Generally, the same old stuff.
This is a good point, though. “Attempts to prop up this theory in the face of increasing problems have led to many weird hypotheses invoking mysterious unseen forces known as ‘dark matter’ and ‘dark energy’ to basically hold the universe together or to push it apart.”
Whenever your theory requires undetectable forces to work, you might want to re-examine your theory. Doesn’t mean the undetectable factors might not exist, but assuming their existence isn’t very scientific.
a lie by any other name is still a lie..
now a full blown self delusional lie....
Actually what is done is to assume they exist, and then figure out what observable things that should be seen if they do. Then you go look for those things or effects.