Support John Abraham

Potty peer Christopher Monckton has stepped up his campaign to shut down John Abraham’s debunking of one of his talks last year, by asking supporters to flood Abraham’s university with emails demanding it start a disciplinary inquiry. George Monbiot points out the obvious irony in the Guardian today:

Reading these ravings, I’m struck by two thoughts. The first is how frequently climate change deniers resort to demands for censorship or threats of litigation to try to shut down criticism of their views. Martin Durkin has done it, Richard North has done it, Monckton has done it many times before. They claim to want a debate, but as soon as it turns against them they try to stifle it by intimidating their opponents. To me it suggests that these people can give it out, but they can’t take it.

Monckton has since posted at Watts Up WIth That, including this appeal for support:

May I ask your kind readers once more for their help? Would as many of you as possible do what some of you have already been good enough to do? Please contact Father Dennis J. Dease, President of St. Thomas University, and invite him “even at this eleventh hour” to take down Abraham’s talk altogether from the University’s servers, and to instigate a disciplinary inquiry into the Professor’s unprofessional conduct, particularly in the matter of his lies to third parties about what I had said in my talk at Bethel University eight months ago? That would be a real help. [My emphasis, Dease email removed]

In other words, please help me to bully Abraham and the University into caving in to my absurd demands, and take Abraham’s presentation off the web.

In my view, it’s time to stand up to the potty peer’s attempts at intimidation of Abraham and his University. Rather than flood them with email, I propose that anyone who supports the statement below leave a comment with their name, location and academic affiliation (if any). You will need to leave an email, but that will not be published. I will enforce strict moderation. If you want to support Monckton, go elsewhere. I will ensure that Abraham and the university are aware of the thread. Please leave a comment and encourage as many people as possible to join in.

We the undersigned offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton. Professor Abraham provided an important public service by showing in detail Monckton’s misrepresentation of the science of climate, and we applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world.

[Update 17/7: Thanks to everyone who has signed up so far — keep them coming! And thanks to all the bloggers and tweeters who have spread the word — Hot Topic’s been seeing record traffic, and this post has been speeding up the chart of our popular posts to number two (with a bullet). John has been reading your comments, and I know appreciates the tremendous support you’ve given him. Dan Moutal of Mind Of Dan has started a Facebook group: Prawngate: Support John Abraham against Monckton’s bullying, so if you’re active on Facebook join and get the word out.]

1,088 thoughts on “Support John Abraham”

  3. If one is to be judged by the enemies one keeps, then Dr. Abraham has done very well indeed. Monckton is one of the most arrogant and unpleasant voices on the side of anti-science. Every morning, I thank God he is not on our side.

    Dr. Abraham’s debunking of Monckton’s rubbish is grounded quite firmly in science. No wonder Monckton doesn’t understand it.

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  7. Thank you Dr. Abraham for standing up for science. I hope St. Thomas University is not going to be intimidated by Monckton and his fellow conspiracy nuts.

  9. Abraham’s rebuttal of Monckton is based in science and on scientific argument. For Monckton to appeal to the university as if misconduct is involved is grotesquely misguided, and continues the process of degrading the scientific search for truth. Any institution with any regard for science should and will reject it soundly.

  10. This is basically a Stalinist-style attack on science. This sort of bullying, and organising the troops to attack, should not be succumbed to.

    Even for the sake of an ego like Mocktons. Surely Abraham’s calm and objective science has to be defended

    Ken Perrott
    Hamilton, New Zealand.

  12. I offer my support to Dr Abraham and St Thomas University and encourage them to stand firm against the aggressive and intimidating anti-science voices that would turn us from the age of enlightenment and reason back return us to the dark ages of dogma and superstition.

  15. Thank you Dr. Abraham, and St Thomas University, for standing up for science. The attempt to force Dr. Abraham’s careful, and entirely accurate work, offline, is nothing but bullying in the absence of reasoned argument by Monckton, who has form in this respect.

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  22. Without a doubt, I offer my support of John Abraham.
    Monckton does nothing but provide a case for anti-science when he takes these steps in light of his arguments being unable stand up to the rigour of proper scientific reasoning.
    Timothy Lubcke
    Technical Scientific Officer, Ozflux

  27. Thank you Professor for standing up for science against Christopher Monckton. The administrators at your university should be extremely proud of you.

  30. A big thank you to John Abraham for putting together such an effective and professional debunking of Christopher Monckton. His college should be proud to have him as a staff member.

    Should Monckton sue, I will provide some financial support for his defence.

    Andy Skuce, BC, Canada

  32. In my opinion, universities have a moral duty to support the efforts of their staff in countering misinformation and distortion. Institutions of higher learning and research, more than any other group or organisation, must stand up to attempts at intimidation and bullying from those who are systematically working against the good of society.

    Jennie Louise
    University of Adelaide, South Australia

  37. For far too long academics have sat on their hands and let the deniers have their way. Thank goodness that people like Dr. John Abraham has the courage to offer valid and accurate rebuttal to their nonsense. I trust that his University will give their full support to him for his actions.

    Ian Forrester
    Calgary
    Alberta
    Canada

  41. What Michael Tobis said in #8.

    FYI for those unfamilar with the distinctions, the type of legal action Monckton threatens is a near-impossibility in the U.S. His only hope is if Abraham’s University president decides he would rather not endure email harrassment over such an issue.

    Steve Bloom
    Oakland, California

  44. Gareth, if possible you should try to get this exercise repeated on higher-traffic blogs, e.g. Climate Progress, Deltoid and Pharyngula.

  45. Kevin Judd
    University of Western Australia

    I learnt as school boy that when bullies are loosing an argument they resort to threats of violence. I don’t see this as being very different.

  46. Ian Smith
    The University Of Melbourne
    Melbourne, Australia

    Climate science should be done by climate scientists, not those with the biggest mouths.

  47. I fully support the decision of Temple University to leave both versions of the Abraham critique available. Professor Abraham’s criticism on the Monckton talk was through and took a large amount of research to prepare and as such is one of the best take-downs of this well known prevaricator I have seen. As such he and your University have performed a necessary public service. Keep up the good work.

  49. Monckton’s latest actions amount to nothing more than intellectual thuggery and should be challenged by everyone who values science and the quest to understand the Earth System.

    I support John Abraham enthusiastically and without reservation.

    Lou Grinzo
    Rochester, NY

  51. I also would like offer my thanks and support to John Abraham for creating his presentation, and his University for making it available. This attempted intimidation by Christopher Monckton shows that he is not only anti-science, but anti free speech.

    Andrew Brown
    Melbourne, Australia

  52. There is nothing behind Monckton’s position. John Abraham is doing excellent work, and we support him 100%. Any respectable university would do likewise.

    Alexander Suen
    Mississauga, ON
    Canada

  54. Monckton has an almost pathological pattern of harrassing those who criticize him, rather than engaging in intellectual discussion. This solicitation of, for lack of a better word, thugs is typical of his attempts at bullying his betters an can be likened to censorship.

    I unconditionally support John Abraham.

    Brian Dupuis
    University of Alberta, Canada

  55. Marquette, Michigan, USA

    Monckton’s on a par with the 3 Stooges, Benny Hill and the worst of Monty Python’s Flying Circus. Suitable only for comic relief. The real travesty is that our Congress considered him an authority on things climate. But all in all, considering our Congress, par for their course.

    I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed Professor Abraham’s rigorous demolition of Monckton. Devastation this thorough usually requires a device in the megaton range. 🙂 The good Professor’s toils and labors will not soon be forgotten by this Yooper.

    For a final wish, let Monckton skulk back to the dark recesses whence he came, ne’er to be seen again…so the climate guys can get back to their business of research and educating the public (I have learned much from them over the years)!

    One denialista zombie down. Let’s get the rest.

    Daniel Bailey
    AKA the Yooper

  63. John Abraham has always displayed outstanding professionalism, and has my full support. Christopher Moncton’s attempts to remove Prof. Abraham’s presentation are completely unfounded.

    Megan Evans
    University of Queensland, Australia

  65. Monckton is the liar! John Abraham is an honorable and much needed participant in the effort to bring the truth to the world about Monckton and the fossil-fuel industry that pays Monckton to spread his lies and nonsense.

    John Abraham’s slide presentation is so needed right now.

    Please do not censor John Abraham.

    Tenney Naumer, MBA, MAcc. (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale), ex-CPa

  67. John Abraham’s work is a vital rebuttal of the misinformation present in Monckton’s arguments. When Monckton responded with personal attacks, Abraham was respectful and professional in his response, devoting his arguments to purely scientific topics. His conduct has been exemplary.

    John Cook
    Brisbane, Australia
    skepticalscience.com

  68. I’ve witnessed Monckton in person, and interacted with him. Reason seems to escape him in favor of his ego. He has no serious education in science, he has consistently corrupted science in all of his arguments, he consistently manipulates graphs and charts to make them look like they represent things that they don’t, yet there are people who still take him seriously. As of the last year, he’s made the most inflammatory statements publicly ever, calling students Nazis. He still insists that lead and DDT and lots of other things are safe for human ingestion, despite scientific findings. He needs to just disappear from people’s radar, because nothing he says is based in fact.

  70. just leaving a comment to support Mr. Abraham. I don’t really have anything substantial to add to the conversation but it does trouble me that the “global warming dissidents” resort to tactics like this, which just affirms my belief that many of them do not really care about freedom of speech, they just want to talk louder than everyone else (even when they complain that their speech is being “repressed” because no one takes them seriously)…

  72. Thank you John Abraham for your excellent rebuttal of a disgraceful mischaracterization of climate change science. Thank you for the presentation. I only wish you could give it on the prime time news worldwide to expose the denial and deceit of Moncton and company. How is it that such persons do not go to jail for their subversion of science and can continue to disparage the scientific community?!?!

  74. Geoff Rait
    Ph.D. (Geology)
    Calgary, AB, Canada

    The more publicity this generates for *both* Abraham and Monckton the better. The contrasts between the writings of the two couldn’t be more stark, and it takes no scientific expertise to appreciate that Monckton has none.

  76. I’m a philosopher of science and Past President of the Canadian Philosophical Association. Dr. Abraham has produced a patient, professional and fair critique of Christopher Monckton’s claims regarding climate science and global climate change– a great public service and a significant contribution to public discussion of global warming. I recently cited Dr. Abraham’s presentation in my Presidential address to our annual meetings on the topic of denialism. It would be a terrible shame if pressure from allies of Monckton were to persuade the University of St. Thomas to remove Dr. Abraham’s presentation from its web site, and it would be a complete disgrace were University to bow to pressure and ‘investigate’ Dr. Abraham’s completely impeccable behaviour in this matter: I hope and presume that neither of these actions will be seriously considered by the University.

  79. Unreserved support. We can’t burn books anymore, even Monckton has a right to his myopic views but they must be allowed to be rebutted.

    As a Business Analyst I look at numbers all the time and to extend a phrase there are lies, damn lies, statistics and Monckton.

    Good luck and thanks for your work John.

  80. I fully support the statement urging St. Thomas University not to suppress the excellent work by John Abraham. When academics can no longer publish meaningful discussion of scientific subjects, they are then the victims of exactly the kind of suppression of free speech that climate change deniers claim they are themselves victim.

    This attempt to frighten a scientist and the institution he works for is absolutely disgraceful, and a clear measure of the type of person making such threats.

    Graham Wayne

  81. I am a science teacher.

    I fully support the University and Professor Abraham in holding the ground against scientific misinformation and wilful distortion.

    Peter Flynn
    South Australia

  84. Abraham and the University stand for enlightening others to enable all people to understand our planet and how to continue to live with it. Monckton stands for self aggrandisement and self promotion to earn money by being confrontationist and “news”worthy. His attack on Abraham and his attempt to coerce the President of the University only confirm his lack of ethics and morals. Abraham is to be congratulated on being an exemplar of scientific rigor and probity.

  85. Andy Russell, University of Manchester, UK.

    One of Monkton’s first points in his document aimed at Abraham was to question his understanding of the traditions of academe (or some similar nonsense) – to then go on to try and bully Abraham and imply legal action is hypocrital and misguided.

  88. Whoever does not realize that this is a POLITICAL dispute and NOT a scientific one is either stupid or crooked. The exchanges are slowly but surely becoming disgusting.

    Can anyone disclose who is financing this “skeptical” website?

  91. Well done John Abraham. Lies persist when intelligent men say nothing.

    May St Thomas University continue to host this important source of facts in the charade that now passes for Climate Change debate.

  98. Lennert Veerman MD MPH PhD (public health)
    The University of Queensland

    Monckton cannot be taken seriously, but regrettably too many people do. Antivenom such as that by Dr Abraham is essential if science and reason are to prevail in the debate on climate change.

  104. It would be a travesty if the “media tart”, “Lord” Christopher Monckton were to affect the shutdown of a serious, scientific based dismemberment of Monckton’s flawed arguments…we need more John Abrahams in this critical global debate that is so skewed by emotive rubbish from the “anti science” brigade.

    Sadly the general public are more likely to respond positively to Monckton’s ravings as it is less scary and far less challenging than understanding the nuances of the issue.

  107. I fully support Profesor Abraham. This type of bullying by Monckton is contemptable

    Glenn Tamblyn, Batchelor of Mech Engineering
    Victoria, Australia

  111. I fully support the St. Thomas University and Professor Abraham.
    The University should take no notice of those people who are trying to censor Prof Abraham.
    His response to a quite insulting diatribe from Monckton was very professional and reflected well on him and the University.

  112. Brendan Hutching
    Wellington
    New Zealand

    Full support for Professor Abraham. No need to dignify Monckton’s Gish gallop with a response.

  114. Stephen Latham, MSc. Zoology, UBC, 2002.
    I would like to acknowledge the good work that John Abraham has done in exposing the disingenuous efforts of Monckton; I would also like to suggest that a university being bullied by a liar should publicly stand against the bully in support of academic freedom and freedom of speech of its faculty.

  117. John Brookes, BSc (Hons) Physics, UWA 1980.

    I just watched John Abraham’s presentation. It was well balanced, and limited itself to addressing Monckton’s arguments. If it made Monckton look stupid or disingenuous, that is a reflection on Monckton. I know you will ignore any pressure from followers of Monckton.

  119. The fact that anyone can take Monckton seriously is a mystery. He would be purely an object of amusement if it wasn’t for the deeply malicious streak that is evident in his bizarre attacks on John Abraham.

    Michael Ashley (Professor, School of Physics, University of New South Wales)

  120. I watched Dr Abrahams ppt presentation; he is to be congratulated on taking such a scholarly approach to the subject and avoiding personal invective (note to Hot Topic – I don’t think references to the ‘potty peer’ are helpful here, whatever you may think of Monckton).

    Prof Dorothy Bishop
    Dept Experimental Psychology
    University of Oxford, UK.

  123. I wholehearted support Professor John Abraham and his defence of the science.

    As John Abraham and others have demonstrated repeatedly, Monckton has everything to fear from close scrutiny of his claims.

    It’s obvious why Monckton is attempting to censor the truth.

    Christopher Sauvarin
    Walton-on-Thames
    United Kingdom

  125. We need the science to be leading the climate change discussions. Well done Abraham for the science based rebuttal of Monckton; well done to the university for having the courage and the conviction to leave the presentation up.

  127. I support John Abraham, St Thomas University and science without censorship and free of “confirmation bias”

    KerrieAnne Christian
    Australia

  128. I wholeheartedly endorse this statement of support for Prof. Abraham. The issue of climate change and the need to debunk Monckton’s nonsense are of great importance.

    I urge St. Thomas University not to cave in to efforts to suppress academic freedom by Monckton and his canvassed puppets from the fringes of denialism.

  130. If you can’t argue, try to intimidate and shout out.
    I support Science as represented by Dr Abraham.

    William Nyden
    Volunteer, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Mountain View, California

    My opinions are my own, and do not necessarily represent those of the MBA.

  134. Monckton is a fraud and a charlatan, and his pathetic attempts to silence those would carefully and correctly expose him should be rejected with the contempt they (and he) deserves.

    J Wood, PhD candidate, Murdoch University, Western Australia

  135. John Abraham is performing a valuable service by exposing Monckton’s lies distortions and cherry picking in a clear and scientific manner. The bluster and personal attacks from Monckton in response are in character, and further expose Monckton to ridicule.

    Adrian Cockcroft
    California USA
    (BSc Applied Physics, London)

  137. I wish to add my support to the impressive effort of John Abraham to add rationality and integrity to the climate change debate. Voices such as Lord Monckton’s are loud and influential. When the loud voices misrepresent science, it is entirely appropriate to identify the misrepresentation. John Abraham’s presentation was a clear and balanced critique of Lord Monckton’s arguments. I commend the courage and integrity of both Professor Abraham and St. Thomas University for posting Abraham’s presentation.
    Richard M. Arnold, Littleton, Colorado

  138. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. Monckton’s bizarre bafflegab reveals a complete lack of substantive response. Keep Digging your Lordship, and thanks to Abraham for providing the shovel.

    One effect of this affair had been – it caused me to watch Abraham’s presentation in full, there is nothing there remotely libellous.

    I have coined the term WattSpam for the deluge of mail that the University will now be receiving, however Abraham’s presentation MUST remain available to the general public, as an extraordinarily good educational resource.

  139. I am in full support of Professor Abraham and hope the University stands behind his transparent and professional rebuttal of Christopher Monckton.

    Curtin University,
    Perth, Australia.

  140. I support Professor John Abraham’s courageous stand for science and free speech. Efforts to censor Professor Abraham by threats and intimidation must be firmly resisted.

    Toby Joyce
    Navan, Ireland

    (PhD candidate, Trinity College, Dublin)

  141. Prof Abraham’s rebuttal to the Monckton lecture was base on the science and devastatingly thorough. More presentations like John Abraham’s are vital if the non-scientific community is to understand the issues at stake. Professionalism like this reflects well not only on an excellent teacher, but on his employer, St Thomas University. I trust they will not be intimidated by Monckton’s bluster.

