No More Mr. Nice Guy!

Bush inserts foot in mouth, takes aim, fires

George Bush Junior has long tried to sit on the fence regarding evolution, claiming "the jury is out" on the most thoroughly tested scientific theory ever and the central organizing principle of all modern life sciences. Now, no doubt feeling he still has "political capital" to spend, he is finally showing his true colors; he is, surprise surprise, a cretinist (oops, I mean creationist). The stupiding of America continues apace.

I couldn't be arsed reiterating why cretinism, whether you call it "intelligent design" or anything else, is a complete and total crock. Suffice is to say that this is yet another bad policy decision by the most science-hostile administration ever. Anyone who cares about science and/or education must be horrified at this development.

Go to the first link above for PZ Myers' forthright denunciation of this act of stupidity, and for a list of other blogs speaking out against it. And send PZ a link if you want to join the chorus. Not that it'll make much difference, of course, but don't let silence be mistaken for consent!