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BillZBubb

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2. It is situational for them. If they find science backs their position they use it.

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Thu Aug 7, 2014, 10:50 AM

Aug 2014

At its core, though, conservatism must be anti-science, since most of its key tenets aren't supported by science and in many cases are contradicted by science.

So, no there is no area of science that is respected by conservatives.

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A question on conservatives and science [View all] DetlefK Aug 2014 OP

I've said it elsewhere - but i think Conservatives are much more comfortable with technology el_bryanto Aug 2014 #1

or if they can twist it to serve any of their arguments, e.g., the moment of conception. unblock Aug 2014 #3

It is situational for them. If they find science backs their position they use it. BillZBubb Aug 2014 #2

Science is about learning. Conservatism is about not learning. Orsino Aug 2014 #4