General Politics Marco Rubio, Republican Savior? - Page 2

Cave Johnson · 11-20-2012, 10:53 AM

Moderates will love this guy!

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When asked how old he thinks the Earth is, Rubio makes that much clear:

I’m not a scientist, man. I can tell you what recorded history says, I can tell you what the Bible says, but I think that’s a dispute amongst theologians and I think it has nothing to do with the gross domestic product or economic growth of the United States. I think the age of the universe has zero to do with how our economy is going to grow. I’m not a scientist. I don’t think I’m qualified to answer a question like that. At the end of the day, I think there are multiple theories out there on how the universe was created and I think this is a country where people should have the opportunity to teach them all. I think parents should be able to teach their kids what their faith says, what science says. Whether the Earth was created in 7 days, or 7 actual eras, I’m not sure we’ll ever be able to answer that. It’s one of the great mysteries.

http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast....scientist.html

Bump · 11-20-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm betting that most candidates have a very good understanding of science.

They just pretend not to, as to pander to the dumbasses in the bible belt.

would make sense. They appear dumb to appeal to the dumb shits on the right. Gotcha.

Ebolapox · 11-20-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by blaise

So, if you asked Obama what the age of the Earth is he's just going to rattle off an actual number? That's what we need from politicians, to be able to quickly tell how old the Earth is estimated to be?

I don't give a **** whether they can cite a number (it's currently estimated at 4.5 billion years), but I care that they keep theology (teaching creationism in school? **** off) out of things.

jiveturkey · 11-20-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

What evidence is there proving that the Earth wasn't created in seven days?

I would venture to say that all of the evidence proves that the earth wasn't created in 7 days.

But you're free to believe the opposite.

blaise · 11-20-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bump

would make sense. They appear dumb to appeal to the dumb shits on the right. Gotcha.

It's funny how often you call people dumb.

Donger · 11-20-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I would venture to say that all of the evidence proves that the earth wasn't created in 7 days.

But you're free to believe the opposite.

Like what?

Ebolapox · 11-20-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

What evidence is there proving that the Earth wasn't created in seven days?

literally mountains of it, but the issue is that unless you have an understanding of basic science (and some of it is not so basic), it's over your head. it's easier to say that GAWD CREATED TEH EARTH IN SEVEN DAYS than it is to go into cosmology, geology, radiometric dating, etc.

people who believe in creationism also tend not to trust science--so it's easier to try to explain how to go fishing to a pile of rocks than it is to explain this to you.

blaise · 11-20-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by h5n1

I don't give a **** whether they can cite a number (it's currently estimated at 4.5 billion years), but I care that they keep theology (teaching creationism in school? **** off) out of things.

I didn't read the part where he said they need to teach creationism in school. Has he said that somewhere else?

Cave Johnson · 11-20-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I'd also like to see the actual question he was asked.

GQ: How old do you think the Earth is?

jiveturkey · 11-20-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I'd also like to see the actual question he was asked.

Here's the actual question.

GQ: How old do you think the Earth is?
Marco Rubio: I'm not a scientist, man. I can tell you what recorded history says, I can tell you what the Bible says, but I think that's a dispute amongst theologians and I think it has nothing to do with the gross domestic product or economic growth of the United States. I think the age of the universe has zero to do with how our economy is going to grow. I'm not a scientist. I don't think I'm qualified to answer a question like that. At the end of the day, I think there are multiple theories out there on how the universe was created and I think this is a country where people should have the opportunity to teach them all. I think parents should be able to teach their kids what their faith says, what science says. Whether the Earth was created in 7 days, or 7 actual eras, I'm not sure we'll ever be able to answer that. It's one of the great mysteries.

Here's a link to the full interview http://www.gq.com/news-politics/poli..._medium=twitte

Donger · 11-20-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by h5n1

literally mountains of it, but the issue is that unless you have an understanding of basic science (and some of it is not so basic), it's over your head. it's easier to say that GAWD CREATED TEH EARTH IN SEVEN DAYS than it is to go into cosmology, geology, radiometric dating, etc.

people who believe in creationism also tend not to trust science--so it's easier to try to explain how to go fishing to a pile of rocks than it is to explain this to you.

What science proves that Earth wasn't created in seven days?

Bump · 11-20-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Like what?

I could give you 100 facts to back it up, but you wouldn't listen and just laugh and point because it's beyond your capability of understanding. So which makes me ask, why are you asking when you think you already know the answer?