The best ACE data goes back as far as early 1970s. It shows tiny decline/no trend. "And in no way should anyone not go back as far as possible for any datasets

The best ACE data goes back as far as early 1970s. It shows tiny decline/no trend. "And in no way should anyone not go back as far as possible for any datasets including tree rings and other indirect methods of sampling further back in the historical records there." Great! So you have to reject scant non-global thermometer data prior to the satellite age. "but that still comprises more data than you have made use of to come to your conclusion!" No! There is NO more data for atlantic hurricanes. If there was, NOAA would have it.