    Nancy E M Bailey, BA, MLitt
    Scotland

  143. Prof. John Abraham did his duty as an academic researcher to search for the truth. His work is commendable and should be highlighted as a shining example for all students to follow – be open to receive the truth from anyone, but always, cut, scrape and examine every fact presented to you and search for the truth yourselves. Dr. Abraham showed how anyone can do that with the application of a brain that we are all endowed with, by sifting through the evidence that is all around us and where necessary, by seeking clarifications from the authors who were cited in the original work. Far from being taken down from the St. Thomas University web site, I would recommend that his presentation be prominently highlighted.

    Sailesh Rao, Ph. D., Stanford University, California.

    PS: Please remove all derogatory references to Chris Monckton in the text above. It does a disservice to Prof. Abraham’s exemplary professionalism.

  145. Prof Abraham’s rebuttal to the Monckton lecture was based on the science and devastatingly thorough. More presentations like John Abraham’s are vital if the non-scientific community is to understand the issues at stake. This professionalism reflects well not only on an excellent teacher, but on his employer, St Thomas University. I trust they will not be intimidated by Monckton’s bluster.

    Nancy E M Bailey, BA, MLitt
    Scotland

  151. Monckton misleads his fellow man with arguments from the most selfish side of’ human endeavor. Exposed to the light he can’t outshine his opponent’s debunking his nonsense but only seeks to endarken us all by suppressing the truth. Dr. Abraham should be supported by the University for exposing Monckton for the duplicitous tool he is.

  153. MA Chemical Engineering
    MSc Energy Conservation
    PhD Architectural Physics

    John Abraham is to be congratulated on his careful, rigorous and respectful critique of the unscientific hotchpotch presented by Mr Monckton. Mr Monckton’s present attempt to force censorship of it is merely a sign of his real attitude to academic freedom. If Monckton had a real case he would welcome open debate – instead he demands to be the only voice to be heard. Under no circumstances should you allow this hectoring bully to prevail. Please stand firm in your support for John Abraham.

  155. Wim Prange, Nijmegen, Netherlands.

    Prof. Abrahams, keep up the good work. Your rebuttal was excellent, factual, and to the point.
    And Father Dennis J. Dease, I hope you recognize what a bully Christopher Monckton has become.

    Silencing scientists? Really?

  156. Nick Barnes
    Clear Climate Code project and Open Climate Code project
    London, UK

    Abraham’s rebuttals of Monckton’s presentation are good work, and are not libellous. In the interests of academic freedom, freedom of speech, public information, and – maybe not least – standing up to bullies, St Thomas University should continue to support his work and to host his rebuttals on its website.

  159. Monckton deserves to be clearly shown for what he is – and it is not a pretty sight. Thanks for taking the time to rebut his deceptions and misrepresentations. The guy is outrageous.

    The more that science stands up to these guys and takes them on in public the better. I would love to see him step out of line enough to be taken on in a libel court and for it to be a very public case.

  160. John Abraham is to be commended for taking on such a task. Well done him, and the university for resisting such bullying.

    Barry Phease
    Wellington, NZ

  165. I have every confidence that any educational institute would base their decisions on the facts so, in this case, I am confident that St. Thomas University (having regard to the scientific facts and rational arguments laid out by Professor Abraham) will ignore the calls for censorship from lynch-mob campaigns initiated by those who are more interested in propaganda and pseudo-science.

  167. Professor Abraham has done a steling job in confronting the claims of Monkton. The vociferousness of the attacks on Abraham & his University stand as testament to this fact. I urge tham both to stand firm against these groundless accusations.

  169. Cologne, Germany.

    It is unconscionable how much harm Lard Mockton is doing to science and specifically climate science studies. His role as a darling of the denialist movement clearly has financial gains for him, so he has every incentive to fog the issue by any means. Let us not forget that this fine fellow once advocated for all HIV infected persons, these undesirables be forcibly removed from society and quarantined on an island. Not all that different from a certain groups Madagascar plan

  174. Mr Monckton’s unerstanding of libel law appears to be almost as weak as his grasp of science. If you author a piece that represents something as other than what it is, then you have misrepresented it. If you make something up, then you can be said to have fabricated it. Nothing in John Abraham’s piece would be regarded as libellous in any Anglo-Saxon court, even if it were scientifically incorrect. It would all be regarded as fair comment. That includes the expression ‘sleight of hand’.
    Mr Monckton’s threats are a blatant attempt to intimidate

  177. Lee Russell
    Worcester, UK

    It is vitally important that this rebuttal remain in place. I now have a source of information to show the Monckton Massive what a lot of A***wash he spouts!

  178. I fully support Prof John Abraham, and urge the Congress of the United States to conduct an inquiry into the funding, sponsors, methods, lies, libelous allegations and threats, veiled or otherwise, by these so-called skeptics.

  179. No academic affiliation, just an environmental consultant concerned about climate change.

    Personally, I found John Abraham’s video to be quite illuminating, with well-documented evidence as to why the story expounded by Mr Monckton was factually incorrect.

  181. It’s troubling that so often blatant lies and distortions are accepted by the Main Stream Media without any hint of challenge or remorse. Hopefully the Climategate nonsense will galvanise the scientific community to fight back. John Abraham is a hero.

    Ian O
    Christchurch, NZ

  182. Professor Abraham did an excellent job in detailing the errors in Monckton’s presentations. It is preposterous to think that correcting scientific errors should be libelous.

    Thomas Huld
    M.Eng., electrical engineering
    Ph.D., plasma physics
    Ispra, Italy

  184. I think most have said it all ready. You don’t have scientific debate via lawyers. I think Johns presentation is appropriate given that Monckton has failed to produce any formal research.

    UK

  187. Sydney, Australia

    The contrarians asked for a scientific debate. Now they have one, and they’re clamouring to shut it down (in the most ignorant and pompous manner possible if the copied emails at WUWT are any guide). I congratulate St Thomas University and Professor Abraham for standing up to the anti-science brigade. Please ride out this orchestrated email storm in the name of good sense and good science.

  190. St. Thomas University, please keep Prof. John Abraham’s excellent presentation on your website. Its popularity is an encouraging sign that science can fight back against disinformation.

    London, UK

  192. I agree wholeheartedly. Bravo A/Prof Abraham.
    Richard Lawrence MBBS (Syd), PhD (Syd) FRACP
    Conjoint Senior Lecturer in Medicine, Newcastle University
    Newcastle
    Australia

  195. Full support to John Abraham for pointing out and displaying errors, misinterpretations, misleading and non-balanced information in Monckton’s presentation.

    Helge Drange
    Prof in oceanography
    University of Bergen
    Norway

  197. IT Systems Architect, Science interested and literate.

    Full support to John Abraham not only should his presentation be retained it should be advertised and distributed widely.

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  201. Randy Ross, Canandaigua, NY

    Monckton is a fool and a liar. He makes up facts as he goes and he argues science by intimidation.

    I completely support John Abraham, and urge St. Thomas Univ. to completely ignore Monckton.

  203. John Abraham has my complete support in his quest to unmask deceit and outright lies in the climate change debate. Science needs to be defended against the threat of litigation – truth cannot be silenced.

  204. PhD Candidate
    Purdue University
    West Lafayette, Indiana
    USA

    Bringing threats of libel into a scientific discussion – Monckton is the antithesis of science. Prof. Abraham’s presentation is well within the bounds of normal academic discourse. If it sometimes seems overly strident or even personal, one need not look far for the reason, the inflammatory, accusatory, and conspiracy-minded agitprop to which it is a reply.

  207. Professor Abraham has done sterling service by placing Christopher Monckton’s assertions under careful scrutiny. I fully support his efforts in this matter and condemn any attempt to supress an examination of Lord Monckton’s claims.

    Luke Silburn
    London, UK

  208. Alexander Johannesen
    NSW, Australia

    Monckton is scared senseless of science. He’s a talker that prefer evidence to stay away from his delusions, thank you very much. He’s part of the scum of the human species, an embarrassment to thinkers everywhere. The only way to battle stupidity is with science, and I’d like to thank John Abraham and St. Thomas University for doing the exactly right thing!

  209. Jeremy Cavanagh
    Electrical Engineer
    London, UK.

    I completely support Dr Abraham’s professional use of academic enquiry in regard to what Christopher Monckton has been saying in public about climate science. I expect that St Thomas University will ignore Monckton’s bullying tactics in trying to stop Dr Abraham doing what he is paid for.

  210. Anja van Leeuwen, biologist
    The Netherlands

    What a ridiculous situation, that this show of support should even be necessary!

    I’ve seen the presentations of John Abraham and Christopher Monckton, followed the ensuing responses and the request by Monckton to flood the university with emails demanding censorship and sanctions. I can only hope the university will not accede to such bully tactics.

    My heartfelt thanks to John Abraham for putting in so much time and effort into rebutting Monckton’s presentation.

  211. Fair play to John Abraham for his patient and considered responses to what can only be described as the ravings of Christopher Monckton.

  212. I offer my full support to Professor John Abraham and St. Thomas in standing up to cheap demagogues like Christopher Monckton and Anthony Watts.

  218. It is cheap and nasty to attempt to suppress Prof Abraham’s excellent work. There was a similar case at UCL, with Prof David Colquhoun, FRS. I hope that St. Thomas University is as robust as UCL was in their defence of a member of their academic community.

  219. John Abraham should be applauded for his significant efforts in exposing the numerous falsehoods in Monckton’s presentation. Since Monckton has no factual basis on which to rebut Abraham’s points it is perhaps not surprising that he has attempted to get them censored, yet it is a despicable, reprehensible and disingenuous act that must not be allowed to succeed.

    Ken Hendrickson, Dorset, UK

  222. I support John Abraham’s work. Highlighting the flaws and inaccuracies in Monckton’s arguments is an absolutely vital service.

    Matt Williams
    DClinPsych candidate
    Massey University
    New Zealand

  224. I wholeheartedly support John Abraham’s diligent and measured critique of the “science” behind Monckton’s bizarre claims.

    The hysterical response from Monckton and his denialist supporters clearly demonstrates that the Viscount is not wearing any clothes…

  225. Lord Monckton is a charlatan and a fraudster with no scientific credibility, capability or qualifications in any way shape or forum.

    Professor John Abraham however is, has been, and continues to be a consummate scientific professional despite the appalling antics and behavior of Lord Monckton and his followers.

    Professor Abraham is a credit to St Thomas University. It is vitally important that in academia and in a democratic society at large that his rebuttal to the appallingly “Bad Science” produced by Lord Monckton remain in public view for the benefit of all who believe that there should be truth and integrity in science, something that is sadly lacking both in what is produced by Lord Monckton and in his current childish behavior.

  228. Congratulations to Dr. Abraham for understanding the true purpose of educational institutions.

    John McManus
    Oxford, Nova Scotia,
    Canada

  229. I looked at this debunking talk by John Abraham’s it was well laid out, well backed up with peer reviewed literature and is exactly the kind of critique we need when dealing with such obvious charlatans promoting their pseudoscience.

  230. I support John Abraham and his right to express scientific understanding openly.

    Charles Scott
    Ph.D. Candidate
    Simon Fraser University
    Vancouver, B.C., Canada

  233. The highly personal nature of Monkton’s attack alone should convince the University authorities to let Abrams effort remain. Not to mention his superb logic and communication skills.

    Geoff Rowe
    BA DipEd (retired teacher), enthusiastic follower of all things science.
    Australia

  236. John Abraham, you rock, we need more scientists like yourself to stand up to the massive disinformation campaign be waged by the denialist industry, at the expense of our planet & its inhabitants. Good luck.

  237. John Abraham’s presentation is good work and I applaud his actions.
    St Thomas University also carries out a very important function in the support of his work.

    Stephen Kittel
    Adelaide
    South Australia

  238. It is vital that the charlatans and fraudsters promoting pseudoscience are not allowed to shut down sceptical examination of their claims by genuine scientists.

    Otto Nikolaus
    Northampton
    UK

  242. I’m sure that the St. Thomas University Academic Community and President Father Dennis Dease are proud of Prof. Abraham and will just ignore Mr. Monkton’s ignorant intimidation. It’s a duty for any Academic and Scientific Institution to defend and protect science and scientists from any threat to the freedom of research and education.

    Prof. Riccardo Reitano,
    University of Catania, Italy

  244. John Abraham used the apparently underhanded methods that one learns in a career of scientific investigation. Monckton wants him disciplined for that. It’s Monckton who needs to learn what the scientific discipline entails. Kudos to John Abraham.

    Paul Tonita
    Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

  245. Thank you Dr. Abraham for publicising scientific facts. Thank you for showing us where we can check these facts. And thank you for sticking to facts.

    And thank you to the University of St. Thomas for providing the website.

    You both rock!

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  252. I unreservedly support Dr Abraham’s work. His presentation is entirely polite, and a model of scientific integrity and a great teaching resource on some of the methods to combat fallacious arguments. Monckton’s responses have been the opposite – unscientific, personal attacks. Such attacks need to be stopped wherever they occur in science – if the science is wrong, show it is wrong with science, don’t vindictively attack the person. It is imperative that St Thomas University stand up for the freedom of scientific enquiry.

  253. A free market of ideas is a prerequisite of liberty. Monckton joins a long line of ideologues and petty tyrants who fear the unfettered flow of knowledge and therefore resort to the suppression of those who would oppose them with words. Enough is enough. Cockroaches flee from the light; shine it brightly enough on Monckton and he’ll do the same. Let Abraham speak.

    Robert Murphy
    North Carolina
    USA

  255. I have been appalled at the very obvious misrepresentations of climate science by Christopher Monckton. Monckton responds to reasoned criticism, such as that by John Abraham, with vicious personal attacks, and is currently clearly making an attack on academic freedom for a political end.

    Richard Burnham
    (MA, MSc Oxford, PhD Queen’s University of Belfast)
    Shrewsbury, UK

  258. I support John Abraham and the use of science to expose the flaws in Monckton’s assertions.

    John Abraham is a credit to St. Thomas University.

    Blair Rogers BA (Geog.), M. Phil. (REP)
    Energy Researcher
    Havelock North, New Zealand

  261. I commend Professor Abraham’s efforts to combat anti-science, and condemn Monckton’s efforts to organise and encourage harassment of Professor Abraham and his university.

  263. Monckton knows he cannot win on a continued scientific debate. This attempt to silence Prof Abraham is his only recourse to keep people from finding out how ridiculously fraudulent Monckton really is. As a lay person trying to understand the science, I find Prof Abrahams rebuttal a wonderful resource. I hope that you stand against Moncktons misguided mob and keep the presentation available.

  268. I give my full support to Prof Abraham for his tremendous effort in challenging pseudo-science and condemn the harassment he is currently facing. He is a credit to science and to St Thomas University.

    Steve Brown,
    London, UK

  269. I would like to add my support to Dr. Abraham. In an area as contentious as global warming it is essential to determine what is accurate and what is not. He has gone to great lengths using reason and evidence to show how one prominent global warming “skeptic” has systematically misrepresented the science. This is no small contribution considering the importance of global climate change.

  270. Ken Harwood
    Perth
    Australia
    I too commend Professor Abraham’s efforts to combat anti-science, and condemn Monckton’s efforts to organise and encourage harassment of Professor Abraham and his university.

  272. Name: frankbi (pseudonym)

    Location: Planet Earth

    Blog: Decoding SwiftHack

    I also urge the university to show to the whole world that they will take a firm stand against such intimidation by Viscount Monckton, and against any death threats or other hate speech which may be directed at Prof. Abraham or his defenders, as a result of Monckton’s call-to-arms. This is no time to simply keep quiet.

  275. I support Dr. Abraham. Monckton is knowingly fooling the people of the world about what is likely the greatest threat to humanity in the 21st century and beyond. Monckton’s actions are criminal in my opinion and he should have legal action taken against him.

    Scott A. Mandia, Professor – Physical Sciences
    Selden, NY

  277. Best wishes to Professor Abraham. Monckton’s legal threats and intimidation expose his complete lack of credibility. If climate change deniers had any sense they would dump him.

  279. I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Abraham’s efforts and applaud St. Thomas fort their support in hosting his presentation.

    Harold Brooks
    Norman, Oklahoma

  280. I offer my full support to Dr. Abraham and to the University of St. Thomas for their efforts to educate the public and their resistance to intimidation tactics.

    Robert Hinrichs, PhD
    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

  281. I hearby give my support for John Abraham. His rebuttal is, in all major instances, correct and concise. Monkton draws the wrong conclusions from questionable sources and dresses it up as science and “proof”. You can see the difference.

  282. May your tribe increase.

    I’m a longtime text handler, reader, and editor in the science field, working alongside researchers, and know how this work is done. Do please keep up the good work, and may the university stand beside you 100 percent. I and like-minded people everywhere certainly do.

  283. Thanks to John Abraham for sticking up for science. If Monckton had a leg to stand on he would refute the science rather than resort to bullying.

  285. I would like to commend Professor Abraham for his in-depth, polite and professional rebuttal of any and all points brought forward by Christopher Monckton.

    The scientific community needs to step up to the plate to maintain standards of integrity, honesty and carefully argued scientific examination in the field of climate science. Rather than give in to a heavily politicized and polarized debate, scientists ought to be allowed to offer the facts and give their very best professional insights.

    Prof. Abraham and St. Thomas University can be proud of this careful and factual presentation, offered to scientists and the general public alike.

    Of course, different values and different political choices will come into play when determining a policy response, but open and objective discourse about scientific facts and theory should be unencumbered by these value judgements.

    Bob Brand – The Netherlands
    Physics Ph. D., University of Amsterdam

  286. John Abraham is doing exactly what we want our academics to do, clarifying complex topics and distinguishing the wheat from the chaff on an important social issue. Monbiot’s campaign is a transparent attempt to silence someone who has exposed his chaff for what it is. Support John Abraham!

    Jason Ahrns
    Space Physics PhD Student
    University of Alaska – Fairbanks

  288. Wade B. Gieni, B.Sc.
    Masters of Environmental Management (M.Sc.) Student
    Royal Roads University
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Keep up the good work. The only way that this mis-information can be stopped is by educating the people on what the science is indicating, and how the concepts used in science differ from those used in the everyday world.

