[Jim Robinson]

And some of you are absolutely worthless to the cause of conservatism.

[VadeRetro]

And some of you are absolutely worthless to the cause of conservatism.

It is a talking point of the left that there is a conservative (or Republican) war on science. To let this become undeniable would drive conservatism over a cliff. It will give the left an issue which cannot fail to provoke distrust of conservatives among people who like living with the benefits of science.

Thus I submit that the pro-science posters on FR are fighting to preserve the credibility and electability of conservatives.

[Ichneumon]

And some of you are absolutely worthless to the cause of conservatism.

Jim, with all due respect, you don't have the kind of crystal ball it would require to make that kind of "absolute" presumption about the ways that "some of us" contribute to the conservative cause as we go about our lives.

[whattajoke]

And some of you [scientists]are absolutely worthless to the cause of conservatism.

Jim, you've lost me here. Totally and completely lost me. Yes, I inserted the word "scientists" but that's exactly what you are saying - if this post remains longer than 2 minutes then I invite casual readers to back track.

You own the site, you've done a great thing here with it, and I give you all the respect in the world. FR is yours, do with it as you see fit. And, it goes without saying, do with me as you see fit.

I've been 'round these parts for several years now, just lurking for the last two or so. I try to read most of the science threads and as one with two science degrees who works with some fairly high-level math modeling and population dynamics in a real-world job, you've had some VERY impressive people get banned or leave in disgust over the ridiculous anti-science turn FR has taken recently. And that's just sad.

Being a scientist or being interested in science has nothing to do with being liberal or "god-hating" or really anything to do with any religion at all. The DEFINITION of science sticks to the natural world whereas religion is purely supernatural. Scientists don't "hate" God or religion anymore than they may hate purple unicorn fairies. It simply doesn't matter to the science at hand. By the way, the vast majority of scientists are religious people.

Free Republic is a great website. We enjoy it via the internet on computers. These things were created by scientists, many of which, I'm sure, push for smaller gov't, lower taxes, national security, and no illegal immigration. What's so hard to understand about that?

Something tells me, Jim, that when you were diagnosed with MS you not only prayed a lot, you also sought out the best medical care you could find. And you'd have been a fool not to. And you're not a fool, Jim.

Think about that. Take care and keep up the great work.

[68 grunt]

And some of you are absolutely worthless to the cause of conservatism.

Counterproductive, even ...