The Progressive Contrarian: Lying scumbags and dipshits: Frustration has its limits

[HuckleB]

Last edited Wed Jun 10, 2015, 12:22 PM - Edit history (1)

http://theprogressivecontrarian.com/2015/06/09/lying-scumbags-and-dipshits-frustration-has-its-limits/

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Ever since I returned to writing this blog I found myself less and less enthused at yelling about the bullshit propagated by anti-GMO movement. It’s like a game of whack-a-mole with idiots.

Some of the level-headed folks on the FB thread suggested the goal be should changing the views of the honestly misinformed or informing the undecided. That’s all well and good, it’s still a chore. You shouldn’t have to keep dispelling the same lies over and over again.

I use the word lying purposely. By this time, everyone should know that all of that bullshit has been discredited, over and over again, yet they still promulgate it. There is no excuse anymore. None, zilch, nada. Anti-GMO activists and groups have become the FOXNews of the left.

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Not only are they lying scumbags and dipshits, they are public menaces. These well-fed fucks actively deny those who are poor and starving in developing countries the chance to try this technology. On a recent podcast appearance on Talk Nerdy to Me, hosted by Cara Santa Maria, my fave science communicator. Kevin Folta, quoted Hank Campbell of Science 2.0 as saying, “these people hate corporations more than they love people.” (I still contend I said that first, but that’s a minor quibble. I could just think I did. But it’s such a good quote, I probably didn’t)

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Yup. Exactly. Of course, even though I've been rather surly at times, I don't think I've been this blatant about the reality of my frustration. I have pointed out that other posters are lying, and, no matter how you couch that, if you are pro-science at DU, your post will be hidden. It's a sad state of affairs, and it's the reason I'm quiet, even though I'm reinstated, and I will probably remain quiet, for the most part. DU's founders have decided that evidence and ethics are something that can be ignored. Alas, that means that DU should probably be ignored. I hate saying that, but what else can one say?

[Archae]

1. But...but...but...MONSATAN!!!

[Tobin S.]

2. At the risk of turning this into a meta thread...

DU is not what the owners had originally intended it to be. It was supposed to be relevant and a base for activism, but nobody takes this place seriously. DU could stop existing tomorrow, and nobody would really be affected by it except the owners. This place is mainly an online toy. It's not making a difference in any way that matters.

[HuckleB]

3. No argument here.

It could have been something different, but without evidence/science-based boundaries, things will always go sideways.

[CajunBlazer]

4. I'm new here, so tell me...

... are you saying it's not worth visiting and posting on this site?

[progressoid]

5. Try it out for a while.

Like any forum, there is a mixture. lots of good things too.

[Tobin S.]

6. It can be entertaining. I just don't take it very seriously.

It just depends on what you are after. There are a lot of friendly people here so it's a good place if you need some comradery. Also, if you want to sharpen your debating skills there are plenty of opportunities for that as well.

[CajunBlazer]

7. Isn't there ample opportunity....

.... to debate conservatives without wasting our time debating among ourselves?

[Tobin S.]

8. You can do that at the discussionist.

www.discussionist.com

Which is owned by the same people.