see an anti-American bias out there. Part two, are you implying I'm a shill for the oil industry? Read my initial post. I am in favor of moving our economy from petroleum-based to sustainable. Part three, increased regulation based on international treaty will ultimately cripple our economy because that is the ultimate goal.
When I engage in discourse online it is an airing of views and perspective. I disagree with you, but I do not belittle you because we disagree. I value your opinion. Your condescension bothers me not a bit. It says a lot more about you than it does about me.