Sure it is. Proponents of faith-based science are one of the main reasons why American education is starting to fall behind the rest of the Western world, especially those nations that are not as focused on appeasing to religious extremists.
It's not the only factor, but it is one of the big ones. The articles discuss the effect of litigation, but neglect to cover the effects of religious fanaticism. You can't understand the problem unless you consider the other factors leading to the downfall of the American education system.
Actually, they're fairly easy to observe. They're the sort of people who openly claim that intelligent design is even worth considering in science classes. They even go so far as to have tested scientific theories, such as evolution, removed from science curricula.
It's necessary to question all scientific theories. That's what science is all about. But it's fanaticism when you start talking about "intelligent design" and other crap like that. Why is that? Because you're throwing out the scientific method in favour of interpretation of myth. Science cannot be based on a fanatical belief of myth.
Indeed, consider what America has in terms of natural resources, and what it has not gone through historically. Until recently, America had virtually limitless resources, be them land, petroleum, trees, ores, water, you name it. Then there was slavery during the earlier years of the nation. That is what allowed America to flourish economically.
Now, don't forget that America also has not been seriously devastated by war in the past 150 years. In that timeframe Europe, Russia and Asia have had numerous destructive wars take place on their soil. They've had their infrastructure completely destroyed several times over. You can't necessary focus on progression if you're frequently trying to rebuild your nation.
While the system you have in place may have had some impact, the fact that you were able to focus on things other than rebuilding your nation again and again, all while having virtually limitless resources, most likely played a significant role as well.
Perhaps such people should leave the American "culture", especially if they feel they are unwanted. The academic scene in Europe is flourishing, and such talent would be wanted and treated well.
It's time for the US to choose between a reliance on religious fanaticism or science. If the focus remains on religious fanaticism, then the education of the nation's youth will suffer far more than it already had. But thankfully it's not too late to switch gears, and again put a focus on science and math (even if it means some contradiction with popular religious beliefs).
Having recently travelled to several US states, I don't think that enough of the population would be willing to make such a necessary change. While there are many very intelligent and very astute Americans, they are unfortunately in the minority. The majority seem to be Bible-toting, science-hating individuals.
Perhaps the best thing to do would be for America's scientific elite to leave America to those who are either religious fanatics or have a strong dislike for academia. There are always Western nations like England, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Australia and many others who would gladly accept such talent. The scientists will be better off, and eventually those who rejected higher education will fall into economic obscurity.
But the Apache Foundation, Mozilla Foundation/Corporation, OpenOffice.org, etc., are not signing business deals with Microsoft. That's the difference.
It's not the fact that MySQL runs on UnixWare and OpenServer that people are worried about. It is the fact that the company behind MySQL is partaking in business dealings with SCO, a company who has invoked lawsuits against past partners.
Indeed, the fact that you were proven wrong in the discussion linked to in your signature does indicate that your opinion is less valid. And since it wasn't valid then, it perhaps is invalid at other times. Except this time, unusually. Indeed, it seems the only time you are correct is when you are proving yourself less correct than others.
All of the other members of the KDE and KOffice projects should care that a rogue developer claiming to work on their projects is going around insulting longtime KDE and KOffice users. After all, many of these people have worked for years to built up the respectable image that KDE has enjoyed. It would be a shame if their years of hard work were destroyed by a single developer going around tossing out insults.
Steve, can you provide me with some information from some credible sources? CNN, FOX News, the US Military, and the Washington Post are not known to have any credibility.
I'm treating you with disdain because you're throwing lies at me. Not only that, but they're obvious lies from irreputable sources. And when I point out such lies, you give me liberal conspiracy theories about Iraq burying the weapons it obviously never had.
I want to be able to discuss this matter with you, Steve. I really do. But that's not something that can happen until we stick with hard facts from sources with a strong reputation for delivering the truth. And most importantly we have to recognize liberal conspiracy theories for the nonsense that they are.
Uh huh. And again you provide me with yet more liberal conspiracies. Silly me, thinking we'd actually be able to have an intelligent discussion about this matter.
There was 2005 BC. And if the history Republicans told me about is correct, that would have been about the time that Moses was smiting homosexuals and Jesus was driving his SUV. Of course, it was a whole lot warmer then, too, because friendly industrialists had not yet filled the air with pollution to cleanse the sun's energy.
Uh huh. That sounds like lot of Republican cockamamie. You know, the same cockamamie that got you guys mired in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Just face the facts: Saddam did not have the weapons that the US misleadingly claimed he had.
I find all the claims about the supposed weapons being "buried in Syria" to be just as stupid as most other liberal myths. But then again, Republicans today are often more liberal than most liberals! Big government, massive spending, a dislike of isolationism; all hallmarks of pure liberalism.
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I can no longer "get laid" as my cock no longer functions. But don't worry, I did manage to impregnate my wife several times before I became impotent.
Sure it is. Proponents of faith-based science are one of the main reasons why American education is starting to fall behind the rest of the Western world, especially those nations that are not as focused on appeasing to religious extremists.
It's not the only factor, but it is one of the big ones. The articles discuss the effect of litigation, but neglect to cover the effects of religious fanaticism. You can't understand the problem unless you consider the other factors leading to the downfall of the American education system.
Actually, they're fairly easy to observe. They're the sort of people who openly claim that intelligent design is even worth considering in science classes. They even go so far as to have tested scientific theories, such as evolution, removed from science curricula.
