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In reply to the discussion: What the hell is with people's disbelief of science in this country [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)85. We have become a nation of authoritarians. Many if not most have been raise to trust,
have "faith" in, our authoritarian leaders. Who teaches open-mindedness. Just look at DU where posters are supposed to be "politically liberal" but a "Team" here openly disparages anyone that dares speak truth to the authoritarian power. They immediately pounce on all whistle-blowers and side with the authoritarian leaders like Gen Clapper, Gen Alexander, or Brennan. Their lack of compassion and empathy over the death of Michael Hastings, immediately calling him a drug and alcohol abuser. Generally one would equate authoritarians with Republicans, but the lines have blurred and many Republicans now lurk in the Democratic Party calling themselves, pragmatists or centrists. These are havens for the low intellects.
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What the hell is with people's disbelief of science in this country [View all]
Arcanetrance
Apr 2014
OP
Due to lack of imagination, dearth of empathy, and the inertia of institutionalized ignorance.
greyl
Apr 2014
#134
If she really believes, she could make huge bundle of money w/ put options on area stocks
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2014
#52
It would fuck shit up significantly, depending on the size of the eruption.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2014
#137
The Christians Have Told The Public That Believing In Fairy Tails Will Make Them Wealthy
cantbeserious
Apr 2014
#5
I'm not a religious person, but all of this is as I learned in my youth. What I
RKP5637
Apr 2014
#146
I'd settle for some basic rationality and critical thinking. Science can come later.
arcane1
Apr 2014
#7
A friend of mine did one and ended up in the ER because her body "eliminated toxins faster than it
uppityperson
Apr 2014
#22
Perhaps, however conditions can change, and if they do, such as increased pressures or other
lostincalifornia
Apr 2014
#76
Yellowstone officials say that the buffaloes are moving to new feeding grounds and that indeed they
jwirr
Apr 2014
#25
Sorry about your sister, but you seem to be advising us to not go to hospital. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2014
#144
the video with 1 million hits shows buffalo 'trotting' deeper into the park. when herd animals panic
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#39
If people have a choice between rational scientific explanations and end of the world hysteria...
Kablooie
Apr 2014
#49
QUIET YOU! I'm waiting for God to send me some fire so I can cook dinner...
Drew Richards
Apr 2014
#63
I just noticed on the search site for Snopes that the RW thinks it's a tool for Obama?
Frustratedlady
Apr 2014
#79
I've heard people say your car runs better past the junkyard out of fear you'll turn in....
Spitfire of ATJ
Apr 2014
#81
We have become a nation of authoritarians. Many if not most have been raise to trust,
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#85
Sadly I grew up in Catholic school and i basically started saying that to everyone because
Arcanetrance
Apr 2014
#104
I think where there's despair, people turn to religion excessively, out of fear.
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#131
Our society puts up with their stupidity and criminality instead of holding them responsible
Corruption Inc
Apr 2014
#135