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The war on intelligence

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:08 pm
by callmeslick
reprinted from the blog of an artist friend:

You literally could not make this stuff up. Conservapedia, the online encyclopedia of choice for idiots, bigots, religious fanatics and just about anyone who loves their misinformation served in tin foil packaging, has found a way to associate Einstein’s theory of relativity with the evils of liberalism.

The theory of relativity is a mathematical system that allows no exceptions. It is heavily promoted by liberals who like its encouragement of relativism and its tendency to mislead people in how they view the world.[1]

[1]See, e.g., historian Paul Johnson’s book about the 20th century, and the article written by liberal law professor Laurence Tribe as allegedly assisted by Barack Obama. Virtually no one who is taught and believes relativity continues to read the Bible, a book that outsells New York Times bestsellers by a hundred-fold.

Lovely. If one believes in Einstein’s theory of relativity then according to the kook who penned this Conservapedia entry, they are less likely to read the Bible which of course then gives loons the right to call it a liberal plot. Not only that but they found a way to link it somehow to President Obama. Beck would be so proud.

If the mindset and level of intellect which now prevails in the conservative movement ever takes full control of the levers of power for any extended length of time, you can expect the U.S. to become a backwards, knuckle-dragging banana republic within fifty years.








from Slick--Hell, good sized parts of Texas already are that way :P

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:53 pm
by HappyHappy
I understand Einstein’s work well enough.
While my background is not in physics I generally agree with Einstein
and see no need to apply it as a Liberal idea or as anti god.

I am a devout atheist and as a result see Evolution as indisputable fact.
Those same kooks would never agree with me that we were not created
by a supreme being.

When painting those of us whom oppose you communists with a broad brush
you miss the fact that most whom hate your kind are educated and rational
thinkers.

Callmesick, your a power hungry pompous fool. We laugh at you.

HH

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:20 pm
by Pudfark
Pardon me HH, while I attempt to go you one better.... ;)
callmeslick wrote:You literally could not make this stuff up. Conservapedia, the online encyclopedia of choice for idiots, bigots, religious fanatics and just about anyone who loves their misinformation served in tin foil packaging
"Wikipedia" the online encyclopedia of choice for progressive idiots, bigots, socialist fanatics and just about anyone who loves their misinformation served in tin foil packaging.

This inquiring mind, would like to know?....Slick, why must you reference these "places" to make a point? I never have..................and won't.

Old Pudfark sez: " Some folks...when in doubt?.........change coloring books..... "

Pudfark sez: " Buy your line of crap..Slick?....is like buying a 30 year old boat, without a title...it might look good...it'll take a shit load of money to fix it up....and afterwards..you can't license it...or use it.........so, all you can do is sell it to the rubes...."

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:19 am
by callmeslick
I didn't use Conservapedia as any sort of reference, and in the Wiki link, I was trying to find something that summed up the answer you sought with some references quickly. I didn't realize that Wikipedia had a liberal slant.........sort of like I didn't realize Einstein did, either.

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:47 am
by callmeslick
HappyHappy wrote: While my background is not in physics
I'm pretty sure that no one is shocked by this revelation....... :roll:

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:02 am
by CUDA
Albert Einstein wrote:"In view of such harmony in the cosmos which I, with my limited human mind, am able to recognize, there are yet people who say there is no God. But what really makes me angry is that they quote me for the support of such views."

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:45 am
by callmeslick
thanks, Cuda, I was going to look for that quote. :D

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 3:16 pm
by CUDA
I like Einstein. Smart ol' bastard
Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
Albert Einstein
He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.
Albert Einstein

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:06 am
by Pudfark
CUDA wrote:I like Einstein. Smart ol' bastard
He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.
Albert Einstein
Old Pudfark sez: " Think about that Slick....might add a little backbone to your arguments..... "

Re: The war on intelligence

Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:07 am
by Pudfark
CUDA wrote:I like Einstein. Smart ol' bastard
He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.
Albert Einstein
Old Pudfark sez: " Think about that Slick....might add a little backbone to your arguments..... "