  289. I endorse the above statement wholeheartedly.

    In addition, I would like to thank John Abraham for taking the time to debunk Monkcton’s Gish Gallop in the first place.

    Donald Broatch (Bsc)

  295. It is well past the time when the bullying and outright lies of the climate denialists be dealt with directly. I characterize their actions as sui-genocide: Do they delude themselves they can survive 6C+ with the corporate chum they get, or are they really that lacking in basic reading skills?

    Not since the Inquisition have we seen an entire group of people and an entire area of human knowledge and endeavor systematically attacked in this way. It is time to turn the tables. While the hypocritical and clownish Monckton tells lies and half-truths, let us tell full truths to reveal these unethical, immoral people for what they are.

    My 2 year-old son’s future is in doubt, along with almost 7 billion others, because of their lies. This is a crime against humanity, and nature itself.

  298. It’s wonderful to see so many supporting John Abraham and his methodological, scientific and astonishingly civil debunking of Monckton’s illusions and rantings.

    Keep up the great work!

    Katri Lehtinen (MA Eng Phil, Adv Dipl EDM (Open))
    Bonn, Germany

  299. I teach High School Chemistry in Tampa, Florida. I storngly support scientists like Dr. Abrahams efforts to teach the public about Climate change. Why should a journalist be able to censor scientists?

  301. Professor Abraham has done a thorough job of exposing Monckton and St. Thomas University should be proud that they have John Abraham as one of their professors.

    It is important to recognize what Christopher Monkton is. We have had previous experience with people who have “mental aberrations” and have manage to gain control of a country. For example: Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Christopher Monckton would seem to fit the “Hare Psychopathy Checklist” for “aggressive narcissism”. I have more on this on my webpage at: http://www.durangobill.com/GwdLiars/GwdLiarsChristopherMonckton.html

    Bill Butler
    B. Sc. Magna Cum Laude graduate of Brown University

  303. It is sad that the pseudo-skeptic community is so ready to cry censorship when they attack the facts, but when the shoe is on the other foot, they want the truth muzzled.

    Dr. Abraham’s presentation is excessively polite and PACKED with facts. We need more, not less, like him. If Lord Monckton wants to peddle disinformation, it should at least be possible to get the kind of background Dr. Abraham’s hard work provides. If the truth hurts, that’s no reason to muzzle it.

  305. John Abraham has demonstrated in no uncertain terms the power of critical thinking and reason, employed as they are to systematically demolish so many of the claims made in Christopher Monckton’s presentation. It is an incredible effort that should be appIauded.

    I sincerely hope that St. Thomas University will leave Abraham’s detailed rebuttal on their website, for it is of great public benefit to see the contrast presented: on the one hand, Abraham does a forensic investigation of the claims made in Monckton’s presentation, and on the basis of the evidence is led to conclude that the claims are unwarranted; on the other hand, the original claims in Monckton’s presentation are examples of rhetoric and a magician’s tool of mis-direction, superficially appealing and yet without adequate basis in fact – as Abraham clearly establishes.

    Donald Oats,
    Murray Bridge,
    South Australia.

  310. I strongly support John Abraham and do not want to see his work taken down. It is important that people like him are allowed to point out in detail what is wrong in the deceptive presentations of people like Monckton.

    Daniel Fox
    Bloomington, IN

  311. Dr Abrahams’ response to The Viscount Monkton of Brenchley’s ridiculous traveling show is fair and long-overdue; he’s a credit to academia and his university. It would be very welcome if more academics would take the time to communicate their craft with the public.

    Jason Pettitt,
    Science fan and Open University student
    East Anglia, UK.

  312. I found Professor Abraham’s presentation to be credible, fair and polite.
    I especailly appreciate the fact that he personally contacted many of tthe authors and presented their opinions directly, rather than his own interpretation.

    John Cartmill
    Herndon, VA USA

  316. Thank you Professor Abraham for exposing deciet and defending science.
    May other outraged scientists swell your ranks and actively confront the disinformation campaign that is poisoning the public’s understanding of scientific issues.
    Keep up the good fight.

    Cedric Katesby.
    Seoul, South Korea

  317. Professor Abraham’s presentation was an excellent piece of work, going direct to the source. This intimidation should not be allowed to occur, this shows that this isn’t a scientific debate at all but ideology. Don’t let anti-science win!

    Wellington, New Zealand

  320. Professor Abraham’s presentation was an excellent piece of work, going direct to the source. This intimidation should not be allowed to occur. Don’t let anti-science win!

    Wellington, New Zealand

  321. Good science should be recognised always – as should healthy – and I mean healthy – debate and enquiry. This excludes mocking and attacking a professional. Let Professor Abraham’s presentation stand.

    Sydney, NSW, Australia

  323. We must all support Dr. John Abraham and his university against the bullying pomposity that is Viscount Monckton. There is so much to do especially in the field of agricultural adaption to a difficult future. We must push-back against and identify the interests that pay this creatures expenses and move the debate on. This is really serious! In my field of agriculture we have so much work to do and it wont get financed while the whole field of climate change is regarded as “Controversial”

  327. In support of Dr. Abraham. Freedom of Speech applies here; how dare anyone pressure a university to become a censor.

    Daniel Friedman
    Houston, TX USA

  332. Thank you for your work, professor Abraham. Don’t give up.
    Do not mind exhibitionists.
    Dr. Antonio Zecca
    Department of Physics
    University of Trento

  337. I fully support Professor Abraham in his careful analysis of Monckton’s misrepresentation of climate science and of the scientific papers Monckton uses misleadingly to support his anti-science views. I also support and applaud St. Thomas University in their efforts to provide a venue for the debunking of Monckton’s falsehoods. I strongly urge St. Thomas University and Professor Abraham to stand firm in the face of Monckton’s and his gang’s attempts at intimidation.

  339. John Abraham’s rebuttal of Lord Moncton is one of the best take-downs of the climate misinformation campaign I’ve seen. Many other misinformers are using the same arguments as Lord Moncton. It is vital to the future of humanity that we spread the truth about the climate dangers facing us. Please don’t let WUWT and Lord Moncton bully the University into taking down Abraham’s presentation.

  340. Abraham’s work is a useful example of how science seeks the truth rather than attempting to shore up preconceived prejudices.

    The lesson is that if you want to question anything said in the media about a scientific paper, the best thing to do is to contact the authors! Abraham has demonstrated the merit of this approach effectively.

  344. Real scientists like John Abraham need our support not our censure as the forces of anti-science are, sadly, only getting stronger.

    John Phillips
    Bristol
    UK

  346. I fully support Professor Abraham and I abhor the methods Christopher Monckton is using to try and silence him.

    Peter Hearnden
    Devon
    England.

  349. All right thinking people should support Professor John Abraham for the work he has done. Contrasted with the scurrilous behaviour of Christopher Monckton; the powers that be at St. Thomas University should have no difficulty in dismissing Monckton’s appeal.

  350. I have the highest regard for Prof John Abraham and think his presentation is a thoroughly fair and accurate rebuttal of Monktons assertions.

    Tim Wilcox
    Semur en Auxois
    France

  352. It’s high time for the world to wake up to the misinformation Monckton has been spreading.

    Dave Hudson
    Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.

  354. Abraham’s rebuttal of Monckton is civil, dispassionate and technically robust. He has provided a necessary counter point to the Monckton presentation. He deserves credit for putting in the effort required. The university should be thanked for providing the environment where such free academic inquiry can take place.

    Don Fontaine PhD Mich State U 1983.

  355. I am not a climate scientist, but after viewing John Abraham’s presentation, it is clear that he has presented a careful debunking of the “science” in Monckton’s talk by going back to the actual source of the relevant information (that Monckton has misrepresented) in every case (ie, the scientific paper and/or the author(s) of the paper).

    I commend Dr. Abraham for taking the time and effort to address what can only be characterized as “fringe” views on climate science (that Monckton is propagating)

    It is very telling that Monckton is now using the threat of legal action to squelch the debate. It is, in fact, a tacit admission that he simply can not win by arguing the science.

    Monckton knows he can not win the scientific argument — because that would mean disproving, not Abraham, but all the climate scientists that Abraham has referenced and quoted in his presentation.

    As a matter of fact, to “win” the argument in this case, Monckton would have to disprove what the vast majority of the world’s climate scientists have been saying for some time now (in scientific journals, IPCC reports, testimony before Congress, etc) : that global warming is real, that humans are largely responsible for it and that it represents a significant threat to future (and possibly even current) generations.

    No surprise that Monckton would attempt, therefore, to put an end to the debate by “disappearing” the debate entirely through threats of legal action.

    Monckton’s legal threats are just the latest example of the disgusting, anti-democratic intimidation of scientists that we have witnessed over the past few years and if it is allowed to succeed, it will set a very bad precedent indeed.

    Laurence Jewett
    Connecticut
    (BS Physics)

    PS It may seem a small thing, but it’s actually “University of St. Thomas (MN)”, NOT “St. Thomas University (MN)” as Monckton incorrectly refers to it . That would seem to be a perfect example of just how careless Monckton is with his “facts”.

  357. I saw the article at WUWT and emailed Father Dease a letter of support for Dr. Abraham. Hopefully it doesn’t get lost in the noise of mindless WUWT clones.

    Mark Swanson
    Superior, Colorado

  358. ALL scientists, and especially climate scientists, need to strongly
    and unequivocally support Abraham. This is by no means the only personal
    attack and harassment that Monckton has launched against responsible scientific discourse and it should not be tolerated.
    Dr. Ray Weymann
    Carnegie Observatories Staff Member Emeritus

  359. John Abraham’s presentation of some of Christopher Monckton’s misrepresentations was very fair. Abraham took care to avoid both character assasination and insult and it would be a travesty if his University censored him by removing his presentation due to pressure from Monckton. Interested parties should be allowed to here both Abraham’s and Monckton’s arguments, and then judge for themselves.

  361. I am grateful to Professor Abraham for having the patience to go through Mr. Monckton’s talk and for carefully pointing out what’s wrong with it. Attacking him for it is unbecoming even of a fake peer.
    Wojciech Setlak
    Warsaw, Poland

  375. Dear Sirs,

    Not only do I support Professor Abraham but wish to suggest that you take a most aggressive stand against Lord Monckton and company.

    There is furthermore no reason to have Professor Abraham alter or water down his presentation. IN FACT I WOULD URGE HIM TO RE-POST THE VIDEOS HE HAD POSTED ON YOU TUBE.

    I would further suggest that your university considers forming alliances with other institutions to prepare for, defend themselves from and counterattack the Oil Companies and their front groups who are responsible for initiating these attacks against Science and Humanity itself vis a vis Shills like Lord Monckton.

    While these counterattacks would incorporate reasoned rebuttals they would have to consist of exposes, condemnations of Oil Companies and boycott of their products, etc..

    Please take a favorite saying of mine to heart. You don’t dance with Psychopaths nor do you reason with Psychotics. Lord Monckton is, in my opinion both, but of much more importance, those who support him in high places are of the first variety. In my personal experience, you never, ever underestimate psychopaths.

    In summation, I give my support for John Abraham and cannot overstress the need for taking an aggressive stand against Lord Monckton’s deep pockets.

    Giordano Hernandez
    Los Angeles, CA

  376. Real science is conducted by vigorus debate between informed people. This attempt at censorship clearly shows Monckton has no science on his side, only threats and inuendo.

    Brian Fahlman
    Saskatoon, SK, Canada

  380. When I grew up, they disbelieved continental drift. Of course now it’s accepted. CO2 is the Earth’s thermostat. Monckton’s misrepresentations are bunk. Please support Prof. Abraham and allow his presentation to stay put.

    James Long
    US Patent and Trademark Attorney

  382. Dr. Abraham has my full support. His presentation is not libelous, it’s a careful debunking of the lies and disinformation Lord Monckton has promulgated on this pressing issue. Do not allow Lord Monckton or others to pressure or intimidate your university to limit academic freedoms.

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  391. It’s not a matter of balanced debate. Monckton is deliberatly spreading misinformation, and Prof. Abraham is competently showing what the science says.

    In no way this public service should concede to Monckton’s bullying.

    Alexandre Lacerda
    Serra Negra, SP
    Brazil

  392. I fully support and thank John Abraham for his effort to produce a much needed, and appreciated, comprehensive debunking of Mr Mockton’s anti-science campaign.

    I would urge the University of St Thomas to strenuously resist and vigorously defuse Mr M’s chronic propensity for terrorist tactics against free speech itself.

  393. Hoping Prof. Abraham gets credit for public services…

    Dan Kirk-Davidoff
    Adjunct Professor of Meteorology at University of Maryland.

  395. I’ve followed Monckton’s antics for a while. Professor Alexander has performed a valuable service by thoroughly investigating Monckton’s charges and revealing their weaknesses and inconsistencies.

  396. I absolutely support John Abraham and his research.
    Monckton is just upset because this rightfully destroys any credibility he had.

    There’s a sea change happening and I’m happy to say it’s even becoming evident in southern USA.

  397. For the sake of academic integrity and discourse, please resist any attempts by Monckton and Watts to suppress Prof Abraham’s thoughtful presentation.

  399. Dr Abraham’s public service in science education on an important issue is a credit to your University.

    Tracy P. Hamilton
    Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham

  400. John Abraham provided a calmly delivered rebuttal of Christopher Monckton’s peculiar brand of pseudo-science which is built on the premise that bullshit baffles brains.

    The tone of Monckton’s latest response is nothing short of bullying of the type normally seen in the school playground. Monckton’s amazing diatribe of questions is, to use an expression with which Monckton will be familiar, ‘all stuff’.

    I write in support of John Abraham and sincerely hope that St. Thomas University resist this particularly odious example of bullying an example which makes me ashamed of having the same country of origin as Monckton.

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  405. I’d like to thank Professor Abraham for his rebuttal of Christopher Monckton’s public presentation about the lack of scientific proof of climate change. Professor Abraham maintains a professional and respectful tone throughout it. It is clear that it isn’t a personal attack on Monckton as a person. Rather Abraham, as a scientist, is responding to the scientific assertions that Monckton makes in his public presentations. What comes through in Professor Abraham’s presentation is that the assertions that Monckton makes do not meet the widely accepted standards of science. Thank you, Mr. Abraham!

  408. Professor John Abraham is to be commended for his refuting of the many errors and instances of misinformation and misrepresentation in Christopher Monckton’s presentations on climate change. St. Thomas University must not allow Monckton to stifle academic freedom.

    Jim Eager
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  409. I thought the whole point of debating the controversy was to erm….debate it.

    Now Monckton was to censor the opposing view? Shameful hypocrite.

  411. Too few people are aware of the acute and severe danger of climate and fewer are aware of the anti-scientific propaganda machine that tries to keep the public inactive.
    Since global greenhouse gas emissions are nowhere near dropping, one can only conclude that the disinformation campaign has been very succesful during the past twenty years.
    Lord Mockton continues to lend his voice to those who want to see no action to stop climate change and he does it brilliantly. He is a very good speaker and is obviously well-informed of the science. It seems therefore very unlikely that he doesn’t know what is really going on. In other words: he very likely knows that climate change is the greatest disaster human kind has ever faced and he works relentlessly to STOP governments and citizens from trying to avert its worst consequences.
    Anyone who cynically engages in the denialist movement commits the gravest of crimes against humanity and against life. As a young person, I am convinced that members of my generation, as soon as they come to understand what these people have knowingly caused, will not forgive them.
    I give my full support to anyone who works to combat the forces of disinformation that have now launched an unprecented, desperate, below-the-belt attack on scientists, the academic world and civil society.
    No University should ever give in to public pressure to suppress any information that holds up to certain academic standards and especially not when it’s related to human-caused global climate change.

    Arne Perschel
    Otura, Spain

  417. I fully support John Abraham and the University of Saint Thomas in resisting Christopher Monckton’s attack on academic freedom.

    David Peabody, BEng
    Calgary, Canada

  423. I hope that Monckton actually does try to get this taken to court. Any judge would read both sides of the story and laugh Monckton out on his ear.

    My support stands behind Dr. Abraham 100%.

  424. I urge St. Thomas University to stand strongly behind Professor Abraham in this controversy. In the greatest tradition of academics and teaching, Professor Abraham has given a large amount of his time to using his knowledge and skills to the service of public education and understanding of a very important issue. It is essential that his institution stand behind him as he comes under attack from those who would like his thoughtful and cogent critiques removed from public discourse.

    Your strong support for Dr. Abraham will reflect very well on St. Thomas University and will help emphasize the vital concept that in the public debate that there those who should be considered more credible than others in understanding climate science.

  426. Lord Monckton’s cheap bullying tactics have no place in either academia or science. John Abraham has presented a carefully reasoned and thoroughly researched debunking of Monckton’s rhetorical excesses and fact-free declarations that deserves the widest possible audience. I encourage St. Thomas to keep these presentations up and available.

    Dr. Gary L. Herstein
    Ellis University.

  427. I strongly support John Abraham. His presentation is an extremely valuable public service. At this juncture in history, the education of the American public on the facts of climate change, especially debunking this type of misinformation, is the most important service we in academia can provide to our nation and our world.
    -Dr. Gary Witt
    Assistant Professor of Statistics
    Temple University

  428. Thank God we have people like Abraham standing for the the science on this topic! Monkton and other deniers should be prosecuted for the disinformation they spread. Climate Change unchecked could very well be the end of humanity and the continued disinformation and interference in addressing it should be prosecutable.

  437. As member of the Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Saint Louis University I support Professor Abraham and his analysis of Monckton’s talk

  438. I hereby declare my support for prof. Abraham. The public debate on global warming is too important to allow it to be hijacked by thugs and con men.

    dr. H.J. van Eerten
    Center for Cosmology & Particle Physics, New York University
    – Master degree, theoretical physics
    – PhD, astrophysics

  441. A french-speaking support 🙂

    Tout mon soutien au Pr Abraham ! Son intervention était pafaitement documentée et facile à suivre.

    J’espère que vous ne vous laisserez pas intimider par “Monseigneur” ! 🙂

    Dr Philippe Terrier, PhD
    Senior scientist
    CRR
    Switzerland

  445. I have gone through both presentations and the professionalism and accuracy of John Abraham is far superior to Christopher Monckton. I encourage watching and fact checking both presentations personally to show the truth in Abrahams points. I’m a Mechanical Engineer studying Energy and Public Policy at the University of Maryland.

