Stumpy 284 #1 August 15, 2012 http://www.kentucky.com/2012/08/14/2298914/gop-lawmakers-question-standards.html#disqus_thread The paragraph that drives me nuts is the following: "The theory of evolution is a theory, and essentially the theory of evolution is not science — Darwin made it up," Waide said. "My objection is they should ensure whatever scientific material is being put forth as a standard should at least stand up to scientific method. Under the most rudimentary, basic scientific examination, the theory of evolution has never stood up to scientific scrutiny." Are these guys really this wilfully ignorant?Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #2 August 15, 2012 >Are these guys really this wilfully ignorant? Just plain ignorant, I think. Most creationists do not reject science, they simply don't understand it (or don't see how it applies.) It's only the creationists who take on that moniker to gather votes or support for their cause who are really willful about it, because they have to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #3 August 16, 2012 Quotehttp://www.kentucky.com/2012/08/14/2298914/gop-lawmakers-question-standards.html#disqus_thread The paragraph that drives me nuts is the following: "The theory of evolution is a theory, and essentially the theory of evolution is not science — Darwin made it up," Waide said. "My objection is they should ensure whatever scientific material is being put forth as a standard should at least stand up to scientific method. Under the most rudimentary, basic scientific examination, the theory of evolution has never stood up to scientific scrutiny." Are these guys really this wilfully ignorant? Yes.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1 2 #4 August 16, 2012 It's not a sin to be ignorant. That just means you haven't been exposed to some type of information. If you choose to stay ignorant (willfully ignorant) then you're stupid.Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 August 16, 2012 Quote"The theory of evolution is a theory, and essentially the theory of evolution is not science — Darwin made it up," Tard Quote"My objection is they should ensure whatever scientific material is being put forth as a standard should at least stand up to scientific method. Under the most rudimentary, basic scientific examination, the theory of evolution has never stood up to scientific scrutiny." Retard Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #6 August 16, 2012 They are desperate to hold on to their mythology. It's unfortunate that so many people are brain washed from infancy to believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #7 August 16, 2012 theres none so blind as those who don't wish to see. (Ironically can be applied by both sides of the argument).When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #8 August 16, 2012 QuoteIt's not a sin to be ignorant. That just means you haven't been exposed to some type of information. If you choose to stay ignorant (willfully ignorant) then you're stupid. If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #9 August 16, 2012 Quotetheres none so blind as those who don't wish to see. (Ironically can be applied by both sides of the argument). What is there to be seen on the other side, the creationist side?Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #10 August 16, 2012 Almost weekly I read some story in the news that reminds me how Lincoln might very well not have done the United States a favor by preserving the Union. This story is just this week's poster child. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertt 0 #11 August 16, 2012 The difference between the theory of evolution and the theory of gravity is that you can see gravity work right before your eyes. It takes longer for evolution to work, so it's easier not to see it. Just a thought. Ya'll have fun. I'm going to go eat some hybrid corn.You don't have to outrun the bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #12 August 17, 2012 QuoteIt's not a sin to be ignorant. No, but it is morally and socially reprehensible and does damage to the country as a whole. When YOUR stupidity starts to affect the way MY LIFE is run (i.e. creationism being injected into education and government, then I have a problem with that. No I do not have a solution (to your stupidity) but it is still a problem. These are the same people that used to burn witches..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1 2 #13 August 17, 2012 QuoteQuote If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting."Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy9o8 2 #14 August 17, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuote If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Except that all too often, it's really not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,111 #15 August 17, 2012 >There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Unfortunately it is often self-propagating. Consider the case of people too stupid to understand how (or why) to use birth control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Niki1 2 #16 August 17, 2012 Quote>There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Unfortunately it is often self-propagating. Consider the case of people too stupid to understand how (or why) to use birth control. You're right, "Idiocracy" was supposed to be a satire but it may be more prophesy. Maybe another quote would be more appropiate: Stupid is as stupid does.Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #17 August 17, 2012 Quote In Reply To In Reply To In Reply To If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Except that all too often, it's really not. Sometimes it takes a while...We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,594 #18 August 17, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuote If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Except that all too often, it's really not. Yeah, you only really need to survive into your teens to stand a good chance of getting (or getting someone) pregnant - and at that age someone else is still making most of the big survival decisions for you. Modern society is not conducive to survival of the smartest.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Andy9o8 2 #14 August 17, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuote If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Except that all too often, it's really not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,111 #15 August 17, 2012 >There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Unfortunately it is often self-propagating. Consider the case of people too stupid to understand how (or why) to use birth control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Niki1 2 #16 August 17, 2012 Quote>There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Unfortunately it is often self-propagating. Consider the case of people too stupid to understand how (or why) to use birth control. You're right, "Idiocracy" was supposed to be a satire but it may be more prophesy. Maybe another quote would be more appropiate: Stupid is as stupid does.Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #17 August 17, 2012 Quote In Reply To In Reply To In Reply To If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Except that all too often, it's really not. Sometimes it takes a while...We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,594 #18 August 17, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuote If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Except that all too often, it's really not. Yeah, you only really need to survive into your teens to stand a good chance of getting (or getting someone) pregnant - and at that age someone else is still making most of the big survival decisions for you. Modern society is not conducive to survival of the smartest.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
billvon 3,111 #15 August 17, 2012 >There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Unfortunately it is often self-propagating. Consider the case of people too stupid to understand how (or why) to use birth control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niki1 2 #16 August 17, 2012 Quote>There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Unfortunately it is often self-propagating. Consider the case of people too stupid to understand how (or why) to use birth control. You're right, "Idiocracy" was supposed to be a satire but it may be more prophesy. Maybe another quote would be more appropiate: Stupid is as stupid does.Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossilbe before they were done. Louis D Brandeis Where are we going and why are we in this basket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #17 August 17, 2012 Quote In Reply To In Reply To In Reply To If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Except that all too often, it's really not. Sometimes it takes a while...We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #18 August 17, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuote If there were an "intelligent designer" ignorance would be a painful condition. There's a tag line on here that says sonething like, 'Supidity, if left unchecked, is selfcorrecting." Except that all too often, it's really not. Yeah, you only really need to survive into your teens to stand a good chance of getting (or getting someone) pregnant - and at that age someone else is still making most of the big survival decisions for you. Modern society is not conducive to survival of the smartest.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
