Category Archives: IDiots

Poe's Law

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Bill Ruhsam

If you’ve never heard of it, there’s a “law” out there called Poe’s Law which states: Without a winking smiley or other blatant display of humor, it is uttrerly [sic] impossible to parody a Creationist in such a way that … Continue reading →

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Homosexual Earns Olympic Berth

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Bill Ruhsam

No, I’m not being anti-gay. At least, I’m not. They are most definitely being anti-“Gay” and to understand the reference, I’m going to be mean and make you click through the link to Off Resonance’s coverage of the Gay/Homosexual Olympic … Continue reading →

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Why Parrots are Annoying

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Bill Ruhsam

I do not self-identify as liberal. Nor do I self-identify as conservative. And I agree, Liberals are annoying (so are conservatives). But not half as annoying as this young woman. Let me know how far you get through the video.

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Homeopathic Asscrackers, Batman!

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Bill Ruhsam

I’ve been directed to a new website, which I find quite amusing: Crap-Based Medicine. One of the postings is of particular amusment because it points you toward an online homepathic self diagnostic tool. Some of the symptoms that you are … Continue reading →

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Bush Hates Reality

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

I’m ever so shocked to see this report by Henry Waxman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. In brief: the Bush Administration has engaged in a systematic effort to manipulate climate change science and mislead policymakers and the … Continue reading →

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Good Math, Bad Math does a Takedown

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

I really like Mark Chu-Carrol’s blog, Good Math, Bad Math. In it, he dissects various mathematical concepts, most of which are tantalizingly past my ken, which makes me think. I like that. But he also does frequent mathematical smack-downs on … Continue reading →

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Competing Crossword Puzzles

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

This link, as provided by the grand offices of Pharyngula, takes you to a demonstration of the differences between science and creationism/”intelligent design”. A well put-together metaphor for a complex topic.

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Homeschooling Creationists

Posted on March 13, 2007 by Bill Ruhsam

I was poked over to GregLaden.com to read his post about the Homeschooling Creationist Fair of 2007 [thanks to PZ] and discovered a firestorm in the comments. It is some very interesting reading. You’ve got to read to the bottom … Continue reading →

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Cobb less Anti-Evolutionary Today

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Bill Ruhsam

According to the AJC, the Cobb County, GA, biology-book sticker case has been settled. In an agreement announced today, Cobb school officials said they will not order the placement of any “stickers, labels, stamps, inscriptions, or other warnings or disclaimers … Continue reading →

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Intelligent Smoking?

Posted on June 28, 2006 by Bill Ruhsam

Doing my morning read of the NY Times headlines email, I noticed the following article, “A Warning on Hazards of Secondhand Smoke.” Inside this article is found, “I am here to say the debate is over: the science is clear,” … Continue reading →

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