Marco Rubio, Republican Savior?

[Cave Johnson]

Moderates will love this guy!

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

[Ebolapox]

Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Many of whom are Paul, a man of medical science, supporters.

he may be a doctor, but man of science he isn't. he doesn't believe in evolution. at this point, quack doesn't quite cover it--that's asinine coming from one who supposedly has a firm grasp on biology.

[Dave Lane]

Originally Posted by Donger

I'd like to see just one that proves that the Earth wasn't formed in seven days, please.

I'd like to find just one that proves I didn't start it.

[Dave Lane]

Originally Posted by listopencil

What is it you mean by socially liberal then?

Willing to help those that can't help themselves, doesn't want to to make choice against the law or persecute gays. Knows the role of science and promotes it, makes education a priority for all americans.

Those types of things.

[Dave Lane]

Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Your sense of property is communistic.

You are a woman and therefore chattel. You are some mans property.

Maybe the good old days did have something going for them

[BucEyedPea]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

You are a woman and therefore chattel. You are some mans property.

Maybe the good old days did have something going for them

People aren't property.

[BucEyedPea]

Originally Posted by h5n1

he may be a doctor, but man of science he isn't. he doesn't believe in evolution. at this point, quack doesn't quite cover it--that's asinine coming from one who supposedly has a firm grasp on biology.

Link?

There are Christians who believe evolution...as part of nature's God. But not accepting evolution does not mean a person rejects science wholesale.

[Ebolapox]

Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Link?

There are Christians who believe evolution...as part of nature's God. But not accepting evolution does not mean a person rejects science wholesale.

says the woman who has embraced the belief that there are people in remote villages, devoid of modern health care, that are living to ages of 120+.

it's hard to take anything you say seriously.

evolution is the engine by which biology, life itself, is driven. it's as inherent as the sun coming up in the east--it's undeniable, and to deny it is to invite ridicule. it's beyond asinine, honey.

[Ebolapox]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JyvkjSKMLw

[BucEyedPea]

evolution is the engine by which biology, life itself, is driven. it's as inherent as the sun coming up in the east--it's undeniable, and to deny it is to invite ridicule. it's beyond asinine, honey.

No, it's a theory. Even Darwin said it had holes.

[Ebolapox]

Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

No, it's a theory. Even Darwin said it had holes.

gravity is a theory as well. would you like to test out the theory by jumping off of a bridge? didn't think so.

the lay public, you obviously being one of them, don't understand the true connotation of the word 'theory.'

[BucEyedPea]

Originally Posted by h5n1

gravity is a theory as well. would you like to test out the theory by jumping off of a bridge? didn't think so.

That's more easily observed.

the lay public, you obviously being one of them, don't understand the true connotation of the word 'theory.'

I've heard TipTap clarify it many times. Still Darwin's had doubts on his own theory wondering if it was fantasy himself.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Still Darwin's had doubts on his own theory wondering if it was fantasy himself.

And its not like we have 130 more years of scientific research since his death that all supports the theory of evolution.

There are no credentialed biologists who seriously question the main tenants of the theory of evolution. If you say you cannot observe it, you are not looking at the fossil record, at the genetic record, at ecological evidence, at the fact that we can see populations evolve in the laboratory and in nature.

Do a few hours of reading and step into the 21st century.

[Ebolapox]

Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

That's more easily observed.



I've heard TipTap clarify it many times. Still Darwin's had doubts on his own theory wondering if it was fantasy himself.

and einstein had difficulty believing some of the implications of general relativity.

does that mean that the science isn't sound? not in the least. you're grasping at straws here.

[Ebolapox]

Originally Posted by cdcox

And its not like we have 130 more years of scientific research since his death that all supports the theory of evolution.

There are no credentialed biologists who seriously question the main tenants of the theory of evolution. If you say you cannot observe it, you are not looking at the fossil record, at the genetic record, at ecological evidence, at the fact that we can see populations evolve in the laboratory and in nature.

Do a few hours of reading and step into the 21st century.

one of my favorite experiments ever is Dr. Lenski's work with E. coli-- AMAZING work.

http://myxo.css.msu.edu/ecoli/

(some damned impressive publications there, fwiw)

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by h5n1

one of my favorite experiments ever is Dr. Lenski's work with E. coli-- AMAZING work.

http://myxo.css.msu.edu/ecoli/

(some damned impressive publications there, fwiw)

You're going to have dumb down that biotechnology for us here bro.