Friday, October 24, 2008
Political Assault on Reason
Who is advising Gov. Palin? I don't know if this level of ignorance comes from Palin herself or from the right wing spin machine that feeds her these lines. She is apparently unaware that scientific research with fruit flies has led to valuable discoveries that have boosted autism research and our basic understanding of genetics, as in a study at the University of North Carolina demonstrated last year. Has my Republican Party become a party of ignorance or is it simply banking on the ignorance of the American voter? Did I miss this stuff when I registered as a Republican 19 years ago or has their integrity simply dissolved before my eyes?
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The GOP is experiencing the same problem that the Dems encountered back in 1980. They have lost touch with the base and stayed on a course determined by people and party who do not understand the information age and felt needs of the average american - those who have watched erosion of resources and life for 6 years - at least.
It is disturbing that the evil earmarks thus mentioned have been about scientific research and education (the infamous overhead projector). It does not make much sense at all and Obama has a point that even if we get rid of all earmarks, it is a pittance of what needs to be done.
Hey Mike...I don't know you, but just wanted to stop by and drop some blog love! Thanks for your comments on Phil's blog...and for what I've read here. I really appreciate your outlook and heart.
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