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Old 08-29-2011, 03:25 AM
 
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The GOP is becoming the anti - science party.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/29/op...R_AP_LO_MST_FB
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Old 08-29-2011, 04:32 AM
 
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I agree, they should just call themselves the Religious White Straight Christian Values Everyone Else GTFO Party.
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Old 08-29-2011, 04:57 AM
 
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The GOP is becoming the anti - science party.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/29/op...R_AP_LO_MST_FB
Mr. Krugman, who has a reputation for ignoring facts, ignores the fact that the entire hypothesis of man caused "climate change" (as it is now being called to cover all bases), has no scientific basis. It has not been shown (by science) to be a factor in any period of man's existence; but, certain "scientists", eager to advance an agenda, put their reputations on the line by manufacturing and manipulating data, conspiring to keep their research papers, etc. from being subjected to peer review by any outside their circle, and have thus discredited that entire field of science. They should have known better.

They have also permanently damaged their own reputations, and they will probably never recover from it.

For Mr. Huntsman to say that the G.O.P is the "anti-science party", assures him of one thing: He has no chance of becoming the Republican nominee.

Krugman goes on to quote Rick Perry on the theory of evolution (which is, of course, just a theory), as though his comment should raise eyebrows.

Is Krugman serious? Does Krugman really believe that such a question is something that is forefront in the minds of Americans at this time when our very freedom is being challenged by a dictatorial President who has vowed to "fundamentally transform America"? I think not.
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:02 AM
 
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The GOP is becoming the anti - science party.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/29/op...R_AP_LO_MST_FB
Interesting article.

The moderates in the Republican party need to get rid of these extremist idiots. The rest of the educated world is laughing.
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:07 AM
 
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I agree, they should just call themselves the Religious White Straight Christian Values Everyone Else GTFO Party.
Based on ... what?

Perhaps, as a corollary, the Democrats should call themselves the "Ant-Christian, Anything Goes, to Hell with Morals" Party?
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:11 AM
 
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Mr. Krugman, who has a reputation for ignoring facts, ignores the fact that the entire hypothesis of man caused "climate change" (as it is now being called to cover all bases), has no scientific basis. It has not been shown (by science) to be a factor in any period of man's existence; but, certain "scientists", eager to advance an agenda, put their reputations on the line by manufacturing and manipulating data, conspiring to keep their research papers, etc. from being subjected to peer review by any outside their circle, and have thus discredited that entire field of science. They should have known better.

They have also permanently damaged their own reputations, and they will probably never recover from it.

For Mr. Huntsman to say that the G.O.P is the "anti-science party", assures him of one thing: He has no chance of becoming the Republican nominee.

Krugman goes on to quote Rick Perry on the theory of evolution (which is, of course, just a theory), as though his comment should raise eyebrows.

Is Krugman serious? Does Krugman really believe that such a question is something that is forefront in the minds of Americans at this time when our very freedom is being challenged by a dictatorial President who has vowed to "fundamentally transform America"? I think not.
LOL! Another anti-science conspiracy theorist who also thinks that evolution is "just a theory".

You guys crack me up. Only in America....
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:11 AM
 
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Mr. Krugman, who has a reputation for ignoring facts, ignores the fact that the entire hypothesis of man caused "climate change" (as it is now being called to cover all bases), has no scientific basis.
The vast majority of earth scientists polled, close to 90% disagree with you.

Climatologists or talk radio fans, hmmm, who do I side with.

Scientists Agree Human-induced Global Warming Is Real, Survey Says

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Krugman goes on to quote Rick Perry on the theory of evolution (which is, of course, just a theory), as though his comment should raise eyebrows.
While you and the GOP view evolution as "just a theory", 97% of scientists polled subscribe to the theory of evolution.

Such a dilemma, should I side with the scientific community or flat earthers who believe in Adam and Eve.
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:15 AM
 
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Interesting article.

The moderates in the Republican party need to get rid of these extremist idiots. The rest of the educated world is laughing.
Perry? Extremist? Since when is it "extremist" to question? Are we to simply accept anything from anyone, no matter what evidence (or lack thereof) is put forth?

What is laughable here is Mr. Krugmans article, and his ridiculous assertions.

Krugman is a joke.
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:17 AM
 
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The vast majority of earth scientists polled, close to 90% disagree with you.

Climatologists or talk radio fans, hmmm, who do I side with.

Scientists Agree Human-induced Global Warming Is Real, Survey Says



While you and the GOP view evolution as "just a theory", 97% of scientists polled subscribe to the theory of evolution.
Anyone who says evolution is "just a theory" has no clue what the scientific meaning of a Theory is, and no clue what evolution is.
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:19 AM
 
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What is laughable here is Mr. Krugmans article, and his ridiculous assertions.

Krugman is a joke.
What's laughable is viewing the bible as a science text book.
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