Waterworld

It seems that some archaeologists looking for evidence of early settlements in what is now North America have turned their attention to the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, on the premise that the ancient shoreline of Florida, e.g., was once much farther out in the Gulf -- is, in fact, now 300 feet under water. Now these are scientists, OK? And they have decided that the shoreline of Florida has been radically altered within the lifespan of the human race by -- what else? -- global warming! But was this global warming caused by SUVs? Not bloody likely. Was it, then, caused by coal-fired power plants? Unh unh. OK, how about back yard barbeques? Well, maybe. Cow farts? Maybe. But it mainly just happened. Now, why can't these scientists start up a conversation with the ones who are running around in a blind panic warning us about the dire effects of (allegedly) man-made global warming? Three hundred feet?? These guys are in a panic about a few inches.

So what was the process by which the shoreline crept ever inward? Why, it was melting glaciers -- the very same "problem" everyone is so excited about today. And think of all those ancient polar bears! Oh, the humanity! I mean, oh, the bearness! And did the ancient people cry and moan, and beat their breasts, and sacrifice virgins to the gods of global warming? No, they just moved inland, the way any sensible people would do. Granted, no one person in their lifetime would have noticed much difference -- but hey, that's basically true now as well. I mean, if you didn't hear this constant global warming drumbeat, would you perceive that there was such a thing going on? Be honest, now. I suspect most people alive today would not identify any significant changes in their climatic environment from their youth onwards -- except for the obvious things like, snowdrifts seemed a lot deeper when I was only three feet tall.

And here's something even better. The archaeological project is being partially funded by NOAA -- which is also home to some of the most hysterical "global warming" buffs. So... are these people insane? Could be.