Category Archives: The War on Science

Romney Wants More Cold Fusion Research

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

Romney actually said this. Out loud. To another person: I do believe in basic science. I believe in participating in space. I believe in analysis of new sources of energy. I believe in laboratories, looking at ways to conduct electricity … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatives, Fucking Morons, The War on Science | 11 Comments

When the War on Science Collides With Economic Development, the Result Is Gov. Nikki Haley

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

In today’s adventures in Batshitloonitarianism, South Carolina governor and rightwing rising star Nikki Haley has decided to retard her state’s economic growth by cutting South Carolina’s contribution to the Sea Grant program. Unless you’re a marine biologist or involved in … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatives, Funding, The War on Science

A Question for Education ‘Reformers’ About Tennessee’s “Monkey Bill”

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Do you give a shit? If you haven’t heard, the Great State of Tennessee, in a effort to inflict reversible (hopefully) mental retardation on the children entrusted to its educational system, has passed legislation that “encourages teachers to present the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Evolution, Fucking Morons, Global Warming, The War on Science | 1 Comment

Why H.R. 3433 Is a Bad Bill: Because We Can Count on Republicans to Abuse It

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

By way of Jonathan Eisen, we learn that there is a new bill wending its way through Congress, H.R. 3433, The Grant Reform and New Transparency Act of 2011 (pdf), the goal of which is “to provide transparency and require … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatives, Democrats, Drugs, Global Warming, Public Health, The War on Science, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Regarding Pseudoscience, I’m Glad to See HuffPo Turned Over a New Leaf…

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

…for all of about 24 hours. Haven’t had to bust out the StupidView 9600, recommended by the Surgeon General for safely viewing TEH STOOPID! Cuz stupid ain’t cool (from here) Despite all the hubbub about the Huffington Post’s new science … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullshit As a Load Bearing Structure, Fucking Morons, Public Health, The War on Science, Why Is Arianna Huffington a Murderous Idiot? | 1 Comment

When Frodo Meets Jesus? Welcome to Rivendell Sanctuary

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

The intersection between Christianity and Hobbitry.
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Posted in Education, The War on Science, WhatEVAH! | 3 Comments

Krugman Finally Has His ‘Creationist Moment’

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Welcome, Prof. Krugman, to an evolutionary biologist’s world…
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Posted in Conservatives, Creationism, Economics, The War on Science | 12 Comments

Support Pro-Science, Anti-Creationist School Board Members

Posted on September 26, 2010 by

“There are two, local races, where every penny goes to work, that have big implications for science education all over the country.” So give!
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Posted in Creationism, Education, The War on Science, Voting

Park 51: Lessons for the War on Science

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

We defeat them by engaging them on our terms.
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Posted in Creationism, The War on Science | 1 Comment

Digg ‘Patriots’ Attempt to Bury Sites, Including ScienceBlogs

Posted on August 7, 2010 by

But really, the problem is one of framing. We’re just not civil enough. Or something.
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Posted in Conservatives, Creationism, Internet, Pig Screwer, The War on Science | 17 Comments