Category Archives: The War on Science

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

Posted on July 20, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

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 →

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

Posted on April 12, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

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 mikethemadbiologist

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 mikethemadbiologist

…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 mikethemadbiologist

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 mikethemadbiologist

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 mikethemadbiologist

“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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