Coons said that creationism, which he considers "a religious doctrine," should not be taught in public schools due to the Constitution's First Amendment. He argued that it explicitly enumerates the separation of church and state.
"The First Amendment does?" O'Donnell asked. "Let me just clarify: You're telling me that the separation of church and state is found in the First Amendment?"
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion," Coons responded, reciting from memory the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
"That's in the First Amendment...?" O'Donnell responded.
Also during the debate, O'Donnell stumbled when asked whether or not she would repeal the 14th, 16th, or 17th Amendments if elected.
"The 17th Amendment I would not repeal," she said, before asking the questioner to define the 14th and 16th amendments, adding: "I'm sorry, I didn't bring my Constitution with me."
check the video embedded in the link above. It's hilarious
I love when the entire audience laughs at her when she is called out on the first admendment. Then she smiles like she beleives the audience is laughing at Coon's. She is such a fucking idiot.
Also, it is fairly obvious someone is a fucking idiot if they honestly beleive 'Intelligent Design' is anything different then creationism. There are no well founded theories behind ID. None. A ploy by creationists to get creationism taught in the public school system.
And yes, according to the scientific method evolution is theory.
This is scientific method 101 stuff here. I love when the fucking idiots call evolution 'just a theory' when yes - It is exactly that under the scientific method. The difference is that some theories are well founded, and others aren't. We have observable and reproducible data sets on evolution. I can't beleive anyone questions this shit anymore. There are so many modern examples of species evolving. The idea of natural selection makes a hell of a lot more sense and is far more simple then beleiving some fucking space monkey made everything.
Natural Selection is a theory that explains how evolution works. Evolution is a fact.
The general theory of relativity is a theory that explains how gravity works (Newton's second law also explains it, more or less). Gravity itself is a fact.
I follow American politics and Bill Maher,I tipped my hate. She appeared 22 or 23 times back in the 90's on Politically Incorrect. He's the one who released the clips about anti-masterbation and her being a witch....which is bullshit.
I am a witch. I am Wiccan....it has nothing to do with dancing on a pentgram of blood and human sacrifice that fuckin stupid twat said
@dingo
Agreed about politicians....but American politicans are the worst in the western word. Most of em are fucking idiots. And the smart ones, you never hear about.
Like I said, I follow American politics and the shit ppl that decide laws and such are mostly morons.
Like I said above, the smart senators and congressmen never do anything to embarrass themselves.
I doubt that they are the worst. Sure they have the biggest amount of power in their hands (and with that they can get big money off corruption), but here in Cro they managed to destroy the whole economy, and in turn the entire country.
They are always blaming their predecessors for fucking up things (even tho they themselves fucked up more than anyone before), and they aren't doing shit to help the ppl.
And the worse part is that ppl act like sheep, so no one seem to care :\
Politicians are scum and should be wiped out...
"Quantum mechanics is actually, contrary to it's reputation, unbeliveably simple, once you take the physics out."
Scott Aaronson
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thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found.
I doubt that they are the worst. Sure they have the biggest amount of power in their hands (and with that they can get big money off corruption), but here in Cro they managed to destroy the whole economy, and in turn the entire country.
They are always blaming their predecessors for fucking up things (even tho they themselves fucked up more than anyone before), and they aren't doing shit to help the ppl.
And the worse part is that ppl act like sheep, so no one seem to care :\
Politicians are scum and should be wiped out...
We need politicians...but ones who actually act on behalf of the ppl rather than pandering to the corps and lobbyists
Canada has some idiot politicians. For instance, we have municipal elections coming up (municipal as in just for my city) and all the Candidates are all equally bad.
Not to mention only 2 of the ppl running for Mayor are Canadian...they rest of em have only been in Canada for 20 years or less. 1 guy has only lived in Canada for 5 years.
Wtf?
Thats a beef with my country......u don't have be Canadian to run for an MP position.
I'm sorry, imo, you should only be allowed to hold any political office if you were born in that country.
