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.