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Exhibit on Darwin creates Bush bash at museum gala
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Posted on 11/18/2005 8:56:01 AM PST by slowhand520

Exhibit on Darwin creates Bush bash at museum gala

It was supposed to be a fund-raiser for the American Museum of Natural History. But a new exhibit on Charles Darwin caused the Wednesday evening gala to evolve into something of a rally against President Bush's preferred theory of intelligent design. "This is a time when those of us who care about science and Darwin have to take a stand," museum patron Tom Brokaw told the black-tied and bejeweled species, including Caroline Kennedy, Princess Firyal of Jordan, Viacom big shot Tom Freston, Michael Eisner, Eva Longoria, Jimmy Buffett, Jonathan Demme, Nora Ephron, Brian Williams, Lorne Michaels and most of the "Saturday Night Live" cast.

Clearly aware that Bush favors teaching creationism alongside evolution in science classes, the museum's patrons erupted in applause.

Brokaw reminded us later that the exhibit, which opens tomorrow, is "about Darwin's life and how he came to these conclusions. We aren't looking to pick a fight."

But, he added, the exhibit "doesn't attempt to argue the theory of evolution — because there is no argument."

"Daily Show" anchor Jon Stewart marveled at the museum's collection of specimens demonstrating Darwin's discoveries.

"It just makes you wonder," deadpanned Stewart. "Why is Jesus trying to trick us?

"I do wish George Bush would start paying attention to issues that are important for the country," Stewart went on. "Gay marriage, for instance. I don't understand why the religious right fears homosexuality. They say it's an abomination. The Bible says that shellfish are also an abomination. … They who oppose sodomy must also oppose scallops."

Stewart introduced Neil Young. Along with singing his hits, the venerable rocker sat down at an antique organ and performed "When God Made Me," his challenge to fundamentalism.

Young agreed that the Darwin show "couldn't come at a better time, with what's going on with the neocons."

He allowed that Bush might truly believe in Genesis and not be pandering to the evangelicals. "I've never met him," he told us. "I've seen some of the things he does, but I'm not sure."


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To: wideawake
Yes. When asked about the subject, he was quoted as saying ""I think that part of education is to expose people to different schools of thought, [...] You're asking me whether or not people ought to be exposed to different ideas, the answer is yes."

This suggests that he doesn't actually understand the issue from a scientific context (wherein ID proponents are actively attempting to redefine science because ID is not science).

He is also quoted as saying "the verdict is still out on how God created the earth" when speaking of evolution, which suggests that he's not terribly educated on what exactly evolution is (as evolution has nothing whatsoever to do with how the earth itself came to exist).

He hasn't said too terribly much more than that, at least not that I've found.

Now I await claims that I'm a liberal Bush-basher simply because I correctly point out that Bush isn't a scientist.
61 posted on 11/18/2005 12:57:42 PM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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To: tophat9000
You know they teach "Gaia theory" as valid science in school, that the Earth is to be viewed in total as a living thing

Do you have a reference for this? I've never heard of "Gaia theory" as being taught as science.
62 posted on 11/18/2005 12:58:55 PM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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To: bobhoskins
Was this a fundraiser specifically for the Darwin exhibit, or was it just a general fundraiser for the museum itself? I seriously doubt that any of these people can explain evolution very well, and am willing to bet that many of them follow astrology, alternative medicine, and other favorite pastimes of the "reality-based community"
63 posted on 11/18/2005 1:29:38 PM PST by RightWingAtheist (Free the Crevo Three!)
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To: Dimensio

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia_theory_(science)


64 posted on 11/18/2005 2:39:15 PM PST by tophat9000 (lose 3000 in an hour and you want to fight, lose 2000 in 2 years and you want to run !???)
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To: slowhand520

This is the crowd evolutionists are getting into bed with.


65 posted on 11/18/2005 2:58:42 PM PST by DouglasKC
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To: slowhand520

Tom Brokaw told the black-tied and bejeweled species, including Caroline Kennedy, Princess Firyal of Jordan, Viacom big shot Tom Freston, Michael Eisner, Eva Longoria, Jimmy Buffett, Jonathan Demme, Nora Ephron, Brian Williams, Lorne Michaels and most of the "Saturday Night Live" cast.


An eminent group of "scientists" if ever I saw one!


66 posted on 11/18/2005 3:03:30 PM PST by Sola Veritas (Trying to speak truth - not always with the best grammar or spelling)
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To: NormsRevenge
It probably explains their unique ability to fall for any theory readily and swallow it without question.

Funny how you can accept your religion without question based on only a little black book ...

67 posted on 11/18/2005 3:50:37 PM PST by WildTurkey (True Creationism makes intelligent design actually seem intelligent)
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To: DaveLoneRanger
Evolution and Christianity are compatible?
I don't think so.

This article tells me that the loony left and the evolutionists are one in the same with a common enemy.

I wonder were was Barbra Streisand?
68 posted on 11/18/2005 5:50:42 PM PST by Stark_GOP
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To: slowhand520

These people are just evil! I am just at a loss for words to describe them. Believe what you want you reprobates, but allow us to believe what we want too! Such tolerance they have!


69 posted on 11/18/2005 5:55:21 PM PST by ladyinred ("Progressive" = code word for Communist/Nazi)
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To: Stark_GOP
This article tells me that the loony left and the evolutionists are one in the same with a common enemy.

Ah, the hasty generalization fallacy.
70 posted on 11/18/2005 6:20:13 PM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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To: DouglasKC
This is the crowd evolutionists are getting into bed with.

I missed this instance. Still the hasty generalization fallacy.
71 posted on 11/18/2005 6:20:52 PM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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To: bondserv

Thanks for the ping!


72 posted on 11/18/2005 8:13:28 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: betty boop
May God have mercy...

Amen!
73 posted on 11/18/2005 8:16:09 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: reagan_fanatic
"It just makes you wonder," deadpanned Stewart. "Why is Jesus trying to trick us?

Yeh, there is a trickster alright, and he hides in things un-holy

Wolf
74 posted on 11/18/2005 9:54:40 PM PST by RunningWolf (tag line limbo)
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To: WinOne4TheGipper
The best argument against the theory of evolution is its supporters.

I have pointed that out also right here on the Freep.

Wolf
75 posted on 11/18/2005 9:58:22 PM PST by RunningWolf (tag line limbo)
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To: dartuser

DOH!! LOL!


76 posted on 11/18/2005 9:59:01 PM PST by RunningWolf (tag line limbo)
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To: slowhand520

What a bunch of idiots.


77 posted on 11/18/2005 9:59:27 PM PST by Tempest (I'm a Christian. Before I am a conservative.)
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To: Dems_R_Losers

Good point, especially #2

Wolf


78 posted on 11/18/2005 10:00:21 PM PST by RunningWolf (tag line limbo)
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To: WinOne4TheGipper
The best argument against the theory of evolution is its supporters.

There are two logical fallacies in your argument. Can you identify them?
79 posted on 11/18/2005 11:00:31 PM PST by Dimensio (http://angryflower.com/bobsqu.gif <-- required reading before you use your next apostrophe!)
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To: slowhand520; HitmanNY

This is somewhat shocking and an extraordinarily bad sign...


80 posted on 11/18/2005 11:04:41 PM PST by durasell
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