Hell, up until recently, our Governor General (which is a position that doesn't mean anything really but it does....goes back to Canada being a colony of England and the Governor General was the Queen's representitive and technically, the GG can override the Prime Minister...wouldn't happen but technically the GG could) is from Haiti...like what the fuck.
Thankfully the guy who has been tapped to succeed her (if it hasn't happened, can't remember) is a born and raise Canadian.
I'm proud of my country and our Humanitarian work. Especially in Africa. But still. Our politicians should only be born and raised Canadian.
Like fuck, say I moved to...I dunno...Germany. I live there for 10 years and I can run for office just because I have my citizenshp...? its wrong.
Like one of the guys running is my city....he's been in Canada for like 15 years. And all the guy cares about is making everything easier for immigrants. Not Canadians, immigrants.
Pisses me off.
Our system already does more than most countries to help immigrants and I am proud we do that....but fuck, we have serious issues in my city and around the even.....we are still in a recession...now is not the time (in my cities case) to pour a ton of money basically into giving someone who just landed here free job training and other benefits.
We should be doing that for Canadians first in this point in time....man....pisses me right off.
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However, I do agree. Politicians are fucking corrupt assholes.....
Still tho, American politicians take the cake for being idiots in the Western world.
I watch Cspan sometimes and fuck....I can't believe some of the senators I see speak are complete morons...their "facts" are completely wrong yet they actually think they are wrong.
In terms of the US, the whole being able to get married if your gay....WTF is the problem? Those against it in the US (which is a lot of ppl, believe u me) say if gay ppl can marry, the whole institution will collapse....
Gay marriage is legal and Canada and fuck, hasn't had any affect on our culture.
Why can't two ppl of the same sex who love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together, not be allowed to get married?
Makes no sense. I think alot of the ppl u see talking on American media (politicans and the like) who say that gay marriage will destroy are simply homophobic.
Like what, I'm married to my wife, all of a sudden my State (speaking about the US) says "yeah, go ahead, get married", that means I'm gunna leave my wife because I can legally now marry Bob? Its so ridiculous.
Gay or straight, if you wanna get married, u should be allowed.
Its not like gay ppl are going to stand before a priest or vicar or minister and demand to get married....why would they? All the main religions are fuckin 100 percent homophobic.
We need to move past looking at ppl in the sense that what colour their skin is, where they come from or what religion they practice.
We are all human, therefore, we are all the same aside from different genes. I have G that say makes my eyes dark brown and my brother or friend or stranger has a T and his eyes are blue....
We as a global tribe need to stop with hating each other cuz of skin colour, where we are from and what religion we choose to practice. As no one is hurt by religion, then fuck, worship Tony The Tiger from Cornflakes for all I care.
Thats the real problem....we need to do away with all the religious institutions.
If your say Christian and u wanna get together in your house with other ppl who are Christian and have a mini-mass, pray together and worship together, thats cool.
My relationship with God is my own. I don't need to read a book to respect God. And I don't see to say century old prayers and shit like that.
Assuming God does exist, I don't think he cares if I say ten Our Father's or I say "hey, god, thanks for my life, thanks for this and that etc"
I dont need to recite words that have no relevance to me.
Anyway, I took the day off work, its almost 11am, I'm nice and high so I won't go on about the corrupt religious systems cuz it will turn into a wall of text.
Dude, if Palin runs in 2012...man....just...man....u know? Like its pathetic. And not cuz she is a woman, but because she is a)thicker than to planks off wood b) she's white trash pretending not to be.
And if O'Donnell were to run in say '16....welll, rhw American public had better riot. Same goes for Palin.
I remember the day she was introduced to the world as McCains's running mate.....I was watching it with someone and as soon as she spoke, I knew MCain wouldn't win.
Simple as that.
Now Hilary Clinton, thats a woman who could run a country. I don't care for her to much, but atleast she is smart and doesn't need to write shit on her hand.....that was the iceing on the cake ya know?
Not sure about Hilary Clinton, but damn, if Palin or O'Donnell run... Clinton looks too uptight, doesn't matter she's a woman, but yeah, at least she's intelligent and has a clue on how the world runs.
