Wasn't it Mark Twain who said(paraphrasing), "Never let facts get in the way of a good story"? Well, it would appear to me the scientific community™, such as it is in its present manifestation, doesn't feel constrained by facts that might lead them to an honest conclusion, but does lead to a good story. Their conclusions have been bought and paid for with our tax dollars. But only if they reach the proper conclusions.
You got a problem with all that?
None whatsoever. ;^)
Since the majority of people I’ve associated with my life through have been scientists, I know your reasoning to be flippant and unsound.