  448. Monckton is an idiot, he has to resort to spamming from his denier buddies vs. any sort of scientific or logical recourse.

    I support Dr. Abraham and his posting 100%

    Phila, PA, USA

  450. Nobody, I don’t care who, should be allowed to suppress legitimate research on the basis of unreviewed data. Not at a legitimate university.

  452. Dr. Abraham and the University of St. Thomas have my full support.

    Shame on Mr. Watts and Mr. Monckton for their disgraceful behavior.

    Julian Brimelow, Canada

  456. I and many others support Dr. Abraham and are shocked at bully tactics. If it weren’t for Dr. Abraham I myself would never have known to what extent Christopher Monckton had just flat out lied about what reputable scientific studies show about the dire direction of earth’s climate. It’s rare for an academic to take the time to do the tedious work to set the record straight, so Dr. Abraham’s work needs to be disseminated and available for all.

  461. I support Dr. Abraham. Do not allow Lord Monockton and Mr. Watts to censor a well done presentation on objective science, as it is our best way to sort out the truth.

  462. I’ll confess I have no formal academic association. However, I have at least been exposed to the requisites of scientific presentation and of scientific rigor. I applaud Professor Abraham’s presentation (and his subsequent responses to the ad hominem attacks on him) as excellent examples of both.

    Plus they bring a clarity and comprehensibility to those of out out of the main flood of the scientific discourse.

    Maintaining integrity of scientific information is vital. Pointing out (with appropriate and detailed examples) failure of such integrity is laudable.

    If anything, rather than take down Professor Abraham’s presentation, I think it should be heavily promoted. It reflects well on the University and on the professor.

  464. I found Dr. Abraham’s presentation very professional and helpful and much appreciate his efforts.

    William R. DeMott
    Professor of Biology
    Indiana-Purdue University

  466. Lord Monckton has often asked for those who disagree to debate him. John Abraham chose to do this in writing rather than in front of an audience. Prof Abrahams is to be congratulated on a professional and well researched rebuttal to the swagger, bluster, and misleading pseudoscientific claims and distortions in Lord Monckton’s presentations. Kudos to the University for supporting science over rhetoric!

  467. Lord Monckton has often asked for those who disagree to debate him. John Abraham chose to do this in writing rather than in front of an audience. Prof Abraham is to be congratulated on a professional and well researched rebuttal to the swagger, bluster, and misleading pseudoscientific claims and distortions in Lord Monckton’s presentations. Kudos to the University for supporting science over rhetoric!

  468. Go get em, John Abraham. Out here in the Russian Ural Mountains, Ekaterinburg, I have shared the professor’s presentation here and back to my newspaper, family in Australia and Oregon, and friends in Estes Park, Colorado. And, told Abraham what I have done

    My only hope for Monckton is he has good health care so he can eventually see how wrong he has been.

    Dr. Milt Garrett, CEO Garrett Group International, Emeritus Professor

  472. Let’s also not forget Aldus Huxley’s famous quote in all this Monckton-Abraham controversy: “Facts ignored do not cease to exist.” (Addressing this quote to you, “Lord” Monckton.)

    Milt Garrett; CEO, Garrett Group International, Emeritus Professor

  473. Dr. Abraham’s work is well known, and respected throughout the world. Monckton is known as either quite unknowledgable on the subject of climate change, or as having a “hidden agenda”, or both. We have the same mentality going on right now in the Unites States, casting doubts on flouridation of water and children receiving immunizations against childhood diseases. I fully support the work of Dr. Abraham and St. Thomas University. Education MUST win against ignorance!

  474. Full marks to Professor Abrahams, and to the University. The detailed analysis of Mr. Monckton’s mis-representations of published literature was marvellous to watch. In particular I greatly appreciated your very dignified and civil tone. Bravo.

    PhD (conservation biology)
    Nanaimo, BC, Canada

  475. Professor Abraham has done an immense service to the scientific community and to all those interested in climate science. His work should be proudly displayed for all to see, not censored as Monckton would like to do. Please stand by Professor Abraham and do not cave in to Monckton’s outrageous demands.

    Mark Ellison
    Associate Professor
    Department of Chemistry
    Ursinus College
    Collegeville, PA

  481. A brief expression of Sympathy is in order, for the plight of the climate deniers. Deception and lying are unavoidable, because the facts are against them.
    Christopher Monckton’s practice of such blogosphere ethics in academe has been effectively challenged, by John Abraham.
    Monckton’s weird and wild escalation warrants continued attention and debunking elsewhere.

  486. I fully support John Abraham and the integrity of the scientific method against the intellectual dishonestly and denialism of Christopher Monckton.

    B.J. Edwards
    Somerville, MA, USA

  487. I support Dr. Abraham and his essay, and I ask his university to not succumb to the bullying and demand for censure-ship from Mr. Monckton.

  488. Kudos to Mr Abraham for standing his ground and standing up for true science. It’s funny in a way how Monckton and his type flock to ‘freedom of speech’ to defend their attacks, but when things turn against them, they want censorship. I guess that is what happens when you have no true solid ground to stand on for defense.

  490. I support John Abraham, and deplore Christopher Monckton’s absurd demand that Dr. Abraham’s presentation be suppressed by the St. Thomas University. I believe it is the duty of this and any other University to foster open inquiry and debate. If Lord Monckton can’t withstand the bright light of scrutiny, he should keep his ill-mannered and uninformed mouth shut.

  493. Dr. Abraham’s detailed and balanced debunking of Lord Monckton’s proposiitions has my full support
    Mats Almgren
    Professor of Physical Chemistry
    Uppsala University
    Sweden

  494. John Abraham is correct in his observations on Mockton’s presentation. Any person with any knowledge of climate change will easily see the flaws in Mockton’s premise. If anyone should remove their presentation and be called in front of a review board it is Mockton.

  495. We need science, not denialism. I fully support John Abraham against Christopher Monckton’s distortions and lies.

    Anne C. Hanna
    Philadelphia, PA, USA

  496. Professor of Chemistry, Lone Star College – Montgomery, Conroe, Texas

    I was extremely impressed by Dr. Abraham’s presentation, a scientific dissection of Monckton’s anti-science. The University of St. Thomas has a tremendous asset in Dr. Abraham.

  497. It is astounding that Christopher Monckton would attempt to bring pressure in this manner. Monckton’s work is a farce, which John Abraham has demonstrated with admirable logic and scientific rigor.

    I am trained in engineering and physics (master’s level) and have followed climate science closely for more than five years.

  498. Dr. Jörg Zimmermann
    Quality manager
    Deutscher Wetterdienst
    Offenbach, Germany
    I personally support Prof. John Abraham. This is a private statement, which may not represent the position of the Deutscher Wetterdienst. However, the Deutscher Wetterdienst has a clear position that climate change is happening, that its effects are observable, that it is mainly anthropogenic and that during this century it will lead to strong effects with possible damages to agricultural productivity and public and private property: http://www.dwd.de/klimawandel

  499. I wholeheartedly support Abraham. Monckton’s complaints are weak and irrelevant – the university has no standing, credibility or respect to gain from caving in to Monckton. It would be intellectual and academic suicide to give in to such bullying.

    Sincerely

    Axel Kaspar Edgren, Stockholm.

  502. I fully support John Abraham’s debunking of Monckton’s presentation. Professor Abraham was both respectful and accurate in his carefully researched presentation. Yes, I watched it from start to finish.
    We need more people like Abraham.

    Daniel Simon
    Chicago, IL (USA)

  503. The more this idiot Monkton rants, the more he promotes Dr Abrahams presentation. Monkton: Keep ranting, it only supports the good work Dr Abrahams does

  504. John Abraham’s presentation was remarkably informative and succinct and offered a stark contrast to lord Moncton’s invective, bullying and outright fabrications. It is our good fortune to have such men and he deserves our thanks.

    knoxkp – Montreal – DJ @ CJLO

  505. Regardless of the topic, this sort of attempted bullying should be rejected by all respectable institutions. That the issue is one of vital global importance makes such asininity even more unworthy.

    Pierce Butler
    Gainesville, Florida, USA

  510. Mr . Monckton which should be his official title has not earned his stripes in science. Thank you to professor Abraham who earned his stripes in his analysis of Mr Monckton’s presentation.

  512. Monckton, Lord of what? The Flies?
    The flies circling the rotting carcass of his own appalling campaign of lies and scientific illiteracy.
    Nice work and very generous too, John Abraham.
    I can’t believe we still need to debate this.

    Conor Jeory
    New Zealand
    Artist, Musician, Chef.

  518. Prof. John Abraham has has leveraged the slides of Lord Monckton, not only to illustrate weakness in the Lord’s claims, but also to lay out the points of conflict where the science is attacked.

    In the process he has contributed something special to the process. He has my support.

    Lord Monckton has contributed nothing to the process. You can do the logic.

  522. I fully support John Abraham’s well-researched rebuttal of Lord Monckton’s continuing mis-use of research in his cynical attempt to delay much-needed action on global warming.

    Samuel Silvers
    New York, NY

  525. I sincerely hope that Father Dease and others at the University of St. Thomas ignore the pleas of right wing extremists, egged on by The Viscount Monckton of Brenchley, to censor John Abraham’s rebuttal of Benchley’s absurd comments regarding climate change. Freedom of speech should not be abridged because those who attack others (Benchley) are offended when solid counterarguments are offered, as did John Abraham. I fully support Mr. Abraham’s right to refute the non-scientific and belligerent comments made by the misguided Viscount and encourage the University to do the same.

    Sincerely
    Larry Beck
    Denton, Tx

  526. I commend Dr. Abraham for his thorough and systematic refutation of Mockton’s denialist pap. Diehard anti-warmers are quite obviously a lost cause. Nonetheless, critical-thinking climate change skeptics have now been presented with persuasive evidence for the deceit inherent in Mockton’s line of argumentation. Once planted, this seed of doubt (about the veracity of denialist claims in general) will hopefully continue to flourish in the abundance of bovine fecal matter that his Lordship and his cronies will desperately spread in his defense.

  527. I appreciate so much the courage with which John Abraham is fighting against ignorance in the debate about global climate change. Whether we call it ‘warming’ or not, even average people around the globe can find articles showing the truth of the matter; that the sea is rising and the ice is melting.

  529. Lord Mockton’s attempts to stymie free speech and public discourse about climate change science are utterly repugnant, amounting to little more than frivolous publicity seeking. Prof Abraham has my full support.

  530. I am very grateful for Prof. Abraham’s presentation, which I have found very helpful, and also encouraging, in engaging with skeptics. In any case, it was carefully done, and an entirely defensible act of scholarship, for which he should NOT be censured, but rather thanked.

  534. Writing here to support Prof. Abraham and his thorough eviscerating of Mockton’s psuedo science talk.

    He has done the world a favor and I ask the University to stand firm against the calls from Mockton and his supporters to take it down through intimidation.

  535. I support John Abraham and his exposure of the vicious lies of Lord Monckton. Under no circumstances should Prof. Abraham’s page be censored.

  537. I support John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton. I applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world.

    Rob Spiller
    UK

  542. Monckton is turning his back on the normal process of scientific enquiry in seeking to gag his critics. This is not how responsible scientists behave. It is eerily similar though, to the way that hucksters and charlatans behave. This whole business bears close resemblance to the Simon Singh libel case in the UK. In that case, quacks seeking to silence dissent were routed; I hope that will be repeated here.

    I fully support Prof. Abraham and I encourage St. Thomas University to support open enquiry by resisting this attack upon free-speech.

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  548. I appreciate and support what Professor Abraham has done.

    Over the years I have found that Monckton is a liar, a fraud, and a bully. Monckton should be ignored; failing that he should be confronted and challenged.

  549. I support John Abraham. Although i feel strongly that all voices on subjects should be heard and that even Prince Monckton does have a right to his opinion, regardless how painfully wrong and out of touch it is. The use of gagging techniques such as the threat of litigation, Censorship and variety of suppression threats do not progress the interests of scientific knowledge or our position on this earth.

  552. Monckton’s bullying tactics are deplorable. Science should not be censored, however uncomfortable its findings are.

    Colin Sharples, PhD UEA 1996
    Wellington, NZ.

  554. I support the truth and the science behind it. So I cannot abide the FUD and carbon collaborator Moncton and I will hold him personally responsible for the damage to our younger generations his shilling results in.

    I encourage Christopher Monckton to keep talking and keep exposing himself in public. I also encourage him to breathe deeply.

  559. I support the general set of ideas proposed and expressed by Dr. John Abraham. I strongly disapprove of the comments, ideas, and any other form of information spoken, written, or expressed by Mr. Monckton.

    Zorana Kojic
    University of Florida
    Gainesville, FL

  562. We the undersigned offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton. Professor Abraham provided an important public service by showing in detail Monckton’s misrepresentation of the science of climate, and we applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world.

  566. Bravo to Abraham. Monkton asked for a debate, why chicken out of it? He’s trying to go around it because he knows that he can’t win.

    I support Abraham and his willingness to question and seek truth.

    Brian Dong
    Civil Engineer
    Silicon Valley, CA

  571. I fully support John Abraham’s work in getting the facts out on Global Warming. We need to know about Global Warming and other consequences of our abuse of the planet so that we can quickly reverse the destructive course that we have set for ourselves.

    John L. Clark
    Cleveland, Ohio, USA

  575. It would be a travesty and a blot on St. Thomas to participate in letting science deniers bully scientists. If action is taken against Prof. Abraham, it is St. Thomas’ reputation that will be blackened.

    Eric Ferguson
    Minneapolis, MN

  576. Thank you, Prof. Abraham, for maintaining the standards of academic integrity needed when dealing with such drivel as Monckton dishes out. It’s not easy to play by the rules when others are changing them by the minute, well done.

    Tony Wildish (PhD. Physics)

  580. Scientific debate relies entirely on free debate between academics and those interested in the academic project. Respectable intellectuals do not run to a judge to have their opponents silenced. Lord Monckton risks joining other big names who have recently made themselves look foolish by resorting to the libel laws.

  581. I have watched Dr. Abraham’s presentation and I find it a model of professional restraint combined with intellectual assiduousness. Given Mr. Monkton’s scurrilous personal attacks on others, the fact that he would attack so strictly correct a presentation is deeply troubling.

  583. I congatulate Dr. Abraham and fully support his rebuttal of Monckton’s flawed and misleading presentations. St. Thomas U. should be proud of its stance and its faculty.

  584. I say we don’t just sign petitions – let’s make sure each and every one of these scientists knows they and their work is supported and appreciated. Write to universities and scientists to voice your support!

    Rene Mai
    Student, University of Texas School of Law

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  593. Excellent work John Abraham! Nobody should have to stand by and be attacked in such a senseless way by a man with no knowledge in this realm.

  598. John Abraham did a great service in providing a fact based rebuttal to Monckton. He has my thanks.

    yours
    Frank Johnston
    B.Sc. , M.Sc. , Ph. D.

  601. Full support for John’s critique. If Lord Monckton can’t answer the substance of the review (and so far it appears not) then he should withdraw his previous assertions.

    University of Auckland, NZ

  607. Originally from MN and have many friends at St. Thomas who support Abraham and love the work he does as their professor. Using facts and research is what science is all about, not hearsay, half-truths, and mis-represented data.

    San Francisco, CA

  610. I fully support John Abraham, congratulate him on his painstaking, exhaustive and highly revealing work, and hope he continues to publicly deconstruct the more far-fetched-but-influential statements of some so-called ‘sceptics’.

    John Abraham has done us all a tremendous service and I am very grateful to him.

  611. I support Dr. Abraham and his work in combating the inanity of climate change denial.

    Gregory Ehrendreich
    Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
    Chicago, IL USA

  612. I don’t know why Monckton continually tries to shout down real scientists with real science degrees. I am a communicator – like Monckton- but I don’t pretend to be anything more. We can’t all be experts in everything- so I educate myself as much as I can and learn from real experts.

    If you want to learn how to write a press release, swing by my office- or Monckton’s- but if you want to learn about climate science talk to a climate scientist.

  613. I support John Abraham and St. Thomas University is promoting open debate on climate issues.

    Michael Blanco
    Linfield College
    McMinnville, OR USA

  617. I support Professor Anderson and his thorough debunking of Monckton’s disinformation. This material should remain in publication.

    Furthermore, the methods used by Monckton show forth the fact that he is in the wrong and deserves no consideration.

  621. Monckton is a fraud and a liar and a kook. He calls himself lord but is not and never has been a member of the House of Lords. He says he was an advisor to Margaret Thatcher but there is no record of his service. He is supported by ExxonMobile and the Koch Brothers. He is a disgrace to scientists and Britishers everywhere.

  623. There once was a fella called Monckton,
    Who claimed he’d been litigiously dumped on;
    Twas patent absurd,
    But steam could be heard
    Escaping clenched teeth as Abr’am debunked him.

  624. I have reviewed the excellent web site of John Abraham, and support him in his efforts to clarify climate issues and promote open debate.

    David Rowney
    Biostatistician (retired), UC Berkeley
    MS Mechanical Engineering

  625. This is unbelievable. And they dare call themselves “skeptics”, when all they are is an unabashed lynch mob. They pretend to be asking for open debate, yet all their arguments are lies and misinterpretations, and when called out on it, they resort to intimidation. Disgusting.

  626. I thank Dr. Abraham for putting in the huge effort of showing Monkton’s misleading claims for what they are. Hopefully, his university will honour him for his scientific excellence and not be intimidated by Monkton’s bullying.

    Mark Polle, M.D.
    Ontario,Canada

  628. Dr. Abraham – I have placed photos of yourself besides that of Lord Monckton and nine out of ten crustaceans agreed that you look least like a prawn. Everyone here found your presentation debating the viscount both informative and polite – Thank You!

  629. The desire of His Excellency, The Viscount Monckton of Brenchley, to blunt criticism of his Lordship and his Lordship’s public statements through legal intimidation and public bullying is a despicable action of an aristocrat more comfortable before a legal bar than in the halls of academic debate and he should be resisted by all men who honor scientific freedom and free speech.

