Mann admits deleting all criticisms from 'McIntyre and his minions' on RealClimate

date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:33:06 -0400
from: Michael Mann
subject: attacks against Keith
to: Phil Jones , Tim Osborn
   Phil, Tim,

   I only learned of Keith's recent health issues when I was talking w/ Malcolm today. Please
   pass along to him my wishes for a speedy recovery. We need him!

   Meanwhile, I suspect you've both seen the latest attack against his Yamal work by McIntyre.
    Gavin and I (having consulted also w/ Malcolm) are wondering what to make of this, and
   what sort of response---if any---is necessary and appropriate. So far, we've simply deleted
   all of the attempts by McIntyre and his minions to draw attention to this at RealClimate.

   any insights and/or advice you can provide would be extremely helpful. If you're
   uncomfortable doing this by email, I can be reached most of the day at my cell phone
   814-777-3136.  Will be in a meeting most of the day, but can run out of the room as
   necessary.

   I would think it is probably best not to bother Keith with any of this. He just needs to
   get well, and I suspect it would be better for his wellness not to even know about this,

   we expect lots more attacks like this over the next several weeks as the U.S. senate
   debates cap & trade legislation.

   thanks for any help w/ this.

   mike

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