[jla]

Although Labyrinthos obviously has the right to comment on any topic he/she likes, his/her opinion on evolution is no more learned than Babs Streisand's opinion on world politics.

But, Mrs. Schlafly has proven herself more than capable of speaking on a vast range of subjects and speaking with authority on those subjects.
Therein lies the difference between Mrs. Schlafly and her contemptible detractors.

[RippyO]

Oh bollocks. Might as well say Noam Chomsky has "proven" himself to. Proven to who?

[Labyrinthos]

But, Mrs. Schlafly has proven herself more than capable of speaking on a vast range of subjects and speaking with authority on those subjects. Therein lies the difference between Mrs. Schlafly and her contemptible detractors.

There you have it: Speaking with authority makes one an expert. No wonder the lame stream media looks to Hollyweird for comments on the Middle East, the economy, and the environment -- Because actors and actresses know how to speak with authority and therefore, they must be experts.