    I proudly add my name to this statement.

  634. I fully support Abraham and the University in their efforts to shine light on “Lord” Monckton’s manipulations of the available science and the cases of fabricating of his own science to support his claims.

    As a former student at the University of St. Thomas, I am proud to know the University has the courage and integrity to stand up for the truth.

    Monckton clearly has no one but himself to blame for his poor reputation.

  635. John Abraham has done a truly great job he has taken the argument, which are sometimes so difficult to understand because of their technical language and distilled it down to common sense so that pretty much anybody can understand it. He, by providing supporting documentation, has allowed for the debate to move from the emotive to the factual and shown CM to be what he really is.

    Keep up the good work

  637. I am delighted to add my name as a show of support for John Abraham. All the best for he and the University of St Thomas to prevail against Monkton’s shallow and vindictive attempt to stifle Abraham’s legitimate critique of his quackery.

    Hari Black
    London, United Kingdom

  638. I fully support John Abraham’s efforts to get out the truth about climate change and to refute claims that unprecedentedly rapid climate change is not happening.

  643. I support John Abraham without reservation in this dispute with Lord Monckton. I have exchanged some correspondence with John Abraham, and believe that his review of earlier work by Lord Monckton adheres to the best practices of peer review. I believe that the allegations of Lord Monckton on this matter are without merit.

  645. I offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton. Professor Abraham provided an important public service by showing in detail Monckton’s misrepresentation of the science of climate, and I applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world.

  646. Monckton is so obviously speaking nonsense that anyone with the lease bit of knowledge of climate science should recognize it. Nevertheless, I was excited when I first encountered Dr. Abraham’s thorough debunking of one of Monckton’s spiels and immediately linked it to a discussion site I participate in. Thank you Dr. Abraham and thank you St. Thomas University for forcefully protecting the principle of academic freedom!

  647. Prof Abraham and the university should never give in to bully-tactics from this unscientific attack by Mr Monckton. This attempted censoring of science goes against everything real scientists stand for. Way to go John, and keep up the great work.

    Keith Deaney, PhD Student, Earth Sciences.

  650. I support Dr. Abraham in his valiant effort to detail just how little truth there is in Monckton’s words. The smearing of an opponent and the claim of libel is the last resort of the desperate, and in this debate Monckton has turned to them first, without any attempt at contrition for his misrepresentation of scientific endeavour. Monckton and others are doing immense damage by distorting the public perception of climate science and individuals like Dr. Abraham should be applauded and supported every step of the way, not persecuted in the manner that Monckton is forced to resort to in his lack of a compelling retort.

    Tomas L. Martin
    University of Bristol

  654. Great initiative. Please add me to the petition to support Abraham.

    Dr Tim Stephens
    Faculty of Law, University of Sydney
    MPhil in Geography (Cambridge) PhD in Law (Sydney)

  656. Proffessor Abraham’s presentation was clear, and to the point. A marked contrast to the work he was critiquing.

    Rob Darvall
    Stockyard
    Qld Australia

  657. I fully support John Abraham and his excellent work in exposing the PP.

    I notice that the PP does not seem to have any official web residence which could have complaining emails directed at it (unless I’m missing something)?

  658. I am a mature student taking a BSc Honours degree part time in the UK with the Open University in Environmental Studies. I have been doing so since 2000 and have learned to distinguish between good science and the brown sticky stuff quite early on in my education.
    Professor John Abraham is one of those stalwarts who brings more credibility to his university through telling the truth and demonstrating the true skills of teaching that are needed by the few to educate the many. If we are to really do what is right with regards climate change then we need to have people like John who are generous with their time and knowledge.
    What is more John treats everyone as equal and by doing so has earned my respect.
    If I was the head of teaching staff at St Thomas University I would highly commend John for his professionalism and make sure the leading papers knew as well.
    Well done John. Monckton is a fool who resorts to cheap shots to drum up support where he can gain none through legitimate means and real science.

  659. For the University to surrender to Monckton’s attempted bullying would be to endorse the approach to ‘research’ of a non-climate-scientist whose deep learning in this matter can be fittingly epitomised by his claim that in medieval times “[t]here was little ice at the North Pole: a Chinese naval squadron sailed right round the Arctic in 1421 and found none.”

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1533290/Climate-chaos-Dont-believe-it.html

    Monckton seems to be among an increasing number of self-appointed reactionary pundits who confuse what they sanctify in stentorian tones as their ‘freedom of speech’ with what their actions show they really want: immunity from the consequences of that speech.

    If a person sets themselves up as a commentator on climate change by peddling this kind of delirious, febrile gibberish, then they are laying themselves open to a thorough investigation of their claims.

    This is precisely what Prof Abraham has done, and he has done it superbly, If only his scrupulously detailed refutation had the same kind of publicity as Monckton’s dreams of non-existent Chinese naval expeditions to supposedly ice-free North Poles. Apparently Monckton believes that freedom of speech should only apply to himself rather than to Prof Abraham.

    Prof Abraham has done the public and his institution a great service by doing it. I call on the university to show its public support for Prof Abraham in every way it can.

  660. Gareth,

    In case you haven’t noticed, a few denialist trolls have posted comments in this thread in obvious disregard of its clearly stated intention.

    Can I suggest that you flush the comments of these cockroaches (!) away? If you don’t, they will breed like, well, cockroaches.

    [I’m doing my best to keep up, and to work out how to get the comments to number properly – I have had to use paginated comments to cut server load, and my WP theme doesn’t number them properly…]

  664. John Abraham’s respectful, thoroughly researched, clear rebuttal must be defended and promoted. Universities are a bastion of peer reviewed science, which Christopher Monckton chooses to ignore. Lord Monckton’s verbal gymnastics reveal an impressive intellect applied to demagoguery and ideology rather than a genuine effort to understand the methods scientist use to refine and explain their unbiased understanding of the physical world. Although the effectiveness of fact checking is debatable in an increasingly unreasonable political environment, but we must all keep working at it and stand with people like Professor Abraham.

    Charles Zeller, Retired, Austin, TX

  666. Loonies like Monckton keep loading up this handbasket to hell with great boulders, so we will only fall faster. If they’d look around they’d see we’re all in it together. Then might they ask themselves what if they’re wrong and we’re right? That the ‘we’ I speak of includes the finest climate scientists on the planet cannot, it seems, dent their pride and absolute conviction of superior intelligence. With the kind of hubris that makes for perfect tragedy they pursue their course, dragging us with them. So, even if only the most powerful few of the species are maladaptive, all must suffer the consequences equally. For what? To protect their bloated egos and vested interest? We must staunchly support Prof. Abraham and all who have sought the truth and follow their conviction that it must be shared and acted upon.

  668. I offer my unreserved support of John Abraham, and I urge St Thomas University to do the same.

    Those spouting pseudo-science have the complete right to do so, but they do not have the right to try to shut down the freedom of speech of those who expose their nonsense for what it is.

    Sami Grover

  669. Congratulations to John Abraham and the university for revealing Monckton’s farrago of misinformation and lies. Seems the denialistas can dish it out but can’t take.

  672. I am appalled that Monckton, who’s views on global warming cannot bear scrutiny, would attempt to silence a real scientist who has obviously spent real time and effort to validate his list of the litany of errors contained in Moncktons ramblings.

    Further, I urge that Prof. Abraham be rewarded and all complaints against him be consigned to the rubbish bin.

    Rob Jones
    University of New England, Armidale, Australia

  674. The University must not allow Monckton’s illegitimate crusade to prevail.. Continue to support John Abraham’s careful research and allow his presentation to remain on university servers as a fine example of academic freedom.

  676. Having reviewed a number of these comments, I find there is little to add, except to add my name to those who fully support Professor Abraham’s superb rebuttal of the Potty Peer’s inanities. I trust Dr. Abraham will have the full support of St. Thomas U.

    Thank you Dr. Abraham and thank you St. Thomas University.

    Dave Willis Hudson QC Canada

  677. I fully support Prof. Abraham and applaud St. Thomas University for its continued support of him despite the unwarranted threats of legal action.

  678. This contrasts with my attempts at getting Ian Plimer disciplined for lying on national television in Australian. Melbourne University could do nothing because he’s emeritus, while Adelaide was unwilling to take action because they regarded his activities as normal.

    I don’t know if I was entirely fair trying to shut him up this way. But it seems to me there is a massive asymmetry in all this. The stolen CRU emails have ultimately revealed at most trivial wrong-doing and there have been at least FOUR investigations of the major players. When are we going to see ONE investigation of what’s behind the obviously dishonest denial campaign?

    You can support the CRU scientists by signing my petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/clim4tr/petition.html

  680. I offer Dr. Abraham and the University of St. Thomas my complete and unreserved support in the hosting of his rebuttal to Christopher Monckton’s presentation.

    Florida, U.S.
    B.S,, Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude, ’93

  681. There is very detailed discussions of all of the science relative to Dr. Abraham’s rebuttal of Monckton. I fully support Dr. Abraham and all other scientists and their efforts to clarify false premises regarding research into climate change.

    Respectfully submitted,
    Lucien P. Locke Jr.

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  683. John Abraham’s piece was accurate, professionally executed, and without slander. John Abraham is a credit to St. Thomas University. I hope St. Thomas will continue to post his expose and support his efforts to clarify the popular “debate” about climate science.

    Bell Buckle, TN
    (Ph.D., 1985, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University)

  684. I too support John Abraham and all scientists who are attacked in the spirit of adversarial politics with little rergard for evidence based science.

  685. I fully support Mr. Abraham, and am disappointed by Monckton’s attempt to silence those who he disagrees with.

    Cameron MacLeod, B.CompSci
    Toronto, Canada

  686. Please count me in. I want to express my appreciation and support for Professor John Abraham and his excellent work, which reflects positively on St Thomas University.

    Kennett Square, USA

  687. I support John Abraham. Let him speak.
    Climate scientists need a right of reply.
    This issue it too important to be misconstrued and abused.

    Perth
    Western Australia

  689. Please count me in as a supporter of Professor John Abraham.

    I stand behind good science, reason, and legitimate debate of the issues – NOT bullying and intimidation!

    Whidbey Island, Washington, USA

  690. I support science and therefore support Dr. John Abraham revealing Mr. Monckton’s fraudulent misrepresentation of the state of climate science.

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  692. Dr. Abrahams and St. Thomas University have presented clear facts rebutting the lies presented by Mr. Monckton. The public has a right to know what Dr. Abrahams and St. Thomas University have to say. The attempts by the GW denialist community to distort facts and to defame and silence scientists should be rejected.

  696. I wholly support Dr. Abraham’s conclusions regarding Christopher Monckton’s claims. The scale of Lord Monckton’s response to this matter is entirely unwarranted and demonstrates his inability to respond on scientific grounds. He consistently distorts science, spreads misinformation, and vehemently attacks anyone who criticizes his statements. As an educator and a scientist, I find this reprehensible.

    It is very important that the public be able to see Dr. Abraham’s presentation. It is a service to their intelligence.

    Dr. Alden B Griffith
    Wellesley College

  698. It would be a gross violation of academic freedom and also a great disservice to truth for a university to give any credence to Monckton’s claims.

    Neil Levy
    University of Oxford

  699. I offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton.

    Matthew Wilson
    Perth, Western Australia.

  700. I offer my unreserved support for Prof. Abraham. The man deserves a medal for his sober and scientifically sound approach to exposing the numerous fallacies in Moncton’s claims regarding climate change.

    Raymond T. Pierrehumbert
    Department of the Geophysical Sciences
    The University of Chicago

  701. I also support John Abraham, and all scientists who are attacked in the spirit of polemical, adversarial politics, with such little regard for evidence based science.

    Donald A. Johnson, Ph.D.
    Faculty of Graduate Studies
    Mahidol University
    Salaya, Thailand

  702. I support Dr. Abraham and science. I encourage St. Thomas University to resist the bullying of Mr. Monckton by standing behind Dr. Abraham and his work.

  703. I may just be a lowly artist with an AA degree in engineering, but I’ve been following this topic for years & I support John Abraham.

    Also, I think that Viscount Monckton is exactly the kind of upper crust twit Monty Python was so good at lampooning & am waiting for John Cleese’s impersonation of him.

  704. I have watched and listened to Prof. Abraham’s presentation, and am frankly shocked that Lord Monckton would misrepresent it as in any way unprofessional. It eschewed empty rhetoric, hewed closely to the scientific matter in question using careful and objective language, and cited the literature extensively in support of the points made.

    In my view, it was an admirable production in the best traditions of academic discourse intended for a popular audience–albeit in a distinctly modern format.

    I urge the authorities at St. Thomas to uncategorically reject Monckton’s attempt to intimidate Prof. Abraham as a gross attack on academic freedom–and one, moreover, not founded on fact.

  706. I’m Marcus from Adelaide, South Australia, & I wholeheartedly support Professor John Abraham-& am utterly appalled at the gutter tactics used by Monckton & his camp followers to try & shut down reasonable debate on this topic.

  709. I support science and academic freedom, and strongly urge the University to not only support Professor Abraham, but to make it clear to one and all that Christopher Walter Monckton, 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley is the sad but inevitable result of inbreeding amongst the upper classes.

  710. Congrats to Prof Abraham for his detailed take-down of Monkton’s inane blather. This buffoon has made many similar threats in the past with nothing to show fro them. St Thomas need to come out and unreservedly support Prof Abraham for his fine piece of work.

    D. Robert Sutherland
    Professor of Medicine
    University of Toronto

  713. I “support” John Abraham (the very idea is a farce though -truly, we live in Inquisitorial times more reminiscent of Lysenkoism than of McCarthyism when a small, accurate powerpoint is being made a legal issue by an insane reactionary royalist and anyone has to concern themselves with it).

    Marion D late of UO and before that, UAF, including the West Ridge from whence sprang denialists like Akasofu and Kramm.

  714. Thank you John Abraham for taking the time to investigate the claims made by climate denier C. Monckton and putting together a point by point analysis of his talk. Mr. Abraham’s clear headed science based techniques are really appreciated.

  716. Thank you John Abraham.

    Your presentation used science with calmness. It’s sad that the retaliation uses vitriol and no science but that’s probably the only course they had available to these frauds. The manner of their retaliation is also very illustrative.

    Thanks again

  718. I support reason, intelligence, wisdom, and facts and therefore completely support this important rebuttal by John Abraham of Monckton.

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  727. John Abraham took the time and effort to discover the facts of Climate Change and the mendaciousness of Monckton. Let the science stand and the polemical sideshow fall.

  728. I found John Abraham’s analysis of science that was mis-interpreted and mis-represented by The Visount Monckton of Brenchley in his public presentations and internet publications to be very helpful. I support the decision and the resolve to continue making this analysis available to help counteract further mis-representations of the science.

  732. I support John Abraham. I also agree with him, but even if I did not Monckton’s actions would remain outrageous. The decision to block opposing views by censorship and witch-hunt is ethically and philosophically bankrupt; the need to do so suggests intellectual bankruptcy as well.
    How ironic that these people go around claiming that their opponents are indulging in coverups, but need to cover it up when their claims are debunked.

  734. I support John Abram.
    Let’s see how Monckton could further support the climate change consiousness: therefore these are the final results of his pitiful actions 😉

  735. I support John Abram.
    Let’s see how Monckton could further support the climate change consciousness: therefore these are the final results of his pitiful actions 😉

  737. I offer my unreserved support for Professor Abraham and St. Thomas University. His insightful demonstration of how ludicrous are Christopher Monckton and his supposed expertise on the topic of climate change was a masterpiece. That he and the University should find themselves under attack from a hoard of bullies, hell-bent on stifling the true science is utterly unacceptable. Monckton’s tactics would be laughable if they were not so spiteful and designed to wreak as much inconvenience for the University as possible.
    Adrian Grimes PhD

  738. I fully support Professor John Abraham and the St. Thomas University. Professor Abraham’s presentation debunking Chritopher Moncktons many distortions and misrepresentations of science was, in this layperson’s mind, clear, succint and sober. Please do not give in to the reprehensible bullying, harassment and intimidation initiated by the Viscount Monckton of Brenchley.

    Jason Warren
    Mannheim, Germany

  740. I support John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton.
    Jason / Auckland, New Zealand

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  746. Monckton does no research, he publishes no peer reviewed material. He is in short, an embarrassment. John Abraham deserves every thinking person’s support.

  747. I support St Thomas University and Professor Abraham in their resistance to Christopher Monckton’s attempted bullying. I also support Professor Abraham’s actions in testing public statements made by Christopher Monckton, especially those which purport to summarise the findings of peer reviewed scientific papers. Professor Abraham’s presentation (both versions) is a public service. Keeping it available to the interested public does credit to the professor and to the university.

    Susanne Oates
    Moss Vale, Australia

  753. I support John Abraham and his valid critique of the many errors and untruths in the claims made by Lord Monckton.

    Max Lensvelt
    London, United Kingdom

  755. I also applaud John Abraham’s efforts in highlighting the distortions of Christopher Monkton, and support him and St Thomas’ University as they defend themselves against these scandalous attacks.

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  765. I support John Abraham and would like him to commend him on his efforts to bring facts of climate change and global warming to the general public.

  766. I support John Abraham, totally. Good science will save us – if our minds are not clouded by spite and stupidity – not the courts. Censorship is the last resort of the wrong. And wrongness ignored can lead to disaster.

  768. I wholeheartedly support John Abraham and approve of his thorough debunking of Christopher Monckton’s lecture.
    Carol Cowan BSc (Geology)

  771. I support Dr. John Abraham and open discussion on University-owned resources. I can think of no better place to exercise this kind of discussion than in an academic setting. Lawsuits aimed to squelch dissemination of Dr. Abraham’s presentation would be a frivolous waste of court resources and should be subject to sanction.

    Terry Tremwel, PhD

  772. I fully support Dr. Abraham. Never give in to bullies or dictators – stand by your words and tell this useless British 19th century relic to bring it on or to shut up.

