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Jefferson23

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6. Their legacy, well at least in the gentleman's case, does demonstrate how anyone can

Reply to HuckleB (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 5, 2015, 06:43 PM

Mar 2015

fall despite their obvious genius...very sad. With Ms Goodall, I guess time will tell how she'll address it.

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Jane Goodall’s Troubling, Error-Filled New Book, ‘Seeds of Hope’ [View all] HuckleB Mar 2015 OP

The Jane Goodall Book Scandal: Most Journalists Hold Back but One Doesn’t Shy Away from Criticizing HuckleB Mar 2015 #1

And another 2 yr old article. I am wondering what happened when they pulled the books, if uppityperson Mar 2015 #17

If accurate, that is inexcusable. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2015 #2

Maybe. Unfortunately, it's not unusual for scientists late in life. HuckleB Mar 2015 #3

That is sad and quite frankly, dangerous. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2015 #4

All too true, though it does make the biographies more interesting! HuckleB Mar 2015 #5

Their legacy, well at least in the gentleman's case, does demonstrate how anyone can Jefferson23 Mar 2015 #6

We can hope that she'll go with science, as Bill Nye has done. HuckleB Mar 2015 #7

Yes, no doubt about that and thanks for the OP. n/t Jefferson23 Mar 2015 #8

You two have cubicles next to each other? brentspeak Mar 2015 #15

hahaha, my thoughts too, exactly. nt laundry_queen Mar 2015 #18

You would have to stop promoting scams, first. HuckleB Mar 2015 #31

What scam am I promoting? laundry_queen Mar 2015 #33

Anti-GMO propaganda. HuckleB Mar 2015 #37

AAAS Scientists: Consensus on GMO Safety Firmer Than For Human-Induced Climate Change HuckleB Mar 2015 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author closeupready Mar 2015 #26

Are you incapable of thought? HuckleB Mar 2015 #30

No. You found two people who don't appreciate plagiarism. I suspect you already Jefferson23 Mar 2015 #34

Just read the Daily Beast and MIT pieces ... REP Mar 2015 #9

I don't know about generations, but... HuckleB Mar 2015 #10

That seems to jibe with my untested, wildass theory REP Mar 2015 #13

You do know that you can test those theories against actual evidence, right? HuckleB Mar 2015 #20

She lost her fastball. maybe this book should be put aside. AngryAmish Mar 2015 #11

Indeed. Unfortunately, she's still pushing anti-science, anti-GMO silliness. HuckleB Mar 2015 #12

Based on this, and her unabashed promotion of a woo book... Archae Mar 2015 #14

It's bizarre. One has to wonder how this happens. HuckleB Mar 2015 #42

Link is nearly 2 years old, why post it now? Here's a newer article, seems to imply they pulled the uppityperson Mar 2015 #16

Are you saying that she has changed her stance? HuckleB Mar 2015 #19

I did post a recent link about her book. Or do you mean the anti-GMO stance? I think that's current uppityperson Mar 2015 #21

So, no, she hasn't change her stance. HuckleB Mar 2015 #22

I was just asking why you posted a 2 yr old story about her, and added in a newer one on her book. uppityperson Mar 2015 #23

Why does a post on her old position, which she is repeating, get so many likes at DU? HuckleB Mar 2015 #24

I have come around on the GMO issue over the last couple years. It appalled me, then I read more and uppityperson Mar 2015 #25

I don't know anyone who trusts any corporations. HuckleB Mar 2015 #27

And after taking a look at that other thread, I understand this one better. uppityperson Mar 2015 #28

I really wish she had not gone down this road. HuckleB Mar 2015 #29

Why is it OK for Monsanto to profit from GMOs, but not organic food stores for labeling? immoderate Mar 2015 #32

I'd like labeling laundry_queen Mar 2015 #35

I agree. The ecological and economic factors are also considerable. immoderate Mar 2015 #36

Why is it ok to try and put words into my mouth? hmmm uppityperson Mar 2015 #38

It would be wrong for me to do that. immoderate Mar 2015 #39

How Scare Tactics on GMO Foods Hurt Everybody HuckleB Mar 2015 #40