Posted on 01/17/2005 9:27:05 PM PST by neverdem
I stopped before I got there. As soon as I saw the article was from the Ny Slimes, I stopped.
Horrible science! Why would the conclusion be that there is an attraction that must be "argued against" rather than the simple explanation that the patterns show an awareness of dislike or disagreement? Why such a sweeping conclusion from a small sample, with no evidence that the results are repeatable and verifiable with other people and/or other issues or conflicts.
(In the case of demonstrating the maturation of adolescent brains, the fMRI images are compared to other objective testing techniques, such as response and perception of emotions of the subjects of photos. The MRI changes over time correlate with the ability to correctly perceive that an adult in a photo is afraid or angry. It seems that the younger subjects, with less mature brains, look at photos and see anger when the older subjects see fear and the subject had intended to demonstrate fear.)
The "arguments" or conflicts are there. There are strong emotions. The emotions are not necessarily "attraction."
In addition to poor science and logic, the author perpetuates the myth that Kerry is more intelligent and more knowledgeable. Despite the fact that the President's scores on standardized tests prior to officer training and SAT scores were higher than Kerry's.
Decisions, decisions. Ja, ut iz harrd vork, I can tell yoo dat much.
(Absentmindedly scratches top of head. Checks inside of underwear to see what his name is.)
LOL
>>even the fiercest partisans may instinctively like both Mr. Bush and Mr. Kerry
Hoo hoa har!!! This is crap! I'd love to spend the day fishing with W, but I'd rather spend the day plucking my anus hairs than hanging out with Kerry. He'd have to pay me big money to put up with his cheese grater of a personality!
bttt
Olaf:
"My Name is JC Penney??"
Well, he does know enough to spot a mega-rich broad a mile away.
Well, who wouldn't love to go so far with so little talent, intelligence, or accomplishment. Personally, I'm jealous that I didn't marry a rich, ugly woman....
Don't invite us over to dinner anytime soon....
(And Republicans, concede that you would like a president to have the depth of knowledge and broad intelligence of Mr. Kerry.)
After W beat the Dems to a pulp twice in a row now (and was the major factor for taking and broadening the Republican lead in Congress), the NY Times still thinks he's an idiot. Kind of makes one question the intelligence of the NY Times writers...
Good one!
-good Thames, G.J.P.(Jr.)
'If you make it to dinner here, and you sit next to Kerry, make sure you don't accidentally get his plate or glass!'
Jesse Jackson admitted that as a young man working as a waiter, he used to spit in the plates of whiteys he would serve...
don't let Jesse near the kitchen. please.
>>Jesse Jackson admitted that as a young man working as a waiter, he used to spit in the plates of whiteys he would serve...
>>don't let Jesse near the kitchen. please.
Did he really? Yuck! What a pathetic hateful jerk!
If FReepers ever have a barby-q at my place it'll be nothing but the best! Hot Dogs made from the finest unidentifiable meat products available! Burgers made from cows that you may have seen driving in! (We're in the country) And veggies grown next door! I'm partial to grilled asparagus!
I wouldn't even let Je$$e park cars! He could stand by the pool with a stack of towels! (On the side away from the food)
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