    Christoffer Bugge Harder, PhD student, Dept. of Biology, University of Copenhagen

  773. I wholeheartedly support John Abraham and approve of his thorough debunking of Christopher Monckton’s lecture. The boorish, anti-democratic and anti-intellectual behaviour of Monckton and the denialist echo chamber must be resisted.

  775. Dr. Abraham has my full support as he has made his conclusions based upon facts, rather than a solution suitable to placating the status quo. Monckton is a liar and a disgrace.

  778. To whom it may concern, I recommend that Dr John Abraham be fully supported by the university in the face of these attacks by the Climate Sceptic movement, at this critical junction it is vitally important that the truth be paramount

  779. Thank you St. Thomas for supporting true fact-based debate on the most critical issue facing humanity today.
    Sarah A. Green
    Profesor and Chair of Chemistry
    Michigan Technological University

  780. I fully support John Abraham and his brilliant presentation. It is clear that Christopher Monckton is desperate and has to resort to bullying and intimidation. I’m glad people are finally seeing Mr. Monckton for what he really is, a charlatan peddling pseudo-science.

    Bravo Dr. Abraham!

    Derrick Pfeifer Burlington,IA

  781. I fully support John Abraham and urge St. Thomas University to ignore the unfounded rants of climate change denier Monckton. Dr Abraham has done a great service to the world by going to the source of Monckton’s claims to show how he mistakenly or purposefully misread the scientific record in an attempt to score a political point. I support the inquiry of Dr Abraham and urge you to not be cowed by this attack by Monckton.

  782. I completely support John Abraham and approve of his thorough debunking of Christopher Monckton’s lecture.

    Scott Reid, RPF
    Port Sydney, Ontario

  783. I fully support John Abraham and am glad he is standing up to the climate change deniers out there who can’t support their arguments with actual facts.

  784. Dr. Abraham’s work critiques the presentation made by Christopher Monckton. Both are readily available for viewing, and I encourage the folks at St. Thomas to view both for themselves to see who is misrepresenting the facts. Dr. Abraham’s should be commended and fully supported for his work in exposing the bald-faced inaccuracies and misrepresentations in Monckton’s presentation.

    Dan J. Andrews, Canada
    Boreal Forest Ecologist/Wildlife Biologist, OMNR (contract basis)

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  791. I fully support John Abraham’s actions. Criticism and fact-checking should never be punished, especially in the scientific community. Global warming is a highly politicized issue-as such, it has been inundated with a loud minority, quoting lies as if they were facts. Dr. Abraham is a force for good, differentiating the truth from the lies.

    Jeffrey Santner
    PhD student in Mechanical engineering, Princeton

  792. I offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton.

    Lionel Badal
    Postgraduate Student (MA Disasters Adaptation and Development)
    Department of Geography
    King’s College London

  793. I would like to voice my full support of Professor Abraham. The freedom to check the validity of claims being made should not be impeded by bullying and legal threats.

    Canberra, Australia.

  794. First, in the sprit of disclosure; I must admit to being a professional climate scientist and a recipient of NASA funding for work in the field.

    The presentation by John Abraham, irregardless of how one judges its correctness, meets all the standards of fair and open scholarship and is in fact very well done.

    That one of your faculty has provokes such interest should be seen as a sign of meaningful scholarship being done. I applaud Dr. Abraham for his curiosity and effort.

    Mike Bauer
    Columbia University
    New York, NY USA

  797. I support John Abraham and the St. Thomas University in the essence of free speech and promoting healthy discourse. Unfortunately facts are seemingly fluid these days. But here in lies the difference between ‘warmers’ and ‘skeptics’, one side can stand critical scrutiny and encourages rational debate of the facts, the other pretends it does then sues.

  799. I fully support John Abraham and his debunking of Lord Monckton’s speech. The attacks on real science must stop.
    Nick Zigler
    Masters Student, Environmental Science
    University of California, Santa Barbara

  803. Unable to offer a meaningful rebuttal, Monckton is forced to resort to the unfortunately all too common calls for censorship, this “attack the messenger” mentality, we’ve seen repeatedly from denialists and cranks. St. Thomas University would be doing a great disservice to John Abraham, his work, and evidence-based research itself if they reward such egregious bullying (and poor research) with anything more than a moments consideration before immediately dismissing it as nonsense. I fully support John Abraham and his professional, evidence-based response to Monckton’s presentation.

  805. I fully support John Abraham and the University of St. Thomas (in my lovely hometown of St. Paul, MN) and fully do not support Christopher Monckton.

  806. John Abraham has provided an excellent slide-by-slide analysis of the presentation by Lord Christopher Monckton in which Monckton casts doubt upon current scientific explanations of global climate change. I plan to make use of Dr. Abraham’s analysis in my own teaching and research not only for his demonstration of our current understanding of the climate but also for his analysis of the proper use of scientific information for public policy.
    Donald Thieme, Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences, Valdosta State University

  807. I appreciate John Abraham’s presentation, which is a valuable public service, and am grateful that St. Thomas gives him the academic and intellectual freedom to pursue his work.

    Justin Bastow, PhD
    Eastern Washington Unviersity

  808. I wholeheartedly support this statement affirming support for John Abraham’s work in debunking Lord Monckton in the interest of science.

    Irving, TX

  809. I fully support Prof. Abraham and his wonderful, fact-based presentation debunking Christopher Monckton’s distortions of climate science. St. Thomas University provides an important service by hosting Prof. Arbraham’s presentation, as it sheds important light on how climate denialists deceive their audiences with sleight of hand, selective omission of key facts, and repetition of untruths about the professional literature most audience members would find difficult or impossible to verify on their own.

    Joel Quamme (PhD, Psychology)
    Grand Valley State University

  811. I fully support and thank John Abraham for debunking Lord Monckton’s misleading presentations on climate science.

    Seattle, Washington

  812. I fully support and applaud Professor Abraham for his efforts to hold writers and journalists accountable for accurate reporting in general, as well as specifically in the case of climate science where disinformation has proven to be especially harmful.

    Zak Accuardi
    BS, Earth and Environmental Engineering
    Columbia University

  814. I fully support Dr. John Abraham and his response to Monckton’s distortion of truth. It would be a shame to see truth, as science has proven, silenced by personal beliefs which have been proven false.

  816. I support John Abraham. His presentation is a great critique of the unsubstantiated points contained within Christopher Monckton’s lecture.

    Stuart Box, MSci student, Dept. of Physics, University of Bristol, UK

  817. Professor Abraham provided an important public service by showing in detail Monckton’s misrepresentation of the science of climate, and I applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world. I fully support John Abraham and hope that the University of St. Thomas gives him its full support too.

  819. John Abraham accurately and systematically assesses the publicly expressed views of “Lord” Monckton who regularly misrepresents the science.

    Monckton denies that global warming is taking place, the heat content of the ocean is rising, that human emissions of carbon dioxide are responsible for it, or for that matter that global warming will be bad for us. And he slanders the vast majority of scientists who publish in the peer reviewed journals on climatology for saying otherwise, and even promotes the idea of some sort of grand conspiracy on the part of climate scientific community.

    With Monckton’s claims to be developing a drug to cure multiple sclerosis, Grave’s disease, HIV and influenza, given the that he has no background in medicine, in an earlier age he would simply be considered a dangerous quack. But in our age the climate change denial movement has made Monckton something of a celebrity, applauding him for the very same statements that earn him Abraham’s criticism.

    If anything John Abraham deserves several medals for valor and service.

  820. 100% support for John Abraham.

    His presentation focuses on the claims made by Monckton, and are a valuable resource for those interested in the factual basis of Monckton’s claims.

    Keep up the good work John.

    Tim

  821. John Abraham’s scientific approach to a scientific question is commendable. Monckton’s belittlement and intimidation tactics will not be allowed to silence the voice of rational logic.

  823. I fully support John Abraham.
    Scientific matters should be settled with scientific methods
    and not by bullying or drawing to court.

    Stephan Pomp, Uppsala

  827. Whilst John’s original rebuttal was excellent, the tone of responses to Monckton’s pathetic attempt at bluster and bullying is simply glorious. I’m no academic, but you have my wholehearted support in showing up this rather sad and pathetic but nevertheless sadly influential fantasist.

    Thank you.

  828. Monckton is an idiot who has done nothing right in his entire life but inherit privilege. Sensenbrenner is a TRAITOR for inviting such a known propagandist liar to the House Committee on Global Warming to testify as an “expert” — on climate science or anything else. Monckton’s only motive in the public debate on climate science is to preserve the inherited privilege he never earned. His arrogant, dishonest buffoonery exemplifies the very worst of what the United States defeated and supposedly rejected in the War For Independence, but modern Republicans revealingly make common cause with that farcical embodiment of the utter failure of caste systems. Given the opportunity to address the U.S. Congress, he repeats the debunked work of cherry-picking, Lindzen-Choi 2009.

    http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293366-1

    “Lord” Christopher Monckton is good for a laugh, and absolutely nothing else.

  830. There’s an “Alexander K” above trying to slip a denialist comment into this petition.

    Alexander K, the post already makes it clear: “If you want to support Monckton, go elsewhere.”

  831. I support John Abraham’s counterpoint to Monckton’s presentation and his right to not have this censored through intimidation and threats of legal action.

  833. I viewed Abraham’s talk with interest. He has done a very measured and objective job of debunking Monckton’s nonsense. He should be rewarded for this pro bono service to the public, rather than threatened with censure.

  835. Lord Ha Ha has lied to Congress about being a member of the British Government, pretends to be a member of British Parliment, and spreads even more penicious and dangerous lies about the state of the planet’s atmosphere.

    John Abraham has offered the best and soundest rebuttal of Monckton’s nonsense, doing a favor to the world of education and the world in general. His actions are worthy of reward, not punishment…

  839. I am in full support of the above statement regarding John Abraham. Monckton and those like him are a threat to rational discourse, the promotion of science [the benefits of which he might hypocritically enjoy] and properly informing the public.

    Alan
    An interested layperson.

  840. I congratulate St. Thomas University for supporting John Abraham – who has made an important contribution to public understanding of an important issue.

  841. I support this message. Monckton is an idiot and Abraham does a good job showing this fact to the world.

    Signed

    Fredrik Hansson,
    Gothenburg, Sweden

  842. St. Thomas University deserves our support for doing exactly what a university should–promoting scholarly debate. Kudos to Dr. Abraham for his work and to Father Dease for providing a forum for the work to appear.

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  845. John Abraham has provided a great community service by professionally and scientifically reviewing Christopher Monckton’s presentation, and remaining professional and science-focussed in the face of personal attacks and intimidation by Lord Monckton. It is vital that scientifically robust reviews on climate topics like that of Abraham are seen against the misinformation and unscientific nonsense of those such as Monckton. I applaud St Thomas University for supporting John Abraham, and standing up for real science and appropriate scientific discourse.

  847. I whole heartedly support Professor Abraham. He has demonstrated the true way of conducting science. He examined the claims and tested them. He looked for the evidence and found that Lord Monckton was playing fast and loose with the facts and often mischaracterized those few sources that he did site. It is high time that Lord Monckton’s motives/agenda are exposed.

    John Fruhwirth, B.Math, Toronto, Ontario, canada

  848. I fully support John Abraham and am extremely disappointed (though, at this point, hardly surprised) at Christopher Monckton’s continued attempts to silence those who oppose his views rather than engaging with them.

    Lucy Stewart, graduate student in microbiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst.

  849. This is just another comment in support of John Abraham. We need people like John A. to combat the Monckton nonsense.

    Peter Clemerson, B.Sc. M.A.
    Doctoral student at Massey University

  850. Off Topic, but the measured variation in solar output during a solar cycle is 0.1%, that is 1,6 W/m2 on the surface of the planet, and the magnetic anomalies of Earth measured from igneous rocks from the ocean bottom do not correlate with the ice core record used to determine the climate of the glacial periods. Observed variation in summer temperatures exceeds this solar effect and is best explained by El Ninos and GHGs. Support for the university for keeping the tested and tried, scientifically best explanation of the observed rise in global temperatures in public and in curriculum, unlike Maonkton would obviously want.

  851. Monckton is clearly a charlaton. One minute he claims the earth is cooling. Then, he claims something other than greenhouse gases is causing the warming. He also wants us to believe that global warming will be beneficial. Or is it cooling? He can’t seem to make up his mind. He’s a discrace. I support Professor John Abraham.

  852. Let’s not give in to intimidation and irrationality but listen to reason and facts.

    Bryan Bannister
    University of Indianapolis
    Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

  853. Monckton’s only contribution to the climate debate is as a laughing stock. He thinks in a page of math he can derive a figure for the effect of a doubling of COâ‚‚ in the atmosphere. If it were that easy to prove then there wouldn’t be the argument in the first place. And his comparison of young greens to the “Hitler Youth” is particularly vile – as shown during the not one, but two episodes dedicated to him on Crock of the Week

    Sam Vilain
    Amateur
    Wellington, NZ

  855. “I say chaps, the aristocracy needs to have a wee chat to Monckton. He really could bring discredit on them, and on the British Empire. Simply not cricket chaps – all this tomfoolery he talks. What? There isn’t much of an empire anymore? Oh – so he is as important as…. as… Bishop Rock? One of you chaps really should tell him that. He’s making such a frightful ass of himself.”

  858. I support John Abraham in his attempts to examine the detail of Monckton’s presentations. It is vital that interpretations of published science are reliable … and this is the thrust of Abraham’s critique. The next step should be for a “point-by-point” examination in order to determine whether the published science has been correctly presented by Monckton.

    In my view, Monckton’s response to Abraham’s critique fails to focus on the points raised by Abraham in any effective manner … rather it appears to obsufscate and disparage.

  861. Thanks to John Abraham for this very-well done examination of Christopher Monckton’s statements on global warming. And thanks for St. Thomas University for supporting the exchange of ideas.

  863. John Abrahams (and St. Thomas University) has my full support – we need more people like John who are prepared to expose the highly organised disinformation campaign against the science of climate change that is being led by people like Monckton.

  864. Monckton is misleads his audiences into believing he is a British peer and a scientist. He is neither. It is then unsurprising that he intentionally or psychotically misleads his audiences as to the current state of climate science. If someone at St. Thomas can give Monckton’s trusting audiences an opportunity to see through this smokescreen, that someone should be rewarded.

    Montgomery, AL

  865. I fully support (and admire) Prof. John Abraham for illustrating to the public how Monckton have misrepresented the science of climate. I also support St. Thomas University for making Abraham’s presentation available to the world.

    Henric Lassesson
    M.Sc. in Engineering Physics
    PhD Student at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

  866. I support John Abraham and St Thomas University.

    I am glad that someone with a scientific understanding of the issues is standing up to the evil that Monckton’s bullying and lies are causing.

    Global warming is the most serious problem that humans have ever faced.

    As Edmund Burke said: “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

    Humanity needs people like John Abraham to stand up to the evil of climate change denialism.

  867. I too offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton.

  869. I fully support Professor John Abraham’s comments on the recent statements made by Christopher Monckton and would ask his university to respect his work and to ignore the irrelevant interference in the academic role.

  870. I have just finished John Abraham’s presentation and find it a well reasoned piece, which seemed not ‘calculated to cause damage’, rather to present facts as they stand. Surely the truth is best served by open public discourse, and if one’s argument is found wanting then to concede such is more noble than to obfuscate, threaten or attempt to censor. I would like to extend my humble support to Prof Abraham’s sterling efforts against disinformation.

  873. I find prof.Abrahams restrained and polite but very clear and devastating treatment of Moncktons un-scientific ramblings to be in the very best of scholarly traditions and extremely useful for a balanced view on these serious matters. Thanks and keep up the good work!

  876. I wish to add my name to the list of people writing in support of John Abraham, and St. Thomas University, in light of the complaints made against the professor and his institution by Christopher Monckton.

    I found John Abraham’s original piece to be calmly and factually presented, and that it clearly showed many of the misrepresentations and distortions of data that were represented by Monckton’s work.

    I did not note any ‘personal’ attacks upon Christopher Monckton in the piece, nor did I note anything that could be remotely construed as libelous, malicious or malevolent.

    Please note that as far as I can determine Christopher Monckton is not a scientist, has no scientific qualification, and is not a member of any recognised faculty, scientific or otherwise. Thus his claims about ‘unprofessional’ conduct and appeals to ‘academe’ are spurious to say the least.

  878. I thoroughly approve of Professor Abraham’s demolition of Monckton’s presentation. There should be more responses like this to the nonsense that the foil-hat brigade promulgate.

  879. I fully support Professor John Abraham and his very well presented and professional critique of Christopher Monckton’s claims about climate change. I hope that St. Thomas University understands that the work of dedicated scientists such as John Abraham is vitally important to not only every single person on this planet, but to the countless generations to come.

  880. John Abraham should be commended for taking the time and initiative to address Monckton’s cherry-picking and misrepresentation of data. Monckton’s misinformation campaign is outrageously unethical and deleterious to the planet. Confusing the public is just wrong. Dr Abraham composed a very professional rebuttal. I wholeheartedly approve.

  882. Professor John Abraham has provided a well reasoned, rational critique of what I consider to be Christopher Monckton’s poorly reasoned and manipulative talk on climate change. I fully support Professor Abraham and commend him for the extensive research he has done. I would see any attempt to censure him as irrational, unscientific and an ill conceived response to political pressure.

  884. I offer my full support and thanks to John Abraham and St. Thomas University for their efforts to present the public with the truth about this important issue.

  886. I wish to apologize to all the American people for sending this idiot (Monckton) over the pond from my country and fully support John Abraham in his work. Please don’t send Mr Monckton back-you can have him for free!

  887. Prof Abrahams’ analysis is a valuable public service and a credit to him and his university.

    Prof Ian Enting, The University of Melbourne, Australia.

  889. Hi,
    I fully support John Abraham’s work. I enjoyed his presentation, and applaud his professionalism and ability to stick to the science, and the facts, and to use the scientific approach to this subject.
    I’m also slightly horrified at the level of criticism that has been directed towards John Abraham and his work. I’d like to think that this is symptomatic of the last death throes of the denialist movement.
    Regards,
    Ewan Briggs
    (MEng)

  890. I fully support Prof John Abraham and would like to thank him for all his time and effort to help with the vital fight against Monkton’s madness. It saddens me that it is necessary in this day and age to defend against Monkton’s ridiculous claims but without people like Prof Abraham he would get away with even more!

