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whatchamacallit

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2. The infallibility of consensus isn't a scientific argument

Reply to SidDithers (Original post)

Sat Jun 15, 2013, 12:40 PM

Jun 2013

it's defensive twaddle. Hey if you want to pack your kids with blunder drugs and frankenfood because... well... science and stuff, that's your business.

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Environmentalists Must Face Down the Anti-Science in Their Own House [View all] SidDithers Jun 2013 OP

I am opposed to GMO crops because of the huge potential for genetic pollution and development of kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #1

The infallibility of consensus isn't a scientific argument whatchamacallit Jun 2013 #2

That you're opposed to science doesn't surprise me in the least...nt SidDithers Jun 2013 #4

Thanks for the reasoned, scientific assessment of my position lol whatchamacallit Jun 2013 #5

Let's talk about nuclear power... hunter Jun 2013 #3

When there is research on GMO foods that Monsanto DOESN'T Zoeisright Jun 2013 #6

Why do you hate science? whatchamacallit Jun 2013 #7

I have a bigger problem with Monsanto's business practices. That's why I oppose them. nt octoberlib Jun 2013 #8

Kick... SidDithers Jun 2013 #9

Big REC and KICK! n/t zappaman Jun 2013 #10