Reply #109: from your original post

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Many people who are far left in thought can and do use the accumulated knowledge of the vast DU membership to test their thoughts and politics, to gain insight and education.

My point is that, if you're going to use DUers for insight and education (a worthy use, no doubt), then one needs to listen to that insight and accept that education. The tsunami wasn't caused by global warming (which I do believe exists) or by a nuclear test (although I wouldn't put it past this administration to begin testing nuclear devices underwater). It was caused by an earthquake. It's just science.

This will be my last post on the topic, since I don't want to get into an argument on Skinner's thread. Besides, it's almost dinner time. :)