Rick Perry on Evolution

**markymark69** · 08-23-2011, 09:59 AM

So...a week ago there was a thread about Republicans and science. They mix like oil and water.

This is Texass. Evolootion has dem dere gaps so I rekkin we outta teach creashunism along with evolootion.

**makavelli1988** · 08-23-2011, 10:18 AM

How the world's most technologically advanced nation and the sole superpower of Earth still debates this issue is a stain on humanity. If evolution has gaps, then the bible has black holes in it's alternative explanation.

**r0gue6** · 08-23-2011, 10:22 AM

Rick Perry is a nutjob.

**RBLOCK** · 08-23-2011, 10:27 AM

I would also like to point out that Bachmann refers to herself as an "hombre-ette" in the video, which I will translate either as "man-ette" or "manlette". Strong linguistic skills.

**Harbinger** · 08-23-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by makavelli1988

How the world's most technologically advanced nation and the sole superpower of Earth still debates this issue is a stain on humanity. If evolution has gaps, then the bible has black holes in it's alternative explanation.

Christianity...

**GnastyGnorc** · 08-23-2011, 10:55 AM

I'd respect the Republican Party more if the rational Republicans would at least admit their party has a problem with science. And yet the ones that accept evolution insist that there's not a sizable portion of their party that believes in pink unicorns.

**jf1** · 08-23-2011, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by makavelli1988

How the world's most technologically advanced nation and the sole superpower of Earth still debates this issue is a stain on humanity. If evolution has gaps, then the bible has black holes in it's alternative explanation.

Originally Posted by Harbinger

Christianity...

both of these ^^^^^

yet we constantly hear; "what has christianity ever done to you, christians only benefit mankind, respect our beliefs...blah, blah, blah!"

**amtharin** · 08-23-2011, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by GnastyGnorc

I'd respect the Republican Party more if the rational Republicans would at least admit their party has a problem with science. And yet the ones that accept evolution insist that there's not a sizable portion of their party that believes in pink unicorns.

I would not think the left was so ridiculously childish if they would just admit that this talking point about Republicans not believing in science is about as stupid as it gets.

**frasersteen** · 08-23-2011, 11:06 AM

BRB teaching my kids that the sun goes round the earth and the earth goes round the sun because they are smart enough to make up their own mind.

**GnastyGnorc** · 08-23-2011, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by amtharin

I would not think the left was so ridiculously childish if they would just admit that this talking point about Republicans not believing in science is about as stupid as it gets.

So you see no issue with the large amount of people in your party that don't believe in evolution?

**amtharin** · 08-23-2011, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by GnastyGnorc

So you see no issue with the large amount of people in your party that don't believe in evolution?

Does science encompass more topics than just evolution??

**StylesOfBeyond** · 08-23-2011, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by makavelli1988

How the world's most technologically advanced nation and the sole superpower of Earth still debates this issue is a stain on humanity. If evolution has gaps, then the bible has black holes in it's alternative explanation.

Haha nice, repped.

**GnastyGnorc** · 08-23-2011, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by amtharin

Does science encompass more topics than just evolution??

Yes. So you see no issue with the large amount of people in your party that don't believe in evolution?

**amtharin** · 08-23-2011, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by GnastyGnorc

Yes

So then do you want to admit that this talking point about Republicans not believing in science is about as stupid as it gets??

**markymark69** · 08-23-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by GnastyGnorc

Yes. So you see no issue with the large amount of people in your party that don't believe in evolution?

Speaking of which...republicans have funny beliefs about scientists in general

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=137497843

**GnastyGnorc** · 08-23-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by amtharin

So then do you want to admit that this talking point about Republicans not believing in science is about as stupid as it gets??

The theory of evolution is among the best supported theories in science. It is universally accepted by biologists. Not believing in evolution means you do not believe in the methods of scientific investigation. So if you deny evolution you are denying probably the most well-understood mechanism in nature. Do you believe in gravity?

