A quick look at a climate change denier from the transcript of ABC Background Briefing “The Lord Monckton Roadshow” on 17th July 2011. No comment is actually needed on this gem of absurdity from Archibald and it’s hard to get my jaw up off the floor anyway in order to form the requisite sentence:
Wendy Carlisle: A few years back, David Archibald gave a speech at a Lavoisier Group conference and it made for interesting reading.
David Archibald: I'm a member of the Lavoisier Group.
Wendy Carlisle: You gave a speech at, I think, a conference a couple of years ago now and -- can I quote? -- 'My reward for this work, as it is for every member of the Lavoisier society, will be in heaven. For the forces of darkness control the science journals, government departments, public institutes and universities.' Did you say that?
David Archibald: Yes, I did, and I'm quite proud of it, thank you. And thank you for bringing it up for your listeners.
Wendy Carlisle: His motive, he says, is truth.
David Archibald: For people on our side, there is no financial reward; we're all doing it out of love for country and love of humanity and all that sort of thing.
Wendy Carlisle: Do you believe that the 'forces of darkness' are running universities?
David Archibald: Yes, I do.
Wendy Carlisle: The 'forces of darkness' are running science journals?
David Archibald: Yes, I do.
Wendy Carlisle: Government departments?
David Archibald: Yes, I do.
Wendy Carlisle: Public institutes?
David Archibald: Yes, I do.
Wendy Carlisle: Who are the forces of darkness?
David Archibald: Those who wish a carbon-constrained economy on Australia.
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