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I have an enormous schwanzstucker...

^ just sit quietly and breathe deep.

I'm sure there's some chance the cyanide vial won't open.

That's prolly giving Vic a boner!

Apart from insulting the masses before they even have an opportunity to digest the article, what is your point here?
I breezed through it and found some accurate information along with some fluff that has little to do with the subject matter.
His writing style is not easy to enjoy. He jumps from subject to subject. This works fine for a page or two, but 5 1/2" pages of this makes you want to stop reading. Of course, this could be the fact that it's barely interesting at all, and most of it is obvious while only some of it is important.

If I missed this let me know, but I found it ironic that I saw no mention of Obama ending funding to NASA.

The part I found interesting is what I identified.

I thought the roots of the anti-science movement were interesting, the fact that the Dems started the damn ball rolling, as well as the different factors the author tried to identify as causing resurgence (although uncited, so they're more anecdotal than anything). I was not actually trying to make a stance, just thought it would be an interesting read for some individuals. Others, I expected wouldn't read it and would just make some inane comments in big colored font.

I'm not surprised that NASA didn't come up, because there hasn't really been any controversy over it (there should be, but not in a science/antiscience manner). Obama defunded it, and that IS an issue in my mind. No one wanted it defunded because it was a hotbutton issue though, we're just apparently too poor for a rocket. :(

The other thing that's interesting is the "retirement" so to speak of any individuals with an actual science understanding from political life. This is a real problem in my mind and likely will continue to have a negative impact on our nation. This ties directly in to the issue the author peripherally addressed regarding the philosophy of "every viewpoint is equally valid".

Ah well, if you didn't enjoy it there isn't much I can do about it. At least you read the whole thing. :)

Don't disagree, but it goes beyond just congress. The reporters, the general public, every idiot with a blog....

There is a lack of critical thinking capability, and this leads to a demonization of concepts which require critical thinking.

There is some truth in your comments, but for every "demonization" of a concept there are those who over-react and jump to firm conclusions too readily.

We all know your favorite topic (apart from how gorgeous your rugby friends tell you you are) is Climate Change a.k.a. Global Warming.
You read scientific studies that show man-made influence and you extrapolate that we should therefore respond in full force immediately. I suggest that man's impact is tempered by the fact that our influence affects a relatively small percentage of greenhouse gas, and therefore the world would be best served by taking a long term approach that could help, rather than hinder, our economy.

There is a wide chasm between the likes of Rush Limbaugh and the policies of this administration. And the truth lies in the middle.

Some light reading.
http://www.justfacts.com/globalwarming.asp

Don't care if the world lives past 50 years?
Then you are indeed an enigma.
How can one be so interested in science, and fight tooth and nail about the merits of anthropogenic global warming, yet have no worries on the long term outcome?

I don't buy it.
You can't have passion for your convictions while maintaining apathy on the results.

Unless you're engaged in some kind of bizarre experiment on these forums.
In which case, may I suggest choosing TW as your subject. Now THERE'S an enigma.

so you're gonna sit back and judge others for ignoring things you've decided ignore......

And yet you smoke.

Knowingly. I understand the actual risk I undertake to myself (moderate) and to the people around me (minimal, but I don't like them anyway). I have weighted that against the value and made a conscious decision to smoke. I don't simply say "anti-smoking studies are bs!" (although the second-hand studies are bs... meta-studies performed using non statistically significant numbers of individuals in conditions well beyond that of an average second-hand smoke exposure).

There's that willful ignorance again. It's almost like you purposely don't want to understand the words as they're typed on the screen. Huh.... where have I seen that before...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-twUCEfzrDk

Settle down, Poindexter!

It comes with the Platnium membership.

It's a Noble member having a Vickers Hardness of about 80 ksi in pure form.

Thanks Capt. Obvious.

Tisk, tisk, Victor.

I was interested in your post up until your lengthy argument with the local idiot. Really, how can I take you seriously when you fall for his prattle? Sorry, but page one of the thread goes to DMV. Who is the greater fool, the fool or he who would argue with him?

Oh yeah???

unrelated but hey blood.... drafter just admitted to enjoying prostate exams in the cujo thread. he is such a fungi

teedubbya
you really enjoy a good fingerwave don't you?

DrafterX it makes me feel superior and stuff.....

teedubbya how do you get the insurance company to pay for it so frequently?

DrafterX
HMMM smiley icon

teedubbya

This is what you agreed to liking and making you feel superior and stuff

The finger wave
There are several tests that are routinely carried out to assess prostate health, but the most common and notorious is the digital rectal exam or DRE and every fifty year old man is advised to have one at least once a year.
The “digital” in "digital rectal exam" doesn’t refer to the fancy computer equipment your doctor will be using, but to the fact that s/he will palpate the prostate with one of his or her digits (most likely his or her index finger) to check for size, symmetry (a healthy prostate consists of two equal halves, separated by a narrow groove), lumps, firmness (which should be similar to that of the tip of your nose) and texture.
Here’s what happens during a typical DRE:
• You’ll be asked to stand with your feet apart and bend forward so that your arms or elbows rest on a desk or examination couch. Alternatively, the exam may be conducted while you’re lying on your side with your knees bent towards the chest.
• The doctor will wear a surgical rubber glove with a heavily lubricated finger and will warn you when s/he is about to insert it into your rectum. Expect to feel a little pressure, but only mild discomfort.
• The finger will be inserted at a downward angle as if pointing to your bellybutton and the doctor will give your sphincter a few second to relax.
• The doctor will move his/her finger in a circular motion while gently feeling the prostate.
• The doctor will probably tell you when s/he is about to retract the finger and use a tissue to wipe the lubricant off your anus and buttocks.
• Expect the whole procedure to take about a minute or less.
Have a look at this video clip in which Doctor Gerald Chodak takes you through what you can expect during a prostate exam:

video clip excluded because this is a family site

DrafterX My doctor puts on such good mood music I can't refuse. It is sort of barbaric yet exciting at the same time

Meh, I considered it a very zen experience, to argue with an idiot without actually reading a word he typed. If it actually looked like an argument then I must have done it right. :)

I don't know, Drafter. TW got the posts plus I heard things. It doesn't look good. Next time, don't ask don't tell.
Got a good lawyer?

Looks like we lost another one to the other team, TW.

Next time play dumb or simply don't post until after you google...