    Thanks again,
    Jemima Hardman
    MChem (Oxon)

  893. “One must have some sympathy for Monckton as his acknowledged illness has the potential to affect his judgment, ”

    Maybe. The real world is poorly matched by the legal view that either a person is responsible for their actions of they are not (and thus subject to
    guardianship, incarceration etc). The real culpability lies with those
    who encourage Monckton and his ilk by funding their message and media that treat his crackpot ideas as a meaningful contribution to understanding climate change.

    Ian Enting.

  894. I fully support John Abraham’s work, and reject the spurious criticism leveled against him by Christopher Monckton. Abraham’s evisceration of Monckton’s incorrect arguments are in the finest tradition of academia. If civilly pointing out these egregious errors has damaged Monckton’s scientific reputation, such as it is, that is part of the natural process of science. It is indeed only by robust and open debate that science can proceed. At every point, John Abraham has acted to promote an open and professional scientific dialogue.

  895. I cannot express my support for Prof Abraham better than in these words of a previous poster:
    “I fully support Professor John Abraham and his very well presented and professional critique of Christopher Monckton’s claims about climate change. I hope that St. Thomas University understands that the work of dedicated scientists such as John Abraham is vitally important to not only every single person on this planet, but to the countless generations to come.”

  896. I cannot express my support for Prof Abraham better than in these words of previous poster Lisa Geoffrion:
    “I fully support Professor John Abraham and his very well presented and professional critique of Christopher Monckton’s claims about climate change. I hope that St. Thomas University understands that the work of dedicated scientists such as John Abraham is vitally important to not only every single person on this planet, but to the countless generations to come.”

  898. We need more people like John Abraham! Well done for his thorough investigations and professional approach. We fully support him and appreciate the time he spent preparing his presentation.

  900. I write in support of John Abraham, and in support of reason and open debate generally. I find Mr. Monckton’s attempt to bully both Dr. Abraham and the university horrifying, and his harassment needs to be faced down. Good for St. Thomas for its strong stand against this.

  906. John Abraham has my full and complete support. Good science means civl discussion and debate. Abraham’s work is appreaciated, and must NOT be silenced.

  907. My thanks to John Abraham. We should not let the voices of ignorance get us down. Great to see this page set up as it pains me to see climate scientists under such personal criticism when they are only trying to be objective.
    I have been whtching the science for some years now and am thoroughly convinced of AGW by the quality of the work and by the corroboration from many different branchs of endeavour. It is critical that we respond to this callenge and do so without delay. Once again, great work John Abraham.

  908. I fully support Professor Abraham and strongly object to any attempts at censoring academic debate.

    Chris Harvey
    Dilpom Biologe/PhD candidate in Ecology

  911. Hi:

    I just want to add my support for real science and express my opposition to unreal science that debunkers represent. The past months of summer in the northern hemisphere represent a record setting heat-wave, just as the past few years represent a scary trend towards hotter weather.

    Even if this trend wasn’t directly caused by human action, and I believe it is, we may be able to lessen the trend by changing human activity, and we had better start post haste.

    Sincerely,
    J R Hodel

  912. Thank you Professor Abraham for your fine presentation illustrating the duplicitous nature of Moncktons activities regarding global warning. It is heartening to witness your firm stand in the face of intimidation from an odious bully. Thanks also St Thomas university for your solid support.

  914. I fully support this petition. Munckton is whining only because he knows he has no other recourse. He’s been exposed as a fraud.

  916. As a scientist, I am very excited that John Abraham has taken time out of his busy research career and exposed the charlatan Monckton. It is a difficult thing to balance our teaching and research activities while simultaneously finding enough time to both sleep and publicly denounce ignorance. Keep it up Dr. Abraham.

  919. It would be a disgrace if the St. Thomas University did not back John Abraham fully as it is their duty as an institution to enlighten, not endorse ignorance.

  920. I fully support John Abraham’s response to Monckton’s work (using the term extremely loosely) and suggest that if Monckton has a problem with Professor Abraham’s response, he should attempt to rebut it with facts instead of trying to intimidate a university. But then, facts aren’t really Monckton’s thing, are they?

  921. The response to the presentation that Christopher Monckton gave at Bethel University should be a reasoned, science-based analysis of Monckton’s sources and his use/interpretation of them. This Professor Abraham has provided. With the ball in his court, Mr. Monckton has decided against replying in kind and has instead has resorted to accusations of libel and calls for censorship. By doing this he has not only failed to make his factual case, he has also destroyed any credibility he may have had. I applaud and support the approach taken by Professor Abraham and am convinced by his factual and fully attributed arguments.

  924. As a fellow University professor, I can just echo Lisa Geoffrion’s statement:
    “I fully support Professor John Abraham and his very well presented and professional critique of Christopher Monckton’s claims about climate change. I hope that St. Thomas University understands that the work of dedicated scientists such as John Abraham is vitally important to not only every single person on this planet, but to the countless generations to come.”
    I would like to add that mr. Moncton’s actions to pressure professor Abramson and STU (both through threat of legal action and e-mail campaigns) are nothing but bullying and an indirect admission of defeat in an intellectual debate.

  925. I too fully support Prof. John Abraham for his scientific approach in debunking Mr. Monckton’s misleading speech.

    Raymond Freeman-Lynde
    Department of Geology
    University of Georgia

  928. Thank you to John Abraham and St. Thomas University for revealing the misstatements made by Christopher Monckton. Please don’t let him intimidate you. The world needs the truth you are giving us.

  929. John Abraham thoroughly and logically debunked Monckton on a point by point basis. I support him and his approach.
    Rather than rebutting Abraham with facts, Monckton is now flailing, which is telling.

    Erik Maes, Arnhem, Netherlands

  930. I’ve watched John Abraham’s video, and was impressed with how reasonable and persuasive it is in concentrating on the arguments and avoiding personal attacks on Lord Monckton. St. Thomas University is to be commended, and supported in its resistance to intimidation.

  933. Please add my name to the ranks of those interested in supporting the facts, critical thinking, free inquiry, honesty, and standing up to bullies like Chris Monckton who stand for the opposite values.

  934. I attended the Monckton Circus event in Brisbane earlier this year and believe me his presentation is very convincing, especially to the scientific illiterati, but this is mainly because monckton cherry-picks the scientific data. I was staggered when he received a standing ovation from the industry and business executives who then queued up to have their photo taken with him. (sigh) I think they were perhaps more besotted with his peerage than his scientific credentials.
    John Abraham is to be commended for his efforts in refuting Monckton’s arguments. I can only marvel at his tenacity.

  935. I fully support John Abraham. It is long past the time that the professionals be properly appriciated for the debunking of idiocy and lunacy. Such praise is not given often enough and far too much attention is given to the denialists and lunatics.

    Monckton plainly is incapable to taking criticism of any kind, and his only response to it is to demand discipline…for the crime of disagreeing apparently. Like so many of his fellows…moon landing deniers, Young Earth Creationists, and so on…their first reponse to strong resistance is to cry foul and try to smear their critics. He and his ilk need to be given a (metaphorical) public bating more often.

  936. I fully support John Abraham, St Thomas University, in his very fair and scientifically scholarly refutation of the climate denying presentation given by Christopher Monckton in Minnesota in the Fall of 2009. I urge the administration of St. Thomas not to cave under the assault of protesters to this refutation, or Monckton, and his financial and legal helpers, who have unleashed them.

  937. Once again, the climate deniers would run from debate rather than rebut the substance of the argument. If Monckton succeeds in purging a University website of legitimate criticism it will be a tremendous blow against free academic inquiry and rational discussion.

  938. I fully support John Abraham in his efforts to expose and correct all the misleading drivel being spouted by Monckton and his acolytes. I urge St. Thomas University to stand behind Prof. Abraham and defend his academic freedom and the integrity of the scientific process. Science cannot be derailed by pundits and self-appointed experts with zero understanding of complex scientific issues.

  939. Dr. Abraham has my full support for his efforts. Exposing lies is not a crime and his university should also stand next to him in this science vs. faith (faith in the notion that all is good with the environment) battle.

    Apostolos Georgakis, PhD
    Ericsson Research,
    Sweden

  941. I offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton. Professor Abraham provided an important public service by showing in detail Monckton’s misrepresentation of the science of climate, and I applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world.
    Graeme Henderson

  942. I hope and trust that St. Thomas University ignore the bullying tactics employed by Lord Monckton. Such attacks on academic freedom should not just be ignored: I would argue that St. Thomas University should issue a public statement of rebuke to Lord Monckton for attempting to stifle academic debate in this underhand way.

  943. Far from instigating a disciplinary inquiry into John Abraham’s presentation, the University of St Thomas should be proud to host such an excellent example of reasoned scientific thinking and argument. The information is presented with clarity, is well-supported by sources, and treats Lord Monckton with respect, three qualities notably absent from the rhetoric of climate change denial.

  944. I fully support John Abraham and the St Thomas University.It is vitally important that the tactics employed by charlatans like Monckton and others are exposed and challenged.

  945. As a fellow University academic, I would like to echo Lisa Geoffrion’s and Kennneth Camargo’s statements of support for Professor John Abraham and his very well presented and professional critique of Christopher Monckton’s claims about climate change.
    I also unreservedly commend St. Thomas University for its courageous and robust support of Professor Thomas and academic freedom. In so clearly refusing to submit to blatant attempts to use academic bullying to stifle scientific debate STU has set an example many larger institutions would do well to follow.

    Rod Gibson
    School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
    University of Dundee
    Scotland

  949. Submitted in continued support of Dr. John Abraham, St Thomas University, and the continued debunking of false/poor science.

    Michael Rule
    University of Florida

  950. I unreservedly support John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Mr. Christopher Walter Monckton (since he is an hereditary peer, his title does not derive from merit so I opt to ignore it).

    Professor Abraham provided an important public service by showing in detail Monckton’s misrepresentation of numerous aspects of the science of climate and climate change, and I applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world.

    Christopher Monckton, on the other hand, deserves nothing more than disdain, or perhaps pity, for his failed attempt to intimidate Professor Abraham and St. Thomas University.

  951. I add my support to Professor Abraham against the bullying tactics of Lord Monckton and his supporters.

    My personal comments on the debate: Various of Monckton’s supporters have objected to the term “climate change denier” which they equate to “holocaust denier” and claim that this therefore trivialises the crimes of Hitler against humanity (not that this has the slightest bearing on the vaildity of the science, of course.)
    As it happens, I am not convinced about AGW. However, if the concerns of the majority of climate scientists are even moderately “true”, then to await the sort of proof that would satisfy Monckton and other deniers (though I doubt that Any degree of proof would convince many of them) before taking action would be catastrophic, and the deaths that would result would indeed make the number of deaths in the horror that was the holocaust appear trivial in comparison.
    I say this not to trivialise the holocaust, but to remind of the stakes involved. But I could stretch the analogy further by suggesting that most of the perpetrators of the holocaust were not intrinsically evil, but were taking the easy course in difficult times. Only a few had the courage of Albert Speer to admit their culpability for events which were not of their direct bidding.
    I genuinely am undecided over the “truth” of AGW, I do not believe that sufficient evidence yet exists to make that choice for certain. Yet, in assessing who suggests the most appropriate action based on current knowledge, it is certainly not Monckton and his “Gag and Bully” brigade.

  952. Lord Monckton is at once the most absurd and frustrating of characters.

    It is virtually impossible to argue against – let alone reason with – someone as tenaciously dishonest as Monckton. The mind-numbing falsities and shameless hypocrisy of his endless tirade are truly astounding. Of course, he has invested far too much of himself in this matter to back down now. Better to cling defiantly to a burning ship, than to acknowledge the humiliation of defeat.

    I absolutely support John Abraham and St Thomas University in this matter.

  953. I fully support John Abraham, and utterly deplore Lord Monckton’s (wearyingly regular) attempts to shut down scientific debate using legal threats.

  954. I support John Abraham and his rational, fact-based refutation of Monckton’s sideshow antics.

    Also bravo to The University of St Thomas for responding to Monckton’s blustering threats of legal action with polite dismissal.

  955. I am not a climatologist, but I am a working microbiologist (Ph.D.) and so understand the importance of open and informed debate on scientific matters. I fully support John Abraham and his university in their effort to establish the discussion on firm and validated technical data. I have nothing but disdain for the bullying tactics of Mr. Monckton and his supporters who demand to be heard but then try to stifle those to seek the same right. Finally, to use the well worn phrase, Mr. Monckton has a right to his own opinions, but not to his own facts.

  956. I offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton. Professor Abraham provided an important public service by showing in detail Monckton’s misrepresentation of the science of climate, and I applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world.
    John

  958. clearly the argument has been won. going up against the fossil fuel industry takes more than intelect and bravery unfortunately. now we enter the realm of psycology of the masses. leveraging moncktons spectactlar failure will not happen via the mass media if not little by little, blog by blog at person to person level. people, get spreading the word!

    abrahams – youre a real hero
    i thank you on behalf of my baby son

  959. I fully support John Abraham.

    I’m a layman (another kind of engineer, acutally), but I do know that good ideas do not need to be lied about to be persuasive, and that supportable ideas are seldom defended by the types of attacks that Christopher Monckton has launched.

    The only response to bad science is more science. One of the parties in this dust-up understands this.

  960. I heartily second K F W’s stance and add that the truth doesn’t need to silence its competition to be right, and fully support John Abraham.

  961. lao tseo once said elegant words are not sincere, sincere words are not elegant, another wise old chinaman once said you can only piss with the cock that youve got. credit where its due, lord monckton spins a good yarn!

  966. My family and I fully support Professor John Abraham and all his magnificent work he does….he really IS a HERO!!!! ..
    HEARTFELT THANKS to Prof Abraham for caring so much about saving this wonderful planet of ours from our own stupidity!!…
    As far as Monckton is concerned……who exactly IS he again???????Blah!!!!
    BRAVO St Thomas University for standing by your man, and what a man he is!!!

  967. I fully support what Dr Abrahams has been doing.

    Much as I would prefer that we could ignore Monckton and those like him, failing to challenge them tends to lend support to their dangerously irresponsible campaign to discredit good science and honest scientists. It’s Mainstream news services that should be the ones doing the ignoring; their favoring of controversy over truth is far more irresponsible than Monckton. Given what’s at stake, giving airtime and space to his absurd and scientifically unsupportable opinions and presenting them as factual and relevant is not much better than supporting a form of terrorism against our most important institutions.

  968. I attended a presentation by Monckton in Noosa, Queensland at the end of January this year and was stunned by the shear audacity and viciousness of his lies and the uncritical acceptance with which they were received by his audience, largely made up of self-funded retirees. He played shamelessly to their understandable resentment at the prospect of environmental belt tightening in their twilight years – no matter that their baby boomer lifestyles of profligate consumerism had helped to create the problem in the first place.
    I resolved to devote some of my free time in retirement to an investigation of the deniers, including Monkcton and his travelling companion in Australia, Professor Ian Plimer (Heaven and Earth). I am booked to begin a series of rebuttal lectures commencing next month. With any luck I’ll be hearing from Monckton myself. Bring it on!

  970. John Abraham provided a real public service with his rebuttal of some of Monckton’s wooly thinking and spin. His University also did their part in standing up to the silly intimidation tactics from cranky blog fans incited by Monckton against them. Good on John and U of St. T.

  971. I fully support John Abraham in his efforts to counter dangerous, self-appointed ‘geniuses’ like Chris Monckton.
    It’s frustrating that precious time is being lost in the effort to limit climate change by having to debunk quasi-scientific rubbish, but unless it is done we run the risk of lazy, unthinking people being swayed by this deliberately misleading, cherry-picked ‘evidence’. As Monckton is obviously aware, the best lies are those with a speck of truth in them; we need people like Dr Abraham to show them that it’s only the whole truth that matters.
    Keep up the good work!

  972. I support Abraham, as far as I’ve been able to personally verify his slide shoe, 42 slides so far, he is honest and accurate 100% of the time.

  973. @Please Get Real:
    No one wants to censor that evidence… if you were genuinely interested in knowing the whole story, as opposed to the flashy bits that suit your already-made-up mind, then you’d actually listen to John Abraham’s lecture.
    In it he shows that the very same graph you link to is only a tiny bit of the story… as you can see from the graph, it only covers the last eight years or so. When you use the rest of the existing data set, there is a very clear trend over a much, much longer time period showing that there is indeed a steady decline in ice levels.
    You people need to stop thinking that there is some sort of conspiracy to censor your ‘brilliant’ viewpoint and realize that the people who are disagreeing with you are the ones who have actually bothered to take the time to study the relevant sciences… just having an interest in the area doesn’t make you a champion for the ‘normal’ guy against the hordes of ‘arrogant’ scientists that make you feel insecure.
    You can’t delete the facts either, but it appears you’re pretty good at ignoring them when it suits you.

  974. Thank you Dr Abraham for engaging in the public debate about climate change, and St Thomas University for supporting him in this engagement.

    If you’re still noting academic affiliation, mine is with Massey University.

  977. A few of the posts here seem a bit confused and seem to be saying that Monckton is trying to shut down scientific debate about climate change. This is not true. Apart from the time that people like John and myself put into this, climate science debates are unaffected by the antics of Monckton or Plimer. As just a sample of current debates: (a) is the airborne fraction of CO2 decreasing? (and decreasing more than expected)?, (b) is the southern ocean taking up less CO2?; (c) is Jim Hansen’s 0.5 degree range around a climate sensitivity of 3 degrees more precise than is justified?; (d) are the 1400 to 1500 year Dansgaard Oeschger cycle in glacial times really periodic? In my view all these are debates in current scientific literature (although some on each side may claim they are pretty much settled).

    What Monckton is trying to do is shut down communication to the public of the science that is well established. It is part of an anti-intellectual exercise to discredit science as a whole. The recent book, Merchants of Doubt, by Oreskes and Conway spells out how the same tactics have been used (often by the same people) over tobacco, ozone and starwars. My own analysis of Plimer’s book:
    http://www.complex.org.au/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=91
    shows the degree of fabrication involved in these efforts to mislead the public.

