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Comment on Wide World of Stupid – HIV/AIDS Deniers by newsbuoy

newsbuoy — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:01:00 +0000

I see.

I use to believe the brain was my favorite organ until I realized who it was that was telling me this.

May all sentient beings be free of suffering,

Signing-off, over-and-out.

Comment on Wide World of Stupid – HIV/AIDS Deniers by Cory

Cory — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:35:02 +0000

One of the most obvious ridiculous claims is that HIV does not fulfill Koch’s postulates which is a recurring claim within the denier circles. This is not true, O’Brien and Goedert in Current Opinion in Immunology showed how HIV fulfill’s Koch’s postulate as the viral causative agent of AIDS. It’s one thing to be open-minded, it’s another thing to be blinded by one’s own personal ideology. This is seen in many people such as other deniers like Holocaust deniers, creationists railing against evolutionary biology as well as modern geology, cosmology and physics in the process. They have their ideology set in stone and look for the information to support that view. They do not look at the evidence as say, “what does this tell us?” or “is my view supported by the evidence?”. Their view is static and unchanging and is the antithesis of science.

Comment on Wide World of Stupid – HIV/AIDS Deniers by newsbuoy

newsbuoy — Sat, 09 May 2009 07:21:30 +0000

Staying open minded in an information age is hard enough. Marginalizing people that disagree with the prevailing belief isn’t that different from bigotry and doesn’t answer any of the scientific challenges. It obscures them even more. Perhaps you could help us understand where it is you disagree with Dr. Deusberg’s views specifically?

Comment on Wide World of Stupid – HIV/AIDS Deniers by catman

catman — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:58:01 +0000

Excellent, SolidSquid! I am glad that you reprised it.

Comment on Finals Descend Upon Me… by Cory

Cory — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:30:34 +0000

Awesome, I’ll keep that in mind. I still have to finish my proposal revisions to my committee’s liking first and then try and get my data collection done this coming semester and then feverishly pound out the thesis itself. So don’t be surprised come around May or so if I e-mail a long ass document! But seriously, I really appreciate the help!

Comment on Finals Descend Upon Me… by Kelli

Kelli — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:03:50 +0000

Just remember: I’ve become quite the medical/technical editor over the past couple of years. I’m still ready and willing to proofread/copy edit your thesis (no fee because you’re one kick-ass dude). I know all about how to set up gene names, proteins, and other medical terminology because I’ve been editing clinical oncology journals. Just thought you’d like to know.

Comment on Wild World of Stupid – ID/Creationism Texas-style by Willravel

Willravel — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:49:25 +0000

Mercer’s comments are obviously politically motivated. He has a BA in Bio. From a college not founded by Pat Robertson. It’s the most shameful display of politicking out there, and it’s rule #1 in the GOP handbook: reinforce the backward beliefs of ignorant voters.

Great article, btw. I’m always glad when people reiterate the fact that creationism absolutely does harm.