**amtharin** · 08-23-2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by GnastyGnorc

The theory of evolution is among the best supported theories in science. It is universally accepted by biologists. Not believing in evolution means you do not believe in the methods of scientific investigation. So if you deny evolution you are denying probably the most well-understood mechanism in nature. Do you believe in gravity?

So is the fact that a fetus is a baby, but that does not stop most democrats.

**kel_varnsen** · 08-23-2011, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by makavelli1988

How the world's most technologically advanced nation

the us is not the "world's most technologically advanced nation". far from it. many technological advances stem from the us, but the average american does in no way lead a life in a "technologically advanced" society compared to many countries.

education is also fairly average in the us and down right crappy in many districts.

**kel_varnsen** · 08-23-2011, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by amtharin

So is the fact that a fetus is a baby

it is?

**frasersteen** · 08-23-2011, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by amtharin

So is the fact that a fetus is a baby, but that does not stop most democrats.

Evidence of this? Not the democrat thing that Biologists agree that a fetus is a baby.

**markymark69** · 08-23-2011, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by GnastyGnorc

The theory of evolution is among the best supported theories in science. It is universally accepted by biologists. Not believing in evolution means you do not believe in the methods of scientific investigation. So if you deny evolution you are denying probably the most well-understood mechanism in nature. Do you believe in gravity?

I think it is safe to say it is universally accepted by every single scientist in the world that received their PhD from an accredited university.

No wonder Texas is at the bottom of the barrel in education. I can only imagine what their classes must be like:

In todays chemistry class we are going to teach stoichiometry and alchemists formula for turning lead into gold. We think are you smart enough to decide which one is right.

**amtharin** · 08-23-2011, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by kel_varnsen

it is?

Originally Posted by frasersteen

Evidence of this?

You guys have a problem with science, or something??

**kel_varnsen** · 08-23-2011, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by amtharin

You guys have a problem with science, or something??

nope. what is the scientific definition of a "baby"?

**amtharin** · 08-23-2011, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by kel_varnsen

nope. what is the scientific definition of a "baby"?

ba�by [bey-bee] Show IPA noun, plural -bies, adjective, verb, -bied, -by�ing.
noun
1.an infant or very young child.
2.a newborn or very young animal.
3.the youngest member of a family, group, etc.
4.an immature or childish person.
5.a human fetus.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/baby

**kel_varnsen** · 08-23-2011, 12:25 PM

not a scientific definition.

**amtharin** · 08-23-2011, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by kel_varnsen

not a scientific definition.

Well why are you keeping us all in suspense waiting on this scientific definition?? Post it.

While you're at it, look up the definition of "alive", and see if that applies to a fetus as well.

Then ask yourself the herp derp question, Why don't democrats believe in science???

**GrokTheCube** · 08-23-2011, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by amtharin

Well why are you keeping us all in suspense waiting on this scientific definition?? Post it.

There isn't one, it's not a scientific term.

While you're at it, look up the definition of "alive", and see if that applies to a fetus as well.

Depending on the stage of development, it's actually up for debate. In the case of abortion, however, a legal definition is far more important, especially given that there are circumstances where taking life is completely lawful.

Then ask yourself the herp derp question, Why don't democrats believe in science???

Lol? I'm not a fan of the democratic party, but unless you see democrats having to deny major scientific theories to have a chance in the primaries, you don't have much of a point.

**GnastyGnorc** · 08-23-2011, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by amtharin

So is the fact that a fetus is a baby, but that does not stop most democrats.

That's completely irrelevant. Why are you desperately attempting to change the topic?

**amtharin** · 08-23-2011, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by GnastyGnorc

That's completely irrelevant. Why are you desperately attempting to change the topic?

Its not irrelevant, and its completely on topic.

**kel_varnsen** · 08-23-2011, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by amtharin

Well why are you keeping us all in suspense waiting on this scientific definition?? Post it.

While you're at it, look up the definition of "alive", and see if that applies to a fetus as well.

Then ask yourself the herp derp question, Why don't democrats believe in science???

you claimed a fetus is a baby. i asked you to give a scientific definition of what a fetus is. you didn't.

now you're saying they're both the same because they're both alive?

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