Perry to child on creationism vs. evolution: ‘You’re smart enough to figure out which is right’

[Hepburn]

"Ask him why he doesn't believe in science," the mother interjects off camera.

Putting both hands on the outside of the boy's shoulders, Perry, non-plussed and not acknowledging the mother says, "...because I figured you're smart enough to figure out which one is right.

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/08/18/7407124-perry-to-child-on-creationism-vs-evolution-youre-smart-enough-to-figure-out-which-is-right

Apparently, Rick Perry isn't smart enough to figure it out. :hi:

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. I weep for this nation.

[Hepburn]

2. It's like watching an evil Gomer Pyle run for president.

I cannot believe that anyone actually voted for this idiot.

[Javaman]

10. at least gomer could sing. nt

[Hepburn]

13. Yeah, he really can sing.

The first time I saw/heard him, I thought he was lip syncing...and then I found out it was for real.

Jim Nabors has a fabulous voice.

[Javaman]

11. I can't cry anymore...

I just laugh, it's easier to keep down the tears that way.

[GreenPartyVoter]

14. I eat. It's the real reason why so many Americans are fat, donchaknow.

[Hepburn]

15. Noooooooooooo....

...it's because of the librul "fat agenda." :sarcasm:

The welfare state ~~ live free and eat!

[Blue Owl]

3. Being dumb is fun, kids!

So says Rick Perry, professional douchebag.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. So, we shouldn't attempt to teach children anything?

[Hepburn]

6. Hmmmmmmmm....didn't Warrnen Jeffs feel that way, too?

Facts are not to be given to his followers. Hmmmmmmmm....Rick Perry, the prophet candidate! :evilgrin:

[Frustratedlady]

5. He won't be long on the trail...

His real personality is just below the surface. He loves adoring crowds, but can't tolerate being questioned or humiliated. He won't last long.

[Broderick]

7. Gene Simmons

said he will be our next president. Gene isn't a real family values kind of guy. LOL

[butterfly77]

23. Simmons...

is another ignorant,arrogant,asshole..

[Broderick]

24. I call em

asshats

[Hepburn]

8. Yeah, he got a taste of it in NH today...

...protest signs. He ignored them. But...I have the feeling that he will flame out.

Wow...leaves the Repukes with Bachman and Mittens. :hi:

[Javaman]

9. somebody please...

kick him really hard in the nuts.

[Hepburn]

12. Hey, he's a man of steel...

...he'd probably like it and ask for more! :rofl:

[Javaman]

17. you know...

this could evolve into a chuck norris sort of thing.

[Hepburn]

22. Works for me...!!! n/t

[Enrique]

16. let me share my fantasy about what the kid might have said...

"coming from a guy that got a 2.2 GPA at the most comically-easy college program in Texas, that mean a whole fucking lot that you are calling me smart."

[Johonny]

18. If you don't teach them the scientific method...

they won't be.

[bemildred]

19. "Unlike me." nt

[DefenseLawyer]

20. Brawndo's got what plants crave. n/t

[Hepburn]

21. Rick Perry, Creationist Governor

One of Perry’s most outrageous appointments in this regard was the man he personally chose — twice — to head the Texas State Board of Education: Don McLeroy, a dentist and strict Biblical creationist, who very aggressively promoted all brands of creationism. Call it “young Earth creationism,” “intelligent design,” whatever; McLeroy would mix it all up into a toxic anti-scientific stew, without regard for logic or internal consistency.

We’ve had a number of posts on McLeroy’s incredibly dishonest creationist agenda. It’s almost shocking that someone this unqualified was put in charge of the education of kids in Texas, but this is what happens when religious fanatics become Governors.

Here are some of our posts featuring Rick Perry’s chosen leader of education:

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/39030_Rick_Perry-_The_Most_Successful_Creationist_Governor_in_America

Oy vey! This is supposedly a Right Wing site??? Wow...!

[hifiguy]

25. I figured out that evolution was the valid answer

when I was in my teens. What makes this so hard? :shrug: