"How old do you think the Earth is?" Marco Rubio: "I'm not a scientist, man."

[MooseNSquirrel]

Emphasis on the no brain part

 

[jackstar7]

"A Hispanic".

Would you like an ham sandwich?

Did it take you a hour to get a honor for your grammar?

 

[Tom]

Is this the new rape gotcha? What he believes about this isn't relevant to his job.

Not believing or knowing about basics of science isn't relevant to a person who's supposed to be a leader ?

 

[HomerJS]

Not believing or knowing about basics of science isn't relevant to a person who's supposed to be a leader ?

Rubio was asked this way because reporters know he wouldn't give an honest answer on whether he would legislate religious beliefs

 

[piasabird]

What does science have to do with evolution? Did dinosaurs have electric plants?

 

[yllus]

What does science have to do with evolution? Did dinosaurs have electric plants?

 

[Blackjack200]

He can say whatever he wants to, but if he claims to discount his opinion on science because he isn't a scientist, then based on his logic why the hell should anyone listen to his opinion of the economy since he isn't an economist either?

Brilliant, I actually thought the exact same thing when I heard this.

 

[DrPizza]

Is this the new rape gotcha? What he believes about this isn't relevant to his job.

I disagree with this wholeheartedly. I want the POTUS that I vote for to be able to competently determine who the experts are on any particular subject, and to be able to listen to those experts. There is no realistic doubt as to the approximate age of the Earth.

That he's trying to play to both sides indicates that either A) he doesn't have a spine. B) That he's attempting to pander. Or C) He's an idiot.

 

[zinfamous]

do be honest, he's probably more interest in becoming a viable hispanic-friendly candidate, since this seems to be the biggest problem with the GOP today.

Hispanics hate--generally due to distrust--Rubio, so I think he cares more about being able to pull in "his own," at this moment, than appealing to the aged WASPS at the base.

 

[Theb]

What does science have to do with evolution? Did dinosaurs have electric plants?

Are you saying that you don't think there can be science without electricity?

 

[Fern]

He can say whatever he wants to, but if he claims to discount his opinion on science because he isn't a scientist, then based on his logic why the hell should anyone listen to his opinion of the economy since he isn't an economist either?

Based on your logic, since (almost) all politicians are lawyers why should we listen to any of them?

Fern

 

[endlessmike]

Based on your logic, since (almost) all politicians are lawyers why should we listen to any of them?

Fern

I think you misunderstood my point, or missed it completely.

 

[HomerJS]

He can say whatever he wants to, but if he claims to discount his opinion on science because he isn't a scientist, then based on his logic why the hell should anyone listen to his opinion of the economy since he isn't an economist either?

False premise. He's discounting his opinion on science because his religion trumps it.

It's like discounting economics because his religion says math is evil.

 

[RightIsWrong]

Marco Rubio: I’m not a scientist, man. I can tell you what recorded history says, I can tell you what the Bible says, but I think that’s a dispute amongst theologians

I had to stop reading once I got to this sentence.

What do theologians have to do with dating the earth other than throwing their own biases and self-serving opinions into the mix?

 

[zinfamous]

I had to stop reading once I got to this sentence.

What do theologians have to do with dating the earth other than throwing their own biases and self-serving opinions into the mix?

lol, that is one funny statement.

But, his problems with the hispanic community aside, ignoring his problems with science and education, Rubio has some serious baggage to deal with.

 

[HomerJS]

Isn't it odd Republicans lack of belief of science in lieu of religion is the same thing that got them in trouble during the election concerning the polls and election results.

Don't you think you guys have too much belief in the CEC????

 

[buckshot24]

I had to stop reading once I got to this sentence.

What do theologians have to do with dating the earth other than throwing their own biases and self-serving opinions into the mix?

He was just talking about the bible and what it says.

 

[buckshot24]

Isn't it odd Republicans lack of belief of science in lieu of religion is the same thing that got them in trouble during the election concerning the polls and election results.

Don't you think you guys have too much belief in the CEC????

The polls weren't really "right". On average they showed too much support for Romney.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

He was just talking about the bible and what it says.

That wasn't what he was asked.

You're suggesting he's just an idiot, and that I can buy.

 

[buckshot24]

That wasn't what he was asked.

You're suggesting he's just an idiot, and that I can buy.

No, he mentioned the bible and then what theologians say about it.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

No, he mentioned the bible and then what theologians say about it.

Which has nothing to do with the question he was asked. But I repeat myself.

 

[MooseNSquirrel]

What does science have to do with evolution? Did dinosaurs have electric plants?

Your honor, may I present exhibit 'A' ...

 

[HomerJS]

The polls weren't really "right". On average they showed too much support for Romney.

You mean Nate Silver whom the CEC dumped on?? While at the same time kissing Rassmussen's ass?

There were plenty of polls that had it right too. You guys just continued to live in your alternate universe.

 

[Emos]

I disagree with this wholeheartedly. I want the POTUS that I vote for to be able to competently determine who the experts are on any particular subject, and to be able to listen to those experts. There is no realistic doubt as to the approximate age of the Earth.

That he's trying to play to both sides indicates that either A) he doesn't have a spine. B) That he's attempting to pander. Or C) He's an idiot.

I honestly think that Rubio doesn't actually believe what he said but that he has to pander to the fundie base of the party...shows that they haven't learned a thing from the recent election! Hopping in bed with the Religious Right may prove to be a long term debacle for the GOP as the moderates are starting to run away in droves.

 

[Nemesis 1]

Science is not at odds with the genesis account of creation. Ignorance is . If god says it took 6 days thats how long it took . From Gods perspective.

If your were in a star ship and went to a blackhole. Than you send a science team out to the event horizon . Even tho shuttle science team was @ the event horizon only 1 hour by their time piece The starship that the shuttle came from 1000s of years have past . So we haVE 2 PERSPECTIVES THE SHUTTLES CREWS PERSPECTIVE and The Starships crew perspective . Time dialation is caused by 2 events . Gravity and expanding space . At a blackhole time seems to stop. Now in the big bang . In the beginning was the deep That was befor the explosion . After the explosion came Light never befor seen

As you travel away frpm the explosion space Time speeds up as space fabric expands . Its all rather simple . But You people believe what ever you like , The 6 days of creation are from Gods perspective not mans . If you traveled at light speed for a year and returned home . Your 10 year younger brother would now be 10 years older than you . Science fact . But you people never have let facts get in the way of Your ignorant understand of the universe and how it formed and how time dialation is a matter of perspective .