It's necessary to question all scientific theories. That's what science is all about. But it's fanaticism when you start talking about "intelligent design" and other crap like that. Why is that? Because you're throwing out the scientific method in favour of interpretation of myth. Science cannot be based on a fanatical belief of myth.
Don't put too much emphasis on the system itself.
Indeed, consider what America has in terms of natural resources, and what it has not gone through historically. Until recently, America had virtually limitless resources, be them land, petroleum, trees, ores, water, you name it. Then there was slavery during the earlier years of the nation. That is what allowed America to flourish economically.
Now, don't forget that America also has not been seriously devastated by war in the past 150 years. In that timeframe Europe, Russia and Asia have had numerous destructive wars take place on their soil. They've had their infrastructure completely destroyed several times over. You can't necessary focus on progression if you're frequently trying to rebuild your nation.
While the system you have in place may have had some impact, the fact that you were able to focus on things other than rebuilding your nation again and again, all while having virtually limitless resources, most likely played a significant role as well.
Perhaps such people should leave the American "culture", especially if they feel they are unwanted. The academic scene in Europe is flourishing, and such talent would be wanted and treated well.
It's time for the US to choose between a reliance on religious fanaticism or science. If the focus remains on religious fanaticism, then the education of the nation's youth will suffer far more than it already had. But thankfully it's not too late to switch gears, and again put a focus on science and math (even if it means some contradiction with popular religious beliefs).
Having recently travelled to several US states, I don't think that enough of the population would be willing to make such a necessary change. While there are many very intelligent and very astute Americans, they are unfortunately in the minority. The majority seem to be Bible-toting, science-hating individuals.
Perhaps the best thing to do would be for America's scientific elite to leave America to those who are either religious fanatics or have a strong dislike for academia. There are always Western nations like England, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Australia and many others who would gladly accept such talent. The scientists will be better off, and eventually those who rejected higher education will fall into economic obscurity.
And I thought I had a bad habbit of killing kittens...
It's not surprising that the kittens die when you shove your 5" pecker up their tight rectums.
Thanks for letting us know, Dennis. You just saved us all a facefull of anus. May we remember your sacrifice for years to come.
You're mistakenly assuming that he is mistakenly assuming that.
But the Apache Foundation, Mozilla Foundation/Corporation, OpenOffice.org, etc., are not signing business deals with Microsoft. That's the difference.
It's not the fact that MySQL runs on UnixWare and OpenServer that people are worried about. It is the fact that the company behind MySQL is partaking in business dealings with SCO, a company who has invoked lawsuits against past partners.
Indeed, the fact that you were proven wrong in the discussion linked to in your signature does indicate that your opinion is less valid. And since it wasn't valid then, it perhaps is invalid at other times. Except this time, unusually. Indeed, it seems the only time you are correct is when you are proving yourself less correct than others.
Maybe this will minimize the "smells like ass in here" comments i always get in my car...
Maybe you should stop shitting all over your passenger seat.
Where is the typical Roland Piquepaille summary, at Roland Piquepaille's blog? You know, where all the ads are displayed.
Unfortunately, I cannot whore my body out. Clients are just not interested in a cock that does not get hard.
Unless the patent term is extended some time before then. And then they will still be encumbered.
My genes are worthless. I was impotent by the time I was 35.
That's your opinion. But the fact remains that I was and I am correct.
All of the other members of the KDE and KOffice projects should care that a rogue developer claiming to work on their projects is going around insulting longtime KDE and KOffice users. After all, many of these people have worked for years to built up the respectable image that KDE has enjoyed. It would be a shame if their years of hard work were destroyed by a single developer going around tossing out insults.
Actually, I've won every debate I've participated in. But then again, that's what happens when you're always correct like I am.
I was unaware of your contact with those who had direct involvement. Indeed, I will have to look into the articles you cite more closely.
Steve, can you provide me with some information from some credible sources? CNN, FOX News, the US Military, and the Washington Post are not known to have any credibility.
I'm treating you with disdain because you're throwing lies at me. Not only that, but they're obvious lies from irreputable sources. And when I point out such lies, you give me liberal conspiracy theories about Iraq burying the weapons it obviously never had.
I want to be able to discuss this matter with you, Steve. I really do. But that's not something that can happen until we stick with hard facts from sources with a strong reputation for delivering the truth. And most importantly we have to recognize liberal conspiracy theories for the nonsense that they are.
Uh huh. And again you provide me with yet more liberal conspiracies. Silly me, thinking we'd actually be able to have an intelligent discussion about this matter.
There was 2005 BC. And if the history Republicans told me about is correct, that would have been about the time that Moses was smiting homosexuals and Jesus was driving his SUV. Of course, it was a whole lot warmer then, too, because friendly industrialists had not yet filled the air with pollution to cleanse the sun's energy.
The soot, ash and other debris blocks out some of the energy from the sun.
Uh huh. That sounds like lot of Republican cockamamie. You know, the same cockamamie that got you guys mired in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Just face the facts: Saddam did not have the weapons that the US misleadingly claimed he had.
I find all the claims about the supposed weapons being "buried in Syria" to be just as stupid as most other liberal myths. But then again, Republicans today are often more liberal than most liberals! Big government, massive spending, a dislike of isolationism; all hallmarks of pure liberalism.