Michele Bachmann gets no laughs from Jay Leno

Torplexed · 09-18-11, 09:42 AM

The ironic thing is, generally speaking, antivaxxers tend to be on the left of the political spectrum. I sincerely doubt Bachmann is trying to get their vote. More likely, she is just displaying more of her antiscience predilections like creationism and global warming denialism. This just goes to show that when you go far enough to the left or right, both sides wind up meeting on the far-side of the moon.

I think conspiracy theories surrounding vaccination and other medical services are insidious because they have a profound, direct effect on the human health. Medical science provides a truly stunning array of vaccines and treatments that are being unfairly and ignorantly assaulted by conspiracy theorists, the result of which is that fewer people are willing to care for their health that way.

CaptainHaplo · 09-18-11, 10:28 AM

Bachman is on the wrong side of this. Her main objection is that its "mandated" - however she was not properly informed on the subject since one could "opt out" your child if desired.

Now she is on the defensive without a clear understanding of the problem, and is forced for political expediency to use this as an attack on the frontrunner, meaning she has wedged herself into a corner. Bad move on her campaign focus.

Platapus · 09-18-11, 11:02 AM

Plus Perry's decision was overruled by the legislation before it even could come into effect.

I am rather surprised that Ms. Bachmann would talk about a topic she is not very knowledgeable about. That is so unlike her.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 09-18-11, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

This just goes to show that when you go far enough to the left or right, both sides wind up meeting on the far-side of the moon.

CaptainMattJ. · 09-18-11, 12:41 PM

shes practically the sum of everything i despise. And i am thankful she never gave herself a chance to be elected in the first place, with her endless stupidity.

Torplexed · 09-18-11, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainMattJ.

shes practically the sum of everything i despise. And i am thankful she never gave herself a chance to be elected in the first place, with her endless stupidity.

Aww. Don't be too hard on her. She missed her anti-retardation shot as a child.

09-18-11, 01:29 PM

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I am rather surprised that Ms. Bachmann would talk about a topic she is not very knowledgeable about. That is so unlike her.

Behave yourself , how can you kick them when they are down?

09-18-11, 09:42 AM	#1
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	The ironic thing is, generally speaking, antivaxxers tend to be on the left of the political spectrum. I sincerely doubt Bachmann is trying to get their vote. More likely, she is just displaying more of her antiscience predilections like creationism and global warming denialism. This just goes to show that when you go far enough to the left or right, both sides wind up meeting on the far-side of the moon. I think conspiracy theories surrounding vaccination and other medical services are insidious because they have a profound, direct effect on the human health. Medical science provides a truly stunning array of vaccines and treatments that are being unfairly and ignorantly assaulted by conspiracy theorists, the result of which is that fewer people are willing to care for their health that way. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili-- Last edited by Torplexed; 09-18-11 at 10:33 AM.

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CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Bachman is on the wrong side of this. Her main objection is that its "mandated" - however she was not properly informed on the subject since one could "opt out" your child if desired. Now she is on the defensive without a clear understanding of the problem, and is forced for political expediency to use this as an attack on the frontrunner, meaning she has wedged herself into a corner. Bad move on her campaign focus. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,373 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Plus Perry's decision was overruled by the legislation before it even could come into effect. I am rather surprised that Ms. Bachmann would talk about a topic she is not very knowledgeable about. That is so unlike her. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	shes practically the sum of everything i despise. And i am thankful she never gave herself a chance to be elected in the first place, with her endless stupidity. __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison