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Sarah Palin Says 'Bill Nye Is As Much A Scientist As I Am' (cnn.com)

Posted by BeauHD on from the who's-the-better-scientist dept.

ClickOnThis quotes a report from CNN: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin mocked Bill Nye on Thursday, using the premier of a film that criticizes climate change scientists to call into question Nye's credentials. "Bill Nye is as much a scientist as I am," the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee said, according to The Hill. "He's a kids' show actor, he's not a scientist." Palin, who was speaking at the Washington premiere of the anti-climate change film "Climate Hustle," targeted Nye during a rant against the "alarmism" of climate change activists. Palin urged parents to teach their children to "ask those questions and not just believe what Bill Nye the Science Guy is trying to tell them" about climate change. Just because Bill Nye may be best known for his role in the popular educational TV series "Bill Nye the Science Guy," doesn't mean he isn't a scientist. In fact, he graduated from Cornell University's School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. From Wikipedia: In the early 2000s, Nye assisted in the development of a small sundial that was included in the Mars Exploration Rover missions. He holds several U.S. patents, including one for ballet pointe shoes and another for an educational magnifying glass created by filling a clear plastic bag with water.

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  1. Oh yeah? by twotacocombo · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Well I say Bill Nye is the greatest god damn scientist of all time. OF ALL TIME. I'm just as qualified to make that judgement as Palin is, so suck it.

    Remind me again why they keep giving that washed up gas bag air time? I thought she'd dried up and blown away already.

  2. Re:Sarah Palin is right Nye is a Mechanical Engine by Khyber · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    "Sarah Palin is just stating the truth Bill Nye only has a degree in Engineering not in Science"

    Uhh, it's called a Bachelor's of Science - Engineering degree - a BSE. Bill has one. You're a fucking idiot.

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    Still waiting on Serviscope_minor to wake up to fucking reality and realize that Jessica Price isn't going to fuck him.
  3. Re:we're all scientists by Ol+Olsoc · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    DEny deny deny. Science is not real and all scientists are socialist mofos. Assholes, and jerks. Therefore, you are right.

    But hey you bastard. You knew the right answer all this time and only now are coming out to enlighten humanity You asshole

    So now you're wrong.

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    The shepherds did so well protecting the flock that the sheep no longer believed that wolves existed.