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To: allmendream
"Dr. Charlton is a Psychiatrist. Evolutionist is a term used by those who fear and do not understand Science. Dr. Charlton has shown no particular knowledge or expertise or training in Evolution, his degree is in Psychiatry.

The article says he is an 'evolutionary psychiatrist'. ("Bruce Charlton, an evolutionary psychiatrist at Newcastle University...") Dr. Charlton is the one who claims to be an evolutionist. No one is afraid. No need to demonize anyone as being 'fearful' or lacking understanding. Be calm.

"Because you seem to be unable to follow a cogent argument I will use analogy."

Again, you seem to have a deep-seated need to demonize me for comments made by an evolutionist. You can make up any analogy you want and I understand that you need to do that to keep the demonization going, but that doesn't mean that it is relevant to the comments made by Dr. Charlton.

"Dr. C says “Many Scientists beat their wives, and those that do will deny it.” I say “I am a Scientist and I do not beat my wife.” You say “See Dr. C was right, Scientists who beat their wife will deny it.”

"Therefore it is you who are making the claim that..."

a) I beat my wife

b) I deny beating my wife

c) I am therefore a liar.

I have made no such claims or arguments. You are the only one who is frantically making such claims so that you can demonize me. Again, Dr. Charlton is the one who is saying, "That is why such obvious scientific truths have not so far been stated clearly, or have actually been denied." and "(This theory is] accepted among those who know and understand the research." I must defend myself against misrepresentation so that it is clear that I have not said these things, but am being demonized and constantly misrepresented.

"Infantile arguments such as this are the last refuge of the intellectually bereft."

I agree. I would never use an analogy like that as an argument.

93 posted on 05/22/2008 5:20:29 PM PDT by GourmetDan (Eccl 10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left.)
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To: GourmetDan
“Apparently evolutionists all know this but are keeping quiet about it.” GDan Post#6

“Apparently evolutionists all believe this but are keeping quiet about it.” GDan Post#51

“According to Dr. Charlton, you are in the denier camp. If that infuriates you, take it up w/ him.” GDan Post#61

“It is obvious that Dr. C believes this, what is not so obvious is your contention that all “evolutionists” believe this.” Me Post#65

“but he [Dr. C] made some statements about what evolutionists believe and either don't say or just deny. You're denying it, which is what he said evolutionists did.” GDan Post#69

“you insist on misrepresenting me and claiming that I am saying these things when I am not.” GDan Post#87 (please refer to Post #6 and #51, yes, they are exactly the same, you repeat yourself, and then deny you said it.)

98 posted on 05/22/2008 5:46:42 PM PDT by allmendream (Life begins at the moment of contraception. ;))
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To: GourmetDan
The article says he is an 'evolutionary psychiatrist'

That's interesting. We know what 'evolutionary psychology' is, but what is 'evolutionary psychiatry'? Is it merely another word for 'eugenic psychiatry'?

115 posted on 05/24/2008 12:27:00 AM PDT by Ethan Clive Osgoode (<<== Click here to learn about Darwinism!)
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