[RightWingAtheist]

Lubos Motl chronicled tha Summers debacle ably on his blog, and if you search on it, you get a good impression that even the most liberal members of the hard science faculties were likely to support summers over even the most moderate of the arts or social sciences faculties. Heck, Lisa Randall, probably the most brilliant mind in its physics department, didn't take Summers' remarks personally enough not to support him.

Lamentably, there were some scientists who opposed Summers. One of the most popular biology blogs is run by a professor here at the University of Minnesota, and unfortunately, he's a far-left moonbat who relies on the same sort of insults, ad homneim comments and quote-mining that his creationist enemies use. He referred to Summers as a "twit", a "moron", and other far less kind words. Not surprisingly, he's an acolyte of Richard Lewontin.

[Right Wing Professor]

Summers. One of the most popular biology blogs is run by a professor here at the University of Minnesota, and unfortunately, he's a far-left moonbat who relies on the same sort of insults, ad homneim comments and quote-mining that his creationist enemies use. He referred to Summers as a "twit", a "moron", and other far less kind words. Not surprisingly, he's an acolyte of Richard Lewontin.

You mean PZ Myers?

Yes, that's a shame. I like Pharyngula, but I did a search on Summers name, and I see what you mean.

UMM is a good 4-year school, but gosh, Morris is a small town. And I'm from Nebraska. :-)

[longshadow]

Heck, Lisa Randall, probably the most brilliant mind in its physics department,....

Excuse, me, but I believe there is an "Obligatory jpeg rule" in effect whenever her name is mentioned in an internet post. I hereby invoke the rule, and expect you to provide this thread with the requisite item. Your prompt cooperation will be greatly appreciated.