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re: Those who distrust science, facts, and/or the government...why?
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:34 pm to Smalls
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:34 pm to Smalls
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Thoughts?
Until your so- called “science” can duplicate the causes of global warming (proving that it is man made) over and over again in a lab; it’s NOT Science.
What you have is science combined with a political agenda then.
This post was edited on 3/28/20 at 11:37 pm
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Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:37 pm to mattz1122
Texas ranks 38th Matt (link below). You have a massive amount of dumb fricks in your state too.
The virus outbreak is largely due to Mardi Gras which is why it's centered in New Orleans.
I'm sure Hillary would have waved her husband's dick in the air and magically cured us of this
us news
The virus outbreak is largely due to Mardi Gras which is why it's centered in New Orleans.
I'm sure Hillary would have waved her husband's dick in the air and magically cured us of this
us news
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:37 pm to mattz1122
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the relationship between the COVID spread in Louisiana and the dumb fricks on this board (99% white) denying the severity of the pandemic
do tell
splain us with some facts bro
no hyperbole or platitudes
This post was edited on 3/28/20 at 11:39 pm
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:42 pm to fallguy_1978
So it’s not the blacks after all, you say?
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:42 pm to Smalls
I never trust the government. Not China’s, America’s, Russia’s, France’s, or any other. They all have lied.
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:44 pm to mattz1122
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So it’s not the blacks after all, you say?
You are the one that brought up race Matthew.
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:45 pm to dcrews
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Because "science" doesn't mean facts any more.
The goal of science has never been to produce "facts" with 100% certainty. Rather, the goal is to ascertain the likelihood that observations would occur if theories are incorrect.
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:46 pm to mattz1122
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mattz1122
Why do you hate the whites?
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:47 pm to mattz1122
Do anyone ever say that other than yourself? I’m going to need a link with you making these accusations
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:53 pm to Adam Banks
(no message)
This post was edited on 9/24/20 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:55 pm to fallguy_1978
Dude has been having a rough few days
To be fair living in a Houston suburb will make anyone cranky
To be fair living in a Houston suburb will make anyone cranky
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:56 pm to fallguy_1978
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You are the one that brought up race Matthew.
Haha exactly!
Staunched liberals are the most racist people I know.
The color of a person’s skin and gender is a person’s sole identity to them.
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:56 pm to TxTiger82
It’s hilarious that one party uses science as facts, yet a boy can become a girl with their “science”
So, the science of the X Y chromosome and XX chromosomes become irrelevant in their “science”
So, the science of the X Y chromosome and XX chromosomes become irrelevant in their “science”
Posted on 3/28/20 at 11:57 pm to Ripley
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Haha exactly!
Staunched liberals are the most racist people I know
Identity politics is everything
Posted on 3/29/20 at 12:18 am to Smalls
It's about trust and credibility, of course. When global warming scientists tell us every 10 years we've got 8 years to save the planet, the public stops listening. Yes, I think climate change is a thing. No, I don't think it's a near-term existential threat. Or when the APA questions the mental health of gun owners but says in the same breath that cutting off your genitalia is a health decision we should respect.
Moreover, when I see the Twitter feed of Dr. Climate and it's filled with rantings about the glories of socialist Venezuela or some other absurdity, it's hard for me to go "oh yeah, I'm sure this war waged against American business is entirely about saving the earth and not at all colored by your loathing of American capitalism." Is that fair? Not necessarily, but am I really supposed to go "oh well he's got a PHD so I should ignore that he's a fringe radical because he can separate that from his real job"?
Access to information plays a role, of course. People distrust the government more because they have more access to it, and see how it's largely filled with self-interested sociopaths. And social media, as you indicate.
On that note, I also think a 24/7 news cycle that is now 90% polarizing opinion-driven has rotted our collective American brain. Millions of Americans just sit and watch Fox or CNN regurgitate the same "you should be so mad about this!" shite all day every day. It's a drug, and people crave it, and to deliver it Fox and CNN have to turn "experts" into "experts who take absurd positions for views". So subject matter experts no longer have an interest in remaining neutral on overt political matters (and some of that falls back on us - the viewing public).
Moreover, when I see the Twitter feed of Dr. Climate and it's filled with rantings about the glories of socialist Venezuela or some other absurdity, it's hard for me to go "oh yeah, I'm sure this war waged against American business is entirely about saving the earth and not at all colored by your loathing of American capitalism." Is that fair? Not necessarily, but am I really supposed to go "oh well he's got a PHD so I should ignore that he's a fringe radical because he can separate that from his real job"?
Access to information plays a role, of course. People distrust the government more because they have more access to it, and see how it's largely filled with self-interested sociopaths. And social media, as you indicate.
On that note, I also think a 24/7 news cycle that is now 90% polarizing opinion-driven has rotted our collective American brain. Millions of Americans just sit and watch Fox or CNN regurgitate the same "you should be so mad about this!" shite all day every day. It's a drug, and people crave it, and to deliver it Fox and CNN have to turn "experts" into "experts who take absurd positions for views". So subject matter experts no longer have an interest in remaining neutral on overt political matters (and some of that falls back on us - the viewing public).
Posted on 3/29/20 at 12:24 am to Smalls
People are concerned and just don’t want to think this thing is as bad as it is. A bit of denial.
Posted on 3/29/20 at 12:25 am to Ripley
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Staunched
Starched?
Posted on 3/29/20 at 12:28 am to Smalls
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Those who distrust science, facts, and/or the government.
What a retarded grouping.
“For those that love college sports, good food, and anal rape...why?”
Posted on 3/29/20 at 12:28 am to Smalls
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Why do you feel the way you do? Do you distrust the messengers?
No
I totally distrusts governmental solutioms which areoften more fear based than science.
Science based solutions are fine as long as you consider every aspect like social behavior, economcs, etc.
Scientists know little about those.
Posted on 3/29/20 at 12:33 am to Smalls
The government exists for one purpose....to expand the control and enrichment of government. They will also distort science to this end.
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