    For anyone who wants to see what an overall debate on climate science looks like, try the book “Pole Apart by Gareth Morgan and John McCrystal. They pulled together panels for both sides, hit them with questions over 18 months and then wrote the book. Unsurprisingly I don’t agree with everything they say, but it’s an important book for anyone who cares about the truth.

  978. I fully concur with Garath. I watched the debate between Christopher Monckten (Lord) and Dr Tim Lambert (UNSW) in Sydney. The moderator decided not to take a call on who won the debate. It was clear to me that Tim Lambert won on the grounds of logic and data. Professor Quiggin (UQL) debunked Monckton’s conspiracy theory in a few lines. I viewed Professor Abraham’s presentation. The patience shown by Professor Abraham is impressive. Academics are more or less forced to debunk Monckton’s verbal output again and again. This is very wasteful of resources.

  979. ‘Lord’ Monckton = the Pied Piper of the dim-witted, leading brain-washed rats into the rising ocean since the late 90’s…Can someone buy this guy a flight to Malawi to speak to the farmers, who left their farms because of drought and flooding, who are now working in the city, and whose wives have turned to prostitution in the rural areas.

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  981. I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to Prof. Abraham for performing this important public service. I’d also like to emphasise that it really is a public service: Prof. Abraham is unlikely to gain anything personally (aside from gratitude) by taking on this task, must dedicate his own personal time to the project, and simultaneously risks being targeted by people (such as Monckton) who are both influential and as far as I can tell, immoral. He has my respect and admiration.

    Duncan Mortimer

  983. Mark asserts that Abraham’s rebuttal is riddled with errors, and that he has mis-represented Monckton. This might well be true, Abraham does make a few mistakes that I’ve detected.(I wonder if Mark was clever enough to detect real errors, not those funny red fish that Monckton spread across the path). Were that claim legitimate we could simply say “One all draw”. However Mark does not balance his remarks by admitting to his hero’s own mistakes, like when he deliberately misrepresents the facts in relation to Al Gore’s condominium purchase in San Francisco. This is absurdly easy to check – Google Earth it, the St Regis is 1.2km from the water, and 7 m above mean sea level! There is no chance that it will get wet this century, even on the most ambitious global warming timetable. Indeed it will become a waterfront property worth many more millions! But by the time that happens, poor old Al will be 150 years old and unlikely to see the benefit of it. Monckton, Mark is a joke, thank God we have the wit to know it.

  984. I appreciate John Abraham’s work in debunking Monckton’s claims. I’ve attempted similar things to a lesser extent in online discussions, and it takes a surprisingly big amount of effort: it’s easy to spew lies, much harder to go to the original sources and debunk them with proper references.

    Hats off.

  988. Mark’s post claims that John Abraham’s rebuttal is riddled with errors. Let’s see the list. There are plenty of denialist sites to ready to host such a list. Mark, post your claims and send us the link.

    Put up or shut up.

  990. I offer unreserved support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University in the matter of complaints made to them by Christopher Monckton. Professor Abraham provided an important public service by showing in detail Monckton’s misrepresentation of the science of climate, and I applaud him for that effort, and St. Thomas University for making his presentation available to the world.
    Andrew Davison CEng MIChemE

  991. “Magnificently bonkers” polemicists may be fun to watch, but genuine, solid science is far more useful to the human race. And censoring serious scientific critiques of said bonkers polemics is a really bad idea.

  993. It’s boring work rebutting loony science deniers. We all thank John Abraham and support him for doing it. It is extraordinary that anyone could even dream of censoring science, this is like a nightmare return to the superstitions of the middle ages.

  994. I strongly support the work of John Abraham in revealing the misinformation spread by Christopher Monckton.

    I took an opportunity to attend a presentation by Monckton earlier this year in Canberra, Australia. What a snake oil salesman. At one point, after he had just espoused lower food prices, the farmers who had paid for him to speak all gave him a standing ovation. Amazing!

    J M Palin, PhD
    University of Otago

  995. Dr. Abraham provided a great service to science by his detailed and careful rebuttal to the misinformation which Lord Monckton continually disseminates. To allow Monckton to continue to bully those who have the courage to challenge his corruption of scientific process would be a travesty. Dr. Abraham has my unreserved support in his endeavors to improve public information regarding climate change.

  999. I appreciate the open and honest communication on climate issues by John Abraham. I think this is in the highest standard of academic scholarship.

    If one has an issue with any of the scientific analysis; they should post their scientific differences.

    Attempts quiet thoughtful and reasoned science are juvenile and not helpful to serious discussion of important issues.

  1001. “Lord” Monckton is a plausible fraud with considerable talent as a presenter of pseudoscience. He has no relevant scientific qualifications. He is a right wing journalist who appears to obtain his income substantially from US corporations with financial and political interests in the suppression of climate science. He has falsely asserted that he is a Nobel Laureate.

    Dr Abraham’s painstaking and meticulous work in exposing Monckton’s deceitful presentations is in the best traditions of science.

    And in the unlikely event that Dr Abrahams ever requires any legal assistance in this part of the world in connection with Monckton’s disingenuous threats of litigation, he will find that there are experienced litigators who relish the exposure of scientific fraudsters like Monckton and who are willing and able to provide pro bono services.

  1002. Think you have to be a touch British to get the phrase “potty peer” at a glance but this American did eventually figure it out, and I’m happy to be able to put in a word for the sanity expressed by John Abraham and this site.

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  1006. I would like to add my name in support of John Abrahams, both for the work he does and against the bullying actions of those who would rather see that work silenced.

  1008. I hope John Abaraham and the University of St. Thomas resist and defy the bullying tactics of Viscount Monckton, who apparently believes that free speech is something only conservatives have.

  1010. I support John Abraham. These attacks by climate “skeptics” have become absolutely insane. Lord Monckton chiefly needs to apologize for misrepresenting honest researchers work.

    Physical Oceanography grad student at University of Alaska Fairbanks

  1013. I fully support the actions of Professor Abraham and the University of St Thomas in maintaining a factually based exploration of the talk given by Viscount Monckton, and in resisting unjustifiable calls for its removal.

  1014. As a former student of Dr. Abraham, I know his passion is to pursuit truth and progress mankind. This Monckton character has some loose screws

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  1018. My congratulations to the University of St. Thomas for supporting science and reason in the face or bitter, self-serving bullying from Mr. Monckton and his minions. I fully support Dr. Abrahams’ very reasoned critique of Monckton’s presentation.
    The health and welfare of our grandchildren lies in the hands of people like Dr. Abraham who have the courage and are willing to take the time and effort to slay the dragons of misrepresentation and obfuscation around this issue.
    Thank you, Dr. Abraham

  1019. Mr Monckton should, as the head of an institute which promotes “sound science”, be capable of openly refuting any of Mr Abraham’s claims. That he would rather bully his way into preferential censorship is very telling, and should not stand.

  1020. Monckton’s whining about scientific reviews of his work is a more damning indictment than Dr. Abraham’s careful dissection. Props to the University of St. Thomas for promoting free intellectual inquiry and opposing psuedo-scientific hecklers.

  1021. I support John Abraham, the commitment of St. Thomas University to intellectual freedom, and the ultimate triumph of science over dishonest, corporate-funded political bullying.

  1022. Full support for John Abraham & St. Thomas University. Don’t give in to censorship; science requires the ability to criticize errors.
    -Prof. Craig Heinke, Physics Dept., Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

  1023. I’m not a scientist, but I understand what the scientific method is. One of the (many) reasons I’m convinced of global climate change is that those who deny it so often seem to resort to bullying, ad hominem attacks and dishonesty. If those are your weapons of choice, you’ve got no case.

    I fully support John Abraham and St. Thomas University.

  1024. I for one am appalled by the tactics being employed by Monckton. Abraham, to the best of my knowledge, has provided a solid list of counterfactual evidence to debunk Monckton’s claims. I see no evidence that he has done anything invalid, and it is Monckton’s threats that are invalid.

  1025. Monckton’s brand of bloviational bullying is as anachronistic as the peerage system which provides him his principal credibility. Hopefully our support will do more than defend Abraham, but will shortly lead to some kind of stand where accountability permanently replaces this patriarchal old-boy bullshit.

  1026. Surely, regardless of whether or not one believes in climate change or the ideas that Mr. Abraham advocates, it is still necessary in science to allow proper discourse on any topics? It makes sure that the prevailing view is the correct one. If Lord Monckton has valid arguments let him voice them in a sane and academic fashion.

    I too support both the university and Mr. Abraham in their desire to search for truth.

  1027. Whatever it is Lord Monckton expects to accomplish with his diatribe, it has less to do with scientific discourse and a sober and honest appraisal of the evidence than it has to do with politics.

    I unequivocally support John Abraham for having debunked Monckton’s ludicrous views, manufactured as they are out of the thin cobweb fabric of his own imperious opinion and no science whatsoever, however craftily he and similar deniers like to camouflage their opinions in the dress and cosmetics of “science”. And I support Abraham’s university as long as they do not cave in to the demands of those who evidently recognize no difference between fashion and authentic evidence, no matter how politically advantageous it may appear to do so.

  1029. Thank you Prof. Abraham for taking the time and trouble to debunk Christopher Monckton’s misinformation. You have my full support. We need more scientists like you to speak out.

  1030. As Founding Dean of the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, I strongly support Dr. Abraham and his truly thoughtful and rigorous statement of the facts. At this critical time in history when we need our scientific and engineering professionals to step up to leadership, John has done it. Congratulations John.
    Ronald J. Bennett, PhD
    Founding Dean
    School of Engineering
    University of St. Thomas

  1033. I support Dr John Abraham, and St. Thomas University, unreservedly – such scientific honesty is to be encouraged, not censured.

    Dr James Renwick, climate research, NIWA NZ.

  1035. I support John Abraham and St. Thomas University. Christopher Monckton’s threats of legal action – and absurd allegations of libel – are simply an attempt to censor (perfectly valid) criticism of him. John Abraham has performed a valuable service to public understanding of science in exposing the highly misleading claims made in Monckton’s presentation.

    Dr. Paul Levy
    Lecturer in Mathematics
    Lancaster University

  1037. From an old Macalester graduate, my complements to our neighbor (and rival) St. Thomas for both their stand and for housing such an excellent physics professor, John Abraham. More public presentations like his are needed!

  1038. I applaud Professor Abraham and his university for adhering to the principles of academic freedom and standing up to bullying tactics.

    Keith A Hunter
    Division of Sciences, University of Otago, NZ

  1041. On principle, I support Abraham’s right to argue. He is, after all, citing documented evidence where Monckton is not. Further, I am angered by bullying tactics such as those Monckton has used before and is using again. And yes, I would also support the right of climate-change deniers to make their own arguments without trying to muzzle their critics. This is exactly how the University of St. Thomas will become known for moral and ethical leadership in higher education; may the school stand firm.

  1042. As an alumnus of the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, I fully support John Abraham for his thorough and unbiased research. I also applaud him for taking the high road instead of personally attacking the Lord. It’s now time to move on and take the soft energy path.

    John Sustar
    National Renewable Energy Lab

  1046. I support Professor Abraham and read his rebuttal of Monckton, through the Pharyngula blog. I hope the university continues to stand up.

    Gary Allan

  1047. Congratulations to John Abraham on his calm, considered and pointed scientific response to pompous drivel.
    If real and pseudo scientists would stop the rhetoric and look at what is really happening as the oceans gradually warm and the rate of Arctic methane release increases, perhaps we could get together for action before it is far to late.
    See: http://www.amazon.com/Climate-Trap-Perilous-Tripping-Protection/dp/1453627030
    for a description of The Climate Trap … another engineer takes a look at this Earth Science argument and comes to new and astounding conclusions.
    Mel Visser: Author … so do I get sued for thinking too?

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  1050. I support John Abraham & St. Thomas University!! Don´t give in for bullies like Monckton. Keep it up!!

    Staffan Johansson
    PhD Natural Sciences
    Univ. of Gothenburg, Sweden

  1053. Thanks for the opportunity to voice my support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University. The huge effort from Prof Abraham in showing up falsehoods and the appalling actions of some despicable people (who want to destroy the world), are very much appreciated and extremely worthy.

    Thank you.

  1054. Cheers to St. Thomas University and Dr. John Abraham. Dr. John Abraham is a voice worth hearing. Thanks for the opportunity to applaud his work.

  1055. Dr. Abraham’s critique of Lord Monckton’s work is all the more devastating because he never once takes a cheap shot. Which, given the size of the target, was redundant anyway. This is in contrast to Lord Monckton’s reply, which is full of cheap shots and very little substance.

    Scholars like Dr. Abraham should be applauded, not attacked.

  1061. Registering my unequivocal and heartfelt support for John Abraham and St. Thomas University.

    It is essential that Universities continue to promote free expression.

    It is imperative that the truth about climate change be published in the teeth of Christopher Monckton’s misrepresentations and obfuscations.

    BJ Chippindale
    (MS, BScE , former NASA Engineer)
    Welllngton NZ

  1062. Mr. Chippindale says it very well. Science is our “candle in the dark” and we must defend it and our scientists. I give my unconditional support to Dr. Abraham and St. Thomas U.

    Monckton, I dare you to “put on your big boy britches” and play by the rules: the rules of science, that is.

  1064. I fully support John Abraham and admire his courage to stand up againt Monckton. Monckton and his followers are launching increasingly vicious attacks against climate science by an increasingly loud group of climate change deniers that are swarming all over the media and internet. Where do all these guys all come from ?

  1066. I find the articles and comments on this page to be measured, evenly balanced, and scientifically supportable.

    I don’t know what Lord Monckton said, but I fully support John Abraham and St Thomas University, because everyone else here does.

  1067. Thank you Dr. Abraham, you still continue to find ways to teach fantastic lessons on science, engineering and the importance of critical thinking even after I have left your classroom!

  1069. I am a retired professor of Geology. I was a Senior Research Scientist at Indiana University where I was the director of the Center for Geospatial Data Analysis, and later the director of the Great Lakes Center at Buffalo State College. I taught graduate-level courses in Fluid Dynamics, Sedimentology, and Climate Change, and have published two books, served as editor on three others, and (co)authored nearly sixty peer-reviewed articles. including two on paleoclimates of the Great Lakes. I applaud John Abraham’s efforts and urge St. Thomas University to resist any efforts to silence him. I once taught a course on climate change in a manner very similar to Abraham’s approach where students were asked to track down the basis for assertions made by climate change deniers and found much the same pattern. Rather than censuring John Abraham, St. Thomas University should be rewarding him.

  1070. The Lord is a total fraud. Unfortunately, however, he has the attention of many who are afraid of a future which will require dramatic change. To these folks supporting a fraudster seems preferable to the prospect of imagining the challenges ahead. He is dangerous and needs to be debunked. I support Professor Abraham.

  1071. John Abraham has done climate science a great service. I applaud him and St. Thomas University. The world needs more John Abrahams to calmly refute the deniers’ claims on all fronts.

  1072. I would call Professor Abraham’s rebuttal of Christopher Monckton’s lecture a heroic gesture, but in reality, it is something both less and more. Professor Abraham has properly exercised his duties as a scientist and researcher: his presentation is impartial, well-researched, and totally in accord with the scientific method. His calm appeal to reason is the best antidote to Monckton’s brand of polemical chicanery.

  1073. I thank Professor Abraham for his presentation and St. Thomas University for preserving its posting. You both deserve support and certainly have mine.

  1076. Very professional and well researched presentation. Dr. Abraham is a credit to the University of St. Thomas and should be commended for taking the initiative to challenge Monckton and his corporate sponsor’s agenda to deny and delay action on global climate change. I completely support his work in this regard.

  1078. Thank you John Abraham for your patient and painstaking effort to respond to Christopher Monckton’s lies and distortions. It astonishes me that anyone believed this storyteller in the first place, but those who do should be challenged to read and respond to your rebuttal. I have included your work in my own “sceptics’ corner” (see link).

    Jonathan Doig, BSc (UNSW)
    Science information manager

  1079. Monckton is a clown, but a dangerous one. The Abraham presentation demolishes Monckton’s talk comprehensively and without any of the rudeness and rancour of Monckton. It should be clear to anyone who compares the two, just who is the more honest and reliable. Sadly the misguided folk who are attracted to Monckton are not likely to give Abraham a fair hearing.

  1080. Congratulations Dr. Abraham, you have contracted the ire of the denialist camp and have done so while being honest, fair and equitable. Please consider me a supporter and I hope your university has the sense to keep your discussion posted and ignores the calls for censorship from the likes of Lord Monckton and his ilk.

  1082. We have our deniers in New Zealand as well and many of them quote Christopher Monckton. Recently I noticed that Brooking Institution in the US, about as mainstream, respectable and business orientated as you can get, has 1040 publications on Global Warming and as long ago as 2006 were funding reports such as “Case Closed: The Debate about Global Warming Is Over” by Gregg Easterbrook. Other papers discuss possible responses to the looming catastrophes according to a range of scenarios.
    Yet during this period we have Monckton style deniers such as Roger Kerr (representing the NZ Business Round Table), MP Rodney Hide (cultivating support from the farming community by telling them what they want to hear) and Muriel Newman of the ACT Party arguing the contrary and for business as usual.
    Now I have no doubts that these people will be familiar with the Brookings Institution and its publications, after all its Roger Kerr’s job to keep abreast of these developments. Why then you might wonder have they taken the position they have? I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions.
    We must support Professor Abraham and St. Thomas University for standing up for the truth.
    Stuart Mathieson
    Masters student Philosophy. University of Otago

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  1084. Today I read the report linked to the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15373071

    This shows that the earth IS getting hotter, a fact that those of us that have eyes to see have known for years.

    The report was established by University of California physics professor Richard Muller. He gathered together a team of 10, all scientists and mostly physicists, including such luminaries as Saul Perlmutter, winner of this year’s Nobel Physics Prize for research.

    It’s a fact Monckton, Durkin, North, Lawson & Co, a fact. Not a theory, not an idea, not a suggestion A FACT… … OK?

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