tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post537150868266655450..comments2024-03-27T21:02:08.203-07:00Comments on Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Major Weather Bill Signed by the President TodayCliff Mass Weather Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13948649423540350788noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-37960084762768042542017-04-21T08:53:58.687-07:002017-04-21T08:53:58.687-07:00You make good points about the March for Science n...You make good points about the March for Science not changing any minds with the current administration and Congress. <br /><br />However, I believe one goal of the march is to put a focus on science and demonstrate the strong support science has in our society. I think it will do more to raise public consciousness than to change any policy. As with other marches (e.g., Dr. Martin Luther King's march on Washington, Women's March earlier this year, etc), it is the public that needs to be convinced, not the politicians.<br /><br />It also has the benefit of empowering people who believe in the science to go out in the community to do the activities you mention at the end of your blog.Seattle Guideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401425775431441412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-27636016394652028742017-04-21T06:55:41.689-07:002017-04-21T06:55:41.689-07:00Not only is it bad for the lack of appropriations ...Not only is it bad for the lack of appropriations - but it's requiring an almost complete rewrite of the watch/warning system that's been in place for 50+ years within the next two years. Ouch.Rob Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132449143586969553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-29468184866319395892017-04-20T22:04:37.821-07:002017-04-20T22:04:37.821-07:00Most republicans only agree with science that bene...Most republicans only agree with science that benefits them directly/financially and in the short term. Weather forcasts seem to meet that criteria. If they thought seasonal climate models could be used as a starting point for long term warming predictions they would never have been on board.WeatherOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477891647355847353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-3317769957933891602017-04-20T21:29:34.829-07:002017-04-20T21:29:34.829-07:00The fact that expenditure items, such as fill-in r...The fact that expenditure items, such as fill-in radar, are included in bill holds out hope for a budgetary appropriation. Speaking of fill-in, I would hope the powers that be take a look at Eastern Washington with the big gap in coverage between the Pendleton and Spokane WSR's located right over the state's prime agriculture area.drysiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16316722884391604691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-72559705525670102822017-04-20T09:19:49.014-07:002017-04-20T09:19:49.014-07:00I hate to say it, but until funds appear this bill...I hate to say it, but until funds appear this bill seems to be another case of "do more with no additional budget". <br /><br />The potential for improvement is there though, and I hope it happens.CheshireGrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542065073528677205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-13760592437200640812017-04-20T08:00:12.214-07:002017-04-20T08:00:12.214-07:00Great news Cliff! Really hoping this pans out. Th...Great news Cliff! Really hoping this pans out. There is NO reason the USA cannot be the world leader in modeling and forecasting. Now, can someone please pass legislation to get change this cool, wet Spring pattern to warmer and drier?? It's really getting old. My yard is still very wet and I want to start planting! ;)Weatherfreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448044230017714312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-70055712655040539402017-04-20T00:00:05.961-07:002017-04-20T00:00:05.961-07:00I would agree with what you say here if the money ...I would agree with what you say here if the money was appropriated, so far it 's just a feel good legislation. I hate to be so cynical but until we see the money I will withhold my praise. I hope I'm wrong Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832219811497464490noreply@blogger.com