Motive

A few thoughts on motive. When police investigate a murder, one of the key pieces of info they look for is motive.

Unfortunately for 30 people in Virginia last week, that actually led police to a dead end and possibly hindered their response to the real killer.

Anyway, I look at everyday decisions people make much the same way.

Let's look at global warming/climate change.

Why did Al Gore get all crazy about this problem? Only he knows I guess, and as far as rational scientific evidence suggests, I'm on board as thinking it's a significant problem that needs solving.
Motive? Benevolence.

On the other hand, of course you have the folks directly involved, financially in the energy businesses, but these people lie about anything to protect their investments and profits so saying black is white is old hat to them.
Motive? Profits.

Who I can't understand is the on the street blowhard republican cheerleader who really sees no direct profit from denying the overwhelming evidence. I can only guess it's the same blind faith that drives them to support Bush and the entire right's fantasy world.
Motive? I have no idea.