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I feel like I read that IQ did peak in the 90s because of CO2 in the atmosphere. I can't find it now though so don't treat that like a fact or anything. Good thing I'm not in Montana.
Maybe they should require a GED to hold public office in Montana? >

Lauren Bobert has entered the chat. >

Only took her what, three tries?
Still better than McCarthy's speaker vote! >

The fact she won at all. And the won reelection is why I've lost all faith in humanity. >

Not humanity just Americans. >

China and North Korean spy balloons, Russia trying to start World War III, America being America. And everyone actively ignoring all the warning signs of the impact of climate change while the 1% work to fuck everyone over even more.
I try not to think about this stuff though, just take a edible and play video games while I wait for the heat blast. I'm close enough to DC. >

Sigh. I feel ya... >

Im not joking about the edibles. Shit has been life changing when it comes to managing anxiety or getting a good night's sleep. >

Yep. Wholeheartedly agree! >

"If we operate on the assumption that a theory is fact, unfortunately, 
it leads us to asking questions that may be potentially based on false 
assumptions," Emrich said
Clearly he has no idea what the definition of scientific theory is, what it does, how it is arrived at and how science advances by the repeated examination of theories works. He could probably do with a good BA degree, if he could get into college that is. >

I think he’s conflating theory with hypothesis. >

Basically. He's conflating the scientific use of theory versus the common usage. Most people use the word in place of hypothesis in non-scientific usage. >

Apparently, the concept of a symbol that can mean more than one thing has eluded him. >

Very ironic. >


The bill is sponsored by freshman Republican Senator Daniel Emrich from Great Falls. In his testimony, Emrich said the bill would make sure students are taught what a scientific fact is.  
"If we operate on the assumption that a theory is fact, unfortunately, it leads us to asking questions that may be potentially based on false assumptions," Emrich said.

Emrich stringing words together will no basic understanding of the scientific method. >


Emrich stringing words together will no basic understanding of the scientific method.

Or accidently saying the quiet part out loud

unfortunately, it leads us to asking questions

Cannot have people asking questions, they must simply believe what ever BS we indoctrinate them with >

You left out the "based on false assumptions" part. Which changes the quote completely. I don't agree with what these people are doing, but when the truth is already so outrageous, why do you feel the need to make shit up to make them look bad? This just lets them say "look how the left twists your words" >

See, someone who actually appreciates free speech and learning would respond to “questions based on false assumptions” with an opportunity to point out those assumptions. >

But there's a difference between banning unproven views vs not wanting to teach them in grade school. Like if you taught kids that the Mandela effect is true, people would be justified in saying knock it off, even though we shouldn't ban the idea outright.
The real story is them not knowing that a scientific theory is different from a hypothesis and requires a ton of evidence to get that classification. Evolution is just a theory but so is gravity. >

I recommend him climbing a tall ladder and testing out the "theory of gravity" and tell us what he thinks afterwards. >

Obviously, you fall because you’re a sinner >

Nah, that's just a theory >

A GAME THEORY! THANKS FOR WATCHING! >

Counter Bill: Anyone who is against science, the teaching of science, the educating of people to think for themselves, and/or just any form of kindling logical thought, have to strip naked and go live in the wild as they are against the very foundations our modern society was built upon over the course of many generations of those striving to improve upon it with their minds and as such these people should not be able to enjoy the privileges and benefits of said civilization. >

word up >

I’m really no longer surprised to see republicans striving to bring the US into the dark ages. >

Make America G̶r̶e̶a̶t̶ Dark Aged Again! >


Make America G̶r̶e̶a̶t̶ ~~Dark~~ White Aged Again! >

By that logic then, I would assume that they are ok with banning religion in all forms in schools as that is just a bunch of shit you can’t prove 100%. >

It's okay to have blind faith when it's something I believe in.
When other people form hypotheses or follow supported theories, they're just being sheep tho >


The bill is sponsored by freshman Republican Senator Daniel Emrich from Great Falls. In his testimony, Emrich said the bill would make sure students are taught what a scientific fact is.

Wonder what church he goes to. >

It’s great because gravity is a great example to show the difference between a law and a theory because gravitation has existed as both. >

This is absolutely insane. America is going to Hell in a hand basket.
Evangelical fundamentalists and trumpublican wackos want us all to regress back into the Dark Ages. >

This legislator is a moron but this is a bill that will never go anywhere in one of the country’s least populous states. >

🤔
I wouldn't count your chickens yet..... >

It’s not sponsored by anyone else and the initial legal review indicates it’s likely unconstitutional (reading between the lines). I spent most of my career working around state government and I know attention whoring legislation when I see it. >

Still, so disturbing that it's even being proposed. >

I used to laugh at Mike Judge’s “Idiocracy” because it was a work of fiction.  Now I’m on the verge of tears because it’s a documentary. >

It’s been a documentary since it was released, now it’s a goddamn prophecy. >

The Christian Taliban is at it again. >

The stupid is especially strong with Kevin Hudson. "Protect the children" shouldn't be license to make them equally and more stupid. >

As a recovering catholic and a gay man every time I hear the phrase " protect the children " I cold shiver runs down my spine and my body goes in to protective aggressive mode. >

Ikr? >


The legislation’s sponsor says by banning scientific theories, the policy aims to prevent kids from being taught things that aren’t true.

I think I have to go sit down for a while. I don't know how to process such an absurd sentence. I don't understand how there are adults, who were voted into office, in this world, in this time period, who...
We have passed peak IQ. We're done.