Not sure about Hilary Clinton, but damn, if Palin or O'Donnell run... Clinton looks too uptight, doesn't matter she's a woman, but yeah, at least she's intelligent and has a clue on how the world runs.
BTW Syco, seen the teabonics video:
Oh man....I really hate the teabaggers.....my god. Buncha fucking rednecks...they aren't even republicans....buncha morons.
Like the one teabagger thats running in Ohio I think....dressing up as a Nazi....and buddy from NYC who is against gays but sends out video's of women fucking horses....crazy fuckin ppl.
A 'party' full of idiots.
The fact that she's so "hot" in politics today is a testament to the depravity of the US political system as well as the christian conservative moronic population.
The fact that she's so "hot" in politics today is a testament to the depravity of the US political system as well as the christian conservative moronic population.
How true.
Well, there are TONS of smart Americans but it seems they keep a low profile.
The fact that she's so "hot" in politics today is a testament to the depravity of the US political system as well as the christian conservative moronic population.
How true.
Well, there are TONS of smart Americans but it seems they keep a low profile.
Yes, and that's a tragedy really for the country in general as well as the rest of the world.
The fact that she's so "hot" in politics today is a testament to the depravity of the US political system as well as the christian conservative moronic population.
How true.
Well, there are TONS of smart Americans but it seems they keep a low profile.
Yes, and that's a tragedy really for the country in general as well as the rest of the world.
Again, totally true.
Soon enough tho, the smart Yanks will get fed up and start doing something.
The sad part is, there are a lot of Americans who are intimidated by smart Amercans.
I think smart people generally keep their hands out of politics and involve themselves with something more interesting. Probably why politics is full of idiots
Hmm if you would research that you will find that many well known politicians are quite intelligent.
Dunno how reliable the figures are but have a look: http://www.kids-iq-tests.com/famous2.html
George W. is listed there with IQ of 140, I guess most think of him as a stupid man but in fact he is a Yale graduate and he did a MBA at Harvard.
I think smart people generally keep their hands out of politics and involve themselves with something more interesting. Probably why politics is full of idiots
I agree....however, i think its gunna change soon. The intelligent are getting fed up, Not just in the US, but everywhere
Hmm if you would research that you will find that many well known politicians are quite intelligent.
Dunno how reliable the figures are but have a look: http://www.kids-iq-tests.com/famous2.html
George W. is listed there with IQ of 140, I guess most think of him as a stupid man but in fact he is a Yale graduate and he did a MBA at Harvard.
And you're entirely sure that's the truth? That he didn't ride on the gold train through life thanks to having a very powerful dad?
Hmm if you would research that you will find that many well known politicians are quite intelligent.
Dunno how reliable the figures are but have a look: http://www.kids-iq-tests.com/famous2.html
George W. is listed there with IQ of 140, I guess most think of him as a stupid man but in fact he is a Yale graduate and he did a MBA at Harvard.
And you're entirely sure that's the truth? That he didn't ride on the gold train through life thanks to having a very powerful dad?
You can have a higher IQ but still do dumb shit and be impulsive. IQ isn't really a true measure for actually how wise and intelligent someone is when it comes to the real world. IQ is more or less the ability to adapt and use critical thinking to figure out particular situations.
Hmm if you would research that you will find that many well known politicians are quite intelligent.
Dunno how reliable the figures are but have a look: http://www.kids-iq-tests.com/famous2.html
George W. is listed there with IQ of 140, I guess most think of him as a stupid man but in fact he is a Yale graduate and he did a MBA at Harvard.
And you're entirely sure that's the truth? That he didn't ride on the gold train through life thanks to having a very powerful dad?
You can have a higher IQ but still do dumb shit and be impulsive. IQ isn't really a true measure for actually how wise and intelligent someone is when it comes to the real world. IQ is more or less the ability to adapt and use critical thinking to figure out particular situations.
And no one can blame Bush Jr to have done anything of the sort.
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Wow... I guess politicians are stupid everywhere 
