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Originally Posted by dc_dux
IMO, you have done exactly what you have accused others of (in another political thread): Your words: "I have also noticed that when some are proven wrong or challenged directly they tend to ignore those points and back off, often picking something trivial to respond to. I often find it all amusing." You ignored and backed-off my response to your more salient point that the scientific community should evaluate scientific findings: My words: I agree that the debate should be between scientists, but there is no reason why that debate cant occur in a political forum (ie Congressional hearing).The problem exposed in the OP is that it is not the scientific community, but policy wonks (political appointees) in the EPA, NOAA, USGS, FDA, Fish/Wildlife Service, etc. who are allegedly "editing" or suppressing government studies by career scientists that do not support the Bush ideological agenda. ....and responded to the less relevant (trivial) background I added about Waxman and the tobacco industry...along with vague generalizations about conservatives and liberals. |
I thought my position was clear. I am not surprised when this or any administration edits or surppresses information inconsistent with their preconcieved view. I did not dipute the point in the OP. However, I did add that Bush and the Republican party are not the only ones doing what they were accused of. I also think most people are smartenough to know the difference between real science and opinion. I think the hypocracy is a bigger problem. I don't think people should pretend to care about gobal warming Monday through Friday and then take a private jet to the lake on Saturday and ride around in their power boat.
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